Episode 12: Lead Without Waiting for Permission with Diana Lagalante, Senior Communication Manager at Roche
Description
đź’ˇ What does it really mean to lead without waiting for a title or formal authority?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are waiting for someone to approve you for leading an initiative?
Have you found it challenging to take ownership of your ideas and step in power?
In today’s fast-moving workplace,especially in STEM fields ,healthcare, pharma, and corporate settings ,many emerging leaders are waiting to be “ready.” But the truth? Leadership doesn’t require permission. It requires initiative, clarity, and courage.
In this powerful episode of The Heart of the Equation, we sit down with Diana Lagalante, a senior change leader  @roche and founder and former Board Director of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, HBA.
Diana shares how to build influence with purpose, no matter your role or title. She shares from her own journey of growth and lived experience as a leader.
We cover:
🔹 “What if no one gives you permission—but you lead anyway?”
🔹 “Real leadership isn’t about hierarchy—it’s about service and momentum.”
🔹 “Take the lead on what you care about. That’s where impact begins.”
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
âś… How to build credibility and influence in cross-functional teams
✅ What stops high-potential professionals from stepping up—and how to move past it
✅ Why leading without authority is a must-have skill in today’s corporate world
âś… Practical tips to lead with confidence, even when self-doubt shows up
âś… The role of mentorship, community, and storytelling in career growth
đź’ˇ Whether you're early in your career, pivoting to something new, or looking to make an impact in your organization,this conversation will leave you empowered to act now, not later.
📲 Connect with Diana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianalagalante/
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