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Hosted by leadership coach Ty Hammond, The True Leadership Podcast spotlights top executives who are redefining what leadership means in today’s complex world. Each episode is a candid conversation about the lessons, challenges, and defining moments that shape true leadership — the kind that inspires trust, drives vision, and creates lasting impact.
Through real stories and hard-earned wisdom, guests reveal how they navigate uncertainty, influence culture, and grow beyond the limits of expertise and authority. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, you’ll gain practical insights and new perspectives on what it really takes to lead with clarity, confidence, and presence.
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In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, host Jessy James sits down with William Hartford, Vice President of Business Development at The Connection Contact Center and a former Navy submarine veteran. William shares how an early military leader shaped his philosophy of leadership through inspiration rather than authority. The conversation explores the role of influence, humility, and resilience in building strong teams and navigating uncertainty throughout a career. William also reflects on the importance of developing future leaders, embracing change in an AI-driven world, and the courage required to keep stretching beyond comfort zones. His message is simple but powerful: leadership begins when you stop waiting for permission....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, host Jessy James sits down with Suzanne De Janasz, an award-winning leadership scholar, executive educator, and author whose work spans academia and industry across six continents. Suzanne shares the early mentoring experience that shaped her view of leadership and why great leaders listen beyond titles and status. The conversation explores leadership from the inside out, the importance of self-awareness, and the responsibility leaders carry as role models. Suzanne also reflects on the power of global perspective, the importance of diversity and inclusion in organizations, and her commitment to helping people unlock pathways for growth, impact, and meaningful leadership in their lives and careers....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, Ty Hammond sits down with Brett Johnson, founder and CEO of Benevolent Capital. Brett shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, the influence of his father’s resilience, and the values of integrity and accountability that guide his leadership. The conversation explores navigating adversity, betting on yourself as an entrepreneur, and building ventures that create lasting community impact. Brett also reflects on the faith and conviction required to pursue ambitious projects, including transforming communities through sports and real estate development. This episode offers insight into leadership, perseverance, and the responsibility leaders carry to create opportunity for others....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Brendan P. Keegan, six-time CEO, bestselling author, and founder of bFearless Ventures. Brendan shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped his leadership, including the influence of his sister with Down syndrome and the lessons in kindness and emotional intelligence she taught him. The conversation explores fearless leadership, the courage to fail, and the faith required to succeed. Brendan also reflects on choosing family over career at a pivotal moment and his mission to build one million fearless leaders. This powerful discussion offers insight into purpose-driven leadership, authenticity, and the lasting impact leaders can create....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, Ty Hammond sits down with Bradley Jacobs, Founder and CEO of Mylance and former Uber operator who helped scale markets across rides, eats, and freight. Bradley shares the leadership lessons that shaped him, from a defining early experience with a boss who prioritized his growth to the hard-earned insights that come from launching markets, building companies, and investing deeply in personal development. The conversation explores ownership, empowering teams, overcoming fear, and the inner work required for sustainable leadership. Bradley also reflects on the courage required to pursue meaningful work and why sometimes the most important step is simply the first one....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with Kevin Hubschmann, former enterprise SaaS salesperson turned comedian and founder of Laugh Dot. Kevin shares how his father’s bold life choices shaped his own approach to effort, resilience, and authenticity. He reflects on the turning point when he stopped “being salesman” and started being himself — and how improv helped him uncover the power of active listening, play, and failure in leadership. Kevin explores why humor is not a performance but a pathway to trust, creativity, and human connection, and why learning to bomb onstage can make you a better leader offstage....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with Adam Rosendahl, Founder and CEO of Late Nite Art, whose creative experiences have helped organizations in 24 countries break down barriers and build trust in just 90 minutes. Adam shares the mentor who first ignited his belief in the power of art and how creativity became his path to human connection. He reflects on confronting self-doubt, doing the inner work required to lead, and learning to trust his intuition in rooms of executives, policymakers, and global teams. Adam also explores why belonging is a business strategy — and how creativity can bridge divides in a disconnected world....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with Anna Belova, repeat founder, Forbes Under 30 honoree, and creator of OpenWay.ai. Anna shares how her lifelong clarity and self-direction shaped her entrepreneurship, from refusing limits as a child to building globally scaled AR and AI products.She discusses the role of imagination, the question “What if?”, and why leaders must give themselves and their teams freedom to explore, create, and stay connected to their inner child. Anna also reflects on self-reflection as her greatest investment and the art of trusting the unknown while building toward a bold, visionary future....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy speaks with Matt Holzmann, Marine Corps combat veteran and former Microsoft leader whose journey reflects the deep inner work of becoming a true leader. Matt shares early lessons in grit, humility, and service, and how those influences shaped his commitment to lifting others.He opens up about a painful turning point that forced him to simplify his life, redefine his self-worth, and reclaim presence with his family. Matt discusses leading with kindness, creating safety, mentoring the next generation, and finally embracing the confidence to own his impact. A grounded, heartfelt conversation....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy speaks with broadband executive Eric Lannen, whose 25-year career spans large MSOs, emerging providers, and fast-growing fiber networks. Eric shares the early mentor who saw potential he couldn’t yet see in himself and how that push shaped his commitment to learning every side of the business. He reflects on becoming a student of leadership, getting comfortable in uncomfortable environments, and the courage required to ask questions, listen deeply, and be honest with yourself. Eric also discusses navigating AI while staying people-first, and why openness, vulnerability, and shared learning define the legacy he hopes to leave....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy James speaks with senior technology leader Mohit Lal, whose three decades of global experience offer a grounded look at what leadership really demands. Mohit shares early lessons in integrity, hard work, and perseverance, and reflects on the demanding mentors and difficult moments that shaped his approach. He discusses leading by example, balancing authority with loyalty, staying curious, and navigating high-stakes pressure with resilience. Mohit also opens up about letting go, learning constantly, and developing the patience required to grow. This conversation is candid, practical, and deeply human....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with revenue leader John Enns, whose journey spans high-growth startups, SaaS scaleups, and deep personal transformation. John shares how early lessons in work ethic, accountability, and resilience shaped his leadership — and how losing his brother became a defining moment in understanding the kind of person he wanted to become. He discusses whole-person leadership, the importance of inner work, and how therapy and coaching helped him evolve beyond micromanagement into a leader who pushes people with empathy and purpose. This conversation offers grounded, practical wisdom on growing yourself so you can grow others....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy speaks with engineering leader Jason Kehr, whose people-centered approach has shaped teams across Microsoft, Verizon, Smartsheet, and Kajabi. Jason shares the early mentors who believed in him and how their influence shaped his commitment to trust, clarity, and ownership. He reflects on learning the difference between being nice and being kind, and why honest feedback and accountability are acts of respect. Jason also discusses stepping into higher-level leadership by empowering others to think and decide independently. This conversation offers a grounded, practical look at the type of leadership people trust and remember....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with sales leader Justin Bullock, whose path from youth basketball courts to leading high-growth SaaS teams reveals how true leadership is built. Justin shares how early coaches taught him the gift of high expectations, how humility and feedback shaped his career, and why letting go of the need to be liked transformed his effectiveness. He reflects on outgrowing old assumptions, slowing down to learn what works, and the power of building teams where people have each other’s backs. This conversation offers a grounded look at impact, growth, and becoming the kind of leader people remember....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty speaks with filmmaker and director Adrian Burks about the experiences that shaped his understanding of leadership. Adrian shares how his adopted mother provided the foundation for his resilience, how his definition of leadership evolved from the football field to the film set, and why letting go of ego became essential in directing teams and creative projects. He reflects on a year marked by loss and upheaval, the risks he took to pursue his first feature-length documentary on adoption, and the discipline required to follow the work he “can’t not do.” This conversation offers a grounded look at self-belief, embracing uncertainty, and growing through the challenges that shape us....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Jessy sits down with Lisa Mulyk, a strategic executive and servant leader with more than 30 years of experience building sales foundations, scaling organizations, and developing high-performance teams. In this conversation, Lisa reflects on the turning points that reshaped her leadership — learning to let go when holding on causes harm, recognizing burnout before it derails performance, navigating loss and inflection points, and finding courage in moments of deep uncertainty. She speaks openly about imposter syndrome, resilience, and why leaders must be willing to get uncomfortable in order to grow.Her story is grounded, human, and deeply practical — a reminder that leadership is built in everyday decisions, shaped by the challenges that test us, and sustained by gratitude, clarity, and courage....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Jennie Luke, a seasoned operations and delivery executive with more than 30 years of experience leading teams at the intersection of technology, people, and performance. In this conversation, Jennie opens up about the turning points that shaped her: confronting the fear of vulnerability, learning to own her mistakes publicly, breaking cycles of burnout, and embracing discomfort as the doorway to authentic growth. She shares the practices that helped her step into her full potential, the lessons she teaches emerging leaders, and the deeper work she continues to do within herself.Rooted, honest, and incredibly human, Jennie brings a grounded perspective on clarity, accountability, resilience, and the courage required to grow into the leader you’re meant to be....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Oakley Smith, Vice President of Operations at Vetty and a visionary operator whose career has been defined by service, adaptability, and a relentless commitment to elevating the human experience inside complex systems. Oakley reflects on the turning points that transformed her leadership — from the unexpected pivot she made during the earliest days of COVID, to the opportunities she only discovered by saying yes when it would have been easier to stay comfortable. She offers deep insight into communication, resilience, mentorship, and the uncertain frontier leaders now face with emerging technologies like AI. Thoughtful, grounded, and courageous, Oakley brings a perspective that speaks directly to what true leadership demands today....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Ray Patalano, Vice President of Field and Partner Marketing at Ciena. Over nearly two decades inside one of the world’s leading networking companies, Ray has helped shape global go-to-market strategy, deepen partner ecosystems, and guide the business through multiple waves of industry transformation.In this conversation, Ray opens up about the hard lessons that softened him, the turning point that forced him to confront his own contribution to conflict, and the leadership philosophy he now brings to developing managers, building teams, and preparing people for a future reshaped by AI. With humor, humility, and candor, Ray offers a grounded perspective on accountability, emotional intelligence, and what it really takes to grow leaders who are ready — not just prepared....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Kevin Martinelli, Regional President of Sales for the West and General Manager of the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com at USA Today Co. Kevin opens up about the experiences that shaped him — from a high-school baseball coach who taught him humility, to the professional turning point that required deep ownership, to the ongoing journey of leading organizations through change while blending diverse cultures and expectations. Kevin’s reflections are honest, grounded, and deeply human, offering a practical roadmap for leaders who want to grow their influence without losing themselves in the process....If you’d like support navigating your current leadership challenge, you can book a True Leadership Conversation with Ty here: https://calendly.com/onemountain/25-minute-clarity-callYou can also learn more about the True Leadership Approach at: https://www.onemountainleadership.com/testimonials
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