Lisa Edmondson

Made in Doraville - The Movie

Flexing all my creative muscles on this passion project to create a movie about my hometown of Doraville, Georgia. I created our website (www.madeindoraville.com), as well as all the SWAG located via our shop. I'm writing the script and will be co-directing the motive.  Check out my page on IMDb.com!

Doraville. She's made legendary cars. She's made legendary music. Soon, she'll be known for making legendary movies. But it's her diversity that she wants as her legacy.

Producer/Co-Director/Writer

Leadership Reno

Established company and business strategy to deliver on a “passion project” that addresses gaps in leadership development programs, expectations, metrics, and succession planning. Established LLC, to provide consulting services for training content development, script writing, storyboarding, certification development, and leadership development. 

- 2024: Writer/Director: Made in Doraville Documentary (in pre-production)

- Author of the book, "The Ethology of Leaders."

- Awarded a Silver Telly Award in 2023 in recognition for my eLearning course titled, "Dissolving Bullying in the Workplace." 

- Recognized in 2023 by GreatCompanies Business Magazine with one of their Women Entrepreneur awards.

Founder & Owner

GP Strategies Corporation

Designed comprehensive role-based end-user training (EUT) curriculum development and deployment plan for CloudSuite Healthcare SaaS implementation at client's site.

Principal Training Lead

ISG (Information Services Group)

Led a team of Consulting Managers, Senior Learning Consultants and Learning Designers to deliver training design, development and implementation expertise (Training as a Service - TaaS) to organizations who needed support with their ever-evolving learning and capability development needs. 

Our specialties included custom ILT/VILT, eLN, AR/VR and micro-learning training development for onboarding, customer service skills/reinforcement, and systems training needs (e.g., ERP software) for clients such as Delta, Bank of America and Fiserv.

North America Training as a Service (TaaS) Delivery Lead

Infor

Owned the program management, development, and delivery of end-to-end global training solutions for a fast-paced, SaaS / software development organization. Responsible for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Capital Management (HCM), Workforce Management (WFM) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) technology training solutions for Healthcare, Public Sector and Corporate verticals. 

Specialized in organization development, people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, business program management, portfolio management and certification. Built the team and infrastructure that supported high-stakes certification exams for partners, employees and customers.

Led the team that pioneered a new delivery medium that enabled autonomous, structured learning with access to virtual training environments, resulting in a new revenue stream that offered learner flexibility.

As "employee #1" in the Curriculum Development workstream, built the department infrastructure and team from the ground up, resulting in a department of over 50 instructional designers producing thousands of hours of eLearning, self-directed learning, ILT and VILT software product training annually, achieving an annual revenue of ~$40 million at the time of my departure.

Director (Sr. Director), Curriculum Development & Certification

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

Maintained role as an individual contributor throughout tenure to maintain work-from-home status. 

Led learning and development projects as program manager and project manager, from consultation and project scoping through program design and development (ADDIE) to deliver instructor-led training and digital learning solutions aligned with corporate strategy, and core competencies. 

Created curricula across diverse topics and functions, including: Lean/Six Sigma for supply chain professionals; frontline leadership development program of 13 interactive eLearning courses; HR onboarding; global train-the-trainer program to roll-out a new compensation structure to 70K+ employees; 2-year career rotation program for finance interns; company-wide software implementations and change management.

Principal Curriculum Designer

National Vision Associates

As Head of Learning and Development, provided leadership for the development of learning strategies, growth initiatives, change management and talent sustainability of the retail segment of this complex part health care, part retail organization; developed relationships with business stakeholders to align training with key business performance indicators.

Led an organization of six regional managers and 60 field trainers to implement the companies’ first comprehensive management certification program; used video production and instructor-led training content to accommodate “pre-internet” learning organization; administered annual operating budget for learning organization.

Manager (Director), Training & Development

With over 25 years of experience in the learning and development industry, I am passionate about delivering training solutions that meet the needs of diverse and dynamic organizations. My background in instructional design, certification development, and organizational leadership has enabled me to establish, grow, and strengthen learning organizations for large global SaaS, retail, and manufacturing organizations. 

I thrive at developing and leading others because I find true joy watching others achieve their professional goals. The reward is always a high-performing team of motivated, innovative employees who are engaged and determined to exceed expectations.

In 2023, I won a Silver Telly Award in recognition for a course I developed in collaboration with www.flowcess.com to address bullying in the workplace. I've been recognized by Who's Who in America and Who's Who in Professional Women for my contributions in the Learning & Development space and enjoy consulting others and offering helpful content free of charge.

Check out my first book on Amazon: The Ethology of Leaders, published in December of 2023.

Established company and business strategy to deliver on a “passion project” that addresses gaps in leadership development programs, expectations, metrics, and succession planning. Established LLC, financial infrastructure operating software to manage business.

Content Creation, Curriculum Design and Development: Designed a strategic Leadership Development program with a proven track record, promising an increase in employee engagement and revenue and a decrease in employee turnover and turnover costs.  

Courseware: Becoming a GREAT Leader Master Class Series

Marketing and Advertising: Responsible for all digital content, marketing assets, website creation, blogs, social media presence and TEDx Talk, including Leadership Reform podcast series of 6 episodes with a team of book authors, executive consultants, and college professors / industry experts, to bring awareness to eradicating workplace bullying and the importance of effective people leaders, Close-Up Radio Podcast With Doug Llewelyn - guest appearance, Leadership Reno With the DIY Leader: YouTube Channel, hosting podcast recordings and eLearning courses

Heartbeat for Hire LLC

The Heartbeat for Hire Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring the best of the best guests including Olympians, CEOs, Emmy Winning Journalists, World Champion Athletes, Disruptors, Authors, Doctors, Actors and so many more. 

They share their incredible stories of resilience with my lens on leadership and culture. 

My podcast is ranked in the Top 5% Globally out of over 3 Million shows!

Podcast Host

Founded my company to transform leadership to drive results and build irresistible culture
* Consult and speak to C-Suite leaders on fortifying their sales culture to build a rich and thriving environment
* Coach leaders on Sales, Career, Personal Branding and Leadership
* Featured on more than 60 podcasts and livestreams
* Hosts a Top 5% Globally Ranked podcast called Heartbeat for Hire
*Author of my book, "Top Down Culture- Revolutionizing Leadership to Drive Results"
* Speak regularly on panels and at conferences
* Featured Guest Lecturer at Harvard University
* Featured in Fortune Magazine, HR.Com, Authority Magazine, Business Management Daily, Valiant CEO and many other publications
* Award Recipient of the Innovation and Excellence, Business Coach of the Year
* Maintain numerous partnerships with organizations dedicated to building great leaders, culture and career trajectories
* Host regular LinkedIn workshops to help companies and individuals hone their voice with their personal brand
*Co-Founded the SELL ME YOUR STORY WORKSHOP with Ashley Pereira

Founder

RedBoxMe in Collaboration with Cartier

RedBoxMe in Collaboration with Cartier is at the intersection of philanthropy, art, cinema, leadership, literature, sustainability, and more, all driven by deep passion and commitment from our group of members. RedBoxMe was architected by Cartier Awards Laureate and innovator Candice Pascoal alongside the President of Cartier International, Cyrille Vigneron. At its core, RedBoxMe is a platform that curates a diverse and inclusive community of thought leaders, creatives, and individuals from various backgrounds for the expansion of thought. We gather around a number of intellectual and creative opportunities, both online and in person, creating a dynamic and engaging space that goes beyond traditional knowledge consumption.

Luminary Thinker

The Outlier Project

The Outlier Project is the leading private membership community for anyone who believes people are a company’s greatest asset.

Member

The Bold Leaders Collective

I am proud to be a founding member of the Bold Leaders Collective.  We are a community designed to unite, inspire, and empower women like you to embrace their potential and make a meaningful impact in the world. By coming together, sharing our experiences, and uplifting one another, we can create a future that's bolder and more impactful.

Founding Member

SELL ME YOUR STORY WORKSHOP

I co-founded the SELL ME YOUR STORY WORKSHOP with my friend and colleague Ashley Pereira.  We understand how important it is to share your story in a succinct and powerful way.  

We combined our decades of experience as a Sales Executive, Hiring Manager and Coach with Company Branding, Recruitment and Survivor to build a powerful workshop that provides actionable tools that help you go from interesting to irresistible. 

We kept the cost low so we could reach a wide audience.  If you know of a job seeker who could benefit from this class, please share our workshop with them.

Co-Founder

Medidata Solutions

I manage a team of Global Client Execs who sell software and services to pharmaceutical companies who run clinical trials. Medidata helps generate the evidence and insights to help pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostics companies, and academic researchers accelerate value, minimize risk, and optimize outcomes.  My job is to remove obstacles for my sellers and help them to be successful any way possible.

Managing Partner

I managed a large, diverse team of managers, sellers and technical experts who focused on building the Partner Ecosystem for AI Applications for IBM for North America.  I cover Resellers, Embedded Solution, Value Added Distributors, and Global System Integrators.  My team and I evangelized our channel to the sellers and clients alike to help retire quota, find new logos and drive revenue for IBM.  Our team and our Ecosystem contributed more than 50% of the overall revenue for North America.

Business Unit Executive, AI Applications

I was the Client Executive responsible for the overall relationship with Ernst and Young for IBM representing Software, Hardware and Services.  This is a top account for IBM bringing in over $100 Million each year made complicated by EY being our client, partner and competitor.  My job was to build strategy with EY to accomplish their goals through IBM technology and services.  I managed a large team of 50+ Software, Hardware and Services leaders to ultimately drive business to EY as a customer and through EY as a partner.

Client Executive, Ernst and Young

I was responsible for building the Worldwide Channel for IBM's Counter Fraud. My job was to seek Business Partners with domain expertise to detect, analyze, investigate and fight fraud. I qualified, selected and ultimately sold through Software Resellers and Global System Integrators. I focused on Business Partners who have industry expertise in Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Government, Telco and Retail. I evangelized these Business Partners within IBM and enable them to identify, influence and close sales opportunities. I helped partners to build their Global Strategies around fighting fraud with our products.

Global Alliance Manager for IBM Counter Fraud

I managed the IBM relationships of several Business Partners in the East and helped them sell all IBM Software Brands.  It was my responsibility to evangelize them internally and remove any obstacles in their way.  I promoted their skills both internally and externally and ensured that they got as much face time and leads as possible.  The goal was to increase their Software Sales and ultimately increase their bottom line.

Cross Brand Channels Sales Manager

I built and managed the Co-Marketing program for 2009-2011 which was a marketing program investing in our partners to help them sell our software.  The program needed some restructuring and direction when I assumed the role. I ultimately built deep relationships with hundreds of partners across North America which drove leads and revenue for IBM by holding events and webinars for our software offerings.

Software Co-Marketing Program Manager

* Chosen to attend 100% Club in March of 2007
* Selected as a Peak Performer in January of 2007
* Received multiple perfect 10s on customer satisfaction in 2006
* Promoted to Software Account Manager for Industrial and Utilities accounts in January 2005
* Grew white space territory which renewed trust in IBM and drove nearly $4M of new SW sales

Senior Software Compliance Manager, Northeast Region- Responsible for working with all of the reps, Managers and BUES to help reconcile any compliance issues while keeping relationships in tact
* Closed nearly $30 million of revenue in 2004 against a quota of $21.5 million
* Closed over 240 transactions in 2004
* Selected to travel to Europe in July of 2004 to share compliance best practices and develop our counter part teams there
* Closed 140 transactions resulting in over $17 million in 2003, ending the year at 105% of plan
* Awarded  IBM Stock Options for strong performance in 2003 
* Awarded Compliance MVP in 2002
* Finished over 200% of quota in 2002 in 175 transactions and brought in $15 million dollars
* Created a software licensing tool to be piloted by the Compliance Team and  rolled out to all of      SWG in 2004
* Promoted to Senior Software Compliance Manager in May of 2004
* Promoted to Software Compliance Manager in December 2001 

Inside Sales 
* Promoted to a Level 2 Inside Sales Representative in April 2000
* Promoted to manage 12 Strategic Accounts including General Motors in January 2000
* Promoted to  State and Local Inside Sales Representative in May 1999
* Graduated IBM Top Gun Training with high honors as a “Top Gun” May 2001
* Achieved 100% Club in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004
* Achieved over 170% of  Incremental, Recurring & Services revenue combined in 2000
* Brought in over $2 million dollars in 1999 in revenue over 1800% of yearly quota
* Awarded Team Player in Q1 of 1999, SmartRep in Q4 of 1999, Above & Beyond in Q2 of 2000, Rep of the Quarter in Q4 2000

Software Account Manager

Boston Design Center

Served as liaison to 1,000 employees and management team, in addition to the various departments within management; i.e. facilities, marketing, finance, leasing
* Produced all lease related materials for new and existing tenants
* Performed as Command Central for entire building regarding policies and procedures

Management Services Coordinator

Leadership and Culture Disruptor | Author | Speaker | Founder | Podcast Host | Chief Heartbeat Officer | Top 10 Business Coach on Apple News | Regular Podcast Guest | Weiner Dog Lover 🐾 | Mom of Twins 🩷💙

Greetings! So glad you found me! I am a Founder, Speaker, Coach, Podcast Host, 2X Author and storyteller.

I work with executives to rewire their leadership approach at the top to fortify their culture and drive results!  

With a 25+ year career in sales and leadership, I am an accomplished leader, decorated seller and have successfully managed large, diverse, high performing sales teams. 

If past efforts have fallen flat- I feel you. I take a long term approach of coaching the C-Suite to get them all singing from the same song sheet. It offers consistency and it works.

Book your free strategy session and I look forward to building irresistible culture that drives results with you! https://heartbeatforhire.com

My Journey
📱 Started in Sales in varying roles in Real Estate, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Interior Design
💯 Was hired by Lotus which became IBM in 1998 and was hired as a customer service rep
🏆 Became a decorated seller, manager and executive in my 23 years with IBM
👷🏼‍♀️ Built many first of a kind businesses for IBM
❤️ Was sought out by another company and left IBM
🪓 Got Fired after 6 short months- YIKES!
💗 Founded Heartbeat for Hire in Feb 2022
🏆 Awarded TOP 10 Business Coach in Apple News December 2022!!
🎙️ Started a top 5% Globally ranked podcast in July '22
🏆 Awarded Business Coach of the Year in 2023
📖 Authored Top Down Culture in 2023
🎤 Asked to Guest Lecture at Harvard in April 2024
💎 Selected as a Luminary Thinker for RedBoxMe in collab with Cartier
🪧 Got a billboard in Times Square!
📖 2nd book authored- "Voices of Women"

What People Say About Me
🌟 "her innate ability to identify the superpowers of people, draw them out and amplify them for team success is unmatched"

🌟 "Lyndsay is direct, open and honest to the people she coaches and mentors.  Her input and insight have transformed sales organizations!"

🌟 "Through her radical candor, she instilled in me the importance of being an authentic leader to get the best performance out of my team."

🌟 "By addressing job satisfaction, proper coaching/training, and management support, Lyndsay changed our environment and created an unstoppable team."

🌟 "I'd happily recommend Lyndsay to help transform your sales organization and create a culture that sellers are proud to be a part of."

Personally
🐾 I am a massive dog lover (especially Wiener Dogs)
🍳 I am NOT a cook, but I did win a Chili Cook Off... TWICE!
🍸 I can make a mean cocktail and I LOVE to entertain
🧘🏼‍♀️ I love Pilates
👦🏻 👧🏼 I'm mom to Boy/Girl Teenage Twins

Thanks for stopping by! Reach out for more!

Lyndsay Dowd

They called them soft skills.
Biggest branding mistake in corporate history.

Because there’s nothing soft about giving feedback that stings but still inspires.

Nothing soft about holding eye contact when a tough conversation could go sideways.
 
Nothing soft about walking into a room full of tension and leaving it full of trust.

Empathy. Communication. Self-awareness.
They’re not “nice-to-haves.”
They’re leadership heavyweights.

Technical skills might get you in the room.
Power skills keep you running it.

When a leader can’t read the room, can’t deliver a message that lands, can’t build trust when the pressure’s on, no spreadsheet, no title, no KPI can save them.

The pros play chess with emotion, not checkers with data.
They know when to stay quiet.
When to push.
When to show heart over hustle.

We’ve spent decades overvaluing what’s measurable and undervaluing what’s meaningful.

The future doesn’t belong to the smartest person in the room.
It belongs to the one who can make everyone else smarter.

So no, these aren’t soft skills.
They’re POWER SKILLS.

And they’re the real difference between managing tasks and leading humans.
Call them soft if you want.
 
But the strongest leaders I know are fluent in power.
#leadership #leadwithheart #readtheroom #heartbeatsnotheadcount

Some neighborhoods have HOA meetings.
Mine has a 44-year tradition called The Tree Toasting, a progressive cocktail party where we wander from house to house like festive holiday nomads who know how to pace themselves-ish.

It is always the 2nd Saturday in December and we plan our outfits and our toasts.  

I’ve been organizing it for the last decade, and of course there’s a spreadsheet involved. Color-coded. Naturally.

Here’s what makes this tradition so special:
Years ago, everyone brought food to each house. Crock-Pots, cheese boards, mystery dips, you name it. But as the neighborhood evolved, so did the party. 

Now that one of my neighbors is an event planner, we’re rolling with signature cocktails, themes, and even an ice luge. The delivery has leveled up, but the heart of it hasn’t changed for a second.

We show up for each other.
We catch up on families, jobs, pets, and life.
We kick off the holiday season grateful for the people around us.
And every time I tell someone about this tradition, they say, “Man, I wish my neighborhood did that.”

Here’s the truth:
Your neighborhood can.
You don’t need perfection. You just need intention.
And this is exactly how building your career network works.
 
Community doesn’t magically appear. You build it.
One invite.
One conversation.
One brave reach-out at a time.

When you get intentional about the people you surround yourself with, everything gets better. You grow. You get curious. You feel supported. And opportunities have a way of finding you because people know you and genuinely want to see you win.

As I always say, there’s no such thing as job security. There is only career security, and you build that through the relationships you nurture.

If you want the Tree Toasting playbook, I’m happy to share. Just know this is how it starts… today a cocktail crawl, tomorrow the strongest network of your life. 🎄🍸

Every family has one.
The cousin who brings nothing but opinions and somehow still gets invited back.

You’ve got the overachiever who shows up with three side dishes and a spreadsheet.
The one who just “brings ice.”
The storyteller who never lands the plane.
And the quiet one who’s secretly keeping everyone sane.

Sound like your team?
Every Thanksgiving table is a culture.
It’s a masterclass in group dynamics, ego management, and emotional intelligence.
 
And just like at work, it only takes one person to make or break the vibe.
Some people bring energy.
Some bring drama.
Some bring peace.
But everyone brings something.

Strong leaders know how to seat people accordingly.
They know when to stir the pot, and when to pass it.
They know that gratitude shouldn’t be reserved for November or buried under gravy.

Because in both families and teams
Culture isn’t built by titles.
It’s built by behavior.

So tomorrow, when you’re sitting around that table, remember this:
Every table needs its cast of characters.
Just make sure you’re the one bringing something worth passing.

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 . Here’s to leading with gratitude, every damn day. 🥂 

And to whoever just brings ice, we see you.

Ever worked for a leader who starts the day as Mr. Rogers… and by 2 p.m. is Rambo with a flamethrower?

That emotional whiplash is exactly what I talk about in my book, "Top Down Culture." Not theory. Real life.

When a leader swings from warm cinnamon roll to Category 5 meltdown over something nobody could control, the team stops focusing on performance and starts playing “Which version of my boss am I getting today?”

And once your culture turns into a personality lottery, everything shifts:

• Truth gets softened.
• Risks get avoided.
• Meetings become wildlife encounters: move slow, avoid sudden gestures.
• Timelines get padded like someone’s prepping for a hurricane.
• Results suffer because everyone’s energy goes into prediction, not production.

Not because people are fragile.
Because they’re rational.

Unpredictable leaders don’t build trust. They build survival instincts.

And what most leaders hate to admit:
Culture isn’t shaped by your best moments.
It’s shaped by your most consistent ones.

If the version of you your team sees most often is unpredictable, reactive, or volatile… you don’t have a culture problem.

You are the culture problem.

#leadwithheart #heartbeatsnotheadcount #results
Heartbeat for Hire

Episode 178 drops this week with my friend, Chef Matthew Beaudin!

I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than to have a Chef like Matt.

3 things you will learn from this episode:

1️⃣ How real sustainability starts with truth, not trends.
Matt shares what he’s seen firsthand—oceans changing, traditions fading, and why chefs (and leaders) can’t ignore the cost of convenience.

2️⃣ Why the best leadership lessons come from the least likely places.
From riverbanks in Vietnam to mountaintops in Ghana, Matt reveals how humility, listening, and discomfort forge stronger leaders and better humans.

3️⃣ How food becomes a vehicle for purpose and change.
Whether feeding guests or challenging industries, Matt shows how a meal can move people faster than any keynote ever could.

What do you get when you combine:
🥣 A world-class chef who’s cooked for presidents, celebrities, and environmental changemakers
🥣 A truth-teller who calls out greenwashing and proves sustainability isn’t a slogan — it’s a responsibility
🥣 A mentor shaping the next generation of purpose-driven leaders

You get Chef Matt Beaudin, a chef who believes food can change the world. His story is one of purpose, impact, and the relentless pursuit of doing what’s right, not just what’s easy.

You don't need to like to cook to enjoy this episode.  This is for anyone who goes to the market, cares about the planet and wants some great notes on leadership.  

I can't wait for you to hear his story. 

#chef #sustainability #leadership #podcast 
Heartbeat for Hire

Maggie Brady joins THE LEADERSHIP LOUNGE — and this one’s for every leader who wants their team to actually want to work with them.

Maggie is a people-first executive with deep global HR experience, a reputation for building cultures that actually perform, and a gift for cutting through leadership fluff with razor-sharp clarity.

In this conversation, we’re getting into the good stuff:
• What today’s talent truly needs to thrive
• The real reasons culture breaks—and how to fix it
• How modern leaders can show up with clarity, humanity, and impact

If you’re ready to elevate how you lead and create a workplace people don’t want to escape from, this is your episode.

Come ready. Maggie doesn’t do surface-level.

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THE LEADERSHIP LOUNGE welcomes Maggie Brady! 

One of the saddest things I see in rooms full of professionals is this:
When I ask, “Who here has had a bad manager?”

Every. Single. Hand. Goes. Up.
Every time. Every industry. Every level.

But when I ask, “Who here has had a great leader who truly saw your potential?”
You can practically hear the fluorescent lights humming. A few hesitant hands.
Maybe.

And that right there is the gap.
That’s why I do the work I do.

People aren’t walking around overconfident — they’re walking around under-believed in. Not because they aren’t talented, but because no one ever told them they were.

Seeing potential is a leadership superpower.
It costs nothing, takes almost no time, and it changes lives.
 
It’s noticing the spark before they’re brave enough to call it a flame.

I talked about this with Keren Eldad PCC on her Coached podcast — because she’s one of those rare humans who actually sees you. Talking with her feels like someone handing you the mirror you didn’t realize you needed.

Let’s celebrate the extraordinary leaders who saw your potential. Tag them. Give them their flowers.
 
Let them know their belief mattered — because it did.

#leadership #leadwithheart #seethepotential 

P.S. I'm talking about the amazing Emma Booker in this clip.  If you don't know her, you should. 

https://lnkd.in/eW5AGhB5

Open video: ✂️ Seeing potential in your people on youtube.com

There are podcast invitations…
and then there’s getting the call to be on Keren Eldad's Coached podcast in Austin.

When Keren invites you, you don’t hesitate.
You pack a bag and move with purpose.

Keren is the full package—bestselling author, polyglot, former officer in the Israeli army, award-winning coach, keynote speaker, and the force behind a show with 11 million+ YouTube views. 

But here’s the real headline:
She doesn’t host a podcast.
She crafts an experience.

My episode was filmed in a stunning high-rise with panoramic views of downtown Austin and the lake. A full film crew. An audio team. Lighting so good I briefly wondered if I should record every Zoom call from that spot for the rest of my life.

Meanwhile, Keren spent the day recording episode after episode with a lineup of fascinating guests—each in our own time slot, each given space to shine.
We didn’t actually meet until dinner… and let me tell you, it was worth the wait.

That evening, she gathered all of us together—because with Keren, connection isn’t extra credit.
 
It’s the entire assignment.
The food? Fantastic.
The conversation? Even better.
The energy? Off the charts.

I flew home grateful, inspired, and reminded exactly why I love this work: when you get to watch a master operate at full power, you don’t just take notes… you level up.

If you want to see Keren in her brilliance, here’s our episode:
 https://lnkd.in/e2cjJ6JS
#leadership #coach #podcast 

My new pals who I met there include Brian Galke Elizabeth Ralph and Eric Bigger- each amazing in their own right.  Check them out.

Open video: Authentic Leadership & Career Reinvention with Lyndsay Dowd | COACHED on youtu.be

Authentic Leadership & Career Reinvention with Lyndsay Dowd | COACHED

THE LEADERSHIP LOUNGE with Lynz has become my favorite 45 minutes of the week because it’s real leadership in real time.

Every Thursday at 1pm EST, I go live across LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook with leaders who aren’t reciting soundbites — they’re talking about the actual decisions, pivots, failures, and victories that shape their work. This week it’s Maggie Brady, and the guest list coming up is stacked.

What makes the Lounge different is simple:
It’s not scripted.
It’s not sanitized.
It’s not a highlight reel.

It’s leaders opening up about the moments that truly shape who they are and how they lead — the honest conversations that usually stay behind closed doors.

My job in the Lounge isn’t to interrogate.
It’s to pull the thread that reveals who someone really is as a leader — the way they think, the way they operate, and why their work matters.

That’s why each episode feels like a masterclass disguised as a conversation.

And yes, my guests pay to be featured.
Transparency matters.
 
Here’s why:
❥ It weeds out the fakers. Only leaders who are truly doing the work step forward.

❥ It puts skin in the game. Investment creates presence, intention, and commitment.

❥ It fuels momentum. Guests share proudly — and their networks show up because authenticity is magnetic.

❥ It becomes a beautifully crafted recap of their career and their impact — what they do, who they help, and how people can work with them. And they walk away with short clips that keep amplifying their story long after the episode ends.

If you want a platform that doesn’t just feature you but deepens your leadership story, I’ve got one spot open in January, openings in April, and I’m building out the 2026 calendar now.

If you’ve got a message worth amplifying and a story to tell, the Lounge is where it gets heard.

Hope to see you there! 

Denise Beers Kiepper Dana Georgiou, CPLA, CFM Heather L. Powers Danielle Krischik Donna M. Brown Joe Hamrahi Candice Van Dertholen Derek Strokon - BA (Econ), CPC Dr. Lisa Palmer Erika Sinner Beth Jones Leonard Fom Annie Yatch

Episode 179 drops today with my long time friend, Maggie Brohn.

If you like Broadway, theatre and a peek behind the scenes you won't want to miss this one!

3 things you will learn from this episode:

1️⃣ The Business Behind the Broadway Magic
What it really takes to bring a global phenomenon like Hamilton to life. Budgets, unions, production schedules, creative vision, and the leadership it requires to keep it all moving.

2️⃣ How Hamilton changed the game
Hamilton didn’t just break box office records. It transformed how Broadway tells stories, reaches audiences, and creates cultural impact. We dig into what made it the theatrical revolution of our time.

3️⃣ How to Lead When Everyone Has a Voice
When your stakeholders are artists, audiences, producers, unions, sponsors, critics, and your own family... leadership shifts. Maggie shares how to lead with clarity, respect, and sanity when the room is full of strong personalities.

What do you get when you combine:
🥣 One of the most influential leaders shaping Broadway today
🥣 The Executive Producer behind Hamilton across Broadway, London, touring companies, and Disney+
🥣 A COO who runs productions that are cultural movements, not just shows
🥣 A strategist who knows how to turn creativity into a global enterprise
🥣 And a mom raising two kids in the middle of New York City While Making Broadway History?

You get Maggie Brohn

Maggie is proof that leadership in the arts is not accidental. It’s intentional. It’s relational. It’s operational excellence wrapped in creativity and heart.

And today, she is here to tell us what the world never sees:
How the magic gets made.

#leadership #broadway #Hamilton #leadwithheart #podcast
Heartbeat for Hire

If you always wanted your mug in lights, now’s your chance! 

I’ve done this and it’s pretty freaking cool. 

Matthew Emerzian is my dear friend and I love where this money goes. 

Reach out to Matt for the deets!

CEO & Founder of Every Monday Matters & The Mattering Mindset | Keynote Speaker | 4x Best Selling Author | Dachshund Dad 🐾

You're famous...

As most of you know, I am the founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters. We have transformed millions of lives through our education, corporate, and senior living programs to help people and organizations embrace how much and why they matter.

Of course, as a non-profit organization, we could never do our work without the support of individual, family, and corporate donors. But we also like to take a different approach, because we want to make you famous and show the world how much you matter as well.

Welcome to.... Billboards For Good - December 2025 Campaign

Due to popular demand, we are going back to NYC to showcase you on a massive billboard in Times Square to do more Billboards for Good. It's awesome.

Here's how it works:

- You donate to support our K-12 Education Program (per the attached PDF)

- We put you on a massive billboard in NYC with your own :15 second billboard (either static or video) that plays once an hour for 24 hours

- We capture your billboard with professional cameras

- We send you the art files (photos and videos) that you own and can use however you wish

- We transform more young lives through our program because of you

Please see the attached PDF for more details. 
Spots of limited, so please don't wait.

We can't wait to make you even more famous and thank you so much supporting our youth. They deserve to know how much they matter.

DM me if interested.

Thank you to so many people who have supported our past BFG campaigns: 

Frankie Russo Lyndsay Dowd Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE, AAiP Chris Rollins Giselle Ugarte Gabe Lyons Jennifer Friend Mark Schulein Lyric  - Clarity in motion. Cicospace The Outlier Project Annette Dowdle Katie Hornor Jerry Won Charles Lee Chris Dyer

And so many more. You matter.

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