“Our purpose doesn’t have to be changing the world. It can be as simple as being a good human being. Let’s simplify purpose.”

In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Dima Ghawi, an influential speaker, leadership coach, and author of Breaking Vases. With an inspiring journey that begins in the Middle East and leads to empowering lives worldwide, Dima shares her insights on turning personal pain into a driving force for purpose. Her story emphasizes the importance of shattering societal expectations, cultivating inner strength, and finding personal power through vulnerability. Dima shares how confronting and releasing past trauma can lead to self-acceptance, improved mental well-being, and authentic leadership.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How overcoming personal pain can transform your professional life
• The role of vulnerability in building authentic leadership
• Why simplifying your purpose can lead to greater happiness and impact

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro
(05:31) Breaking away from imposed identities
(12:17) How personal trauma can lead to professional transformation

(15:44) Simplifying purpose to find clarity

(21:36) Leading with empathy in modern business culture

(22:30) Stories of purpose-driven people at work

(29:42) Leadership is kindness and opening doors for others 

(31:20) How vulnerability strengthens teams and relationships

(37:40) Cultivating resilience through intentional self-reflection

Connect with Dima:

Website: https://www.dimaghawi.com/

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DimaGhawi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dima.ghawi/

X: https://x.com/dghawi

Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/