Armando Lara is a leadership speaker, executive coach, and senior leader with 25 years of experience managing large teams and driving cultural transformation in the energy industry. A chemical engineer with degrees from the University of Houston and Texas A&M, along with an MBA from Rice University, he has led thousands of employees across Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America, navigating diverse industrial, cultural, and geographical landscapes.

Born and raised on the Mexico-U.S. border, Armando’s education was in Spanish until college, where he overcame language and cultural challenges to build a successful career. His global experience has honed his ability to adapt, communicate, and lead effectively in multicultural environments, making him a highly regarded executive and mentor.

Armando’s passion for leadership development is driven by his belief that understanding how the brain works is the key to inspiring people, influencing decisions, and achieving extraordinary results. In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, he equips leaders with practical neuroscience-based strategies to engage and motivate Millennials, Gen Z and leaders of ALL generations, who seek purpose, adaptability, and authentic leadership.

With a blend of science, storytelling, and real-world experience, Armando helps leaders bridge generational gaps, lead with confidence, and cultivate a culture of innovation and success—future-proofing teams and workplaces where people and performance thrive.