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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:

93: Guide To Being A Badass with Michelle "Mace" Curran Apr 10, 2024

Show notes

Michelle "Mace" Curran has led an impressive career as a Fighter Pilot during her 13 years in the United States Air Force. From 2019-2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds and performed for millions across the country and internationally.

Before joining the Thunderbirds, Michelle was a combat proven fighter pilot completing missions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As the Lead Solo for the Thunderbirds, Michelle realized the flying was cool, but the best part was inspiring others to overcome their fears and pursue their dreams.

Since transitioning out of the military, she has founded her company, Upside Down Dreams, and is committed to empowering men and women of all ages to overcome obstacles and face their self-doubt head on.

She is an author of 2 childrens' books and has been featured on several well-known media platforms, including The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS Evening News, and Glamour.

To learn more about Michelle, you can go to her website:

https://macecurran.com

or on Linkedin:

@macecurran

92: The Dream Catalyst with Nik Lewis Apr 03, 2024

Show notes

Nik Lewis is the CEO of Athlete Owned Sports, Canadian Football League Hall of Famer, CFL Coach and Player who spent 15 years in the league.

From Jacksboro TX, Nik went from being a Division 2 Walk-On to the 22nd CFL First Ballot Hall Of Fame Inductee. Nik led the Canadian Football League in All-Time Receptions.

He has Coached 3 years in the CFL and now he focuses on building a plaftorm for athletes to expand their reach and follow their dreams.

To learn more about Nik, you can go to his website:

https://aosports.tv

or on Linkedin:

@niklewis

91: The Wright Impact with Tim Wright Mar 27, 2024

Show notes

Tim Wright is a Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist, Artist, Barber, Co-Founder and Chief Strategic Officer of Dome Audio Inc- which is a multi patent holder of the world's first bluetooth surround sound bone conduction headphone.

Before Dome, Tim had a vibrant football career playing for Tampa Bay, Detroit and Kansas City and he had the distinct pleasure of having a locker next to the GOAT himself, Tom Brady while playing for the New England Patriots where he won his Super Bowl Ring!

Tim is a visionary and strategic thinker who has a deep understanding of social behavior and societal trends and he is so much more than just an athlete.

To learn more about Tim, go to his website at:

https://domeaudioinc.com

or on Linkedin at:

@timothy-wright-28972b10a

90: A Champion's Habits with Coach Dana Cavalea Mar 20, 2024

Show notes

Coach Dana Cavalea is a High Performance & Executive Leadership Coach. He is the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees.

Coach led the New York Yankees to a World Championship in 2009. That same year he was awarded the Nolan Ryan Award, given to the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball, as voted by his peers.

In addition to working with high profile Athletes, CEO's and Executives, he is an International Speaker and Consultant coaching Fortune 500 corporate workforces, finance teams, Sports Teams, Universities and Organizations to optimize their overall performance.

Coach Dana is 2 time accomplished Author with "Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion by Accident'' and "Habits of a Champion Team: The Formula to Winning Big in Sports, Life and Business."

To learn more about Coach Dana, you can go to his website:

https://danacavalea.com

or on Linkedin:

@danacavalea

89: Healthcare With Heart with Sonnie Linebarger Mar 13, 2024

Show notes

Sonnie Linebarger is an executive coach, healthcare consultant, registered nurse, keynote speaker and a podcast host.

She is an innovative thought leader with more than 20 years of experience within the healthcare space.Sonnie has taken all she has learned over the last 20+ years climbing the ladder from CNA to CEO and poured that into creating her own company, Evoke Greatness.

She founded it at the intersection of what she excels at and what she is passionate about, a healthcare consulting and executive coaching firm, helping healthcare organizations optimize their outcomes, scale their business, maximize their efficiencies, and develop their people to reach peak performance.

Crafting a people centered culture is a passion of hers and she is committed to the mentorship, development, and transformation of others.

Sonnie is the host of a Top 5% Globally ranked podcast, Evoke Greatness, a weekly podcast driven by her curious nature and fascination with the champion mindset. She dives deep into the stories of how successful people have navigated their journey towards greatness…all while uncovering and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned along the way.

To learn more about Sonnie, you can go to her website:

https://evokegreatness.com

or on Linkedin:

@sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52

88: Visionary Leadership with Sonya Shelton Mar 06, 2024

Show notes

Sonya Shelton founded Executive Leadership Consulting in 2007 from her passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization's success.

She has captured her leadership tips and success stories in her #1 Amazon bestselling book "You're an Executive, But Are You a Leader?" Having been an executive as well as an international speaker and consultant, Sonya knows how to tap into lesser-known, hidden practices that drive true leadership.

Her philosophy, background and experience add a strategic, pragmatic, and multidimensional approach to making strong leaders.

Sonya serves on the Forbes Coaches Council and is a certified Master Corporate Executive Coach through the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches.

You can learn more about Sonya at her website:

https://executiveleader.com

or on Linkedin:

@ceosonyashelton

87: Elite Performance Principles with Travis Thomas Feb 28, 2024

Show notes

Travis Thomas is a performance coach who specializes in mindset, leadership, and culture. He is the former performance coach for the US Men's National Soccer team, and is currently serving that role with FC Dallas and the St. Louis University men's soccer team.

He continues to serve as a corporate trainer, speaker, and consultant for some of the top companies in the world - and is the Director of Performance for Limitless Minds.

He is the author of the book, "3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And"…in which he shares his experience from 25 years in improvisation and improvisational comedy - and how those principles apply to the happiness and performance in our lives.

He currently lives in St. Louis with his wife and 3 kids.

To learn more about Travis, you can go to his website:

https://liveyesand.com

or on Linkedin:

@travisthomas-30daysofyes

86: The Mind To Transcend with Josh Perry Feb 21, 2024

Show notes

Josh Perry is a former X-Games athlete and multiple brain tumor survivor who is dedicated to helping people perform at their highest level at home and in the workspace.

Josh's life's mission is to guide others in transcending their circumstances and increasing their quality of life by training their mind and body to endure and overcome challenges.

To learn more about Josh, you can go to his website:

https://joshperrybmx.com

or on Linkedin:

@joshperrybmx

85: The Salary Secret with Keri-Lynne Shaw Feb 14, 2024

Show notes

Let's be real—whether you're loving your current job or scouting for a new one, chances are you're leaving money on the table. Please welcome Keri-Lynne Shaw to the show. A former Chief People Officer, she's interviewed and negotiated with thousands of potential candidates over her career and seen the awesome, the not-so-great, and even cringeworthy. You know what's really surprising? The largest percentage of folks say yes to a new job without even trying to work out a deal. There's a secret stash of cash left untouched by so many, including you! Consider her your backstage pass to all HR insights — and your salary secret weapon! Today she's a Fractional Chief People Officer and Founder of her company The Salary Bump partnering and advising companies on topics like, Strategic Hiring, Growth Impact, and Tailoring Teams for ultimate success! To learn more about Keri, you can go to her website: https://thesalarybump.com or on Linkedin: @keri-lynne-shaw

84: How To Cultivate Giving with Randy Molland Feb 07, 2024

Show notes

Randy Molland is the founder of GoBigToGiveBig, the singular movement that empowers visionary entrepreneurs to expand their impact and income through strategic philanthropy.

A seasoned business leader, real estate investor, and endurance athlete, Randy is no stranger to disrupting the status quo in order to achieve new levels of success.

Throughout his personal and professional endeavors, Randy has seen one common truth arise among those who build businesses and lives they desire: when people play all out, they are able to GO BIGGER and ultimately GIVE BIGGER.

Today Randy helps entrepreneurs achieve this mission of serving first through the GoBigToGiveBig community, podcast, and fractional Chief Giving Officer services.

To learn more about Randy, go to his website:

https://gobigtogivebig.com

or on Linkedin:

@randymolland

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