Meet Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton
Hi, I’m Tonya Jackman Hampton, EdD, an award-winning executive, speaker, and author of The Myth of the Fearless Leader. With over 30 years of leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits, I’ve helped leaders and organizations build cultures, define and execute strategic goals with confidence, create high-performing teams, navigate change and overcome challenges. My passion lies in empowering organizations and people to face fears head-on, unlock their true potential, create and foster cultures of psychological safety, innovation, accountability, empathy, sustainable growth and excellence.
If you’re ready to take your leadership journey and organization to the next level and drive meaningful results, let’s connect and explore how I can support you.
The Myth of the Fearless Leader redefines leadership by embracing fear as a catalyst for growth. Through personal stories, reflective prompts, and actionable strategies, Dr. Jackman Hampton empowers you to lead with courage, confidence, and authenticity.
“The Myth of the Fearless Leader tackles a common misconception about successful leaders—that they are ‘fearless.’ While this may appear to be a harmless myth, it actually gets in the way of understanding how true leaders experience, respond to, and even leverage their fears to drive success. Dr. Jackman Hampton has given leaders a remarkable resource that is both rigorously researched and deeply personal. Knowing our fears can be the key that unlocks next-level leadership!”
Bill Woodson, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
“Tonya is a business savvy leader who understands the value of creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. She is a trusted partner to leaders at all levels.”
Leslie Vatne
United Health Group
“Tonya has a gift and a skill for investing in others. Her ability to listen, connect, and get you to find your strengths and build on them to leverage your own greatness is second to none!”
Katherine Hedin
City of Bloomington (formerly, Ramsey County)
“Tonya stands out by asking insightful questions that inspire introspection and offering actionable guidance. She helped me align my vision with my leadership values, providing tools that boosted my effectiveness and helped me achieve my goals."
