Leonarda’s journey: from specialist to trainer

Leonarda started at Leadec in Brazil in 2019 as a health and safety specialist in a team of 50 people. She is now a health and safety trainer and passes on her knowledge while commuting between customer sites and dedicating herself to the most important thing: the safety of employees.  

How would you describe your own development at Leadec? What has been motivating? 

Working in a team that has always had my back has been crucial for me on my development journey at Leadec. They have been there to help me when I needed it and have motivated me to learn from the daily challenges. I believe my success is strongly linked to this HSE team—and it motivates me to keep doing my best. 

What or who has supported you along the way?  

At the beginning, the responsible HR Business Partner saw something in me and gave me the chance to prove myself. He believed that I would play a key role in a relevant position. That opened doors for me that I hadn’t seen before. I got involved and took part in internal training courses that helped me to develop further—for example in terms of my public speaking skills. Externally, the HSE team enabled me to gain a qualification as a trainer. The support of the safety manager at the time, who was always on hand to help the entire team and me, was particularly valuable. This relationship gave me the confidence to become even more precise and confident in my work.  

Do you have any tips for young professionals at Leadec who are just starting their career? 

Oh yes, definitely! Trust the process, don’t be afraid and don’t try to rush things. Everything comes in its own time. The goals you pursue must be in line with your own life path. What I dream for my future depends not only on me and when I want it, but also on always doing your best. Be ready when the right moment comes. Think big, dream big and be professional—then you'll be ready when the time comes.