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Join me your host Sanila Samuel on an engaging and insightful conversation on navigating a corporate and entrepreneurial career journey with Hind Frata. Hind Frata is the founder of Shiftogether, a Barcelona-based Career Coaching & Corporate Leadership training consultancy. Hind's purpose is about humanizing the business world growing business & people together. As an International Executive Career and Corporate coach,Hind has an extensive 18-year tenure in the corporate world as a Senior Marketing Vice President before embarking on an entrepreneurial journey amid the pandemic in 2020. With a profound commitment to purpose-driven action, Hind's transition to entrepreneurship is not just a career pivot but a testament to her dedication to living and working in alignment with her passion and values.

In this enlightening episode, Hind shares the pivotal role her open mindset and rich multicultural background have played in sculpting a fulfilling career. Her insights reveal how staying connected with one's passion and purpose serves as the cornerstone of professional contentment and success. Hind's inspiring approach to career coaching transcends conventional paradigms; she empowers executives across the globe to discover their purpose and create a career plan that not only resonates with this purpose but also encourages them to navigate their career journey from a place of trust rather than fear.

Today, Hind stands as a beacon of inspiration and guidance for many international executives, illuminating the path to achieving a rewarding and impactful career by harnessing the power of purpose, passion, and a positive mindset. Join us in this episode as Hind Frata unfolds the blueprint for creating a career that is not just successful but also deeply fulfilling and aligned with one's true calling.

Discover more about Hind:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hindfrata/

https://www.shiftogether.com/

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Join me your host, Sanila Samuel on another insightful conversation, this time with Simone Lawrence.

Simone is the co-founder of The Ameliorate Group (TAG), a Dubai-based coaching and people development consultancy working with teams, leaders and women in the workplace. She has over 20 years experience developing people, leading HR, L&D, operations, sales, business development and fundraising teams across a variety of industries, spanning both the corporate and NGO sectors. TAG partners with bestselling New York Author, Sally Helgesen to design and deliver the How Women Rise Leadership Program-creating awareness and action on the 12 habits that typically hold women back from more success in their careers.

Just when you think you've got your career path figured out, life throws you a curveball – and for certified executive coach Simone , that curveball sent her on an inspiring journey into people development. From a starting out as a hairdresser to becoming a co-founder of The Ameliorate Group, Simone's tale is a testament to the power of continuous learning and reinvention. It's a winding road that has taken her across the globe and back again, with ever-evolving passion for people at its heart.

A 360 assessment revealed a new direction for her – transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. And what's more, it highlighted the importance of recognizing your strengths and using them to make a difference. If you've ever thought about a career change or sought to understand yourself better, Simone's wisdom about seeking coaching and the value of an unbiased perspective will be invaluable. Simone's insights go beyond individual career development to address broader issues of leadership, particularly the power of women in these roles. But it's not just about breaking glass ceilings. It's about the post-COVID era and the need for a Return to Humanity in how we lead. It's about transforming books into workshops and persisting in the face of rejection. It’s about the challenges we might face in the future of work and how we can prepare for it. So buckle up for a deep-dive into Simone's world of personal growth and professional development, and prepare to be inspired.

Simone believes that professional development crosses over to the personal domain, as work and home lives are now more integrated than ever, developing the whole person is required for a leader to grow. The best leaders continue to master the art of leading themselves first.

Simone is the co-lead as Chief Mentoring Advocate for The Link Mentorship Program, a voluntary initiative where women can find support to advance professionally. Certified as a Senior Practitioner with the European Coaching and Mentoring Council (EMCC) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Simone the coach offers private online coaching globally for high performing leaders who have a “niggle”. They are already successful and yet there is a sense that they want more, something different is wanting to emerge. They are challenged by the duality of delivering on their ambition whilst seeking more fulfilment and energy.

Simone has lived and worked in numerous countries, including nearly two decades in the Middle East, and is now based in tropical Far North Queensland in Australia with her husband and two daughters. When she is not working you will find her doing yoga, walking in the rainforest or the beach, reading and spending time with family and friends.

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Meet the extraordinary Emma Henderson, MBE, CEO of Project Wingman, and former commercial pilot. Her story of tenacity and resilience is quite the flight, from childhood dreams of soaring the skies to navigating the challenges of a demanding career while raising three children. Emma's journey wasn't always smooth sailing, but she mastered the turbulence with grace. Prepare for a deep-dive into Emma's exhilarating journey, not just as a pilot, but also as a woman proving that no barrier is insurmountable. You'll hear about her days as an airline captain, her recovery from a debilitating neurological condition, and the indispensable role her identity played throughout those trials. It's a testimony to her unyielding spirit, one that will leave you feeling invigorated. But wait, there's more turbulence ahead! Emma's story takes another interesting turn, from the cockpit to launching Project Wingman. Hear how this incredible woman transitioned from helping passengers reach their destinations, to supporting the mental health of NHS care workers. Emma's tale is not just one of resilience, but also of reinvention, leadership, and bearing witness to the power of human spirit. Listen in, as we ride on the wings of Emma's story and explore what it truly means to soar.

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Join your host Sanila Samuel in a candid conversation with Amita Karadkhedkar. Amita describes herself as a Techno - Functional Leader, Learner from Life, Public Speaker and a Visible Role Model. She is a true change agent and through her advocacy on prestigious platforms such as TedX, NASSCOM, SHRM and many Multi-National Corporations and various Educational Institutions, hopes to lead not just individual changes in terms of behaviors and attitudes but also lay the foundation for systemic changes that need to happen in society. I saw a post by Amita on LinkedIn and reached out to Amita to ask if she would be wiling to share her story on Unlimimted Seating. So glad she agreed – I am left inspired by her courage, conviction and confidence and persevere.

We talked about her childhood, the process of realization of what society considers ‘normal’ and how it was hard to understand why she didn’t fit into the ‘box’, how she dealt with some low points and worked through her transition journey – all while continuing her education and growing her career.

Thank you Amita for being a role model and sharing your story. Learn more about Amita at https://amitakaradkhedkar.com/

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Join your host Sanila Samuel in a candid conversation with Natalie Stone as they talk about career choices, leveraging the power of connections and evolving your personal brand and leadership style. Natalie has been with GE Aviation for 22 years with leadership roles in Engineering, Supply Chain MRO, and Commercial Engines. She is currently the product management leader of Legacy Propulsion widebody products, which involves product strategy, upgrades, and keeping the fleet of ~10,000 engines she watches over safely flying! Natalie has also served as the Engine Alliance Vice President for 3 years, ensuring that GP powered A380’s continue to get the customer and fleet support needed as they return to the skies. She enjoys spending time with her 2 beautiful children, Kate and Jack, along with daily walks & yoga in the precious time she has outside of work!

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Join your host Sanila Samuel on a candid conversation with Dinkle Shah. Dinkle is consultant at Deloitte and while she is early in her career, what makes Dinkle a role model is the way she proves her moxie time after time despite multiple challenges that come her way as someone with a permanent disability. Dinkle shares advice on how to approach people with disabilities - Avoid the sympathy and be empathetic but just be as you would with anyone! See the person and not the wheelchair or any other support the person is using. I love Dinkle's personal motto of striving to be better today than she was yesterday and how she talks about the benefits of having a diverse team that can help make the workplace truly inclusive for all. Listen now to learn more!

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Join your host Sanila Samuel on a candid conversation with Balkiz Sarihan. In this episode, Balkiz shares her journey that is greatly inspired by her entrepreneur mum and walks us through how she learned to tell her story and build on the power of connections to learn, grow and inspire teams as an Intrapeneur.

Balkiz Sarihan is Head of UAM Strategy Execution & Partnerships at Airbus. Balkiz joined the leadership team of Urban Air Mobility at Airbus to focus on the industry, business and service ecosystem of urban mobility through strategic partnerships and investments. Balkiz combines elements from a diverse career in Programs, Operational, Business and Strategic roles in both North America and Europe; with the ability to translate vision into a shared path of execution. With a customer-centric focus, she is a believer in business with a purpose, a creator of connections, and a constant collaborator. Balkiz is a proven business builder with previous successes in setting up and leading green field ventures from concept to delivery.

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Join your host Sanila Samuel in a candid conversation with Leila Rezaiguia as she shares her career journey starting from how she realized what she is passionate about and the risk of leaving a well paying corporate job to start her own firm. Leila is a highly sought-after multilingual Executive and Systemic Team Coach. She is renowned for her high energy, enthusiasm, passion, fun-loving nature, and her love for empowering, connecting and working with people from diverse cultures. For 23 years, Leila has worked with leading organisations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximise performance, and accelerate growth. As an ICF Professional Certified Coach, Facilitator, ICF Mentor Coach and Mentor, Leila integrates cutting-edge learning techniques to deliver the most effective evidence-based solutions to her clients. She strives to help her clients from graduate to c-suite levels reach higher performance personally and professionally. Leila is passionate about Coaching, Mentoring, Women in Leadership and Leadership Development and has created successful performance, coaching and mentoring cultures across different industries. She is based in Dubai, UAE and leads both Kompass Consultancy & AoEC UAE.

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Join your host Sanila Samuel on yet another insightful and engaging conversation with Tia Hopkins as they talk about Tia's influences growing up, her passion for all things tech and what drives her to keep going and growing. Tia (Yatia) Hopkins Hopkins is the Field CTO & Chief Cyber Risk Strategist at eSentire. She is also an adjunct professor of #Cybersecurity at Yeshiva University, a football coach, and is pursuing an Executive MBA and PhD in Cybersecurity. Tia was recognized by SC Media as an outstanding educator in 2019, as well as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity and Top 100 Women in Cybersecurity; both in 2020. In 2021, Tia was recognized as a Top Influencer in the Security Executives category by IFSEC Global - Security & fire safety news, and was most recently recognized by Dark Reading as #1 on the list of ‘8 More Women in Security You May Not Know, but Should’. She also contributed a chapter to the book The Rise of Cyber Women: Volume 2. Tia is the Founder of Empow(H)er Cybersecurity, a non-profit organization aimed at inspiring and empowering women of color to pursue cybersecurity careers.

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Join me, your host, Sanila Samuel in a fun and engaging conversation with entrepreneur and marketing expert Maya Itani as she shares at length about the circumstances that led her to starting her own business, her personal ethos and the learnings she picked up along the way on networking, leadership and personal branding. A seasoned and award-winning brand and marketing expert, Maya has built her expertise and reputation managing both local and global brands in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.

After spending the first years of her career in multinational FMCG with brands like Olay, Gillette, NIVEA, and Labello, Maya launched brand and marketing consultancy Itani & Company in 2015 to bring international caliber techniques to local companies in order to improve their brand positioning and marketing strategies. At Itani & Company, she focuses her energy into helping companies build brands that build businesses. She works with brands of all sizes from ambitious startups to established global giants with services such as brand strategy, marketing strategy, market research, and workshop facilitation.

A passionate advocate for women in the workplace, she has also volunteered on the leadership team of the Dubai chapter of Ellevate, a global network for professional women, since 2018 and currently holds the role of co-president of the chapter.

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