With more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles within the global life sciences sector, Guru Ramamurthy is US Chief Financial Officer at Bayer and Chief Financial Officer at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio). In this thought provoking Zone Podcast Episode, Guru sits down with Zone Partner, Melissa Palazzo-Hart where she deep dives into understanding the being and doing behind Guru's success. As a hugely accomplished person and leader, Guru see’s his position as a privilege. He shares what it means to him to be ‘in The Zone’, the positive ripple effect of being present, the essence and importance of human connection and how he creates harmony through tapping into the whole person. The overarching message Guru shares from his life’s work and experience is the benefits that come from being deeply grounded and connected to who you are, to then enable stronger connection and communication with others and how this ultimately serves you in both business and life. The host, Melissa Palazzo-Hart, has a remarkable 25-year tenure as a CFO/COO/CEO, Melissa has been a transformative force in the corporate world. Fuelled by her passion for mentoring, coaching, and fostering the growth of her teams, Melissa is now continuing her journey as a force for good as a Zone Partner (as just one of her many hats!) Guru’s LinkedInMelissa’s LinkedIn