The True Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Jessy sits down with Davide Savenije, Senior Vice President of Editorial and a leader shaping the future of B2B journalism. Davide shares how personal challenges, including a pivotal life transition, reshaped his leadership from people-pleasing to clarity, honesty, and self-awareness. He explores the importance of mindset, the power of direct communication, and why true leadership is about creating conditions for others to thrive.

The conversation also dives into navigating rapid change in the AI era and supporting teams through uncertainty. A grounded and insightful discussion on growth, resilience, and leading with authenticity.

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In this episode, Jessy sits down with Eduardo Gonzalez, Emmy-winning art director and creative leader behind globally recognized worlds like League of Legends: Arcane. Eduardo shares his journey from execution-driven leadership to a more collaborative, team-centered approach. He reflects on the influence of early mentors, the pressure to push beyond mediocrity, and the importance of balancing intensity with empathy.

The conversation explores how great leaders create space for others to contribute, grow, and surprise you. Eduardo offers a powerful perspective on building teams that don’t just deliver, but create something truly meaningful together. A must-listen for anyone leading creative or high-performing teams.

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In this episode, Jessy sits down with Michelle Carter, Executive Vice President at Mastercard, to explore what it takes to lead at scale without losing the human element. Michelle shares how self-awareness, diverse perspectives, and intentional reflection have shaped her leadership approach. She unpacks the tension between driving immediate results and building for long-term growth, and why motivation must be paired with accountability to create high-performing teams.

From embracing automation to fostering collaboration across complex organizations, Michelle offers practical insight into modern leadership. Her message is clear: growth starts within, and the most effective leaders continuously evolve while creating environments where people are inspired to thrive.

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In this episode, Jessy sits down with Fabian Ekstrom-French, Senior Director of Partner Marketing at Esper, to explore the foundations of confident, high-impact leadership. Fabian shares how early lessons in encouragement shaped his leadership philosophy and why inspiring belief in others matters more than having all the answers. He reflects on the critical shift from control to delegation, and how letting go actually strengthens both performance and team capability.

From prioritizing sleep and energy to navigating the tension between vision and reality, Fabian offers practical insight into sustainable leadership. His message is simple but powerful: small, intentional changes can create lasting impact in both work and life.

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In this episode, Jessy sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, to explore how leadership evolves from success to true significance. Luke shares the pivotal moment that shifted his focus from achievement to impact, and how small “tiny moments” can lead to life-changing purpose. He reflects on the challenges of founder identity, the importance of leading by example, and why service is the foundation of meaningful leadership.

Through powerful stories and hard-earned lessons, Luke offers a deeply human perspective on growth, showing that real leadership is less about control—and more about contribution, humility, and creating lasting impact in the lives of others.

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In this episode, Jessy sits down with Deboleena Bose, Chief Human Resource Officer and global transformation leader, to explore what truly sets great leaders apart today. Deboleena shares why leadership is rooted in care not as softness, but as a strategic advantage in times of uncertainty.

From early lessons in inclusion to hard-earned growth through failure and global leadership, she reflects on the importance of surrounding yourself with truth-tellers, embracing discomfort, and slowing down to lead better. Her perspective on “kind leadership” challenges conventional thinking and highlights a powerful truth: how you make people feel is ultimately your legacy as a leader.

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In this episode, Ty sits down with Rob Gifford, VP and Managing Editor, to explore leadership in a world defined by constant change. Rob shares how early experiences in sports, community, and mentorship shaped his approach to leadership rooted in action, humility, and trust.

The conversation dives into leading through uncertainty, from building digital news operations to navigating the chaos of the pandemic. Rob highlights the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and creating space away from the noise to think clearly. At its core, this episode is about leading without a playbook—and finding strength in that reality.

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In this episode, Jessy sits down with Caroline Ang Wright, a seasoned revenue leader known for blending operational rigor with people-first leadership. Caroline shares a powerful early lesson that reshaped her perspective: make yourself bigger, not the company. From there, the conversation explores what it really means to lead—creating the conditions for others to thrive rather than having all the answers.

She reflects on the discipline of staying curious, resisting the urge to dominate decisions, and empowering teams to think independently. Grounded in humility and growth, this episode offers a thoughtful take on leadership as an evolving practice rooted in trust, clarity, and shared ownership.

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In this episode, Ty sits down with Colleen Brown, corporate director and former public company CEO, to explore leadership in the face of complexity, disruption, and uncertainty. Drawing from early life experiences shaped by absence and responsibility, Colleen shares how leaders develop the capacity to act without clear answers.

The conversation challenges traditional views of governance, emphasizing the need for system-level thinking and adaptability in a rapidly evolving world. Colleen offers a bold perspective on decision-making, resilience, and the future of organizations, highlighting the critical role leaders play in navigating ambiguity while staying accountable for outcomes that are never fully predictable.

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In this episode, Jessy sits down with Dennis Czajkowski, a veteran operations leader, to unpack the unfiltered reality of leadership. With over 30 years of experience, Dennis shares hard-earned lessons on self-awareness, failure, and what it truly means to lead people, not just processes. He reflects on pivotal moments where leadership broke down, forcing him to step back and rebuild from the ground up.

From learning to defend himself without intimidation to knowing when to walk away, this conversation is raw and practical. A powerful listen for anyone stepping into leadership and realizing there’s no playbook—only growth, humility, and the willingness to learn.

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