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Who is Lyndsay Dowd
Lyndsay Dowd is a Leadership Strategist, Founder of Heartbeat for Hire, award-winning Podcast Host, and CRO of Intry. With nearly 30 years in leadership, she helps executives build thriving, people-first cultures that drive real results—with heart, strategy, and unapologetic confidence.
Where Leadership Gets a Pulse
When Lyndsay Dowd says leadership has a heartbeat, she means it. Her career—spanning nearly three decades—pulses with purpose, resilience, and reinvention. From boardrooms at IBM to the bright lights of her globally ranked Heartbeat for Hire podcast, Lyndsay’s story is one of grit meeting grace. It’s proof that leadership doesn’t have to be hard—just human.
“Her energy is contagious and her ability to motivate and inspire is impeccable,” says Michelle Campbell, a former IBM colleague. “Lyndsay should be your go-to for leadership you can count on.”
That energy has carried Lyndsay from corporate executive to culture catalyst, helping thousands of leaders and teams find their rhythm again.
The Making Of A Modern Leader
After earning her Sociology degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, Lyndsay began her career in sales—first in real estate and interior design before transitioning to enterprise technology. It was at IBM, where she spent 23 years, that her leadership philosophy took shape.
As a Business Unit Executive for AI Applications, she led high-performing teams, managed multimillion-dollar portfolios, and built partnerships that drove over half of North America’s ecosystem revenue. Yet, she never lost sight of the human element. Lyndsay was known for asking not just what her teams needed to achieve, but who they wanted to become.
“She connects deeply, champions others relentlessly, and brings her whole heart to every moment,” recalls Kim Murphy, a longtime colleague. “Lyndsay is a gift to all who know her.”
Her early experiences taught her that leadership isn’t about control—it’s about connection. It’s a philosophy that would soon become her legacy.
From Boardrooms To Bold Beginnings
After more than two decades at IBM, Lyndsay faced a defining moment. Recruited into a new executive role, she was unexpectedly let go six months later.
Most would have seen failure. Lyndsay saw freedom.
“Getting fired wasn’t failure—it was fuel,” she often says. “That’s when Heartbeat for Hire was born.”
In February 2022, she founded Heartbeat for Hire LLC, a leadership consultancy helping executives and teams build irresistible cultures that drive results. Her work blends candor, charisma, and strategy—and she has the receipts.
Clients describe her as part strategist, part storyteller, and part spark plug. Adriana Robinson, a former leader, notes, “She turns setbacks into launchpads. That’s Lyndsay—she builds something powerful out of every pivot.”
Lyndsay’s “menu” of leadership services—ranging from C-Suite Coaching and LinkedIn Power Sessions to Story Coaching and Keynote Speaking—quickly made her one of the most sought-after voices in culture transformation.
Then came her next big leap—the microphone.
Culture With A Pulse
When Lyndsay launched The Heartbeat for Hire Podcast in July 2022, it didn’t just climb charts—it reshaped the leadership conversation. Ranked in the Top 2.5% of all podcasts globally, the show features Olympians, CEOs, Emmy-winning journalists, and world-class athletes—all exploring what leadership looks like when done with heart.
“Her energy, authenticity, and passion for leadership are contagious,” says Kristen Christy, one of her podcast guests. “Being on her show felt like a masterclass in motivation.”
Her success behind the mic led to the creation of The Leadership Lounge with Lynz, a live streaming show on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram, where she brings unscripted, unfiltered conversations with leaders who dare to do things differently.
Whether she’s coaching C-suite executives or moderating panels, Lyndsay’s message remains consistent: leadership isn’t about hierarchy—it’s about humanity.
“Lyndsay is a force for good,” says Melissa Cohen of The Outlier Project. “Her mission of heart-centered leadership moves forward in everything she does.”
Her impact has earned recognition as a Top 10 Business Coach by Apple News, Business Coach of the Year, and Luminary Thinker for RedBoxMe x Cartier. In 2024, she fulfilled a bucket-list moment as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard University, where her talk on Top Down Culture inspired a new wave of leaders to lead with empathy and courage.
“Her stories and practical advice helped my students craft actions that made them more successful,” shared John Westman of Harvard. “Executives seeking to build championship cultures should work with Lyndsay.”
Vision: Redefining Leadership For A New Era
In an age where burnout is the badge of the busy, Lyndsay Dowd stands for something radically refreshing—balance, authenticity, and joy.
Now serving as Chief Revenue Officer at Intry, she continues to merge technology, humanity, and strategy into one mission: to help leaders transition to roles they love while building cultures people don’t want to leave.
Her signature keynotes—like “Nobody Quits a Ping Pong Table” and “Reinvention at Any Age”—don’t just inspire; they equip leaders with tangible tools to build trust, strengthen communication, and celebrate individuality in the workplace.
“She’s not another motivational voice—she’s a movement,” says Steve Ramona, a fellow leadership advocate. “Lyndsay’s message is equal parts fire and compassion.”
From corporate stages to digital screens, Lyndsay’s leadership revolution continues to beat louder every year.
In 2025, she earned Gold for Outstanding Host from the Marcom Awards and took home Best Business Podcast honors from the Women in Podcasting Awards—further cementing her as one of today’s most compelling voices in leadership.
A Life In Full Color
Away from the spotlight, Lyndsay lives the kind of life she encourages others to lead: wholehearted, joyful, and unapologetically real. She’s a proud mom of teenage twins, a Pilates enthusiast, and a wiener dog lover (shoutout to Poppy Long Sausage).
“If storytelling were a superpower, Lyndsay would be a full-blown superhero,” laughs one of her clients.
Her days are filled with laughter, connection, and purpose—a rhythm that echoes her mantra: Leadership doesn’t have to be hard. It just has to be human.
Leadership With Heart, Always
Lyndsay Dowd isn’t just reshaping leadership; she’s redefining what success sounds like. Her journey—from IBM executive to author, podcaster, and cultural architect—proves that influence isn’t measured by titles but by the lives you touch.
Through Heartbeat for Hire and The Leadership Lounge with Lynz, she’s showing the world that leadership isn’t a position—it’s a pulse.
And if you listen closely, you’ll hear it:
The steady, unwavering beat of swagger, soul, and heart-led leadership.
