Meet 3x Olympian and co-founder of ROAR Fitness, Sarah Lindsay. Tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to founding ROAR Dubai. My career started by working as a full-time athlete after I left school from the age of 16 through to 29. I proudly competed in 3 Olympic Games and won several medals […]
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Leadership Spotlight: Rumana Mowjee, Gymboree Play and Music
Tell us about your background and your journey to Managing Partner and Master Franchise Holder at Gymboree Play & Music UAE. I started off my career as a Chartered Accountant at PwC Dublin, Ireland and completed my qualification in 2011. I then moved to the USA where I started my first business, Eye Level Learning […]
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Saran Sow Barry, Founder of Afro Baobab Events
Tell us about your background and journey to becoming an entrepreneur. My name is Saran Sow Barry. I was born in Paris and raised in Guinea Conakry in West Africa where I stayed until end of high school. I left Guinea to go to London when I was 17 to pursue my university studies. I […]
Your Business Body Language – What You Are Really Saying
Do you know that you can communicate your feelings and attitudes to others without even speaking? How you sit, stand, and conduct yourself physically is your body language. You send messages you may not be aware of. Your body language impacts the perceptions everyone you meet has of you and can make or break a business […]
How to Give a Knockout Presentation
Having good presentation skills is key to keeping learners engaged and focused, to aid learners in retaining information and to deliver your training in the best way possible. Here are some top tips for delivering a knockout presentation: Tip 1: When preparing your presentation, think about POPTA: P – Purpose – Why are you delivering the […]
Ten Effective Employee Retention Strategies for Your Growth
In the fast-paced and competitive landscape of today’s business world, retaining skilled and satisfied employees is more critical than ever. Employee turnover not only disrupts the continuity of operations but also incurs significant costs. Surprisingly, many employers neglect to identify and address the happiness and well-being of their staff, which often leads to high turnover […]
Training Tip: The Icebreaker Activity
When leading a group training session, what do you do to break the ice at the beginning of the day to get participants actively involved and in the right frame of mind for learning? Tip 1: On the first day make sure your icebreaker activity involves self-introductions. A great question to ask is: Share a […]
In your 20s? Here are 5 smart tips for engaging finfluencers
In an age dominated by social media connectivity, “finfluencers” wield considerable influence in shaping conversations about finances. As the region undergoes digital transformation, these voices play a crucial role for Generation Z (Gen Z), offering foundational investment concepts, cryptocurrency insights, promotional offers, and supplementing financial knowledge. Building on this landscape, recent research from CFA Institute […]
Leadership Spotlight: Noona Nafousi, Founder of Neo Noor
Tell us about yourself and your background. What is it that you do? I am a Master NLP certified trainer and corporate coach, with a rich background in leadership development and personal empowerment. I worked as a headhunter for 22 years and became obsessed with what made one person good at an interview and another […]
The Talent Checklist to Attracting the Right Candidates for Your Business
Businesses need to attract the right talent to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape. As requirements for skilled and dedicated professionals change, organisations must adopt a strategic approach to recruitment to secure the best candidates. Ryan Jackson, founder and CEO of Culture First Recruitment explores a comprehensive talent checklist that can help businesses attract the right […]