Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd

Heather Moyse was going to grad school when she was approached to join the Canadian Olympic Bobsled team. She had never competed before but took the challenge. She made the team and competed in the Olympics. She discovered that she is pushed by challenge. She joins Lyndsay today to discuss how finding challenge can motivate you to achieve more than you ever thought possible. Learn more about Heather on her site: https://www.heathermoyse.com/

Vince Walden is the CEO of Kona AI and is passionate about forensic data analytics and building leading, AI-driven compliance technology & anti-fraud/anti-corruption monitoring solutions. Vince won the Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year in 2022. He is a former Partner of Ernst and Young and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School. Vince is a regular columnist in Fraud Magazine writing on innovation in anti-fraud. He is an author, podcast host and a former President of the ACFE Education and Research Foundation.

Cristina Mendonsa is an EMMY/Murrow award-winning multimedia journalist, producer, spokesperson, speaker, and educator. She hosts the podcast "A Fresh Agenda" and is the founder of Mendosa Media. Cristina joins Lyndsay to talk about leadership, mistakes bosses make with their employees, and work-life balance. Learn more about Cristina and find her podcast here: http://www.cristinamendonsa.com/

Esther Parks has been in the automotive business for 25 years. She got her start as a salesperson and worked her way up to highly successful General Manager. Her husband, Stephen got the most debilitating form of MS which forced them to reevaluate their work and Esther chose to step back from being a GM to care for her husband. Despite the horrible diagnosis, this provided the opportunity for Esther to create Your Auto Buyer which became- Stressless Car. Esther works with dealerships all over New England and helps customers buy cars at no cost to them for using her service. She has over 5,000 customers today. Esther is also the Co-Founder of The Sales Tune Up. She joins Lyndsay on the podcast to talk about her journey of becoming a business owner and doing what she loves. Learn more about her company Stressless Car: https://stresslesscar.com/about-us/

Cicely Simpson is seasoned public operative, having served as Legislative Director for two Congressmen, and veteran of the C-suite, formerly as Vice President of Government Affairs at Dunkin' Brands, Inc., formerly as Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the restaurant industry, and now as Founder & CEO of Summit Public Affairs. Her experience at all levels of government and expertise in the boardroom allows her to speak with authority on the public and private sectors as well as their countless intersections. She joins Lyndsay on the podcast today to talk about the importance of having a coach and how women can make their voices heard more at work. Learn more about Cicely here: https://cicelysimpson.com/

For the past 20 years, Kim Daly has been helping people realize their dreams of business ownership through franchising. While helping thousands of other people to live their dreams of business ownership, she has been living her own. Today, she is recognized as one of America's top franchise consultants. She is an international best-selling co-author of Franchising Freedom and the founder and host of KimDaly.tv. Before becoming a franchise consultant, she was an entrepreneur and highly sought-after consultant in the health and fitness industry working with brands such as Denise Austin, Dr.Denis Waitley, Gold's Gym, and eDiets.com. She is the creator of "The Daly Plan" – a millionaire mindset coaching program that enabled her to build the largest franchise consulting business in the history of franchise consulting in 2012. She aspires to be the most influential and motivational voice in the franchise industry. Kim is a mom of two teenage boys. She is passionate about fitness and nutrition. She loves to work out and ski, and she lives on the beach in southern New Hampshire. Kim shares her tips for getting the outcome you want rather than focusing on the business. She talks about how she brings joy into her work which has ignited her passion for her business. Learn more about Kim on her channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJB6d4Efu5-DUFXraRdAIA

Catherine Solazzo, Chief Marketing Officer at Syntax, is a seasoned executive with more than 18 years of experience in the IT industry at companies like IBM Corp and TD SYNNEX (previously Tech Data). Prior to joining Syntax, she served as the SVP of Marketing at TD SYNNEX where she built the first integrated marketing organization with an industry-leading organizational design, a digital-first approach and led the marketing organization through a transformative merger. Throughout her tenure, she has built expertise across the disciplines of performance and product marketing, branding, digital business, ecosystem development, and communications. She has held roles both domestically and internationally, having spent 3 years on assignment in Japan. Catherine has a proven track record of organizational transformation. She is hyper-focused on delivering growth through high-yielding marketing programs, building delightful brands, end-to-end customer experiences, and high-performing teams. She believes that a growth mindset and servant leadership style motivates her teams and accelerates lasting outcomes. The greatest passion in her daily work is leading people and building cultures that last. In today's episode, Catherine and Lyndsay talk about work/life balance and how to give yourself some grace in your day-to-day.

Siri Lindley is a triathlon coach and former athlete. She's a cancer survivor. She's a life coach, and she has her own horse rescue. On today's episode, she shares her story of coming out as gay in college and her father rejecting her, empowered her to live fearlessly and authentically. Soon after, she became involved in the triathlon community. When she did her first triathlon, she didn't even know how to swim, but she committed to training and working hard.

Today's guest is Madeline Mann, an HR and recruiting leader who has spun her technique into a coaching service called "Self Made Millennial". She teaches people how to get the career they want. She shares her advice on how to work for the company you want. Madeline tells Lyndsay her tips on applying to jobs and what to avoid. Learn more about Madeline on her website: https://www.madelinemann.com/

Craig Dowden is PhD and a certified Positive Psychology Coach. He holds a doctorate in psychology with a concentration in business. He's an engaging and inspiring coach who partners with leaders and executives to tackle their most important challenges. On today's episode, Craig and Lyndsay talk about the importance of branding yourself so you can excel in your business. They also discuss receiving feedback, talking to your team, and how your approach can positively affect your team. Learn more about Craig and his work on his site: https://craigdowden.com/

Dan Goodman is a seasoned executive with bringing over 25 years of experience in compensation verification remuneration. He has consulted with top performing salespeople in successfully reclaiming hundreds of thousands of dollars from their employers. Prior to founding TruCommish, Dan successfully led Acuity Link through the startup phases to result in funding and execution of milestones. Dan has held senior positions in the Internet Security, Networking, Telecommunications, Enterprise Software and Management Consulting industries. He has an MBA in Entrepreneurial Studies with Magna Cum Laude distinction from Babson College and a BBA in Finance with Cum Laude distinction from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Dan and Lyndsay talk about the importance of tracking your pay and how to bring up inaccurate payments to your boss. top-performing

Andrew Phelps is an award-winning designer and entrepreneur. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of IncentivePilot, an enterprise gamification and incentive platform responsible for over $200 million in new revenue in 2021. Andrew Phelps was named one of the Arizona Republic's 35 Entrepreneurs under 35 list for good reason. He is a House of Genius PHX participant, SEED SPOT Content Matter Expert of the Year, and regularly is asked to speak about design and entrepreneurship. He is well-versed in the challenges of the small business and startup world while also assisting large corporate clients like GoDaddy and Panasonic. An expert in digital design and execution, he understands that every client is different and everyone needs a return on their investment.

Today's guest Anne Gannon is an entrepreneur, a former pro golfer turned CPA, a college professor, and the author of the book "Never Again". Anne talks about learning business by watching her father's business fail. She started as an accountant and gained experience that led her to become a CPA. She discusses leading her business through the pandemic.

JM is an international speaker and author of the best-selling book "Lets Go Win: The Keys to Living Your Best Life". He talks about how changing your mind frame can change your approach to life. JM shares the story of how his relationship with money created limiting beliefs that held him back. He now has an abundance mindset that allows him to excel.

Michael O'Donnell got into the workforce in high school when he learned the value of his earnings. From there, he started to make more money and found that desperation is what drives success. When he had to support his family, he knew he had to make a certain amount of money to keep his family going. You can buy his book "No Matter Watt"on Amazon.

Everybody always focuses on the negative and is fearful of taking action, of being unworthy, of failing. But Omar poses the question, what if it did work? Omar Medrano joins the Heartbeat For Hire podcast to share his perspective on the importance of shifting your mindset and reinvesting in yourself to crush your goals. This conversation focuses on the difference between a boss and a leader, putting humanity back in the workplace, and teaching children these important soft skills. Omar Medrano is a highly-successful entrepreneur and business coach for people who are ready to crush the fear that's keeping them from their potential. Medrano became a serial franchise owner over the past two decades and after putting in the time, he's become what his fans call "The Vacation CEO", known as the expert in outsourcing and taking your time back, Medrano has become an example and mentor to many. Medrano wants to help you shake up your approach to launching your next business, keeping your happiness and life in mind, as well as your bottom line, which he enjoys doing through books like this, online coaching and speaking regularly.

We are often not taught effective and compassionate leadership. The body is wired to keep you within your comfort zone so you'll need unwavering confidence in order to step into empathetic leadership. My first guest for the Heartbeat For Hire podcast is Chuck Garcia. Chuck aligns with my values in the importance of leading with empathy and compassionate leadership. He coaches based on the foundation that leadership competencies can be taught. Join us in this conversation where we discuss the ABCs of stepping out of your comfort zone, the importance of giving and receiving feedback, and his take on EQ (emotional intelligence). Chuck Garcia is the founder of Climb Leadership International and Executive Coach on leadership development, public speaking, and emotional intelligence and executive presence. Chuck's clients include the world's largest financial institutions including Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and Bloomberg. Chuck is a professional speaker and has given keynotes in over 20 countries. Chuck is also a mountaineer and has climbed some of the world's tallest peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, and the Matterhorn, as well as mountains in Alaska and the Andes.

Welcome to the flagship episode of my podcast, Heartbeat For Hire. My whole reason for doing this and for founding Heartbeat For Hire is to help build strong and rich sales culture. When people are given the opportunity to rise up, share their ideas, and be heard, they'll not only form new best practices, but they'll start to lift each other up as well. When you have happy employees, the revenue will always follow. If you're ready to make some changes and be a better leader for your people you're in the right place. This episode shares small nuanced ways to make your people feel seen and heard, tips for building a long lasting sales culture with permanence, and how to start with the easiest thing to fix: language.