Leadership, Opportunity, and Lifting Others with Barbara Negron

About this episode

Dr. Wayne Pernell interviews Barbara Negron about non-linear career paths and leadership in high-performance industries.

What if your career path didn’t need to be linear to be powerful? In this episode of One Sharp Sword , Dr. Wayne Pernell speaks with Barbara Negron, a senior fintech executive who built her career through unexpected pivots—from hospitality to banking to financial technology. Barbara shares: How disruption (9/11, mortgage crisis) became opportunity Why sponsorship—not just mentorship—changes careers What it means to lead with heart in high-performance industries The importance of representation in fintech and STEM How family, values, and identity shape leadership This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating change while building something meaningful. If you enjoyed this episode: Follow, rate, and review One Sharp Sword —and share it with someone ready to lead at the next level. 🎥 Watch the full episode now on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/i1gnV0iQtbk 🔔 Subscribe for more leadership insights: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DrWaynePernell #OneSharpSwordPodcast   #WaynePernell   #BarbaraNegron   #CareerGrowth   #LeadershipInsights   #FintechLeadership   #WomenInLeadership   #ProfessionalDevelopment Barbara Negron's…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Wayne Pernell

Guest: Barbara Negron

Topics covered

• leadership
• career development
• fintech
• mentorship
• representation
• personal values

Keywords

• leadership
• career growth
• fintech leadership
• women in leadership
• professional development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DynamicLeader, Inc., LinkedIn

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