192: Heart Over Hustle: Why Regulated Leaders Win with Carolann Valentino
Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd · Lyndsay Dowd
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Entertainment • Empowerment • Elevation
Creator of the Heart Coherence Method™
15×Award-Winning Entertainer | Award-Winning Wellness Expert & Comic | Executive Coach | Transformational Keynote Speaker | Corporate & Team Resilience Strategist | Trauma Therapy Professional | Positive Psychology Practitioner & Certified Coach | Certified Resilience Facilitator
From Broadway to boardrooms, Carolann is a globally recognized executive coach, keynote speaker, and multi-award-winning entertainer and TV host who electrifies stages and empowers hearts through a bold fusion of intuition, neuroscience, humor, and soul. She coaches Fortune 500 leaders, celebrities, and mission-driven organizations to reignite purpose, elevate performance, and lead with clarity and coherence.
Socials:
Website: www.carolannvalentino.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolannvalentino/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolannvalentino1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolann.valentino
Summary:
In this episode of The Heartbeat for Hire Podcast, host Lyndsay Dowd welcomes Carolann Valentino, a 15-time award-winning entertainer, Broadway performer, and trauma-informed executive coach . Carolann shares her incredible journey of running one of New York City's highest-grossing restaurants ($40M revenue) during the height of the 9/11 crisis while simultaneously performing as a comic entertainer . She introduces the Heart Coherence Method, explaining why emotional regulation—not just hustle—is the ultimate performance advantage for leaders in high-pressure environments.
Key Takeaways:
- Regulated Leaders Regulate the Room
- Hustle vs. Regulation
- Heart Coherence Defined
- Purpose on the Playing Field
Episode Chapters:
[00:00] Intro: The Power of Resilience and Heart
[01:05] Meet Carolann Valentino
[02:15] The NYC Grind
[05:05] The Crossroads
[08:04] Understanding Heart Coherence
[12:30] Regulation Over Reaction
[17:00] Bringing Your Purpose to Work
[19:54] The Steak Knife Story
[24:55] Leading with Passion
[27:50] The Ripple Effect
[32:23] Connecting with Carolann