Born and raised in Brazil, JL has had an extensive career as a professional in the world of finance and reporting. JL was always good with numbers and had a drive to explore the world, his number one goal was to be independent which drove him forward. He’s had a series of senior finance roles in Brazil, US, Europe and the UK. JL is now sees himself in the 3rd chapter of his career as his is currently working as a coach and board advisor,

JL has been driven by his motto of “If the doors keep opening keep going”.

What is your definition of leadership?

JL says that leadership is “all about bringing people together to achieve something, helping to empower and give clarity so that people can bring their best selves to work”.

How would you describe your leadership purpose?

JL is very clear about his purpose, “to awaken and inspire possibilities in others”. He says that his superpower is bringing people together for that.

A book that changed his life is The Second Mountain by David Brookes and he sees himself and his purpose on the second mountain, giving something back to the world and to individuals.

What are you most proud about in your career?

One of JL’s proudest moments in his career is when those people who he worked with have gone on to do bigger and better things. They have used him as a role model. JL also talks about overcoming his own fears and his inner stories in order to achieve things that he didn’t think were possible.

What is your biggest regret?

JL says that his biggest regret is holding back, he talks about his way of being of asking for permission rather than forgiveness. He feels that he should have been bolder in his earlier career.

What is your most embarrassing moment as a leader?

JL has many embarrassing moments such as forgetting people’s names and asking people where they are from. His biggest embarrassing moment was accidentally breaking all the glasses in the meeting room where he was being interviewed for his role in Salesforce (He still got the job  ).

What makes you most alive as a leader?

JL loves to be connected with people and being in deep explorative conversations, loving the opportunity for inquiry that this offers. It’s in these spaces that brings him alive

What top tips do you have for other leaders?

JL’s take on tops tips for leaders are: -

1.   You need to walk the talk because people are always observing. There needs to be congruence in your actions and words

2.   Always lead from your values

3.   Be the role model that you always wanted to have.

A motto that JL left for us was:

We are the ancestors for the future; by changing yourself you are changing the future.

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