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Linda Cohn
Gender Equality
Transform sports culture with Linda Cohn, speaker, gender equality pioneer and sports broadcasting expert. Linda works with organizations to break barriers and challenge norms, delivering Hall of Fame insights from her 35-year ESPN career.
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With over 35 years of experience in sports broadcasting, Linda Cohn is a true trailblazer and game-changer. Since 1992, she has been an integral part of the renowned sports network ESPN, hosting more Sportscenters than anyone else in the industry.
Linda's contributions go beyond her broadcasting skills; she is a respected advocate for gender equality in sports. Her dedication and talent have earned her induction into three prestigious Hall of Fames, including the NSMA, Jewish Sports, and Oswego State Sports.
Linda's determination and drive are evident from an early age. As a child, she defied societal norms by earning a spot on the BOY'S ice hockey team at her high school. She even competed for an emergency goalie position with the NHL's Florida Panthers, showcasing her passion for the sport. Her remarkable journey and accomplishments make her a true inspiration.
Not only is Linda a remarkable broadcaster, but she is also a brilliant speaker and an influential leader. Her book, Cohn-Head, A No Holds Barred Account of Breaking Into the Boys Club, is captivating for anyone seeking to challenge traditional norms and make their mark.
Linda's story is a testament to breaking barriers and serves as a reminder that determination and perseverance can lead to remarkable achievements. Her impressive career and unwavering commitment to gender equality make her an exceptional figure in sports broadcasting. Her accomplishments and experiences inspire everyone, and her book provides valuable insights for those looking to shatter stereotypes and forge their own paths.
Linda's unparalleled experience in breaking barriers in the sports broadcasting industry, coupled with her advocacy for gender equality, makes her an inspiring and insightful speaker for your team or business. Her journey of perseverance and success in a male-dominated field offers valuable lessons on resilience and challenging the status quo. Booking Linda will not only motivate your team but also provide them with actionable insights on overcoming obstacles and achieving excellence.
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Email linda.cohn@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Linda's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Linda Cohn draws on her 35-year career in sports broadcasting — including her tenure as the longest-serving anchor in ESPN's Sportscenter history — to frame talks around first-hand accounts of breaking into male-dominated industries, using her own trajectory as a through-line to illustrate the practical realities of persistence and gender advocacy.
Linda Cohn speaks on gender equality in sports, breaking into male-dominated industries, and sports broadcasting. She has hosted more editions of ESPN's SportsCenter than any other anchor in the programme's history, a tenure spanning over 35 years since 1992.
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