The True Leadership Podcast

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Patchen Noelke — a marketing innovator and tech strategist known for transforming how companies bring complex technology to market. As Acting CMO at Suplari, Patchen is leading a category-defining shift by reframing procurement around agentic intelligence and guiding the company from a traditional analytics platform to the industry’s first autonomous procurement engine, already delivering meaningful value to global enterprises.

Patchen reflects on the experiences that forged his confidence, the turning points that reshaped his leadership, and the inner work required to move from control to trust, from being the “truth torpedo” to becoming a leader who creates space for others to grow. His perspective is candid, grounded, and deeply relevant for anyone navigating the demands of modern leadership.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Justin sits down with Dr. Marc Gautreau — an emergency physician, educator, Air Force veteran, and one of the quiet architects shaping the future of EMS and pre-hospital care. Marc’s leadership journey began as a teenage fire dispatcher in Massachusetts and evolved through decades of frontline service as a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, flight surgeon, and ultimately Director of Prehospital Care at Stanford Emergency Medicine.

Marc reflects on the early lessons that shaped his leadership, the moral courage required to challenge broken systems, the role of kindness in complex hierarchies, and the inner development necessary to navigate politics, pressure, and human suffering with clarity and compassion.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Dr. Matt Poepsel — author, speaker, Marine Corps veteran, and widely known as The Godfather of Talent Optimization at The Predictive Index.

Matt reflects on early lessons from the Marine Corps, the inner work required for effortless leadership, the courage to lead authentically, the impact of disciplined self-study, and his emerging research on energy, entropy, and the commitment required to hold teams together in a world pulling us apart.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Marni Carmichael, Vice President of Marketing at ImageSource. For nearly a decade, Marni has helped transform complex technology into clear, human-centered stories that resonate — driving aligned messaging, scaled SaaS growth, and lasting customer loyalty.

Marni opens up about becoming self-sufficient at a young age, learning to ask for help, outgrowing comparison, redefining ambition, and finding the quiet inner balance required to lead with clarity, empathy, and confidence. Her reflections offer a grounded, honest look at leadership as both a discipline and a deeply human path.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Marchelle Varamini, a visionary leader and storyteller shaping how organizations understand, communicate, and deliver value. Marchelle opens up about the formative influence of being the oldest of five, the Nordstrom leadership insight that changed her trajectory, the painful but pivotal moment that reshaped how she brings people with her, and why being a good human remains the heart of everything she leads.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Darren Odom, a technology leader and entrepreneur working at the intersection of hardware, software, and design.

Darren opens up about the early influence of a great teacher, the hard lessons of entrepreneurship, navigating a difficult acquisition, rebuilding with resilience, and why curiosity and human-centered innovation are essential to the next era of technology and leadership.

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