Guayente Sanmartin: Leading with Purpose, People, and the “Diversity of Soul”

In this episode, host Sheena Katz sits down with Guayente Sanmartin — Senior Vice President and Division President of Commercial Systems and Display Solutions at HP. Guayente shares how her journey from engineer to global business leader shaped her leadership philosophy, why choosing work that brings joy matters, and how purpose, empathy, and what she calls a “diversity of soul” drive strong teams and business outcomes.From global leadership across cultures to navigating innovation in the age of AI, this conversation highlights the power of people-centered leadership, resilience, and building environments where diverse perspectives can thrive together.About the PodcastWelcome to the World Pulse Podcast, where we explore how women around the world are driving social impact in their communities and across borders through leadership, connection, and collective action.World Pulse is a global social impact network that supports grassroots women leaders advancing gender equity worldwide. We believe progress happens through connection — by building bridges that turn stories into shared understanding and meaningful change.🌍 Learn more or support our work: https://bit.ly/486L4ZK    ---(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:36) Meet Guayente Sanmartin(00:02:45) Career Journey and Leadership Philosophy (00:05:37) Cultural Influence on Leadership (00:08:06) Leadership Qualities for Global Management (00:10:49) Balancing Innovation and People Development(00:13:03) Resilience and Belonging as a Woman in Engineering (00:17:52) Mentorship and Community Impact (00:21:59) Paying it Forward: Creating Opportunities for Others (00:24:56) Advice for Women in Leadership(00:27:27) The Impact of AI in Collaboration (00:30:44) Ensuring Inclusive Innovation (00:33:26) Responsibilities of Technology Leaders (00:35:13) Lifting Others as You Rise