Muhami Matters

What does it take to build a successful personal brand without oversharing?

In this trailer for Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Imogen Pickton, founder of Imogen Grace Socials, about building a business from a young age, using LinkedIn to create meaningful opportunities, and why consistency and authenticity matter more than chasing viral content.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• Building a business from the age of 18

• Creating a personal brand without oversharing

• Using LinkedIn to generate genuine business opportunities

• Staying visible and memorable in a crowded market

• Turning content into credibility and long-term relationships

The full episode, From Teen Start-Up to Strategic Brand Advisor, will be released on Monday, 20 July 2026.

Guest: Imogen Pickton

Company: Imogen Grace Socials

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imogen-pickton/

Organisation: https://www.linkedin.com/company/imogen-grace-socials/

Muhami Matters: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/

CJA Consulting: https://www.cjaconsult.com

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In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Duncan Starr-Boltt of Starr-Boltt Coaching about ambition, clarity, contentment, strategy and the 80/20 mindset.

Duncan’s background spans South Africa, England, Germany, engineering, fitness, business ownership, coaching, yoga, meditation, mindfulness and breath work. Together, Chris and Duncan explore why ambitious professionals often become highly skilled at striving, but less skilled at contentment.

The conversation covers:

• Why being busier does not always mean being more successful

• How the 80/20 principle can help professionals focus on higher-impact work

• The importance of clarity in business, leadership and personal growth

• Why writing things down can help reduce mental overload

• How intentional living can support better decisions

• The relationship between ambition, progress and contentment

• Simple techniques for calming the mind and improving focus

This episode is especially relevant for professionals, founders, advisors and expert-led businesses who feel constantly busy, but are not always clear on what matters most.

Guest: Duncan Starr-Boltt

Company: Starr-Boltt Coaching

Website: https://www.duncanstarrboltt.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-s-7a715410/

Hosted by Chris Adams, founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting.

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In this trailer for the next episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Duncan Starr-Boltt of Starr-Boltt Coaching about ambition, clarity, contentment and the 80/20 mindset.

Duncan challenges the idea that being busier always means being more successful. Instead, he explains why professionals and business owners should focus on the actions, relationships and decisions that create the greatest impact.

The full episode explores clarity, intentional living, goal setting, calming the mind, and why “less is more” can be a powerful strategy for ambitious professionals.

Guest: Duncan Starr-Boltt

Company: Starr-Boltt Coaching

Website: https://www.duncanstarrboltt.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-s-7a715410/

Hosted by Chris Adams, founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting - www.cjaconsult.com

Full episode released Monday 13 July 2026.

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Can AI really transform a business by 400% in just six months?

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Wendy Kier, founder of EmpowerAI, about how artificial intelligence became a practical tool for business growth rather than just another technology trend.

Wendy shares her personal journey of using AI to overcome dyslexia, improve productivity and build AI-powered business systems. Together they explore the differences between AI agents and automation, the importance of context when working with AI, and why human judgement remains essential.

Topics covered include:

• Using AI to support founders and professional services firms
• AI agents and structured workflows
• AI book companions and the future of publishing
• Building practical AI systems that save time
• Avoiding common mistakes when using AI

Guest

Wendy Kier

Founder, EmpowerAI

Website: https://wendykier.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendykier/

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Can AI really transform a business?

In this trailer, Chris Adams previews an insightful conversation with Wendy Kier, founder of EmpowerAI, who shares how embracing AI helped grow her business by 400% in just six months.

Discover why AI should be viewed as a practical business partner rather than simply another automation tool, and hear Wendy's perspective on AI agents, business strategy, and the future of AI-powered knowledge.

Guest: Wendy Kier

Company: EmpowerAI

Website: https://wendykier.com/

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What question are you avoiding?

In Episode 57 of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Joel Arcus of FalconBridge Partners about coaching, identity, self-limiting beliefs and the power of staying with the right question.

Joel’s work through Stay With The Question explores how professionals can move beyond instinctive reactions, recognise the stories they tell themselves, and create enough calm to respond with clarity rather than fear.

In this conversation, Chris and Joel discuss why quick answers are not always the answer, how self-limiting beliefs show up in professional life, why authenticity matters, and how coaching can help people identify the questions that may unlock deeper reflection and meaningful change.

This episode is particularly relevant for lawyers, founders, advisors, coaches, consultants and professional services leaders who want to understand the internal barriers that shape confidence, decision-making, leadership and growth.

Guest: Joel Arcus

Company: FalconBridge Partners

Stay With The Question: www.stwtq.com

Joel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelarcus/

FalconBridge Partners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/falconbps

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayWithTheQuestion

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_joel_swtq/

Muhami Matters is hosted by Chris Adams, founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting.

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What question are you avoiding?

In this trailer for Episode 57 of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Joel Arcus of FalconBridge Partners to explore coaching, identity, self-limiting beliefs and the power of creating calm before responding.

Joel introduces the thinking behind Stay With The Question, his coaching work and upcoming book, and explains why the right question can be more powerful than rushing towards a quick answer.

In the full episode, Chris and Joel discuss how self-limiting beliefs show up in professional life, why professionals can struggle with authenticity, and how coaching can help people recognise the internal stories that may be holding them back.  

Guest: Joel Arcus

Company: FalconBridge Partners

Website: www.stwtq.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelarcus/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_joel_swtq/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayWithTheQuestion

Full episode released Monday 29 June 2026.

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What happens when professional success looks strong on the outside, but feels misaligned on the inside?

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Anna Thiel, MENtor to MEN, about the pressures many professionals carry beneath the surface.

Anna works primarily with men, helping them reconnect with who they are underneath the roles they carry. In this conversation, Chris and Anna explore the pressure to provide, lead, perform, build and keep going, while also trying to remain present at home and connected to a deeper sense of purpose.

The episode covers professional identity, leadership, relationships, emotional safety, burnout, fulfilment and the idea of yin and yang as a practical lens for understanding structure, flow, drive, presence and balance in professional life.

For lawyers, consultants, founders, partners, senior professionals and business leaders, this is a conversation about more than performance. It is about the hidden cost of success, the pressure of responsibility and the importance of self-awareness, honesty and alignment.

Guest: Anna Thiel

Organisation: Anna Thiel - MENtor to MEN

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-thiel/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annathielofficial/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentortomen

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annalosophy

Hosted by Chris Adams, founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting.

Full episode release date: Monday 22 June 2026

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In this trailer for the next episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Anna Thiel, MENtor to MEN, about the pressure many professionals carry beneath the surface.

This conversation explores what happens when people look successful on the outside but feel pressured, misaligned or disconnected on the inside. Chris and Anna discuss professional pressure, identity, leadership, emotional safety, relationships, burnout, and the idea of yin and yang as a practical lens for understanding balance in professional life.

The full episode will be released on Monday 22 June 2026.

Guest: Anna Thiel

Organisation: Anna Thiel - MENtor to MEN

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-thiel/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annathielofficial/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annalosophy

Hosted by Chris Adams, founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting.

#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #محامي #ProfessionalServices #Leadership #MensMentalHealth #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance #YinAndYang

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Business owners are often told they need more ideas, more opportunities, more content and more activity.

But what if they actually need better decisions?

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Dave Christie, founder of Flourish Foundry, about founder pressure, business growth, decision-making, accountability and why professional services leaders need to reduce noise rather than add to it.

Dave shares practical insights on why business owners struggle to step back, how better habits support better execution, why asking for help is not weakness, and why coaches, advisors and consultants should help clients build capability rather than dependency.

The conversation also explores mental health, leadership pressure and how founders can recognise when normal business stress is becoming something more serious.

Guest

Dave Christie

Founder, Flourish Foundry

Website: https://www.flourishfoundry.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flourishfoundry/

Host

Chris Adams

Founder, Muhami and CJA Consulting

Muhami: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/

CJA Consulting: https://www.cjaconsult.com

Key themes

Business growth

Founder pressure

Professional services leadership

Decision-making

Accountability

Mental health

Coaching and consultancy

Client capability

Business focus

Leadership habits

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