Tell us about yourself and what it is that you do I’m Jeri Williams, the founder of Smooth Accounting in the UK and Smooth Dubai in the UAE. I’m a chartered accountant, serial entrepreneur, and mum of two boys. After successfully building a UK-based accountancy practice from my garage and growing it into a thriving […]
In today’s fast-changing world, leadership is no longer just about achieving results, it’s about how you show up along the way. As an empowerment coach, global motivational speaker, and creative content creator, I’ve seen how the most effective and respected leaders are those who lead with self-awareness, empathy, and a clear sense of purpose. This […]
Lessons from 10 years leading one of the UAE’s leading hair and beauty salons “Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” Simon Sinek For me, leadership wasn’t born in a boardroom. It was shaped in quiet moments behind the salon chair. In conversations no one saw […]
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to your current role as CEO at IFZA. My career has been a journey through different industries and global markets, all of which has shaped my leadership approach today. Throughout my career I have had the privilege of working with organizations that focus on sustainable growth. […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. Many would reference me as an empath and certainly one who prefers solitude for its peace. I would mainly agree with others from this view as well. My background is one from a loving family with which I consider myself eternally blessed to have both a mother and […]
Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) play a critical role in corporate governance, providing strategic oversight, risk management, and independent judgment to organizations. As corporate landscapes in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) continue to mature, so does the conversation around fair and competitive NEDs remuneration. While global trends influence board compensation, GCC companies face unique challenges in balancing […]
What is it that you do? I am the founder and managing director of Aventura Parks. Driven by a deep passion for human development, my work centers on working with the Aventura team to create meaningful experiences and events for park visitors including families, friend groups, students, and teams. We design programs that include leader […]
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” – Jack Welch Leadership, in its truest form, is an art – a craft honed through continuous refinement, unwavering dedication, and a commitment to inspiring others. Beyond titles and authority, it is an […]
Tell us about yourself and your background I am a compulsive creator with a desire to empower people to know they can change any area of their life that they think is not working for them. I’m originally from Sydney, Australia but I consider myself a citizen of the world. Growing up, I always knew […]
What inspired you to start World Padel Academy (WPA)? I’ve always believed in the potential of padel as a sport that connects people and communities. Starting WPA was about turning my passion for the game into an opportunity to create something meaningful. It was inspired by the idea of building a platform where people of […]
