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S5.E5. The Leadership Leap: Letting Go of the Individual Contributor Identity


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In this special collaboration between WISEcast and the ⁠American Chemical Society Greater Houston Section (ACS-GHS)⁠Dr. Richa Chandra has a long-anticipated conversation with Dr. Beth Lorsbach, Global Head of Innovation and Development at Nufarm and National ACS Leader.

Beth joins us ahead of her upcoming seminar, “The Chemistry of Bourbon,” taking place on National Bourbon Day, Saturday, June 14, as part of the ACS-GHS Summer Social at LIV Bar in Downtown Houston.


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With more than 20 years at Dow AgroSciences and Corteva, Beth has helped shape the future of crop protection R&D and now leads global innovation strategy at Nufarm. She brings deep insights into both science and leadership, and in this episode, she opens up about:

🧪 Transitioning from an individual contributor to a strategic leader

🌿 Redefining value when you're no longer “hands-on”

🗣 Finding a leadership voice through pivotal and often difficult moments

⚖️ Managing expectations and letting go of the “doer” identity

🥃 A sneak peek into her scientific curiosity behind the chemistry of bourbon

🎧 Tune in for practical wisdom, candid stories, and a preview of one of the most anticipated event of the summer!

📬 Have questions for Beth before the seminar? Email us at [email protected]


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