Tune in to the latest episode of the "Stress to Joy" podcast! Join your host Arsalan as he chats with Zaheera Omar, Head of Finance & Insurance and Digital Sales at Al Masaood Automobiles. 

In this episode, Zaheera talks about her transition from banking to the automotive industry, how she overcame personal loss, and her rise as a leader in a male-dominated field. She and Arsalan discuss the importance of being a role model, being approachable and authentic in leadership, and the challenge of balancing empathy with setting boundaries. Zaheera also shares how she faced and overcame criticism and resistance, particularly as a woman in her industry. 

Additionally, Zaheera and Arsalan offer valuable career advice for young graduates, emphasizing the importance of embracing challenges and stepping out of your comfort zone. 

Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on leading with authenticity and gratitude! #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Empowerment #CareerJourney #Gratitude #StressManagement

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Welcome back to Stress to Joy! In this episode, Arsalan is joined by Sofiya Poland, Group Head of Procurement at Al Masaood Group, to delve into the critical role of gratitude and joy in successful leadership. Sofiya highlights that for effective leadership, it’s important to listen to your intuition and inner voice, recognize achievements, and empower your team.

Arsalan and Sofiya discuss the challenges of balancing a high-level career with motherhood, sharing personal stories of growth and sacrifice. Additionally, they explore managing stress through meditation, gratitude practice, physical activity, and independent coping strategies.

Join us for an inspiring discussion filled with practical advice and heartfelt insights on being a leader who fosters joy, gratitude, and high performance in their team. Tune in now!


#Leadership #Gratitude #StressManagement #WorkLifeBalance #Motherhood #Intuition #PersonalGrowth #Meditation #PhysicalActivity #HighPerformance #Inspiration


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Chapters:
00:00 - How to Manage Stress in Life  
02:04 - Loneliness and Social Connection  
05:27 - Growing Up in the USSR  
08:57 - Negotiation and Procurement  
17:04 - The Human Factor in Business  
19:02 - Incorporating Movement in Life  
27:13 - Women’s Challenges and Personal Story  
33:41 - Intuition and Decision Making  
37:05 - Spirituality and Personal Growth  
38:21 - Leadership and Team Trust  
47:00 - Corporate Culture and Values  
50:04 - Examples of Good Leaders  
52:44 - Personal Development and Overcoming Challenges  
55:46 - The Importance of Gratitude and Joy  
01:00:19 - Choice and Conscious Living  
01:02:06 - Tools for Personal Growth  
01:03:47 - Closing Words

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Welcome back to Stress To Joy! We are pleased to have Ghadeer Ghadban, Group Legal Director at Al Masaood Group, joining us on our show. In this episode, Arsalan and Ghadeer delve into balancing parenting and child development with a dynamic career. They highlight the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and finding time for personal growth amidst professional and parental responsibilities. 

Also, learn about Ghadeer's career journey, including a serendipitous meeting with the Minister of Immigration in Canada, and her advice for young adults on pursuing their dreams.

Tune in for our guest’s invaluable insights and Arsalan’s practical tips on achieving work-life balance!

#StressToJoy #ParentingAndCareer #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #CareerJourney #LegalManager #ParentingTips #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #BalancingAct #Motherhood #CareerAdvice #Inspiration #WomenInLeadership

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Welcome back to Stress to Joy! This week, Arsalan Al Hashimi welcomes Marwa Kaabour, Group Head of Marketing & Corporate Communication at Al Masaood Group. Marwa shares her journey of self-reflection while writing her book, "Marketing & Communications on the Job," and how she cracked the code to creativity! She also provides insights from her book on mastering marketing and communications and practical tips for local and small-scale marketers. Arsalan asks Marwa about her secret to balancing motherhood and professional life, and her experience as a female leader in a male-dominated industry.

Learn how to improve focus, embrace life's challenges, and contribute meaningfully to the world. Don't miss this chance to gain invaluable insights from Marwa's wisdom and experience.

#Spirituality #PersonalDevelopment #Creativity #MarwaKaabour #Podcast #SelfImprovement #Mindfulness #CMO #Marketing #Communication

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Welcome back to the Stress to Joy podcast with Arsalan! This week, joining us on the show is Bachir Gemayel, a Sales and Marketing Director at Al Masaood Automobiles, and an adventurer dedicated to personal growth and health. Bachir shares his journey of self-discovery, discusses replacing old habits with rewarding ones like mountaineering and running, and explains how these activities have become intrinsic to his identity.

Discover how daily physical activity benefits sleep, energy levels, and mental clarity. Bachir and Arsalan also talk about conscious parenting and balancing professional growth with parenting, emphasizing the importance of setting a positive example for children.

Reflect on your values, find joy and purpose in your daily life, and pursue personal and professional growth with practical advice and inspiring stories from this conversation.

Don't miss this inspiring episode! Join us to learn how you can make positive changes in your own life. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated.


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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Who is Bachir
12:02 - Identifying as a Mountaineer, Athlete, and Mountain Climber
18:10 - 10 Pillars of Life Mastery
22:00 - The Power of Positive Purpose
27:55 - Conscious Parenting
55:14 - Personal Transformation through Parenting
59:11 - Balancing Time and Priorities
01:06:10 - Tips for Continuous Self-Improvement and Awareness
01:14:03 - Finding Joy and Purpose
01:29:02 - Steps to Understanding of Self and Purpose
01:33:11 - Closing Words

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Join Arsalan and Bothaina Al Ali, Group Head of HR at Al Masaood Group, for an insightful conversation on navigating career transitions and the evolving landscape of HR. Bothaina shares her journey from junior HR roles to managerial positions, highlighting the importance of passion and adaptation in personal and professional growth.

Discover how HR is evolving beyond basic tasks, focusing on personal connections and employee well-being. Learn about the shift towards People and Culture and the challenges of fostering diversity in the workplace.

In this episode, explore the value of soft skills versus industry expertise and how Al Masaood supported its team during the pandemic. Understand why meaningful work matters and how the new Emirati generation is reshaping workplace norms.

Join us for an insightful conversation about navigating today's ever-changing work landscape.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Bothaina’s Background

03:06 - Moving to Abu Dhabi

23:21 - Choosing HR as a Career Path

25:42 - The Evolution of HR

30:16 - The Change from HR to Human Capital

33:40 - Fostering Culture

37:41 - Bothaina’s Role Transition

42:58 - Assuming Leadership Roles

46:37 - HR's Role in Aligning Values

50:10 - Evaluation of Candidates through Interviews & Psychometric Tests

50:00 - Moving Between Industries

56:30 - HR Acumen vs Industry-Specific Experience

59:34 - Importance of Well-being

01:08:20 - Handling of Well-being during COVID-19

01:13:46 - Initiatives for Well-being Integration

01:19:19 - Shift in Attitude of the Younger Emirati Generation

01:26:55 - Emiratis Joining the Private Sector

01:29:14 - Importance of Being Passionate About Your Job

01:30:43 - Closing Words

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Welcome back to "Stress to Joy"! This week, we're thrilled to host Rasso Bartenschlager, the innovative General Manager of Al Masaood Power Division, all the way from Bavaria, Germany. Join us as we delve into destressing through innovation, sustainability, leadership, and the art of listening, both in and outside of work.
Rasso gives his insights on Emiratization at Al Masaood, integrating local talent into the workforce for lasting impact. Finally, Arsalan and Rasso dive into the importance of two-way communication, staying active, and cultivating a fulfilling life beyond career pursuits.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on turning stress into joy through leadership and forward-thinking initiatives! Don't miss out—hit that subscribe button for more transformative insights.



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Time stamps:

00:00 - Meet Rasso
07:10 - Leadership and Cultural Insights
11:42 - The Importance of Soft Skills in Leaders
17:49 - De-stressing Techniques
20:26 - De-stressing through Innovation
23:53 - Rasso's Passion for Innovation
29:31 - UAE's Innovative Environment
38:19 - Mechatronics Concept
43:33 - Emiratization
51:11 - The Art of Listening
01:03:58 - Innovation and Problem-Solving
01:10:40 - Habits of Conscious Listening
01:14:18 - Rasso's Life Outside of Career
01:18:48 - Spiritual Aspect of Innovation
01:22:34 - Closing Words

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This week, we’re joined by Meiraj Hussain, Head of Corporate Support at Al Masaood Group. We discuss the importance of following your intuition and how to pivot your life. Join us as we explore career changes, tips on marketing yourself properly to get the position you want, and the power of selfless leadership.

Also, Meiraj opens up about fatherhood and conscious parenting of his 3 children.

Lastly, Arsalan asked Meiraj to share his professional opinion on what makes an ideal leader and what their beliefs and values are.

Find out all the answers and gain more insights into leadership, pivoting your life, conscious parenting, and more. Tune in now!

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:13 - Meiraj’s journey to Dubai
08:15 - Moving to a bigger city and switching careers
10:55 - Finding passion and purpose in work
13:41 - Normalizing switching careers
16:55 - Attracting young Emiratis to work for the private sector
20:04 - Advice for someone who wants to pivot and change
22:17 - How to market yourself properly
25:11 - Selfless leadership
29:31 - Meiraj’s personal journey
34:48 - Conscious parenting
39:33 - Meiraj’s advice to fathers
46:53 - Parenting a special needs child
52:18 - Being an ultra-modern leader
55:05 - Transitioning from a doer to a leader
1:03:25 - Future plans for Meiraj
1:08:20 - Spreading corporate values
1:18:05 - What is an ideal leader
1:21:36 - Closing words

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Welcome back to Stress to Joy! This week, we're joined by Rafid Azzawi, Group CFO at Al Masaood Group. We delve into leadership in big corporations, the value of humble leadership, and mentorship. In this episode, we highlight the topic of balancing fatherhood and career aspirations, where Rafid shares with us why he never accepted job offers that required extensive travel. Arsalan and Rafid also stress the importance of financial literacy in reducing anxiety and securing savings.

You don’t want to miss this one, so stay tuned!

 #LeadershipInsights #Finance #CFO #FinancialLiteracy  #PodcastEpisode #Fatherhood #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment

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Time Stamps:

00:00- Introduction

01:00- Rafid’s Background

07:58- Joining The Corporate World

10:56- Understanding Personal Boundaries

16:13- How To Be A Humble Leader

23:50- Rafid’s Athletics Background

34:10- Transferring Ideas And Values Across Different Industries

36:12- Common Sense As A Necessary Skill

40:24- Borderless Careers

44:03- Rafid’s Approach To Fatherhood

54:42- Financial Literacy

1:06:24- Circumnavigating Stress On An Organizational Level

1:13:39-  Moving Across Continents

1:22:24- Rafid’s Advice To Young Leaders

1:27:47- Closing Words

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Join host Arsalan and special guest Ahmed Salmeen, a successful chemical engineer and a Chief Executive Government Affairs at Al Masaood Group, as they delve into a discussion on transitioning from stress to joy in both personal and professional spheres. 
In their conversation, they cover the importance of relying on yourself and becoming independent, drawing from Ahmed’s inspiring journey. Ahmed urges young Emirati men and women to start their careers from scratch, thereby increasing Emirati representation in key roles and industries.
Ahmed and Arsalan also explore privatization and career opportunities for young Emirati talents, stressing that preparing university graduates for reality should be a priority. Don't miss this episode full of valuable advice and lessons in resilience, empowerment, and seizing opportunities!

#CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #podcast #emirati #uae #stresstojoy

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