Leadership Starts When You Choose Yourself
MEET HANNAH HOLDEN
From Identity Loss to Leadership Clarity
Hannah Holden led intelligence briefings at 19, commanding rooms before she ever learned to trust her own voice. When she left the Marine Corps, she also left behind a version of herself.
The structure was gone. The mission was gone. The identity was gone.
Her first instinct? Rebuild fast. Look polished. Prove she still had what it took.
But something deeper was happening.
Hannah was learning how to lead without a script. Without the rules. Without the rank.
In doing that inner work, through seasons of disconnection, deep questioning, and hard-earned clarity, she discovered a version of leadership that wasn’t performative. It was personal.
One built on presence.
On self-trust.
On the courage to lead from the inside out.
Today, Hannah works with leaders who are tired of performing and ready to get real.
She helps them quiet the noise, reclaim their voice, and lead with a presence that feels aligned, not assigned.
Because real leadership doesn’t need a title, just the courage to show up.
HANNAH AT A GLANCE.
Big Credentials. Bigger Conviction.
Where It All Started
3 combat deployments as a U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Analyst
How She’s Wired
Certified Executive Coach, Narrative Coach, Change Management Practitioner, MBTI Practitioner
What She’s Built
Founder of Inspirit, Coaching and consulting for veterans and mission-driven leaders
How She Thinks
MBA in Social Enterprise (Colorado State), B.A. in Peace, Conflict, and Justice Studies
Where She Speaks Freely
Host of the Selvruled™ podcast, having real conversations about the inner work of leadership
THE SELVRULED™ PODCAST
Inner Work for Outer Impact
Selvruled™ is Hannah Holden’s space to unpack the deeply personal journey of becoming the leader of your own life. Through solo episodes that are equal parts raw insight and gentle challenge, Hannah helps listeners explore the beliefs, habits, and fears that shape their decisions, and ultimately, their leadership.
She created this podcast for anyone navigating transition, questioning their next step, or tired of measuring themselves by someone else’s standards. Whether you're coming out of the military, climbing the leadership ladder, or rebuilding your sense of self, Selvruled™ is a reminder that the authority you’re looking for isn’t out there, it’s already within you.
Some Fun Facts
Yes, she’s a leadership speaker and consultant with combat deployments, an MBA, and coaching certifications to back it up. But it’s her lived experience, and how she’s chosen to grow through it, that defines her leadership.
Here are a few things about Hannah you won’t find on her bio:
She was homeschooled from 4th to 8th grade.
She once ate a rabbit eyeball during military training (and doesn’t recommend it).
She’s a proud lefty.
She’s a Love Is Blind fan and isn’t here for the judgment.
She runs on coffee. And grit. But mostly coffee.
In second grade, Hannah dressed like her teacher—skirt, tights, shoulder pads and all—because she wanted to be a teacher, just like her.
Top 5 Reasons to Work With Hannah
Yes, she’s a leadership speaker and consultant with combat deployments, an MBA, and coaching certifications to back it up. But it’s her lived experience, and how she’s chosen to grow through it, that defines her leadership.
1. She’s Walked the Talk.
From briefing military leaders at 19 to navigating identity loss post-military, Hannah’s leadership lessons aren’t theoretical, they’re lived.
2. She Makes It Personal.
Hannah helps leaders move past performance and into presence. Her coaching and workshops don’t sit on the surface, they go deep, with empathy and precision.
3. The Perfect Mix of Structure and Soul.
With a background in military intelligence and a certification in narrative coaching, Hannah bridges high-performance strategy with human-centered leadership.
4. She Meets You Where You Are.
Whether your team is in transition, tackling conflict, or building something new, Hannah brings a grounded presence and customized approach to move you forward.
5. She Ignites Shifts That Stick.
Hannah’s doesn’t rely on buzzwords or quick fixes. She helps leaders do the deep inner work, so the change isn’t just felt in the moment, but reflected in how they lead every day.