{"podcast":{"title":"Leading Visionaries Podcast","slug":"leading-visionaries-podcast-6419551","podcast_index_feed_id":6419551,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/leading-visionaries-pod/","website_url":"https://www.leadingvisionariespodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/48a1f9c3-862c-46ad-be8a-fc06a5e02ce5/LVP-8X-Award-Winning.jpeg","author":"Anjel B Hartwell & The Creative Age Consulting Group","episode_count":179,"summary":"Featuring emerging and established Leading Visionaries from across industries, areas of expertise and new fields that may not yet be on everyone’s radar, Leading Visionaries is where audiences can expect stellar conversations that spotlight, celebrate and elevate the people thinking differently, seeing new possibilities, dreaming big, taking inspired action and creating conscious change. Our guests are visionary founders and seasoned leaders who have already made an impact within their organizations, industries and orbits of influence - and who are bringing even bigger visions into reality. Through candid, deep-dive conversations, we explore the courage, clarity and confidence required to create what does not yet exist, along with the decisions, strategies, resources and transformations involved in moving a vision from idea to reality. Leading Visionaries is produced by the Creative Age Consulting Group, where we work with visionary founders and seasoned leaders to monetize their vision, expertize their leadership, or further capitalize on what they’ve already built. Because big visions require more than inspiration. They require a clear, revenue-amplifying business strategy capab…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-29T16:22:49.429405+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-visionaries-podcast-6419551"},"episode":{"title":"Science the Courage to Build Peace Across Borders with Zafra Lerman - 140","slug":"science-the-courage-to-build-peace-across-borders-with-zafra-lerman-140","published_at":"2026-06-30T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-visionaries-podcast-6419551/science-the-courage-to-build-peace-across-borders-with-zafra-lerman-140","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-visionaries-podcast-6419551","url":"https://www.leadingvisionariespodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://growx.podkite.com/https/PKjvk092tx/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9f556c34-7970-4eb6-b446-eaf7d5758431.mp3","summary":"What if science could accomplish what politics cannot? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Zafra Lerman, an internationally recognized chemist, educator, and humanitarian. Zafra shares how she has spent decades using science diplomacy to unite scientists across some of the world's most divided regions. If you've ever wondered what it truly takes to lead with courage, influence others around a bold vision, and create lasting global impact, this conversation offers an inspiring masterclass in purpose-driven leadership. What You Will Learn How leadership often begins long before someone realizes they are a leader. Why courage is built through values and purpose rather than fearlessness. How Zafra risked her own safety to support imprisoned scientists and political dissidents. The role science can play as a bridge between nations in conflict. Why science diplomacy often succeeds where political diplomacy fails. How creative teaching methods can make science accessible to everyone. Why persuasion and relationship-building are essential leadership skills. How childhood experiences shaped Zafra's lifelong commitment to service. What it takes to bring together scientists from countries at war. How one person's persistence can create opportunities for peace that seemed impossible. FAQ: What is science diplomacy? Science diplomacy is the use of scientific collaboration to improve relationships between countries, solve global challenges, and build trust across political, cultural, or ideological divides. Dr. Zafra Lerman believes science diplomacy can succeed where traditional diplomacy often fails because scientists can work together around shared goals regardless of political differences. What are the Malta Conferences? The Malta Co…","meta_description":"What if science could accomplish what politics cannot? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. 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