Leadership PowerSkills and Heart-Centered Leadership
The Relentless Pursuit of Winning Podcast
Release Date: 05/13/2025
Pitch Like a Billionaire: Forbes Riley on Sales, Survival, and Self-Belief
The Relentless Pursuit of Winning Podcast
🔥 Excerpt “I’ve grossed over $2.5 billion in sales—but the real pitch is believing in yourself when the world tells you you’re not enough.” ⚡ TL;DR Dr. Forbes Riley joins Rick Meekins to deliver a masterclass in mindset, sales, and surviving the odds. From a horrific bus crash in Iceland to building a fitness empire, Forbes unpacks the psychology of pitching, the cost of not healing your past, and what it takes to dominate your space—at any age. This isn’t a fluffy motivational talk. It’s straight fire for founders who are tired of excuses and ready to win. ...
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Behind the Curtain: Mental Health and the Entrepreneur
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🔥 Excerpt "Punishing yourself doesn’t get you to the goal faster. It’s not a strategy. It’s self-sabotage disguised as discipline." ⚡ TL;DR Mental health isn’t just a subplot in entrepreneurship—it’s part of the main storyline. In this episode, I sit down with Bradley Rausch, consultant and mental health advocate, to talk about navigating anxiety, panic, and self-doubt while building a business. We unpack his “CRAFT” method for building confidence without proof, how to tolerate discomfort without spiraling, and why therapy should be considered a baseline resource...
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Mastering the Pivot: Boardroom to Business Owner with Nicolai Nielsen
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🔥 Excerpt “When you're ambitious and unfulfilled, it’s not a productivity issue—it’s a clarity issue. You’re climbing fast... but is it even the right ladder?” ⚡ TL;DR Former McKinsey partner turned transformation coach Nicolai Nielsen joins me from Italy to talk about what happens when the success you’ve built no longer fits the life you want. We dive deep into how high performers sabotage themselves with unchecked ambition, why clarity trumps speed, and how to rewire your identity from the inside out. This one’s not about building a business—it’s about...
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From Hustle to Harmony: Jon Sabes on Mastering the Long Game
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🔥Thot “If you develop a practice that makes your health and prosperity your number one priority, you radically increase the odds of getting everything you want out of life.” ⚡TL;DR Serial entrepreneur Jon Sabes joins Rick Meekins to unpack the science and strategy behind longevity, prosperity, and sustainable success. From gene expression to journaling, this episode redefines what it means to win the long game. 📄 Show Notes Most entrepreneurs are masters of the hustle—but what if winning the long game required less grind and more intentional alignment? In...
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The Un-Limitations of Extraordinary with Jacob Lawson
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“Extraordinary isn’t some pedestal reserved for celebrities. It’s just ordinary—with extra effort. Most people never tap into their potential—not because they don’t have it, but because they never define it. That’s the real tragedy.” TL;DR Jacob Lawson, founder of Extraordinary Flooring and author of Make It Extraordinary, joins Rick Meekins to explore mindset, resilience, leadership, and the difference between stress and strength. Discover how to unlock your purpose and live beyond the ordinary. SHOW NOTES Most people live their lives on autopilot—doing...
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Supply Chain Secrets: Wisdom for Founders with Kerim Kfari
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“The supply chain doesn’t care about your plans. It cares how fast you can pivot when the port shuts down, the costs spike, or the bridge collapses. My job? Stay calm and find a way through it.” — Kerim Kfuri TL;DR In this episode of The Relentless Pursuit of Winning, Kerim Kfuri, CEO of The Atlas Network, shares strategic insights on managing global supply chain disruptions, building resilience as a founder, and leading with optimism in volatile markets. SHOW NOTES When the global supply chain feels like it’s on fire, Kerim Kfuri doesn’t flinch—he grabs his...
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The 10 WE's that will Drive Excellence in Your Company
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“When I saw that grocery cart drifting in my rearview mirror, I realized—I was still a hypocrite. You can’t live one way at work and another at home and expect anyone to take you seriously.” TL;DR Kyle McDowell joins The Relentless Pursuit of Winning to reveal how his 10 principle-based “We” leadership model transforms toxic teams into high-trust cultures. Learn how to lead with authenticity, drive performance, and build a company that wins—without losing your soul. Show Notes Hey, it’s Rick Meekins, and in this episode of The Relentless Pursuit of Winning,...
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Leadership PowerSkills and Heart-Centered Leadership
The Relentless Pursuit of Winning Podcast
“There’s no such thing as job security anymore—only career security. And that’s something you have to build for yourself.” TL;DR: Fired after 23 years in corporate? Lyndsay Dowd turned that gut punch into a leadership revolution. Hear how she built Heartbeat for Hire, became a sought-after speaker, and now drives transformation as CRO at Intry. This episode of The Relentless Pursuit of Winning is your roadmap to career reinvention, powerful leadership, and building resilience that actually works. Show Notes: Let’s get real: getting fired sucks. But for Lyndsay...
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Sharp Leadership – The Mindset to Overcome Adversity To Lead With Authenticity
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“Your altitude is someone else’s floor. Learn from the best, start where they left off—and stop trying to figure it all out alone.” - Carl Sharperson TL;DR In this episode, Rick Meekins interviews Carl H. Sharperson, Jr., Marine pilot turned leadership coach, to unpack how adversity, discipline, and feedback form the foundation of authentic leadership. Learn how to lead with purpose, build trust, and create high-performing teams that thrive through challenge. Show Notes: Leadership isn’t about barking orders or having all the answers—it’s about knowing when to shut up, when to...
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How to start Exit Planning Your Business Without Losing Your Mind: A Real Talk with Eric Grafstrom
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"Entrepreneurship isn't about building an empire. It's about building a life—and sometimes, knowing when it's time to hand over the keys. Eric Grafstrom shows us why exit planning is just as critical as your startup plan—and why your heart better be in it, or you'll never survive the journey." TL; DR: Eric Grafstrom, founder of ExitGuide, joins Rick Meekins on The Relentless Pursuit of Winning podcast to talk about the hard truths of exit planning in small businesses, the emotional cost of entrepreneurship, and how faith plays a critical role in surviving the journey. Show Notes: In...
info_outline“There’s no such thing as job security anymore—only career security. And that’s something you have to build for yourself.”
TL;DR:
Fired after 23 years in corporate? Lyndsay Dowd turned that gut punch into a leadership revolution. Hear how she built Heartbeat for Hire, became a sought-after speaker, and now drives transformation as CRO at Intry. This episode of The Relentless Pursuit of Winning is your roadmap to career reinvention, powerful leadership, and building resilience that actually works.
Show Notes:
Let’s get real: getting fired sucks. But for Lyndsay Dowd, it was the wake-up call that sparked a complete reinvention—and a career built on leading with heart, smarts, and unapologetic boldness.
In this episode of The Relentless Pursuit of Winning, I sit down with Lyndsay—founder of Heartbeat for Hire, host of a powerhouse podcast, keynote speaker, and now CRO of Intry—to unpack what it really takes to rise after a fall. We talk about navigating layoffs, creating “career security” in a volatile market, and building modern leadership cultures that actually work.
Lyndsay doesn’t just preach transformation—she lived it. From 23 years at IBM to launching a leadership platform that blends humanity with high performance, she’s redefining what effective leadership looks like.
We dive deep into how Intry is shaking up the job seeker space with its career accelerators, the underestimated power of mental health support during layoffs, and why building community isn’t just nice—it’s necessary. This one’s for the founders, the builders, the misfits, and anyone who’s ever had to start over stronger.
Key Takeaways:
- Career Security vs. Job Security: Build a personal brand that outlasts your title.
- The Myth of “Safe” Jobs: Even 23 years at one company isn’t protection from layoffs.
- Outplacement Done Right: Real impact comes from personalized, human-first support.
- Leadership is not Micromanagement: Autonomy breeds accountability—and results.
- Storytelling is Sales: Learn to talk about your work like a human, not a resume.
- Community Is Your Insurance Policy: The right people in your corner change everything.
Bio:
Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host, and Disruptor. She is an accomplished leader, decorated seller and has successfully managed large, diverse, high-performing sales teams over the last 25 years. 23 of those years were spent climbing the ranks at IBM. Lyndsay was also a Featured Guest Lecturer at Harvard University.
In creating her company, Heartbeat for Hire, she has devoted her career to transforming leadership through building irresistible culture and modern leadership practices to get the best results from their teams. She has been featured in Fortune Magazine, HR.Com, Authority Magazine, ABC, NBC, FOX and more than 90 podcasts. Lyndsay is a 2 time author for both "Top Down Culture" and a contributing author to the anthology "Voices of Women." She also hosts the top 5% globally ranked podcast, Heartbeat for Hire, and is a frequent guest speaker on live and recorded shows.
Today she is the Chief Revenue Officer for Intry where they are merging the best of technology with the best of humanity to help job seekers and those in transition land the jobs of their dreams.
Giveaway:
We are offering a 2-month complimentary trial to Career Compass. Below is the link to access. This is designed to be a one-stop shop for Career Coaches and Resume Writers to manage their business.
Intry's Career Compass stands at the convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Technology, and Human Connection. Our platform seamlessly weaves these elements together to empower career professionals and their clients.
Access here: https://www.intrycareers.com/services/intry-coaches
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Contact Lyndsay:
Company Name: Intry Careers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsaydowdh4h
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LyndsayDowdH4H
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndsaydowdH4H
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9asGvE8Ks4XjR2UNwNmKDw