Project Description
Doug Lynam is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and financial advisor with one of the most unconventional paths in the industry. A former U.S. Marine and Benedictine monk, Doug blends deep spiritual insight with practical financial expertise to help individuals and organizations transform their relationship with money.
After leaving monastic life, Doug became a partner at a multi-million dollar wealth management firm, where he discovered a new mission—teaching others how their personality traits, past experiences, and emotional patterns drive their financial behavior. His signature keynote, Taming Your Money Monster: Nine Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram, reveals how even the most accomplished professionals unconsciously sabotage their financial success, and how to heal the root causes behind it.
Doug’s work has been featured in The New York Times, CNBC, The Street, and other major media outlets across the country. His engaging, story-driven presentations merge humor, neuroscience, and behavioral finance to create lasting change. Whether he’s working with healthcare professionals, financial institutions, or mission-driven teams, Doug helps audiences move beyond surface-level money tips to build wealth that is intentional, values-aligned, and psychologically sound.
He is the author of two acclaimed books: From Monk to Money Manager and Taming Your Money Monster.
TOPIC: Taming Your Money Monster: Nine Paths To Money Mastery With The Enneagram
This groundbreaking presentation merges ancient personality wisdom with modern financial strategy, revealing why traditional budgeting advice fails and personality-driven solutions succeed. Drawing from unique experience as both a Benedictine monk and a money manager, participants discover how their Enneagram type creates predictable financial self-sabotage patterns.
The session identifies each type’s specific “money monsters”—unconscious behaviors stemming from childhood wounds that derail financial goals—and provides personalized pathways to transform these weaknesses into wealth-building strengths. Participants learn to heal the psychological roots of money dysfunction, moving beyond surface-level financial tips to address the deeper trauma-money connection that drives destructive patterns.
Participants will leave the session able to:
Identify their specific money monster
Create a personalized transformation action plan
Apply type-specific financial strategies that help heal their childhood wounds while building sustainable wealth
Reviews for Doug
“Do you need a polished speaker to deliver a keynote on a complex topic? Doug Lynam is your answer. Or perhaps you prefer someone who can speak extemporaneously, engaging the audience with stories and handling questions with ease? Doug excels in that setting too. Whether delivering a carefully crafted presentation or leading a spontaneous discussion, Lynam brings excellence to any format. What remains constant is his remarkable presence.
His distinctive journey as both a Benedictine monk and money manager has cultivated an ability to be fully present and genuinely of service to his audience.”
“Doug Lynam brings heart, humor, and healing to the tricky territory of money. As someone who helps people face life’s ultimate transitions, I appreciate how Doug combines the Enneagram and financial wisdom to tackle our money baggage with clarity and compassion. He makes complex ideas understandable—and even entertaining! Doug’s presentations deliver practical tools and powerful insights. He helps people recognize why they sabotage their finances—and how to stop. Whether he’s speaking to celebrities or everyday folks, Doug creates “aha” moments that stick.
Behind the scenes, he’s just as thoughtful. It’s no surprise—he used to be a monk! But his real gift is helping people transform their relationship with money in ways that are truly life-changing.”
“Doug Lynam is a dynamic speaker who brings energy, clarity, and heart to the stage. He makes money conversations not only easy to understand but surprisingly fun—using humor, storytelling, and deep compassion to connect with his audience. Doug has a rare gift for making people feel safe around a sensitive topic like money, which allows them to open up and truly hear his message. He’s not just informative—he’s transformative.”
