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Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd

The Heartbeat for Hire Podcast was created to inspire leaders on how to get through the most difficult of circumstances. I feature CEOs, Olympians, Professional Athletes, Authors, Disruptors, Emmy Winning Journalists and more as they share their stories of resilience with my lens on leadership and culture. My guests share their vulnerability and lessons learned so those of you who have never had a good leader can see the possible in the way they lead. My goal is to transform leadership as we know it and this podcast features the best of the best in showing you the way.

Latest Episodes:

113: How To Be Rich with Felicia Kelly Aug 28, 2024

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With 20 years of experience in sales and lifestyle strategy, Felicia Kelly empowers women in intense, high-stress environments to find alignment in their personal and professional lives. After more than a decade of training high-performers and making her first $1,000,000, Felicia faced a tragic loss and was diagnosed with MS. These experiences led her to become an EMT and speaker, dedicated to helping women navigate their challenges. As a former 7-figure business coach and 2x author, she has guided women worldwide to generate over $5,000,000 in revenue while building thriving marriages and fulfilling their God-given purposes. Now, as a speaker, workshop facilitator, and creator of The RICH Side NewsletterTM, Felicia shares The RICH Method for LivingTM to help women redesign their lives, discover newfound peace, and activate abundance through an aligned, purpose-driven lifestyle. To learn more about Felicia, go to her website:

www.feliciakelly.com

112: Linkedin's First CHRO with Steve Cadigan Aug 21, 2024

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Steve Cadigan is a highly sought-after talent advisor to leaders and organizations across the

globe. As Founder of his own Silicon Valley-based firm, Cadigan Talent Ventures, Steve

advises a wide range of innovative organizations that include Google, Cisco, Intel, The Royal

Bank of Scotland, Manchester United Football Club, Salesforce and the BBC. He is also

regularly retained by some leading VC (Venture Capital) and Consulting firms such as

Andreesen Horowitz, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, and Greylock Partners for his counsel

on a wide range of talent topics.

Steve speaks at conferences and teaches in major universities around the world. His work in

helping shape the culture at LinkedIn led Stanford University to build a graduate-level class

around this ground-breaking work. Steve is frequently asked to appear on global TV and is a

frequent guest on Bloomberg West, CBS, and CNBC. Throughout his career, the teams,

cultures, and organizations he has led and helped build have been recognized as exceptional,

"world-class" performers by the Wall Street Journal and Fortune Magazine.

Before launching his firm, Steve worked as an HR executive for over 25 years at a wide range

of companies and industries including ESPRIT, Fireman's Fund Insurance, Cisco Systems,

PMC-Sierra, Electronic Arts and capped by serving as the first CHRO for LinkedIn from 2009

through 2012, taking the company from a private firm of 400 employees, through an IPO and

helping set it up to be the powerhouse that it has become today. In 2021 Steve received the

high honour of being invited by both The University of San Francisco and Stanford University

to deliver their commencement speeches.

To learn more about Steve, go to his website:

www.stevecadigan.com

111: Chief Heart Officer with Claude Silver Aug 14, 2024

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Claude Silver is VaynerMedia's (and the world's) inaugural Chief Heart Officer, Second in command to entrepreneurial and social media influencer, Gary Vaynerchuk. She understands that the key to unlocking greatness in people requires letting go of traditional leadership and HR methods and leaning into human-to-human connection. She sees it as her job to infuse empathy into every aspect of the organization. As a global speaker, podcaster, industry trendsetter, and LinkedIn influencer, she's now inspiring other leaders to do the same. With Claude as Chief Heart Officer, Vayner has grown from 400 people to a global team of 2000 with offices in nine countries, and she helped lead VaynerMedia, its foundational company, to be named the Breakthrough Media Agency of 2022 by AdWeek. She has proven that empathy plays a role in fueling growth and she does everything she can to make every human feel safe, seen, valued, and included, and to ensure every leader takes a hard look at how they are showing up and the environment they are creating.

To learn more about Claude, go to her website:

www.claudesilver.com

110: You Matter with Matt Emerzian Aug 07, 2024

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Matthew Emerzian is the founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters (EMM), a non- profit organization committed to helping people and organizations understand how much and why they matter. The EMM K-12 Education Program currently reaches over 3 million students in all 50 states and six countries; the EMM Employee Engagement and Culture Program is changing the culture of companies nationwide; and, the EMM Senior Living Program brings dignity and purpose to our country's senior population.

His work has been hailed by Oprah.com, The TODAY Show, Fast Company Magazine, Hallmark TV, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, and several other media outlets. And, he is the author of 4 bestselling books, including his recent and most personal title, You Matter – Learning to Love Who You Really Are. Over the past 15 years, Matt has traveled the country, sharing his unique story and insight on finding purpose. He is here today to help all of us embrace how much and why we matter. To learn more about Matt, go to his website:

www.matthewemerzian.com

109: The CEO Whisperer with Ricki Pasinelli Jul 31, 2024

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Ricki Pasinelli is a seasoned business strategist and growth expert with a knack for turning potential into reality, plateaus into strategic initiatives and actions. With over two decades of experience, she's mastered the art of navigating complex business landscapes and propelling companies to new heights. As the CEO Whisperer and founder of The Make Partnership, Ricki specializes in helping mid-sized businesses break through plateaus and achieve sustainable growth. Her unique blend of large agency experience, strategic thinking, practical experience empowers CEOs and leadership teams to overcome challenges and drive forward momentum. Ricki's industry-agnostic approach allows her to dive deep into the core issues hindering growth, regardless of the sector. Whether it's crafting a winning brand strategy, developing innovative product strategy, or optimizing business operations, Ricki delivers tangible results. Beyond the boardroom, Ricki is an avid adventurer who believes in pushing boundaries and embracing new challenges. Her passion for hiking, cycling, and skiing mirrors her entrepreneurial spirit – always seeking new paths and overcoming obstacles. This adventurous side complements her business acumen, as she brings a fresh perspective and unwavering determination to every project. Ricki's philosophy centers on building strong relationships based on trust, respect, and shared purpose. She believes in creating lasting partnerships that drive innovation and success. Her ability to connect with people on both a personal and professional level is a key ingredient to her success. Whether you're looking to ignite your business growth or simply seeking inspiration, Ricki Pasinelli is your go-to expert.

To learn more about Ricki, go to her Linkedin:

@ricki-pasinelli

108: Easing Into Entrepreneurship with Deb Boulanger Jul 24, 2024

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Debra Boulanger is the CEO of Life After Corporate and the founder of The Launch Lab for women entrepreneurs, the Reliable Revenue Mastermind, and host of the Life After Corporate podcast. She helps smart, accomplished women leaders make the leap from Corporate to entrepreneurship. Over the last 20 years, Deb has launched dozens of services that generated hundreds of millions in revenue for her clients and launched and grew a single division at Gartner, Inc. from 0 to $32 Million in 30 months. She has taught and advised hundreds of new and aspiring women entrepreneurs to use these proven strategies to test their business ideas and validate their money-making model.

To learn more about Deb, go to her website: https://www.thegreatdoover.com/

or on Linkedin: @debboulanger

107: The Energy Edge with Simon Alexander Ong Jul 17, 2024

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Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning life coach, is highly regarded for his energy, wisdom, and insights as a speaker. With a global presence, Simon captivates audiences in keynote talks, fireside chats, and workshops, where he imparts knowledge on avoiding a human energy crisis through comprehensive energy management - spanning physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual perspectives. Simon firmly believes that "when it comes to happiness and productivity, energy truly is everything." By unlocking the art and science of energy management, Simon equips his audiences with the tools to live each day with heightened energy levels, enabling them to transform their lives and careers. Simon's expertise has attracted media attention, leading to interviews with esteemed platforms like Sky News and BBC. He has also worked with prominent brands such as Unilever and Barclays, advocating for improved lifestyle habits and employee well-being. Moreover, Simon's guidance has been sought by influential companies like Salesforce, Microsoft, and EY, to unlock the full energetic potential of their leaders and teams. Adobe described a recent keynote he delivered as 'truly amazing and mind blowing' while Docusign commented that 'Simon's ability to deliver wisdom in clear and simple ways, is energizing and inspirational. Hearing Simon speak, it's impossible not to come away feeling challenged and changed, in a good way.' In addition to his exceptional speaking prowess, Simon is a celebrated author. His debut book, Energize, was published by Penguin in April 2022 and quickly soared to become an instant bestseller. The book received accolades, winning the Book of the Year in the Wellness and Wellbeing category at The Business Book Awards. To learn more about Laurel, go to his website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/

or on Linkedin: @simonalexanderong

106: Transforming Trauma with Laurel Wiers Jul 10, 2024

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Laurel has been busy serving others as a marriage and family therapist for 24 years. She began specializing in trauma 8 years ago. She has trained clinicians both nationally and internationally in therapeutic modalities to treat trauma. On her journey of treating trauma, she realized she could also treat people outside of the clinical setting who were stuck and limited by old responses to past negative life events. This led her to work with high performing individuals in the corporate, sports and healthcare arenas, to name a few. She is the author of "Betrayed, Not Broken", a book dealing with the trauma of infidelity. She is also the owner of Lighthouse Counseling in Groton, CT, a group practice, as well as the founder of Optimal Outcome, a coaching and consulting business. She is a collaborator and contributor to the recently developed therapy model of Critical Memory Integration. She is also an expert contributor to national outlets such as Newsweek and the Chicago Times. Laurel offers corporate workshops and training, is a presenter at conferences, consults with clinicians, and works 1:1 with individuals who desire to elevate their performance by eliminating the effect and impact of triggers, negative life events and trauma. Summary In this episode, Laurel Wiers, a family and marriage therapist, talks about trauma and memory integration. Laurel shares her journey of initially avoiding trauma therapy to becoming passionate about it after experiencing its transformative effects. She explains that trauma is not limited to big events like abuse or accidents, but also includes negative life events that shape our perception of ourselves and the world. Laurel discusses the importance of releasing trauma for leaders, as it frees up energy and allows them to show up as their best selves. She shares examples of clients she has helped and explains her quick and effective trauma integration process. Laurel also talks about her work with first responders and her plans for the future. Keywords trauma, memory integration, negative life events, leadership, energy, transformation, therapy, first responders Takeaways Trauma is not limited to big events like abuse or accidents, but also includes negative life events that shape our perception of ourselves and the world. Releasing trauma frees up energy and allows leaders to show up as their best selves. Memory integration is a quick and effective process for resolving trauma and its triggers. Trauma therapy can be especially beneficial for first responders who experience cumulative trauma. Travel inspires Laurel, and she hopes her legacy will be that people feel seen, heard, and transformed after spending time with her.

To learn more about Laurel, go to her website:

https://laurelwiers.com/

or on instagram & Linkedin:

@laurelwiers

105: FUTURE-Forward Leadership with Elatia Abate Jul 03, 2024

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Elatia Abate is an entrepreneur with a mission to revolutionize leadership to empower humanity in the Age of AI. Named a Forbes leading female futurist, she is a globally recognized expert on the futures of work and strategy and currently serves as Futurist in Residence for Paylocity. Her Future-Led Leadership™️ learning and development content has been utilized in organizations including Verizon, UniGroup RMI – Rocky Mountain Institute, Grupo Globo, CME Group, Arcus Power, GMAC (Graduate Management Admissions Council), and The College of William and Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Elatia is a sought-after keynote speaker on the topics of the future of work, leadership and resilience, sharing her message for audiences of tens and auditoriums of thousands for including, Citi, NY Life, VRBO, Deloitte, Honeywell, Belcorp, and SHRM, among many others. She has a TEDx talk titled, "Pioneering the Future of Work." In a former life she served as Global Director, Talent Acquisition with Anheuser-Busch InBev and Vice President of Human Resources at Dow Jones & Company. Abate is the author of the career design book, Build a Career You Love. She has been featured in Fast Company, Esquire, Chief, Forbes, Exame, and La Voz, as well as in work with Trevor Noah and Tony Robbins. She was the only woman to contribute to the Tony Robbins 2020 Business Resiliency Expert series. She is an instructor for LinkedIn Learning, in the Continuing Studies Department of Stanford University, and the Executive Education Department of The University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. She received her BA and MBA from the University of Chicago. Summary In this episode, Elatia Abate, a globally recognized expert on the futures of work and strategy, discusses the role of a futurist and the future of work. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing AI as a general purpose technology that will transform jobs, the business landscape, and societal structures. Abate also highlights the need for a shift in leadership to pilot the emergence of this new world, moving beyond the traditional assembly line logic and embracing a more heart-centered and purpose-driven approach. She shares tips on building a career you love, emphasizing the importance of a future-led strategy and aligning with your values. Abate's legacy is to inspire and empower others to evolve and be better versions of themselves. Contact info: linkedin.com/in/elatiaabate elatiaabate.com bit.ly/BuildACareerYouLove Keywords futurist, future of work, AI, leadership, career, purpose, alignment, heart-centered, values Takeaways A futurist helps people think strategically about the future and create solutions to build a better future. AI is a general purpose technology that will radically transform jobs, the business landscape, and societal structures. Leadership needs to evolve to pilot the emergence of the new world, moving beyond the traditional assembly line logic and embracing a heart-centered and purpose-driven approach. Building a career you love requires a shift from a past anchored strategy to a future-led strategy, aligning with your values and creating a fulfilling and purpose-driven path.

104: The Ease of AI with The Laurens Jun 26, 2024

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Meet Lauren & Lauren, the dynamic duo behind The Clarity Playbook Suite, a revolutionary set of AI-powered tools designed to transform your business.

Lauren Shaw, a serial entrepreneur and high-ticket coaching expert with 16+ years of experience, knows the ins and outs of building profitable, fulfilling businesses.

Lauren Capwell, an aerospace engineer and AI strategist with a background in building and launching rockets, brings a unique perspective and a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive business growth.

Together, they've combined their expertise to create a suite of tools that empower entrepreneurs to gain unparalleled clarity on their ideal clients, messaging, and strategies for success.

To learn more about The Laurens, go to their website:

https://clarityplaybooks.com

or on Linkedin:

@laurenshawla

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