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Steering SuccessThe CEO Journey: Leadership and Transformation with Hani Weiss Hani Weiss shares his rise from trainee section manager to CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Retail, emphasizing the value of perseverance and learning from both great and challenging leaders. He highlights the importance of humility, accountability, and fostering a people-centric culture where trust and team empowerment drive success. Hani reflects on leading Carrefour's e-commerce journey, integrating online and offline operations, and overcoming resistance to change, especially during the pandemic. We discuss building career pathways, creating training programs, and empowering employees to explore their passions and roles within the organization. We underscore the need for leaders to embrace lifelong learning, adapt...2024-12-0350 min
Steering SuccessRemote Work Unlocked:Culture, Challenges, Visa Hurdles & Startup Success with Karim Nadi Karim shares how RemotePass enables businesses to manage global teams seamlessly, offering services like onboarding, payroll, tax compliance, and perks in over 150 countries. Hear the inspiring story of how RemotePass pivoted from a travel industry solution to a remote workforce enabler during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We discusses the importance of trust, commitment, and due diligence in building successful remote teams and the hurdles businesses face in adopting remote work. Learn how a customer-centric approach drives RemotePass’s growth, with Karim emphasizing the role of client feedback in shaping their solutions....2024-11-1840 min
Steering SuccessCoaching, Culture & Conflict: Navigating Self Worth in a Complex World with Esther-Supriya Iyer Esther, a seasoned HR leader, shares her transformative journey through coaching, self-discovery, and personal growth. We explore the critical distinction between self-worth and self-esteem, emphasizing that self-worth is intrinsic and not reliant on external validation. Esther delves into the parallels between parenting and leadership, highlighting the importance of nurturing others while also focusing on self-improvement. Our conversation touches on cultural influences, conflict resolution, and the power of choice in overcoming adversity. Throughout, Esther advocates for intentional living, embracing vulnerability, and making purposeful steps toward personal and professional growth. 2024-10-2251 min
Steering SuccessFrom Corporate to Entrepreneurship: Building Culture, Leadership, and Success with Hussein Wehbe Hussein Wehbe discusses his transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of first building a solid foundation in the corporate world. He highlights the value of learning from multinational corporations to shape successful startup practices. The conversation explores the startup ecosystem's challenges, stressing the need for greater support and collaboration. People-centric leadership, driven by empathy and accountability, plays a central role in motivating high-performing teams. Shared values are critical to building and sustaining strong corporate cultures and successful organizations. Hussein underscores thought leadership and authenticity as essential components of long-term success. 2024-09-1646 min
Steering SuccessBuilding Tomorrow: Leadership, Innovation, and the Middle East's Startup Revolution with Muhammad Chbib Muhammad Chbib reflects on his journey from childhood ventures in Germany to success in the Middle East tech scene. He highlights the impact of McKinsey’s structured problem-solving and mentorship on his entrepreneurial approach. Chbib stresses continuous learning, humility, and learning from failure as keys to success. He notes the Middle East's growing startup ecosystem, driven by increased capital, talent, and market maturity. He underscores the government's role in fostering innovation, particularly in AI and space. Chbib advocates for heart-centric leadership, strong team cultures, and empowering teams for long-term success. 2024-09-0252 min
Steering SuccessLeading by Example: Marketing, Leadership, and Brand Equity with Hanan Eissa Hanan takes us through her extensive 25-year career covering marketing roles in consumer insights, advertising, and strategic planning, with key positions at McCann, Nielsen, and Schweppes, before transitioning to hospitality at Atlantis Dubai. We delve into her shift from FMCG to lead marketing for Atlantis Dubai and her role as VP of Marketing for Atlantis The Royal and Atlantis The Palm, embracing the unique challenges of Dubai's market. Hanan advocates for hiring talent from diverse industries, prioritizing potential and attitude to infuse fresh perspectives and drive innovation. Hanan underscores the value of leading by example, inspiring others, and differentiating between...2024-08-1638 min
Steering SuccessUnlocking Consulting Success: Navigating Risks and Digital Transformation with Mohammed Dhedhi Mohammed shares his career journey and insights into the consulting industry. We explore how taking risks and making career pivots lead to broader impact and growth, highlighting stepping out of comfort zones. The conversation highlights digital transformation revolutionizing the customer journey in consumer and retail, stressing the need for technological advancements. We examine growth opportunities in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, noting the region's economic potential. Mohammed highlights that providing impactful advice and being open to feedback are crucial for consulting success, emphasizing adaptability and improvement. We discuss the importance of human-centric leadership and employee well-being for attracting and...2024-07-3056 min
Steering SuccessAn Advisor's Journey: Leadership and Innovation in Digital & FinTech with Karl Tlais Karl Tlais' career journey highlights the importance of pivoting, innovation, and building strategic partnerships, emphasizing their role in achieving professional success. We discuss the significance of reflecting on failures and learning from them, underscoring their crucial role in personal and professional growth. The conversation stresses the necessity of staying aware of industry changes and trends, recognizing this awareness as essential for success in a rapidly evolving market. We explore the region's significant leadership and innovation in the digital and fintech sectors, noting the transformative impact of these advancements. Karl emphasizes the...2024-07-0950 min
Steering SuccessFrom Corporate to Startup: Navigating People & Culture Leadership with Kelly LukerKelly's career journey from corporate to startup reveals the challenges and rewards of transitioning between different business environments and the importance of adaptability in professional growth. We discuss the importance of empathy in the relocation process for employees moving to a new region, highlighting the need for supportive practices to ease their transition. Kelly shares the challenges of working with founders in a startup environment, emphasizing the necessity of understanding the founder's mindset to foster effective collaboration. We explore the pivotal role of HR in bridging the gap between founders and employees, and...2024-06-101h 02
Steering SuccessEmpowering Career Paths: Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Growth with Jennifer HamdanJennifer's diverse career journey, spanning marketing, communications, HR, and coaching, highlights the value of unconventional paths in professional development. We elaborate on our advocacy for broadening diversity and inclusion efforts, especially regarding disability inclusion, recognizing their transformative impact on organizational culture and success. Jennifer takes us through her experience and reflects on the challenges women face re-entering the workforce after a career break, emphasizing the significance of supportive initiatives like "returnships" to combat biases and foster inclusivity. Throughout the conversation, we underscore the transformative potential of coaching and mentorship in unlocking individual and...2024-04-221h 09
Steering SuccessNavigating Startup Success: Insights from Abe Seksek Finding quality mentors in the startup ecosystem is challenging, and Abe emphasizes the need for diverse mentorship experiences. Money isn't the ultimate solution for startups; Abe stresses the importance of access to the right investors, drawing from his experience. There's a misconception surrounding fundraising timelines, and Abe discusses the need for more angel investors to support early-stage ventures. Founders often struggle to relinquish control, leading to biases in hiring, particularly among industry expert founders, we observe. Bad hires come at a high cost, warns Abe, urging founders to avoid candidates seeking corporate-level compensation and instead adopt a nuanced approach to r...2024-03-181h 12
Steering SuccessUnlocking Success: Ethical Recruitment & Emotional Intelligence with Sofia Borodulina-Abboud• Sofia shares her preference for dynamic startups over slower-paced corporate environments, drawing from her experience in recruitment and talent acquisition in both settings • We emphasize on understanding reasons behind hiring decisions, particularly crucial in startups, and advocating for clarity and strategic planning in recruitment. • Advocacy for quality over quantity in recruitment, prioritizing alignment of values between employers and candidates and the importance of aligning values and goals within teams for success. • Recognition of the critical role of ethical recruitment practices in long-term business success and reputation. • The conversation emphasizes self-awareness, integrity, and respec...2024-02-271h 13
The RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth PodcastSeason 7 | Ep26 - Abdul-Rahman Risilia on building a modern recruitment agency with a core permanent team and a range of global freelancers!Episode 2 of my LIVE series in the UAE and I'm joined by Abdul Rahman Risilia, CEO and founder of ARC Talent. Abdul is someone I actually worked with when I started my recruitment career in Melbourne in 2011, but I didn’t realise this until the show because, back then, he worked under a completely different name!In this episode, Abdul shares his journey from door-to-door sales to building a successful recruitment business in Dubai, growing through the various challenges along the way, and his unique business model and approach to hiring. 2024-02-071h 29
Steering SuccessFinTech Revolution: Mamo Pay's Odyssey, from Innovation to Empathy, with Founder Asim JanjuaOn today’s episode, we are joined by Asim Janjua, Founder and CSO of Mamo Pay •Asim takes us through the journey of Mamo Pay, a UAE based payments startup, sharing insights into their journey and unique offerings in the fintech space. •The conversation highlights the challenges faced by businesses in the region, including delayed invoice payments and the role of technology, especially Mamo's automation capabilities. •The importance of the human element in business is a recurring theme, covering talent acquisition, leadership values, and personal growth. •We discuss recruitment strategies, including behavioral...2024-01-291h 09
Steering SuccessCultivating Success: Saif Kidwai's Blueprint for Global Growth and Positive Company CultureOn today’s episode, we're joined by Saif Kidwai, Chief People Officer, who shares his journey: Saif recounts how he and two friends entered the tech scene, establishing Digital Gurus just before the 2008 financial crisis. Despite challenges, the company thrived and expanded globally. Reflecting on industry changes, Saif emphasizes the significance of companies owning their brand and internal recruitment processes. As Chief People Officer at Eyewa, Saif discusses the company's shift to hybrid scaling and the importance of strategic people leadership. He advocates for data-driven strategies, employee-centric approaches, and adaptive policies fo...2023-12-191h 01
Steering SuccessBeyond Transactions: The BNPL Journey & Start-up Insights with Ibtissam Ouassif from Cashew PaymentsOn today’s episode, we are joined by Ibtissam Ouassif, Co-Founder and CPO of Cashew Payments. Ibtissam speaks about her initial career efforts in the financial services industry, focused on partnerships and outreach, which led to the fascination with buy now pay later (BNPL) in fintech. She talks about the inspiration behind the launch of Cashew, a pioneering BNPL company in the UAE. Overcoming the regulatory concerns, proving BNPL safety, supported by an open-minded UAE regulatory environment. Despite initial reservations, BNPL gained substantial adoption. We discussed transitioning from a product-centric to a team-focused min...2023-12-071h 10
Steering SuccessUnlocking the Business Vault: Data Revolution, and Leadership Mastery with Curtis Schmidt from RAPPOn this episode, we are joined by Curtis Schmidt, President and Chief Growth Officer of RAPP, part of the Omnicom Precision Marketing Group. Curtis explores the data perception shift from IT silos to cross-departmental value, especially in marketing. Emphasizing understanding clients on a business level, he advocates transparent conversations to add value and avoid unrealistic expectations. We cover the topic of how introducing services strategically involves a "crawl, walk, run" progression, acknowledging inevitable challenges. Curtis underscores the role of knowledgeable decision-makers, especially in shared services, and the need for sponsors to drive transformations. I...2023-11-211h 05
Steering SuccessElevating Recruitment: Insights with Trefor Murphy from Cooper FitchJoin us for our debut episode featuring Trefor Murphy, a prominent figure in the recruitment industry. Together, we dive into the challenges faced in recruiting and the growing demand for skilled professionals. Trefor stresses the vital role of recruiters with market expertise and cultural alignment. We emphasize the need for transparent communication between clients and recruiters, and the critical focus on talent retention. Trefor highlights the power of a strong corporate culture in attracting and retaining top talent. He calls for a shift in how recruitment partners are perceived, advocating for mutual respect and collaboration. We conclude by underlining...2023-11-141h 18
Here's Good News: You Can Make ItEpisode 18: Discipline Maketh Leader with Abdul-Rahman Risilia, Founder ARC Talent, Masnad and moreIn this episode my guest Abdul-Rahman and I tap into what it takes to make a leader and how his upbringing paved the way for his entrepreneurial success.I wanted to talk to Abdul-Rahman to share with you the principle that you don't need to always be the most skilled at a particular job to succeed but rather you must be the most disciplined and aware.Tune into this podcast and get a dose of motivation and remember Here's Good News team is always ready to coach you to success!Hosted by myself...2022-02-1129 min