In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Jim McFarlane, Executive Vice President of Strategic Robotic Systems in San Diego — a company pioneering specialized underwater vehicles known as Fusion. Jim has spent his entire life in the undersea world, first entering a submersible at age eight and later building a five-decade career shaping the future of subsea technology.

After assuming full leadership of SRS in 2024, he has guided the organization through a profound transformation rooted in his core philosophy: enable your people, bring solutions not problems, and work collaboratively toward what has never been done before. With deep experience, grounded wisdom, and an unmatched view into innovation beneath the surface, Jim joins the show to share insights from a lifetime spent leading on — and under — the water.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Mariane Bekker — investor, entrepreneur, technologist, and a leading force for inclusive innovation in Silicon Valley. As Managing Partner at Founders Bay and founder of Women Founders Bay, Mariane supports a global community of more than 80,000 founders and VCs, creating pathways for underrepresented talent through curated events, workshops, and investment opportunities.

She joins the show with powerful insight, remarkable resilience, and a grounded vision for what leadership in the age of AI can and must become.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Adam Puckett, a systems-driven sales leader and strategist who has built and scaled high-performing teams across the technology sector. As the Vice President of Sales for North America at COS Systems, Adam is leading efforts to expand broadband access and modern infrastructure across the country.

He offers a grounded, honest look at leadership, personal agency, culture-building, and the power of choosing who you want to be. It’s a pleasure to have Adam on the show.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Dan Cain, a proven go-to-market executive and Vice President of Sales at IMPLAN. With more than a decade of experience building and scaling high-performing sales organizations across technology and data-driven industries, Dan blends strategic clarity with a hands-on, people-first leadership style.

He shares early experiences that shaped his commitment to leading from the front, the moments that humbled and transformed him as a leader, and the growth required to move from individual contributor to leader of leaders. With candor and grounded wisdom, Dan reflects on loyalty, transparency, continuous improvement, and what it truly means to develop people while driving performance.

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In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Matt Strauchon, a high-energy technical sales leader with more than 15 years of experience driving growth across SaaS and AI solutions. Known as “the head nerd,” Matt blends deep technical expertise with a human-centered leadership style that builds teams people want to join and organizations that consistently deliver.

He shares the early experiences that shaped his authenticity, the pivotal moments that pushed him toward human-centric connection, and how empathy, curiosity, and genuine humor transformed his impact as a leader. From helping teams reset after burnout to elevating performance through people first, Matt brings insight, honesty, and heart to what True Leadership requires today.

In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Geoff Hughes, a global technology executive with more than twenty years of experience leading cloud operations, infrastructure, and engineering across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth tech firms.

Geoff shares early influences that shaped his leadership, the pivotal experiences that shifted him from managing work to truly leading people, and the personal investments that strengthened his approach over the years. From unifying organizations to supporting teams through real-life adversity, Geoff offers thoughtful insight into self-awareness, adaptability, and what it takes to lead with both rigor and humanity.

In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Debby Briggs, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at NETSCOUT. With over 25 years of global leadership across cybersecurity, technology, and corporate governance, Debby brings a grounded, people-centered lens to one of the most complex fields in modern business.

They explore the early influences that shaped her leadership, the importance of believing in others before they believe in themselves, how to create true engagement and buy-in, and the practices that help her stay steady in a high-stress role. From mentorship to AI governance to leading with empathy and backbone, Debby offers a thoughtful, practical look at what true leadership requires today.

In this episode of The True Leadership Podcast, Ty sits down with Emmy Award–winning media leader Beth Kessenich. With a background spanning journalism, production, sales, and global media, Beth brings a rare blend of grit, creativity, and perspective.

They explore the early influences that shaped her leadership, the mentors who elevated her growth, and what it’s been like shifting from a major media conglomerate to an early-stage startup. Beth shares grounded insights on resilience, self-awareness, adaptation, and the real work behind meaningful leadership.

In this episode of the True Leadership Podcast, Dr. Chris Pachel, a renowned veterinary behaviorist, speaker, and educator, sits down with Ty to share his journey from early leadership experiences to becoming a thought leader in veterinary behavior.

They explore the essence of True Leadership, the importance of curiosity, and the impact of kindness in professional and personal growth.

Tune in to discover how Dr. Pachel's insights can transform your understanding of leadership and connection.

In this episode of The True Leadership podcast, Ty speaks with Andrea Deaver, a seasoned sales executive and people-first leader. They explore the essence of leadership, discussing Andrea's early influences, her definition of true leadership, and the challenges she faced transitioning from an individual contributor to a leadership role.

Andrea emphasizes the importance of empathy, feedback, and continuous personal growth in effective leadership. She shares her vision for the future of her leadership and the significance of setting standards that align with values. The conversation highlights the importance of building trust and fostering a culture of feedback within teams.