I created Leading Forward to share the lessons, questions, and breakthroughs that have shaped my leadership journey — from roles in operations, sales, commercial and HR, to studies in neuroscience, cross-cultural management, Competitive Intelligence, Operations Management and Innovation and MIT’s Inquiry-Driven Leadership.
Inspired by John Maxwell’s philosophy and driven by curiosity, I believe leadership is less about having all the answers and more about asking better questions.
This newsletter is my way of opening that conversation — and inviting you into it.
Together, we explore ideas, challenge assumptions, and grow into the kind of leaders we all need, today and tomorrow.
Welcome to the journey. Let’s lead forward.
Founder & Author of Leading Forward
Sonia Elena Narvaez Duran
Sonia, a Petroleum Engineer originally from Venezuela, blends technical expertise with leadership insight to foster curiosity and growth. Her experience spans operations, sales, commercial strategy, and HR — enriched by multiple studies in diverse areas such as neuroscience, cross-cultural management, Inquiry-Driven Leadership and masters degrees in operations, innovation, and competitive intelligence.
Leadership, for her, isn’t just professional — it’s personal. The perspective gained through motherhood deepens her approach, bringing empathy, adaptability, and real-world wisdom to every lesson shared through Leading Forward.