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Centaur StagePsychological Safety: The Superpower of High-Performing TeamsWhat if the key to unlocking bold ideas, honest feedback, and high performance wasn’t talent or experience—but psychological safety?In this special episode marking Cosmic Centaurs’ 5th anniversary, our founder Marilyn Zakhour is joined by two remarkable guests: Sandra Salame, founder of Siira, and Sander Hoeken, co-founder of the Fearless Organization Scan and collaborator of Prof. Amy Edmondson (Harvard Business School), the pioneer of psychological safety.Together, they demystify psychological safety—not as a soft skill, but as the soil in which high-performing teams gr...2025-04-2259 min
Centaur StageThe Surprising Power of Rituals - Learnings from our HBR ArticleWhat if the key to more engaged employees isn’t a new incentive program, but something much more human?In this episode, Marilyn Zakhour and Dr. Constance Noonan Hadley take you behind the scenes of their three-year research journey on team rituals—work that led to their widely read Harvard Business Review article.Together, they unpack the data that proves rituals boost team commitment, psychological safety, and job satisfaction—and they share personal stories from the research process, including what surprised them most along...2025-02-101h 07
Centaur StageMastering the Limitations of PolaritiesIn the closing session of The Cosmic Conference, Marilyn Zakhour is joined by Jose Santos, Affiliated Professor of Practice in Global Management at INSEAD, to explore the intricate art of managing polarities in leadership. Jose challenges conventional wisdom, shedding light on the importance of distinguishing true polarities—those interdependent tensions that sustain systems—from false dichotomies or oversimplified trade-offs. Through rich examples, he delves into situations where polarity thinking fails, such as contexts demanding radical decisions or cases where the interplay of whole systems and their parts is misunderstood.The conversation also addresses how leaders can i...2024-11-191h 31
Centaur StageMastering Polarities in OrganizationsIn this episode of the Cosmic Conference series, Marilyn Zakhour unpacks how organizations can thrive by mastering the inherent polarities that define modern leadership. Drawing lessons from iconic case studies, such as Fujifilm and Kodak, Marilyn explores how strategy, structure, and culture can be aligned to build resilient, ambidextrous organizations that navigate complexity with grace.Tune in to learn:Why mastering polarities like exploration vs. exploitation and innovation vs. efficiency is key for organizational resilience.How frameworks like Dave Snowden’s Cynefin Framework (link), McKinsey’s 3 Horizons of Growth (link), and Geof...2024-11-1945 min
Centaur StageMastering Sustainable PerformanceJoin us for a keynote with #Burnout Research & Coach Matt Bartlett-Bond MSc GMBPsS who shares his insights and research about burnout with CEO & Founder, Marilyn Zakhour.Matt is a key contributor to a global research initiative focused on understanding workplace burnout and promoting healthier behaviors to drive sustainable growth.With nearly 30 years of experience in the IT sector, he offers a unique perspective on how management practices impact individual well-being and organizational outcomes. In 2019, he pursued an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology at the University of Surrey, studying the effects of the C...2024-11-1846 min
Centaur StageMastering Dualities in LeadershipJoin Marilyn Zakhour for the opening keynote of the 2024 #CosmicConference, as she explores how exceptional leaders navigate the complexities of today's landscape by embracing polarities at the individual, team, and organizational levels.2024-11-0428 min
Centaur StageNavigating the Tides of Change: Taking the Film out of FujifilmIn Episode 7 of Centaur Stage Season 3, "Taking the Film Out of Fujifilm," host Marilyn Zakhour delves into the captivating story of Fujifilm's transformation under the visionary leadership of Shigetaka Komori. As the digital era threatened to render traditional photographic film obsolete, Komori spearheaded a radical overhaul of Fujifilm's business model, shifting focus from its core film products to new markets in healthcare, cosmetics, and more. This episode explores how strategic foresight, innovation, and a strong corporate culture enabled Fujifilm to not only survive but thrive amidst industry upheaval.Explore More Episodes:E...2024-07-2525 min
Who Run the WorldThe Manager Mailbag (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)3 months into her new gig as a team manager, Rhea sits down with Marilyn to reflect on what she’s learned about herself and her managerial style throughout her leadership journey. Our best friends then take your most burning questions about becoming a new manager. Not sure how to be assertive? Worried about micromanaging? Afraid you’ll lose steam and burnout? Marilyn and Rhea got the answers for you!Who Run the World is a production of Reyzin Media. Hosted by Rhea Chedid and Marilyn Zakhour. Produced by Ahmed Ashour. Follow Who Run the World on Instagram and...2024-06-1233 min
Who Run the WorldPlanning Your Burnouts (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)Things get real and personal for our dynamic duo this week as Marilyn shares with Rhea her recent feelings of burnout and exhaustion. Together, our best friends share what a burnout has looked like for them, how they’ve dealt with it, and what they need from each other and from their community as they work their way through a burnout episode. Went through a really tough burnout or currently going through one? Write to us @whoruntheworldpod on Instagram or email us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com and tell us about it. We’d love to hear your story...2024-05-1734 min
Who Run the WorldManaging an Existential Crisis (w/ Elise Kossaifi)You have a great job doing something you’re passionate about. It pays great. You live in a bustling city with an active social life. You’re also overworked, burnt out, and something about your life just doesn’t feel right. What do you do next? In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea invite friend of the pod and sports consultant Elise Kossaifi to share stories of experiencing existential crises and changing career paths. What does an existential crisis look like? Can you see it coming and prepare for it? And what can you do to take a step towards the li...2024-05-0842 min
Who Run the WorldSleep Training Your Child (w/ Lamis Benjelloun)People of all ages – including Marilyn, Rhea, and Marilyn’s daughter Gabi – know what it’s like to wake up cranky and moody from a bad night’s sleep. For parents and caregivers, that issue is compounded by having children who are challenging sleepers. While some might choose to let their children establish their own sleeping habits, others might choose sleep training or working with a trainer who can help everyone involved have a better night’s sleep. In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with infant and child sleep consultant Lamis Benjelloun to understand what exactly is child sleep...2024-04-0343 min
Who Run the WorldRamadan Game Night! (w/ Ahmed Ashour)Ramadan Kareem, WRTW fam! To celebrate the holy month, Marilyn and Rhea invite WRTW’s producer and resident Muslim Ahmed Ashour to reflect on what Ramadan means, share memories, and exchange favorite traditions. Then, Marilyn and Rhea compete for the title of “The Queen of Ramadan” by solving fawazeer/riddles, guessing at the plots of Ramadan shows, and putting together the perfect iftar. Of course, no Ramadan is complete without Sherihan, and you bet she makes an appearance here. It’s the perfect WRTW Ramadan special!Who Run the Time is a spinoff of Who Run the World, a produc...2024-03-2738 min
Who Run the WorldBringing Up Bookworms (w/ Deema Al Alami)Ever tried picking out a book for a child to read? Marilyn and Rhea can confirm: it’s not easy, nor is it easy to get the child to actually read the book and enjoy it. In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with the founder of Oh The Books Deema Al Alami to understand how we can get children to love reading outside the classroom. They share tips for picking out new books and rotating the books on your child’s bookshelf, as well as recommend bookstores for caregivers to check out in Dubai. Finally, Deema talks abou...2024-03-2037 min
Who Run the WorldHow Friendships Change Post-Motherhood (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)Ramadan Kareem, WRTW family! To kick off a month of reflection and introspection, Marilyn and Rhea have a very real and honest conversation about how they’ve seen their friendship change after Marilyn became a mother. What are their pet peeves when it comes to friends treating each other differently post-motherhood? What advice would they give themselves and their friends as they enter new stages in their lives? And, of course, what is it about Marilyn and Rhea’s friendship that allows it to grow and change as they grow and change?Things My Mother Didn’t Tell Me (Bu...2024-03-1341 min
Who Run the WorldWe Watched AlRawabi School for Girls S2 and Barbie (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)Lots happening this week in WRTW Land (which is about 25.6km away from Barbie Land). March is Women’s History Month. March 8th is International Women’s Day. Marilyn and Rhea both finally watched Barbie (yes, THAT Barbie, which is up for some Oscars later this week). They also just finished watching season 2 of the hit Netflix show AlRawabi School for Girls. They have so many thoughts on all of the above (especially Rhea)...but can they share them all in one episode? Well folks, they do it, because they are what? Women. International women. In this episode of Who...2024-03-0652 min
Who Run the WorldRhea Freezes Her Eggs! (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)In an October 2023 episode with OB/GYN and fertility specialist Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam, Marilyn and Dr. Gaël encouraged Rhea to freeze her eggs. Well, listeners…drum roll, please…she did it! Not only did she do it – she’s also ready to tell you all about it. In this episode, Marilyn sits down with Rhea to understand what led to her making this decision, as well as break down the egg freezing process from A to Z. Of course, our best friends share (often funny) stories and anecdotes from the journey, including one that involves a butt injec...2024-02-2848 min
Who Run the WorldMotherhood in the Entertainment Industry (w/ Rabab Hashim)Choosing to pursue a career as an actor and media personality is hard. Choosing to pursue such a career as someone of South Asian or SWANA descent is hard. Becoming a mother is…you guessed it, also hard. Doing all three? That’s just awe-inspiring. In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with Dubai-based Pakistani actor and media personality Rabab Hashim. Rabab shares how she fell in love with the stage and screen at a young age, her experience navigating motherhood in the entertainment industry, and how her partner and community have supported her in this chapter of her...2024-02-2155 min
Who Run the WorldTurning 5 on Valentine’s Day (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)On Valentine’s Day 2019, a little show by the name Who Run the World was released into the world. 5 years later, that little show is thriving! Who would’ve thought? Marilyn and Rhea certainly did. In this 5th anniversary special, Marilyn and Rhea look back at the show and its (humble) beginnings, before sharing their favorite episodes. But what about Valentine’s Day? No worries, our girls got you. In classic WRTW fashion, our best friends completely dismantle the capitalist celebration that is Valentine’s Day, then naturally indulge in a conversation about their romantic types, ideal dates, and thoughts...2024-02-1445 min
Who Run the WorldUnderstanding the ICJ Ruling (w/ Human Rights Watch’s Omar Shakir)In the wake of the International Court of Justice's ruling on January 26th, 2024 stating that Israel must do all it can to prevent genocide, Marilyn and Rhea sit down with the Israel and Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch Omar Shakir to understand the dimensions of South Africa’s landmark case. What are the provisional measures that the world’s highest court ruled on? What does the ruling mean for the international community grappling with the efficacy of international law, especially given the senseless violence we are still witnessing? And, most importantly, what does the ruling mean for Palestinians?...2024-02-0740 min
Who Run the WorldWhat's Your Word of the Year? (w/ Marilyn and Rhea)WRTW is back! As the show approaches its fifth birthday (stay tuned), Marilyn and Rhea sit down to reflect on the year that was and the year to come. How did they do when it came to their 2023 words of the year? What words did they select for 2024? And how can you, our dear listener, choose your own word of the year instead of new year's resolutions? This episode was recorded in January, so you cannot argue that it’s too late to wish everyone a happy new year!Have you selected a 2024 word of the year? Share it...2024-01-3153 min
Who Run the WorldChristmas at Hogwarts (w/ Ahmed Ashour)What are the holidays if not the most magical time of the year? After a few months that lacked magic (to say the least), Rhea and Marilyn take the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9-3/4 towards Hogwarts (duh) for a bit of Christmas (and other non-secular holiday) cheer. Along for the scenic trip is their producer Ahmed Ashour, a notable HP-films-over-books advocate and sworn enemy of the dark witch named J.K. Rowling. Together, they share their favorite HP memories, discuss the 4 houses, and hand out free (yes, free!) tips for dealing with family members from different houses over the...2023-12-2046 min
Who Run the WorldFinancial Planning for Dummies (Single or Otherwise) (w/ Sharon Calderini)Marilyn and her husband Hadi recently decided to buy a new car, a decision that turned out to be an 8-month ordeal. Making big financial decisions as a couple can be quite daunting, but that doesn’t mean that spending your money individually is a walk in the park. In this episode, Rhea and Marilyn invite Marilyn’s financial advisor Sharon Calderini to share tips with listeners for better financial planning in 2024. What are the pillars of wealth you should consider? Why should you be saving for the long term? And what are Rhea and Marilyn’s new year’s resolu...2023-12-1337 min
Centaur StagePrioritizing well being at work with Sandra SalemeSandra Salame is the founder of Siira, a mental wellbeing platform that provides emotional support through harnessing the power of communities to overcome day to day struggles. Siira aims to educate and empower individuals, businesses and governments by providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively solve wellbeing challenges and achieve personal and professional goals. Sandra joined us as part of our Make it Count campaign to discuss nurturing well-being during uncertain times. Along with Marilyn Zakhour, she explored common emotions & behaviors during times of crisis, strategies to cope with uncertainty, and how to create a...2023-12-1252 min
Who Run the WorldMaking It Count for PalestineAs the Israeli occupation’s brutal operation in Palestine enters its third month, Rhea and Marilyn take a moment to take stock of how they and the people around them have processed recent events. In what ways have we felt helpless, hopeful, and activated? Rhea and Marilyn then go on to highlight concrete ways in which we can make our actions for Palestine count as individuals, communities, and organizations.Got any tips or strategies for taking action and making your contribution towards Palestine count? Share them with us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com.Some resources to ch...2023-12-0632 min
Who Run the WorldPalestinian History Crash Course (w/ Tamara Reem)What do we know about the history of Zionism, colonialism, and occupation in Palestine? More importantly, what do we not know? To mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Marilyn and Rhea invite Palestinian-American professor, lawyer, and writer Tamara Reem to provide listeners with an overview of significant events in Palestinian history and how they inform our understanding of the past few weeks. Tamara also uses her expertise in international law to answer two very divisive yet important questions:Can Israel claim its response to the October 7th attacks as “self-defense?”Should Isra...2023-11-2938 min
Who Run the WorldHow Does the Media Cover Palestine? (w/ Sara Obeidat)In this episode, we look at the means through which most of us learn about what’s happening on the ground in Palestine: the media. With the help of award-winning Jordanian journalist and producer Sara Obeidat, Rhea and Marilyn question how the media (specifically western legacy media) has approached covering Palestine, both prior to October 7th and afterwards. Why has Palestine often been dismissed in the news cycle, and what shifted on October 7th? In the age of disinformation and propaganda, how can we vet our news sources? What should we expect/demand of global media outlets, and why is...2023-11-2344 min
Who Run the WorldLearning to Live with Grief (w/ Siira’s Sandra Salame)In 2023, Rhea and Marilyn experienced loss in more ways than one. They both lost their dear friend Dounya, and Marilyn lost her beloved father-in-law Noor. On top of all that, recent events in Palestine have been weighing heavy on their minds and hearts. How can they process all of this personal and collective loss of life? How can they grieve? Siira’s Sandra Salame joins WRTW this week to discuss grief, its stages, and why grieving and accepting loss can never be selfish acts. Instead of this week’s “2 Kinds of People” segment, Rhea, Marilyn, and Sandra share how they’ve...2023-11-0136 min
Who Run the WorldLet’s Talk About (In)Fertility (w/ Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam)In October 2020 (deep pandemic era WRTW), we released an episode titled “Let’s Talk About Our Periods” with Dr. Gaël Abou Ghannam that broached all sorts of taboo topics for Arab women, like taking the birth control pill and experiencing period pain. 3 years later, we’re back for round 2. Returning guest (and friend of the pod) Dr. Gaël helps Rhea and Marilyn understand the world of (in)fertility: the science, the myths, the social implications, and everything in between. As they exchange personal experiences and advice, they ask: how can we reduce shame around (in)fertility talk? Finally, i...2023-10-1837 min
Centaur StageMasters of Strategy Execution: The Consultant's Perspective with Jean Abou Assi from PWCJoin us for a rerun of Jean Abou Assi's Fireside chat with Marilyn Zakhour during the Opening Event of the 2023 Cosmic Conference.Jean is a Partner Digital & Technology at PWC ME. He has wide experience in leading large-scale digital transformation programs and is well-versed in the entire digitization process from strategy to delivery. Jean works closely with senior executives, business owners, technology teams, creatives, and product managers to make hyper-personalized digital journeys work for both customers and businesses.Jean and Marilyn dive deep into how to become a master of strategy execution and how to...2023-10-1136 min
Centaur StageMasters of Strategy Execution: The Managers' PerspectiveLearn how to become a master of strategy execution from leaders directly involved in doing this at various scales. You'll hear from Infosysta's Edmond Tehini, AESG's Katarina Uherova Hasbani, and Nisrine Khoury.Join us for a rerun of this panel discussion with Marilyn Zakhour from the Opening Event of the 2023 Cosmic Conference on Friday, October 13. 2023-10-1139 min
Who Run the WorldBONUS: What’s Your Strategy? (2023 Cosmic Conference Special)WRTW is back next week with its regular biweekly episode, but in the meantime, Marilyn and Rhea wanted to give you a little something extra to tide you over - Who Run the Time style. The 2023 Cosmic Conference is upon us, organized by Marilyn’s very own company Cosmic Centaurs. To mark the occasion, Rhea just had to sit down with Marilyn to get all the deets on this year’s conference and its theme: “Leading Organizations That Deliver,” or strategy execution. So many golden nuggets of organizational development knowledge are dropped in this episode, including common missteps/misunderstandings in strat...2023-10-1128 min
Centaur StageLeading Organizations that Deliver - Virtual KeynoteMarilyn Zakhour the CEO & Founder of Cosmic Centaurs, hosted a Linkedin Live at the #CosmicConference on Tuesday, October 10, at 1PM Dubai time (GMT +4) to deliver the keynote from the opening event of the Cosmic Conference all about #strategyexecution.2023-10-1026 min
Who Run the WorldWe Know What We Did Last SummerFall has officially arrived, yet it is still hot and sweaty in Dubai where our two best friends Rhea and Marilyn reside. And that? Is an excuse for them to tell you all about their summer adventures. In this episode of Who Run the Time, Rhea and Marilyn recap their summers, from the highest of peaks to the lowest of pits. Every summer topic you could think of, Rhea and Marilyn touch on. Summer goals? They dissect them. Vacations? They define them. Live performances? They review them. Lessons? They learn them. Rhea and Marilyn also introduce a new recurring...2023-10-0433 min
Everyday LeadershipCultivating Confidence: Why It's Not Tied To Skill with Marilyn ZakhourMarilyn has worked as Chief Marketing Officer of EMAAR, one of the biggest real estate companies in the world as well as Head of Dubai Opera and in this episode, we talk about how confidence, not competence, has put her in such prestigious positions.Marilyn Zakhour is the founder and CEO of Cosmic Centaurs, a consulting, training, insights, and technology company helping organizations build and reimagine the future of work and learning. She has experience in organizations of all sizes and knows how to bring the agility of small startups to big corporations and is...2023-06-271h 08
Productivity MasteryDecision making & growing your organization sustainably with Marilyn Zakhour | Productivity Mastery #151In episode #151 we welcomed Marilyn Zakhour, CEO & Founder of Cosmic Centaurs.Listen to this episode and learn:💡How to strengthen your decision-making process?💡How to collect and organize data in order to make quality decisions?💡Practical frameworks to help you be a better decision-maker?💡How to decide how much time to allocate for making a decision?About our guest:Marilyn Zakhour is the CEO & Founder of Cosmic Centaurs, an organizational development consultancy, helping leaders make better decisions about work and the workplace and implement sustainable organizational change.Having spent 10 years in the startup...2023-06-121h 11
Business ExtraHow top companies think about changeQuestions loom about the future of work and there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Companies in the UAE have been turning to Cosmic Centaurs to navigate these fast-changing times. The Dubai-based consultancy helps employers design and put in place new ways of working to increase returns while boosting employee happiness.
Founder and chief executive Marilyn Zakhour joins host Kelsey Warner this week to talk about how high-performing companies navigate change.
In this episode:
Why companies hire outside help to make change (0m 24s)
Employer vs employee interests (5m 34s)
The leap from corporate...2023-05-1725 min
Centaur Stage(re)Designing the Employee Experience: The 2022 Cosmic Conference Keynote with Marilyn ZakhourWe believe in creating holistic, integrated experiences for teams and individuals to contribute their best work.In the words of CX specialist and author Ian Golding, “The biggest underlying principle of customer experience is the principle of empathy. But empathy isn't just towards the customer. It has to be towards your employees. If you don't get it right for your people, they won't get it right for your customer.So, how do you get it right for your employees?Marilyn Zakhour, CEO & Founder of Cosmic Centaurs, opened the 3rd edition of the Cosmic Co...2022-09-2822 min
PODAHOLIKSCreativeMornings Kismet with Marilyn Zakhour and Tal OdehMarilyn and Tala are the 73 CreativeMornings in Dubai speakers and this was a really special talk linking https://www.cosmiccentaurs.com/ and KISMET in a compelling and inspirational story.
Sit back and get ready for advice, empathy and motivation all in a wonderful talk to make your day!2022-04-2933 min
THEJAMESCASTSCreativeMornings in Dubai KISMET with Marilyn Zakhour and Tala OdehMarilyn and Tala are the 73 CreativeMornings in Dubai speakers and this was a really special talk linking https://www.cosmiccentaurs.com/ and KISMET in a compelling and inspirational story.
Sit back and get ready for advice, empathy and motivation all in a wonderful talk to make your day!2022-04-2933 min
workshops work158 - Facilitation Beyond the Workshop with Marilyn ZakhourShare your thoughts about our conversation!What will the most successful teams look like in the future of work? How is consultancy changing? How can businesses improve their knowledge management and sharing?Believe it or not, Marilyn Zakhour and I manage to fit all of these topics (and several more) into this episode.Marilyn is a fascinating person - from her multi-hyphenate career to her ease of conversation.Since 2020, when she left her role as Head of Dubai Opera, she has been working with top executives to help them step into...2022-03-301h 04
How I Got Hired65. Which moment SuperCharged your Career?Send us a textWhat is that one standout defining moment that supercharged your career and helped you to move towards your current success?In this episode I compile the responses of 7 guests from the podcast, from back in 2020.I hope this episode helps you to think about that moment in your own career. Whether it was reaching out to a mentor, getting laid off or just getting tired of your current situation, I'm sure the stories will resonate with you. In case you're interested, here are the original episodes from where I...2021-12-2724 minCentaur StageData-driven Organizational Design & Decision-making with Phanish PuranamIn this episode, Marilyn Zakhour and Phanish Puranam discuss using the power of data and algorithms to design better organizations. The problem of dividing work and integrating efforts is an age-old problem, but can the newly available organizational data, help us rethink our organizational structures, incentive systems, talent acquisition strategies, and work models?For more, read check out our key insights article, visit our website: www.cosmiccentaurs.com and make sure to follow on our social channels: Follow us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 2021-08-1530 min
Centaur StageManaging Diversity in Distributed TeamsDiversity in the workplace has been hyped up a lot in the last few years. Various studies have shown that diverse teams and companies, ethnically and cognitively, outperform those that aren’t. For example, a Boston Consulting Group study found that companies with more diverse management teams have 19% higher revenues due to innovation. From such statistics we can see the importance of diversity in organizations and so, Tala Odeh, our host, was joined by Dr. Vinika Rao and Marilyn Zakhour, CEO & Founder of Cosmic Centaurs to discuss ways to manage diversity, compassion and leadership.About our gu...2021-07-0847 min
Centaur StageThe Impact of Workspaces on CollaborationLast year, during the ‘Future of Work Conference’, we hosted a panel titled, ‘Is the office dead?’ We were curious if it was time for the office to be reborn. This year, we wanted to continue this conversation and explored whether COVID-19, unlike the Internet, was able to drastically change the layout of our workspaces. Marilyn Zakhour, CEO and Founder of Cosmic Centaurs, was joined by 2 guests who shared their insights on the workspaces of the future, particularly those in what we refer to at Cosmic Centaurs as omnichannel organizations.2021-07-0748 minCentaur StageDebate with Iulia Istrate: Is Corporate Culture Dead in Remote Work Settings?Iulia Istrate joins Cosmic Centaurs CEO & Founder Marilyn Zakhour for the inaugural episode of Centaur Stage, a new weekly show exploring bold ideas about the future of work and learning. In this episode, Marilyn & Iulia debate how culture can be developed and maintained in distributed settings. For more, read check out our key insights article, visit our website: www.cosmiccentaurs.com and make sure to follow on our social channels: Follow us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 2021-06-2823 min
The Dare to Scale ShowEP19 - Masters’ Spotlight Series: Marilyn ZakhourWelcome to another episode of our Masters’ Spotlight series! Our guest today is Marilyn Zakhour, CEO and founder of Cosmic Centaurs. Marilyn has over 10 years of experience creating and running digital native organizations of all sizes. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer of EMAAR and as the Head of Dubai Opera. She holds an executive MBA from INSEAD.You'll be captivated by Marilyn's story of starting her own company at the height of the pandemic and her passion for collaboration, innovation, and creativity, along with her vision to empower teams around the world to build together fr...2021-05-0449 minCentaur StageCentaur Stage TrailerCentaur Stage is a podcast by Cosmic Centaurs exploring bold ideas about the future of work and learning. In each episode, podcast host, CEO & Founder of Cosmic Centaurs Marilyn Zakhour is joined by incredible guests to share insights, opinions, and perspectives about the future of how we work and learn. 2021-01-1401 min
How I Got Hired2. Marilyn Zakhour: How a chance meeting changed everythingSend us a textI discovered Marilyn through her podcast “Who Run the World” which features female leaders from the Middle East with powerful personal stories.Marilyn is living proof that your career does not have to be linear. We talk about how a random meeting changed her career trajectory, landing her the prestigious job of Chief Marketing officer at one of the world's largest real estate companies. Such a fab conversation! Follow her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynzakhour/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/permanenthunger/)Enjoyed the show? R...2020-10-2241 min