The Corporate Alchemist: Harnessing spiritual practices and scientific methods for Transformative Growth
From her roots on a Bavarian farm to becoming a global leader in organizational transformation, Larissa Murmann’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, growth mindset and constant reinvention. With over 15 years of expertise in human resources, Larissa is known for her unique people solutions and disruptive HR practices. Her work has transcended borders, cultures, and teams, shaping the future of work and creating flexible yet high performing workplaces.
Currently serving as Digital Chief HR Officer at Unilever International (UI), Larissa has redefined the role of HR as a growth and transformation driver by fostering a culture that seamlessly integrates high performance, deep care, and cutting-edge digital practices. As a leader, Larissa is known for her high energy, strategic foresight, bold ideas, and unwavering commitment to growth. She challenges conventional thinking through innovative programs like UI Venturous, UI Owners and the 4 day work week at Unilever International, freeing employees to drive business growth the UI way. She has also recently founded the CHRO Future of Work Network in Singapore, shaping jointly the workplaces of the future. Her certifications as a Mindvalley Business Coach, ICP Agile Coach, Roffey Park Organizational Development and soon MIT AI for Business Strategy further attest to her dedication to continuous learning and adaptability.
Her career has been one of constant reinvention. Larissa’s professional journey spans seven countries from EU, US, Latin America and Asia offering her invaluable insights into diverse cultures and business models. From shaping people strategies for the global Procurement and Supply Chain teams to driving digital transformation for Finance in Latin America and navigating the Mexico Sales and Ice Cream workforce through COVID, her strategic acumen and courageous can-do mindset has consistently challenged the status quo. For UI she turned a toxic leadership environment into a growth driver improving employee engagement rates and business results. Yet her most profound breakthroughs stem from her own transformative experiences, which have fundamentally reshaped her approach to leadership and organizational culture.
In 2022, Larissa underwent a deep personal transformation. Embracing healing practices such as inner child work and hypnotherapy, and the Silva Method for manifestation. She embarked on a journey of self-discovery that not only lifted her frequency but also inspired her to bring holistic practices into the corporate realm. This intersection of personal healing and professional leadership became the foundation for her vision to revolutionize how organizations grow leaders by combining spiritual and holistic methods with proven people development tools.
In 2024, she embarked on an entrepreneurial venture, founding Guide2GOLD, a rapid transformation program designed to inspire leaders and organizations to embrace unprecedented change with a growth mindset and holistic leadership practices. This unique approach, grounded in the GOLD formula, reflects her belief in looking at every leader as a human being who deserves a unique and holistic approach and has the potential to transform. Guide2GOLD is a personal compass to rapid leadership and culture transformation to foster personal and organisational growth!
Guided by the principle that personal growth is the key to organizational success, Larissa has created a model where leadership potential is rooted in the idea that you need to deeply know yourself to grow your leadership, transform your organization and ultimately achieve performance through people. She believes great leaders have a profound impact on those they lead and can change the lives of those under their care. Hence great leaders unlock growth and ultimately create thriving organizations. Her philosophy, “When you grow, every dimension of your life grows. When you grow, your organization grows,” resonates deeply with leaders who need to constantly adapt in fast changing environments. She helps organisations to transform through their top leadership teams and rapidly adapt to new trends like digital and AI.
Larissa is also an inspiring keynote speaker and has been featured in events like Future of Work APAC, Singapore Fintech Festival and The Economic Times Future Forward. She recently launched her own LinkedIn Live GOLDCast series.
Larissa’s accomplishments are fueled by the strong women who shaped her life. Inspired by the resilience of her mother and grandmother, she has broken generational patterns to achieve financial independence and professional distinction. Their enduring influence motivates her to inspire other women to shape their own future. She created the first Women Network in the Mexico Ice Cream business, empowering women to take driving lessons and enter a mainly male-dominated industry.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Larissa’s creative spirit finds expression in unexpected ways. A trained opera singer, she has recorded an album, collaborated with a Mexican mariachi band and recently learned to dance and sing flamenco, blending her artistic talents with her drive to inspire and connect. Her love for music underscores her belief in the power of creativity to transform and uplift.
Unlimited energy and drive, courageous solutions and focused commitment is what defines Larissa’s leadership brand. She thrives on challenges and brings extraordinary solutions where others have given up. She has a track record of leading leadership and culture transformation as she believes in the boundless potential of personal growth, remarking, “Transformation is choice! As human beings we evolve until the end of our lives. Once you decide to change, everything in life is possible.”
Today, Larissa Murmann is an inspiration for HR professionals and leaders alike, demonstrating that with the GOLD formula of Growth mindset, setting bold Objectives, having the courage to Leadershift and Delighting in your transformation, we can overcome limiting beliefs, and create a lasting impact on the world around us. Growth or comfort, what will you choose?
From a farm in Bavaria to the forefront of global organizational transformation, this leader’s story is one of resilience, growth mindset, and transformative leadership. With over 15 years of expertise across seven countries, she has seamlessly merged strategic innovation with personal growth. As a Digital Chief HR Officer and founder of Guide2GOLD, a rapid transformation program, she is disrupting the future of leadership and culture transformation. Dive deeper into her story in Passion Vista’s latest edition of Circle Of Excellence 2025.
