Leadership Spotlight: Jorge Franchi

Tell us about yourself Over the past two decades, I have directed strategy, performance, and learning initiatives in corporate, government, and academic settings across the United States and Latin America. My academic path led to a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems with a concentration in Performance Systems Design, Human Resource Development, and Multinational Business Operations from […]

From Vision to Impact: How Nasreen El-Mansub Is Redefining Intercultural Leadership in the GCC

In a region where cultures, industries, and ambitions converge, Nasreen El-Mansub has carved out a unique role: guiding leaders and organizations through the complexities of intercultural communication and leadership alignment. As the Founder and CEO of Al Multaqa Consultancy, she partners with multinationals, government entities, and family-owned conglomerates across the GCC to unlock growth by […]

Building Workplace Resilience: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

In today’s fast-paced business environment, resilience has become more than just a desirable trait, it is a SURVIVAL skill. Organizations face constant disruption, whether from economic uncertainty, technological change, or global crises. At the heart of navigating these challenges successfully lies one crucial factor: the resilience of employees and teams. Workplace resilience is not simply […]

Business Leader Spotlight: Fahad Nawaf AlZeer, A Visionary Entrepreneur with a Global Footprint

Tell us about your background and your career journey? I am a Saudi entrepreneur and the founder of a diversified holding group with over 16 companies operating across various sectors, including real estate, technology, chemicals, training, recruitment, Cars Rental, and entertainment. My journey began with a deep passion for strategic investment and building long-term impact […]

How Creative Leadership is Shaping the Future of Entrepreneurship

In today’s fast-moving business world, creativity is often seen as something extra—a design element added after the main business plan is set. But this idea is quickly becoming outdated, especially in fast-growing and ambitious markets like the Middle East. For modern entrepreneurs, creativity is not just about visuals or branding—it’s a core part of how […]

Building Confidence Beyond 40: Dubai-Based Coach Deema Ghata-Aura on Helping Professional Women Break Free from Overthinking

Tell us about yourself and your background My name is Deema Ghata-Aura, and my journey to confidence coaching began in the UK corporate world where I spent over a decade in leadership roles, including leading a team with a £6 billion lending target. From the outside, I appeared confident and successful, but internally I was […]

The Leadership Recipe: Six Essential Ingredients For Success

In today’s dynamic business landscape, leadership is no longer about command and control. It’s about connection, clarity, and continuous growth. Exceptional leaders consistently demonstrate six key traits: self-leadership, effective communication, strong values, kindness, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset. These ingredients form the foundation of a leadership style that is both human-centred and results-driven. 1. […]