What does it mean to have Grit and Grace? Why are these two characteristics often used to describe women and what they should project in the business world? Are they attainable qualities? Or is it a call to embrace the extraordinary within ourselves? In this episode we explore how grit plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth. We also challenge what it means to possess grace, and how a quality that is so closely linked to resilience intertwines with ones own drive to persevere at all costs. Can these qualities empower you to navigate lifes complexities with determination, compassion, and an unwavering spirit? We hope you will find something to consider. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

This weeks episode is inspired from a comment I received on social media around the idea of how to manage authenticity in a sea of sameness. And while the question was framed around the ill-intention of lazy peers, I think the root of the concern stems from a deeper sense of scarcity that is worth exploring. Authenticity is a pursuit just as much as it is a state of being. But how does one build endurance in maintaining authenticity in an environment that isn't always ethical? I share some of the lessons that came from reflecting on these very questions, and I hope you will find something to consider. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

Entrepreneurship has become such a loaded word. With it comes assumptions around success, cash, ideas vs problems, customers, and what it really takes to run a business. This week we are joined by John Mullins, Ph.D. a professor of entrepreneurship at the London Business School. Author of 4 books and a series of articles that have appeared in publications like Harvard Business Review, the MIT Sloan Management Review, and The Wall Street Journal, John shares his insights and learnings on what it takes to make it in the business. From taking his own company IPO to teaching, he is known for challenging the principles of running a business and has developed a series of counter conventional frameworks that he will share along with insights from case studies from business like Dell, Apple, LinkedIn and Costco and their founders. The discussion includes questions like What investors look for in a CEO before investing? When should an entrepreneur look to raise capital from a VC? Why do most entrepreneurs fail?We hope you will find something to consider. Connect with the Guest:Website: http://www.johnwmullins.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mullins-43a416/Email: [email protected] with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

We are programed to be in constant pursuit. Pursuit of education, jobs, marriage, family, houses, money, growth, and the list goes on. And while we can argue that pursuit drives or even provides us with a sense or purpose, or that it fuels ambition, I wonder why we aren't always vocal about another result of the practice. Something that we only think about in the privacy of our own mind. Do you know what question I am referring to? And it is a question, that in fact is sometimes a necessary push into introspection that we brush off too fast because to ask the question is to force ourselves to come face to face with one of the most difficult practices we collectively have yet to master. And that is presence. We may not agree on this one, but I hope you will find something to consider as we look at the ideas of time, pursuit and presence in this weeks episode. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

When thinking of love, many may refer to that famous line made famous by the movie Moulin Rouge, "The greatest thing you will ever learn, is to love and be loved in return." But is it? Is that it? What exactly constitutes as love? What does it mean to be loved? Is true love meant to be selfless or is love selfish? These are the questions that open up the gateway to an exploration of love from a philosophical perspective in this week's podcast episode. Drawing from the wisdom of ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, we examine notions of love as a force that brings about personal growth and connection between individuals.In our quest for understanding, we challenge listeners to contemplate their own experiences with love and to critically examine their preconceptions. By delving into the philosophical exploration of love, we seek to unravel its mysteries and shed light on this intricate, essential, and often precarious endeavor that humanity holds in such high regard.We are joined by Leopold Ajami, a creative by nature and philosopher by degree. Leopold is a renowned public speaker and founder of the Novel Philosophy Academy, a philosophy driven academy for creative thinkers. He is also the co-host of a podcast show called Ideas on Trial designed to confront "undisputed, yet culturally accepted" ideas that aren't being questioned. Connect with the Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leopoldajami/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopoldajami/Twitter: https://twitter.com/leopoldajamiWebsite: www.novelphilosophy.academyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/novelphilosophy.academy/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideas-on-trial/id1566784135Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

Do we ever really get over trauma? What even qualifies as trauma? How much of it is real and how much of it is just thoughts in our head? Do we have control over our emotions? CBT, EMDR, what does it all mean and what is the difference? These are just a few of the questions we explore in this episode on unpacking trauma and the importance of reprocessing emotions. We hope that you will find something to consider. Dr. Fabian Saarloos a Dutch board certified clinical psychologist, who also happens to speak Arabic, joins us on this weeks episode about breaking the cycles of trauma. Dr. Fabian is based in Dubai and specializes in clinical and health psychology with a focus on the integration of Arab and Muslim culture in clinical psychology. He works with patients with various types of trauma, adjustment disorders, intercultural problems, mood disorders and relationships. And he is a specialist in EMDR. Connect with the Guest:Instagram: @drs.fabLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fabian-saarloos-فيصل-السارلوس-552349b6Clinic: German Neuroscience Center Clinic Website: www.gncdubai.comTel: +971 (0) 4429 8578Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

Anxiety, depression, burnout, schizophrenia and everything in between. This episode explores the state of mental health in the region and globally, understanding when to ask for help and how to break the stigma associated with it. We hope you will find something to considerDr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan is a psychiatrist and mental health advocate based in Kuwait. He is known for his expertise in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, and for his efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness in the Arab world. Dr. Alsuwaidan is a sought-after speaker and has given talks at numerous conferences and events around the world. He is also a prolific writer, publishing articles on a range of mental health topics in both academic and popular publications. Through his work, Dr. Alsuwaidan has become a leading voice in the field of mental health and is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.Resources mentioned in the episode:A History of Psychiatry: From the Era of the Asylum to the Age of Prozac | By: Edward ShorterTouched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament | By: Kay Redfield JamisonHow to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence | By: Michael PollanAlso on Netflix: How to Change Your MindConnect with the Guest:Instagram: @moalsuwaidanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moalsuwaidan/Website: www.MindWellKw.comEmail: [email protected] with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

This episode is a personal reflection of my experience with burnout and how it changed my life. It is easy to talk about recognizing the signs but taking action and doing something about it is where the challenge lies. I touch on topics like the balancing act of work and family, expectations, boundaries, therapy and how to support someone going through it. Is burnout just this construct that we need to learn how to cope with? When is enough, enough? This is my story, and I hope you will find something to consider. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

In the pursuit of purpose, we are faced with decisions along the way that call into question the notion of "enough." Does wanting more or something different mean you are less grateful for where you are at today? At what point are we allowed to pause and reflect on whether something is right for us? Does intuition or "the gut" have a role in helping you make the right decisions despite what others may say? This episode explores these questions by examining the balance of gratitude and drive and the role they play in personal growth. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about

Creativity has to be one of the best ideas that has been branded in our minds. It is marketed as this unattainable skill that is only bestowed only to a select few. A gift from the heavens, you either have it or you don't. Right? But what does it mean to be a creative? Who defines it? And doesn't the fact that it can be defined by someone make it subjective by nature? This episode dissects the notion of creativity as a label and a skill and calls into question the source of where true creativity comes from. Connect with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about