Agent You: Show Up, Do the Work, and Succeed on Your Own Terms

What does it take to achieve your personal and professional goals? When is the right time to take calculated risks, and how do you prepare for the moment when opportunity presents itself?

If anyone can show you how to do this, it’s Nicole Lynn. As the first Black female agent to represent a top three NFL draft pick, Nicole worked her way from childhood poverty to become a Wall Street financial analyst, then attorney, and now top agent to elite athletes and entertainers.

In a male-dominated profession, her success was earned through a combination of hard work, preparation, self-advocacy, tenacity, and faith.

"In this book, Nicole reveals her incredible journey and how she got where she is today." -Gabrielle Union (from the foreword)

Agent You shares Nicole’s key strategies for creating a plan and executing it, even in the face of self-doubt and external obstacles.

In Agent You, Nicole will teach you how to:

  • Discover and stay focused on your purpose.
  • Develop your personal brand and advocate for yourself.
  • Prepare for big opportunities.
  • Land your dream job.
  • Manage your workload and still prioritize self-care.

Each chapter includes exercises to help you implement the strategies presented, so you can start working toward your goals todayYou define what success looks like, unlock a plan to succeed on your own terms.

What will your legacy be? Regardless of what life’s challenges you face, everyone can own their success story and walk in their purpose -- and Nicole believes you are your best agent.

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Agent You: Show Up, Do the Work, and Succeed on Your Own Terms

What does it take to achieve your personal and professional goals? When is the right time to take calculated risks, and how do you prepare for the moment when opportunity presents itself?

If anyone can show you how to do this, it’s Nicole Lynn. As the first Black female agent to represent a top three NFL draft pick, Nicole worked her way from childhood poverty to become a Wall Street financial analyst, then attorney, and now top agent to elite athletes and entertainers.

In a male-dominated profession, her success was earned through a combination of hard work, preparation, self-advocacy, tenacity, and faith.

"In this book, Nicole reveals her incredible journey and how she got where she is today." -Gabrielle Union (from the foreword)

Agent You shares Nicole’s key strategies for creating a plan and executing it, even in the face of self-doubt and external obstacles.

In Agent You, Nicole will teach you how to:

  • Discover and stay focused on your purpose.
  • Develop your personal brand and advocate for yourself.
  • Prepare for big opportunities.
  • Land your dream job.
  • Manage your workload and still prioritize self-care.

Each chapter includes exercises to help you implement the strategies presented, so you can start working toward your goals todayYou define what success looks like, unlock a plan to succeed on your own terms.

What will your legacy be? Regardless of what life’s challenges you face, everyone can own their success story and walk in their purpose -- and Nicole believes you are your best agent.

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Agent You: Show Up, Do the Work, and Succeed on Your Own Terms

Agent You: Show Up, Do the Work, and Succeed on Your Own Terms

by Nicole Lynn
Agent You: Show Up, Do the Work, and Succeed on Your Own Terms

Agent You: Show Up, Do the Work, and Succeed on Your Own Terms

by Nicole Lynn

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Overview

What does it take to achieve your personal and professional goals? When is the right time to take calculated risks, and how do you prepare for the moment when opportunity presents itself?

If anyone can show you how to do this, it’s Nicole Lynn. As the first Black female agent to represent a top three NFL draft pick, Nicole worked her way from childhood poverty to become a Wall Street financial analyst, then attorney, and now top agent to elite athletes and entertainers.

In a male-dominated profession, her success was earned through a combination of hard work, preparation, self-advocacy, tenacity, and faith.

"In this book, Nicole reveals her incredible journey and how she got where she is today." -Gabrielle Union (from the foreword)

Agent You shares Nicole’s key strategies for creating a plan and executing it, even in the face of self-doubt and external obstacles.

In Agent You, Nicole will teach you how to:

  • Discover and stay focused on your purpose.
  • Develop your personal brand and advocate for yourself.
  • Prepare for big opportunities.
  • Land your dream job.
  • Manage your workload and still prioritize self-care.

Each chapter includes exercises to help you implement the strategies presented, so you can start working toward your goals todayYou define what success looks like, unlock a plan to succeed on your own terms.

What will your legacy be? Regardless of what life’s challenges you face, everyone can own their success story and walk in their purpose -- and Nicole believes you are your best agent.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780785238058
Publisher: Harper Horizon
Publication date: 07/13/2021
Sold by: HarperCollins Publishing
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
Sales rank: 568,449
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

In 2019, Nicole Lynn became the first Black woman to represent a Top 3 NFL draft pick (and only the second woman in history to solo represent a NFL first rounder). The following year, Lynn again made history, representing back-to-back Top 10 NFL draft picks. Beyond the realm of sports, she represents multiple clients in the entertainment industry, ranging from broadcasters and a music artist. A TV show inspired by her life will be produced and released by 50 Cent and STARZ. Most recently, Lynn joined Klutch Sports Group as senior agent and president of football operations.

Table of Contents

Foreword Gabrielle Union vii

Introduction ix

1 Find Your Purpose 1

2 Get Your Dream Job 15

3 Be Your Authentic Self 33

4 Treat Yourself Like the Brand You Are 45

5 Embrace a Mamba Mentality 61

6 Stay Ready, So You Don't Have to Get Ready 73

7 Get Comfortable with Losing 83

8 Do All You Can, Then Do No More 99

9 Ditch Imposter Syndrome 113

10 Score a Seat at the Table 127

11 Practice Self-Care 145

12 Let Go of Busy 163

13 Curate Your Tribe 177

Conclusion 189

Appendix A Agent You: Take Action! Exercises 193

Appendix B Things to Remember 215

Acknowledgments 217

Notes 221

About the Author 223

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