Who do you want to be?

When was the last time you sat with a question before opening ChatGPT or Claude?

After three years of teaching AI, Abha has noticed something uncomfortable: she’s reaching for it automatically, even for things she knows how to do herself. What started as a way to save time has become a habit she wants to question.

In this episode, Abha and Sabine have an honest conversation about AI dependence, the pressure to keep up, and why getting things done faster doesn’t always leave us feeling better about our work.

We explore:

• How useful shortcuts can turn into habits we barely notice.
• Why the effort of working through an idea ourselves still matters.
• Where we each draw the line between AI support and handing over our thinking.
• Sabine’s approach to using AI for training design while keeping her own ideas at the centre.
• Why Abha is stepping back from AI for writing and brainstorming.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by AI, or wondering how much you’ve come to rely on it, this episode is an invitation to pause and decide what you actually want its role in your life to be.

Who Do You Want to Be is back after the summer break.

In this episode, Abha and Sabine reflect on a year shaped by uncertainty, change and personal loss—and what happens when simply getting through each day becomes our default mode.

Autopilot can help us manage work, family and everyday responsibilities. But when we stay there for too long, we can lose sight of how we feel, what matters to us and why we are doing any of it.

Together, they explore why coming off autopilot can feel so uncomfortable, the role self-awareness plays in finding direction, and how small, conscious pauses can help us make more intentional choices.

As we move into the final quarter of 2026, this episode invites you to ask:

Are you acting with intention—or simply doing what you have always done?

And who do you want to be for the rest of this year?

In this conversation, Sabine and I explore the hidden traps that can come with becoming highly productive with AI. 

From burnout and constant task completion to losing confidence in skills we've spent years developing, we discuss the subtle ways technology can influence how we think, create, and show up in the world.

We also talk about the importance of staying connected to our humanity, protecting our ability to think critically, and ensuring that AI remains a tool that serves us—not something that takes over the parts of ourselves that matter most.

If you've ever felt the pressure to do more because AI makes everything faster, or you've wondered whether you're becoming too dependent on technology, this episode is for you. 

In this episode:

•  Why productivity can become an unexpected trap 
•  The danger of outsourcing skills you're already good at 
•  How AI can create an echo chamber of your own thinking 
•  The connection between AI, burnout, and unrealistic expectations 
•  Why confidence can erode when we stop practicing our own abilities 
•  How to use AI intentionally without losing your creativity and critical thinking 
•  The question we all need to ask ourselves: How much is enough?

Did you know that while 95% of people believe they’re self-aware, only around 15% actually are?

In this powerful episode of Who Do You Want To Be?, Abha and Sabine unpack what self-awareness really means — beyond simply “knowing how you feel.” Together, they explore emotional triggers, limiting beliefs, behavioural patterns, and the surprising gap between how we see ourselves and how others perceive us.

From parenting triggers and people-pleasing to feedback, emotional intelligence, and journaling, this conversation is a deep dive into the inner work required to grow intentionally in a fast-moving world.

If you’ve ever reacted in a way that didn’t feel aligned with who you want to be… this episode is for you.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

•  Why most people misunderstand self-awareness 
•  The connection between emotions, beliefs, and behavior 
•  How triggers reveal deeper patterns 
•  Why suppressing emotions makes them stronger 
•  The importance of understanding how others perceive you 
•  How journaling and reflection build emotional intelligence 
•  Why feedback is essential for personal growth 
•  The role coaching can play in accelerating self-awareness 

 Self-awareness isn’t just noticing your emotions — it’s understanding your patterns, questioning your assumptions, and intentionally choosing how you respond.

🎧 Whether you’re navigating motherhood, leadership, career growth, or personal transformation, this episode will leave you reflecting on one important question:

Who do you want to be?

Life doesn't stop throwing curveballs — and neither should your business.

In this episode, Sabine and I are recording from Dubai in the middle of a pretty intense situation. Distance learning is back, our working hours have been flipped upside down, and motivation? Not exactly at an all-time high.

But here's what happened: I built a brand new, 5-page website in under 3 hours using Claude — and it cost me nothing. No developer. No $1,000 template. Just me, an AI tool, and a bit of back and forth.

We talk about what it actually feels like to try to run a business when life takes over, why AI has become my go-to when time is short, and the mindset question that always brings us back to centre — who do you want to be in the middle of this?

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or like your to-do list is completely out of control right now, this episode is for you.

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When life suddenly feels uncertain, who do you choose to be?

In this deeply personal episode, we talk about what happens when global events shake our sense of normality—and how we can respond with calm, presence, and intention.

Over the weekend, unexpected geopolitical developments unfolded while we were simply going about our lives here in the UAE. Like many people, we experienced a moment of disbelief, uncertainty, and concern for our families and our future.

In this conversation, we reflect on what it means to stay grounded when circumstances are completely outside our control—especially as mothers, professionals, and leaders in our families.

We explore:

• How to manage uncertainty and anxiety during unpredictable times
• Supporting our children when they sense that something isn’t right
• Finding calm through small daily practices
• Why staying present is more powerful than trying to control the future
• Giving ourselves permission to slow down, soften expectations, and focus on what truly matters

This episode is a reminder that even when we cannot control the situation around us, we can still choose who we want to be within it.

And sometimes, the most powerful choice is simply to stay calm, present, and compassionate—with ourselves and with those around us.

2026 didn’t start the way many of us expected.
 Unexpected changes, shifting priorities, job losses, illness, and a general sense of uncertainty have left many women asking a powerful question:

“Given everything that’s already changed… who do I want to be now?”

In this episode, Sabine and I reflect on how to re-center yourself when life throws you off course and expectations—both internal and external—start to feel overwhelming. 

We explore how to pause, tune out the noise, and reconnect with what you truly want for yourself in 2026.

We talk about:

• Why constant “shoulds” and external expectations pull us away from ourselves
• How to step back from reactive to-do lists and reconnect with your own vision
• A simple but powerful self-reflection exercise (“the why behind the why”) to uncover what truly matters
• How fulfillment, values, and purpose can become your North Star for the year ahead
• Why some of the most important clarity work must be done without technology—and how to use tools like AI intentionally afterward

If January didn’t go to plan, this conversation is your invitation to slow down, reset, and consciously decide how you want to move forward—on your own terms.

✨ Take a walk, grab a notebook, and give yourself permission to reflect.
 2026 is still yours to shape.

Can you believe it’s 2026 already? In this special New Year kickoff episode, Sabine and Abha reflect on the lessons of 2025 and set powerful intentions for the year ahead.

They dive deep into the difference between time management and energy management, the challenge of staying focused in a world full of opportunity, and the power of saying “no” — even to things that excite you — in service of your deeper goals.

This episode also marks a shift in the podcast: from reflective exploration to focused support, helping you actively become the version of yourself you’re aspiring to in this AI-first, fast-paced world.

Topics we explore:

• Why energy management is the real superpower in 2026
• The emotional cost of saying yes too often
• How to know which opportunities are truly aligned with your goals
• What’s changing on the podcast — and how it will support you moving forward

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and get intentional about the year ahead.

In the final episode of 2025, Abha and Sabine sit down to reflect on the journey of launching and sustaining their podcast, Who Do You Want to Be?—a project that started with a voice note and grew into a weekly ritual of intention, growth, and conversation.

They share candid reflections on what it takes to start something without a perfect plan, how consistency and curiosity can move mountains, and why embracing "done over perfect" is key in a tech-driven world.

You'll hear behind-the-scenes stories of how they made it work (hint: no fancy studios, just two mics and Zoom), the lessons learned along the way, and a gentle invitation for you to pause and acknowledge your own growth as 2025 comes to a close.

Key themes:

• Starting imperfectly and still showing up
• Reflecting on your year through small wins, not just big goals
• Rethinking productivity and presence in a fast-paced, AI-first world
• Moving into 2026 with intention, clarity, and compassion

Plus: a heartfelt message of gratitude to the listeners—and a sneak peek into what’s changing (and what’s staying the same) in 2026.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on just how deeply AI has integrated into our daily lives—and how that’s reshaping not only how we work, but how we think, connect, and even make decisions.

In this episode, Sabine and Abha ask some big, bold questions:

• Have we become too dependent on AI tools like ChatGPT?
• Are we amplifying our intelligence—or outsourcing it?
• What does it mean to be human in a world where machines are increasingly our collaborators?

With personal stories, surprising observations (yes, even the kids are talking to “Chetty”), and a candid look at how AI is shifting societal norms, this conversation dives deep into the tension between convenience and consciousness.

🎧 Whether you're an AI enthusiast or feeling overwhelmed by tech’s rapid rise, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and ask: Who do I want to be in this AI-first world?