Whether you’re stepping into a new role, or an experienced manager initiating a reset, or maybe you know it’s time for change or transformation, the first 30 days set the tone. Stability creates the platform for performance: it reduces noise, exposes the real work, and makes growth and change not only possible but also sustainable. […]
Category: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Future Is Qatari: From Quotas to Capability
When we talk about Qatarization, most people still jump straight to the numbers — how many nationals were hired, how many were retained. But after 15 years of working across HR and Learning & Development in Qatar, I’ve learned that the real story isn’t in the numbers. It’s in the people. It’s in that young […]
Cultural Nuances in Business and How Professionals Can Build Credibility and Effectively Enter Business Circles in the GCC
When foreign professionals arrive in the Gulf, they often bring their decks, KPIs, and timelines. But soon they realize something: not everything moves by the numbers here. In fact, 6 out of 10 businesses fail in the GCC, not because of poor products, but because they misunderstand the most important business dynamic: it’s not just a […]
Alignment: The Missing Ingredient in Strategy Execution
Everyone loves talking about strategy, how to build the vision, goals, KPIs, and the big plans. But you know what kills strategy faster than a bad idea? Misalignment. You can have the best plan on paper, the most talented team, the biggest ambition, and yes even the best advisor, but if people aren’t aligned around […]
The Growth Formula: Blending AI, Digital, and Human Connection for Real Business Results
Every business leader today feels the pressure of keeping up with digital platforms, performance channels, and now AI. The temptation is to chase quick wins: a paid campaign here, an AI-generated article there. On paper, it looks efficient. In practice, it rarely delivers the sustainable growth leaders are hoping for. As a marketing consultant, I’ve […]
Training Spotlight: Sammer Moustafa Fahmy
“The future belongs to those who invest in their people. Training isn’t a cost; it’s your competitive edge.” Tell us about yourself and your background I’m proud to say that my story is beautifully layered. I’m an Omani, born in Scotland to Egyptian Lebanese parents, a unique cultural mix that has shaped how I see […]
Coaching Spotlight: (Dr.) Ilham Musayev, ICF-PCC | PMP®
Tell us about yourself and what it is you currently do I am a visionary executive coach and business transformation professional with over 30 years in the global energy and leadership space. Along with my oil and gas experience, I mentor and coach executives in leading international firms. I am certified by International Coaching Federation […]
Entrepreneurship Without Borders: How to Succeed When Building a Business in a New Culture
Expanding or relocating a business to a country with a very different culture and business environment is both exciting and challenging. On one side, new opportunities, markets, and networks emerge; on the other, unfamiliar rules, cultural gaps, and hidden complexities can slow down progress. In my work supporting entrepreneurs and investors across borders, I’ve seen […]
Profit with Purpose: Aligning Growth with Social Impact
For many years, the main story around entrepreneurship has been about profit. Revenue, margins, traction and valuations were seen as the only measures of success. But the world is changing, and so is the meaning of building a real company. Today, entrepreneurs are asked to expand their vision, because growth should not be separated from […]
Company Spotlight: Chrissie Bettencourt, Founder of Potentia Path
You are the founder of Potentia Path. Tell us more about what your company does Potentia Path empowers organizations to unlock their full potential in hybrid and remote work environments. We specialize in transforming struggling distributed teams into high-performing, connected cultures using brain science principles that work with human nature, not against it. What makes […]










