“Plant seeds, wherever you can, that will grow into trees that you will never sit under.” — Andrew Brummer

Episode Summary:
Andrew Brummer grew up in South Africa knowing early that the world wasn’t going to hand him anything. Born with a medical anomaly that set him apart, he learned from his mother that he couldn’t change what he looked like—but he could decide, every single day, who he’d become. That lesson became the operating system for a life built with no degree, no safety net, and no map.

In this conversation, he tells Jeanne about the 2024 moment when the company he was leading nearly shut down and how he chose to respond instead of react—and why the two years since have been the most purposeful of his life. He opens up about a lifetime of serving others at the cost of his own brand and finances, mentoring founders from Botswana to Venezuela, and building My Story Told, a way to help people turn a lifetime of experience into books that outlast them.
Then comes the show’s signature game, Two Truths & A Lie—a scuba dive that got a little too close to two reef sharks, a family cruise cut short by COVID in Stockholm, and a mountain summit back in 1999. One of them isn’t quite what it sounds like. Stick around for the reveal.

Andrew's Bio:
Andrew Brummer is a South African–born business leader, executive coach, and author who built his whole career on demonstrated capability rather than credentials. Today he’s COO at Industry Technologies, co-founder of VeritEye, and CEO of My Story Told, where he helps people turn a lifetime of experience into books. Known as “The Business Polygraph,” he has a knack for hearing what an organization is really telling itself. He’s also the author of two books, You Decide and Leading Magnanimously.

Andrew's Links:
● Website:  https://ardunan.com
● LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbrummer
● Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ardunan.village
● YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Ardunan
● X (Twitter):  https://x.com/AndrewBrummer

Andrew's Call to Action:
Ready to transform your leadership approach or scale your operations? Connect with Andrew to explore fractional executive services, leadership coaching, or simply to share insights over a great conversation. Whether you’re navigating a pivot, building a team, or seeking that next-level breakthrough—Andrew’s door is always open.

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