Effective vs Coherent Leadership: Lara Bezerra on Ending the Mask

There is a difference between a leader who is effective and a leader who is coherent, one produces results, the other produces results that come from something real instead of pressure.Lara Bezerra spent thirty years as a CEO at Bayer and Roche before becoming the world's first CEO to hold the title Chief Purpose Officer. She joins Sana to talk about why wearing two selves at work quietly burns leaders out.About the Guest:Lara Bezerra spent more than thirty years in global leadership, including CEO roles at Bayer and Roche across multiple countries. She became the world's first CEO to formally hold the title Chief Purpose Officer, and is the founder of WorkCoherence and author of Coherent Leadership.Key Takeaways:Keeping two different selves, one at work and one everywhere else, quietly drives burnout.Leadership is never neutral, it creates either a positive or negative ripple effect.You always have a choice in how you respond, even without control over the environment.If a workplace consistently conflicts with your values, leaving is a legitimate answer.Real coherence means being the same person at work, at home, and in your community.Connect With the Guest:Website: https://workcoherence.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larabezerra/ Book: Coherent Leadership: Prosperity and Purpose in All Aspects of Life (available on Amazon)Episode Chapters:[00:00] Opening: the difference between an effective leader and a coherent one (approx.) [02:25] From CEO at Bayer and Roche to founding Work Coherence [07:35] Why this is a coherence crisis, not a leadership crisis [15:39] What to say to someone who thinks purpose is a luxury [22:31] Choosing environments that support your growth, not just comfort [27:16] Where to find Lara Bezerra and her book🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Contact UsBased in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest📩 Newsletter Substack👉 Join the LinkedIn Community📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #coherentleadership #chiefpurposeofficer #workcoherence #bizblendpodcast #purposedrivenleadership #executiveburnout #authenticleadership #leadershipdevelopment #corporateculture #consciousleadership #globalleadership #businesspodcast #leadershipbooks