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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is a highly experienced CEO, Director, and mentor with significant business leadership and governance experience in European, African, and Asian markets.Michael Patrick is currently the principal of The Runda Portfolio, an assemblage of projects and interests, ranging from M&A advisory, financial inclusion projects, sustainable energy initiatives, and emerging technology to name a few.In this episode, Michael will share his journey from CEO to Entrepreneur.For previous episodes of The CEO Series, visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup#SFGTheCEOSeries #ceo #ceoseries #podcast #2024live #tvshow #leadership

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Tim Herd, a 3rd year Ph.D. student in the Higher Education & Organizational Change program at UCLA. His research centers on governance, culture, and student success. In this episode, Tim will discuss his Ph.D. journey with the host, Ron Thomas.For previous episodes of The CEO Series, visit youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTheCEOSeries #StrategyFocusedGroup

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This week, our guest is Bryan Wempen, an author, Entrepreneur, and Mental Health/Addiction Recovery Champion.In this episode, Bryan will discuss the topics of adventure, healing, and self-exploration!Don't miss it.Available on YouTube - Strategy Focused Group#SFGTheCEOSeries #ceo #founder #host #leadership #live

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is an award-winning journalist who has served in leadership roles at The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Bloomberg News. She is known for creating new content initiatives and for her reporting, writing, and editing of stories about management, governance, corporate leaders, the longevity economy, and other business issues.In this episode, Carol will discuss the topic of lengthening careers and work transitions.Don't miss it!Live on www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup #SFGTheCEOSeries #TheCEOSeries

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Sam Baisla, an entrepreneur and early-stage investor.In this episode, Sam will discuss his passion for startups and building brands.For previous episodes of The CEO Series, visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTheCEOSeries #TheCEOSeries #live

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is the lead talent acquisition analyst and recruitment practice leader for HR.com, the world's largest online community dedicated to HR and recruiting, with over 2 million active members - Matt Charney!In this episode, Matt will talk about talent and the challenges in the new world of work.All are available on our YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTheCEOSeries #TheCEOSeries

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Jacklyn Monk, the Managing Editor of Editorial Operations at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.In this episode, Jacklyn will be sharing great insights into how she developed her passion for publishing.For previous episodes of The CEO Series, visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTheCEOSeries #TheCEOSeries #strategyfocusedgroup

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This week, our guest is Todd Cherches, the CEO and co-founder of Big Blue Gumball LLC, an innovative New York City-based management consulting firm specializing in leadership development and executive coaching.In this episode, Todd will discuss the topic of The Leadership Development Passion.Don't miss it!For previous episodes of The CEO Series, please visit youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTheCEOSeries

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Krystal Cooper, a distinguished People Operations professional with nearly two decades of experience as a servant leader and strategic business partner to Senior Executives. In this episode, Krystal will share great insights on the business case for people strategies.Don't miss this!For previous episodes of The CEO Series, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup#SFGTheCEOSeries #strategyfocusedgroup

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week our guest is Jennifer Hunt, a lawyer, podcaster, radio and television host, author, entrepreneur, and influencer with a diverse background and career in entertainment, business, and law.In this episode, Jennifer will discuss her journey from legal to entertainment to entrepreneur.Don't miss this!For previous episodes, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup#podcast #ronthomas #video #tv #host #ceo #series #strategyfocusedgroup

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Angela Reddock-Wright, a mediator and signature resolution at The Reddock Law Group.Angela Reddock-Wright is an expert in California who is highly regarded in the fields of employment and labor-related matters, as well as Title IX sexual assault, hazing, and bullying cases. In this episode, she will be discussing how to lead with peace and prioritize conflict resolution, providing valuable insights.Don't miss this episode!For our previous episode of The CEO Series, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTheCEOSeries #TheCEOSeries

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Jose Ferreira Pinto, a multi-disciplinary scholar with a large portfolio of competencies ranging from management (Ph.D., MBA) and natural sciences (MSc.).In this episode, Jose will share his journey from corporate executive to a passionate educator with us.Live on our YouTube channel - @strategyfocusedgroup.For previous episodes of The CEO Series, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup#SFGTheCEOSeries

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO series!This week, our guest is Jimmy Nguyen, a recognized global leader in blockchain and emerging technologies, serving as the founder of New Win Global, a firm that partners with enterprises, governments, and startups to innovate for a better world. His projects span the Metaverse, stablecoins, AI-powered invoice financing, and media for the digital economy.Don't miss it!For previous episodes, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup#SFGTheCEOSeries

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Melanio Gomez, a prop stylist, set designer, and style maker.In this captivating episode, Melanio, the renowned designer, shares his remarkable professional journey while featuring on the third season of NBC's Making It.For previous episodes, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTheCEOSeries #Strategyfocusedgroup

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!Our guest for this episode is Moustafa Hamwi, best-selling author and executive coach. Moustafa is ranked as one of the top 100 leaders of the future from a pool of over 12,000 applicants by the world's #1 Executive Coach, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. He also got nicknamed Mr. Passion by Prof. Tony Buzan, inventor of mind mapping.You shouldn't miss this episode.For previous episodes, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTheCEOSeries

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Sarah Al Bakeri, the Vice President of Human Capital at the National Central Cooling Company (TABREED), UAE.In this episode, Sarah will share great insights on her journey to a renowned Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).For previous episodes, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroupFor speaker suggestions, feedback, and sponsorship, please email us at info@strategyfocusedgroup.com.

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Jeanette Jordan, an Executive Coach and Strategic Business Consultant with a passion for advising C-suite leaders and founders as they grow, scale, and pivot their business.In this episode, Jeanette will discuss with Ron Thomas (host) how we can reflect, recover, and recognize career opportunities.You shouldn't miss this!For previous episodes, please visit our YouTube Channel, @strategyfocusedgroup#strategyfocusedgroup #theceoseries #podcast #live #no1trending

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is John G. Self, Founder and Managing Partner of JohnGSelf + Partners, a career transition advisory firm based in Tyler, near Dallas. In this episode, John G. Self will share great insights on how to master your career.You shouldn't miss this!For previous episodes, please visit our YouTube channel, @strategyfocusedgroup.#strategyfocusedgroup #theceoseries #podcast #live #no1trending

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Ralph Simon, CEO of Mobilium Global. Ralph has enjoyed a spectacular 30+ year career in a variety of prominent fields: media & entertainment, mobile smartphone technology & content, Exponential Medicine & personalized health (with Singularity University), digital education with the iconic Silicon Valley educator, Esther Wojcicki, & the developer of the world’s 1st “3D Mobile Metaverse”.In this episode, Ralph will share his career journey with us, from media, to music, and technology.Don't miss this!For previous episodes, please visit our YouTube channel, @strategyfocusedgroup.#strategyfocusedgroup #theceoseries #podcast #live #no1trending

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!

This week, our guest is Kim R. Wells, the Executive Director of Executive Education at the prestigious Howard University School of Business in Washington, DC. At Howard, Kim leads one of the world’s premier hybrid Executive MBA programs, that attracts leading business executives and industry leaders from around the world.

In this episode, Kim will be sharing great insights on the topic of Designing Tomorrow's Leaders Today.

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This week, our guest is Dr. Eng. Suaad Al Shamsi, Aviation Advisor of ORAT, Abu Dhabi Airport. She is the first female aircraft engineer, and specialist in landing gear, and was recently named as one of the top 21 incredible Emirates Women.

In this episode, Dr. Eng. Suaad will be discussing her career journey as the first Emirati woman to work as an Aviation Engineer.

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SHOW LESSIf it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!

This week, our guest on the show is Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, and Coral Beach Resort, Sharjah. Iftikhar Hamdani has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working with international property brands and established leaders in the hospitality industry.

In this episode, Iftikhar will be sharing great insights on the topic 'Sustainability: The Business Care'.

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!

This week, our guest is Devon Warren, Portrait and Product Photographer.

In this episode, Devon will be sharing his journey with us, from an educator to a global photographer.

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It is another Friday!

Our guest this week is Christina Ioannidis, an award-winning speaker, trainer, and entrepreneur. She is the Chief Engagement Officer of Aquitude, an international engagement consultancy, which works with corporations to engage with their main stakeholders – their employees and their customers.

In this episode, Christina will be sharing great insights on the topic 'The brand of you: How do we manage it'

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This week, our guest in The CEO Series is Nigel Sillitoe.

Nigel manages Insight Discovery, a multiple award-winning consultancy that advises companies on strategic communications, personal branding, and market intelligence. Nigel is also behind the groundbreaking website www.whichfinancialadviser.com

In this episode, Nigel will be sharing great insights on why strategic communications and personal branding matter.

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!

This week, our guest is Maggie Mistal, a career consultant. Over 5 million people have watched Maggie’s "How to Ace a Job Interview" on YouTube. CNN dubbed her, "one of the nation's best-known career coaches." NBC's The Today Show featured her personal story of dealing with life and career change.

For 7 years, she hosted a SiriusXM radio show (now a podcast) called "Making a Living with Maggie".

In this episode, Maggie will be discussing her journey, from CPA to Global Career Expert.

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!

Our guest this week is Omer Glass, the Co-Founder, and CEO of GrowthSpace. Prior to co-founding GrowthSpace, Omer worked as a Management Consultant with Shaldor, one of Israel's leading management consultancies, and held a variety of positions in the US, UK, Singapore, Germany, and Turkey.

In this episode, Omer will be discussing how to build professional and personal growth across organizations.

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!!!

This week, our guest is Keith Pigues, Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of CulTRUE – a culture analytics enterprise software and professional services company.

He is also the founder and CEO of Luminas Strategy, an organic growth business strategy, and value proposition consultancy.

In this episode, Keith will be discussing the keys to employee fulfillment through culture and analytics.

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It is another episode of The CEO Series!

This week, our guest is Dexter Caffey, Founder & Chief Disruptor at Smart Eye Technology.

Dexter has spent the past 20 years working with major publicly traded U.S. companies. During this time, he helped institutional clients access financial platforms to hedge their portfolio risk and reduce costs.

In this episode, Dexter will be discussing his journey, from idea to execution.

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It is another episode of The CEO Series!  

This week, our guest is Rich Fontaine, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for NYC - based American Management Association (AMA), a global leader in professional development and training for nearly 100 years. 

Rich oversees all multi-channel marketing initiatives for AMA’s virtual and classroom training seminars, including outbound telesales and customer service teams  

In this episode, Rich will be discussing leadership in the new era of work.  

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If it is Friday, it is the CEO Series!  

Our guest on this week's episode is James Michael Lafferty, CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding. 

James has often been described as one of the most unique and diversified CEOs in the world today. 

He is not only a successful CEO but also an Olympic coach and an award-winning journalist.   

In this episode, James Lafferty will be discussing his journey from Olympic coach to CEO.  

It is going to be inspiring.  

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It is the first episode of The CEO Series for the year 2022!  

Our guest is Priti Malik, Co-Host of The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio Dubai 104.4 United Arab Emirates!  

In this episode, Priti will be discussing her successful journey from New York to Dubai with Ron Thomas.  

It's going to be inspiring! 

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If it is Friday, it is the CEO Series!  

This week, our guest is Jan T. Bruce, CEO, and Co-Founder of Mequilibrium, the first SaaS-based cognitive performance platform, based on a proprietary, clinically validated science in the field of resilience.   

In this episode, Jan and Ron will be discussing how to create resilience to combat burnout, stress, purpose, performance, and wellbeing.  

Don't miss this episode!  

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!  

This week, our guest is Sarah Tabet, an HR professional with over a decade of well-rounded multinational experience in the human resources industry. 

She is currently based in Dubai and provides global strategic HR leadership support, executive coaching, and business partnering to senior leaders in multiple geographies (Europe, US, India, and China).  I

n this episode, Sarah will be sharing great insights on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).  

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This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Karin Gabriel, Global Innovation Expert.  

Karin has 10+ years of international experience developing and delivering programs and building communities focused on human-centric innovation and emerging tech.  

In this episode, Karin will be sharing great insights on the future of innovation in education, organizations, and the creative workplace.  

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!  

This week, we have one of the Music Industry’s most insightful and successful leaders, Charles Koppelman.  

Charles Koppelman is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of C.A.K. Entertainment Inc., which provides financing and strategic advice to companies in the entertainment industry.  

He has worked with artists from Nicki Minaj, Adam Levine, Jennifer Lopez to Barbra Streisand. From Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, the Four Tops, Cher and Tracy Chapman just to name a few.  

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This week, our guest is Saana Azzam, founder of MENA Speakers.

Also known as a “Chief Inspirational Officer” for businesses globally. Saana Azzam is an award-winning international economist, Forbes contributor, and in this episode, she will be sharing great insights on her journey from Economist to Entrepreneur.

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This week, our guest is Jouhayna AlMheiri!

Jouhayna AlMheiri is an Air Traffic Control Officer and On-The-Job Training Instructor. If you are wondering what that is exactly, she is like Google Maps voice but for pilots in the sky to keep aircrafts safe in the UAE airspace.

Fun Fact: We have less than ten Emirati women that are Air Traffic Control Officer on the planet.

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Leadership is all about change, it is about bringing new things to the table and adding value to the organization - Azad Navaz

Did you miss the last episode of The CEO Series with Azad Navaz?

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This week, our guest is Peter Hopwood, a Global Speaker Coach, TEDx Coach, Virtual Speaking Specialist, Global Events MC, and Media Skills Trainer.

Peter travels the globe (now virtually) helping people define, craft, and tell clearer stories with stronger impact. He helps executives, entrepreneurs, and teams to develop their speaking style in front of a crowd or in a virtual setting, gain investment, and persuade with impact.

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!

This week, our guest on the show is Dr. Russell J. Ledet, MD & Ph.D. Molecular Oncology, President and Co-Founder of 15 Whites Coats

In this episode, Dr. Russell will share with us his journey from Security Guard to a Medical Doctor.

You shouldn't miss this!

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It is another episode of The CEO Series!

This week, our guest is Elizabeth Talerman, CEO and Managing Partner of The Nucleus Group.

With over 30 years of experience in brand strategy and market research, leaders call upon Elizabeth to identify patterns and develop insights that support organizational development and transformation and accelerate influence, impact, and growth.

In this episode, Elizabeth shared great insights on how to design an organization that thrives post-pandemic.

To know more about Elizabeth Talerman, visit http://www.strategyfocusedhr.com/portfolio_item/ceo-series-elizabeth-talerman/

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!

This week, our guest is John Hollon, Managing Editor & Podcast Host at Fuel50.

John Hollon is an award-winning journalist and nationally recognized expert on leadership, talent management, and smart workforce practices.

Currently, he is the Managing Editor at Fuel50, the New Zealand-based HR technology company, where he writes, edits, and co-hosts the TalentX podcast.

In this episode, John will be sharing great insights on the secrets of powerful writing.

To know more about John Hollon, visit http://www.strategyfocusedhr.com/portfolio_item/ceo-series-john-hollon/

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It is another episode of The CEO Series!  

Our guest for this week is John Ryan, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthy Place to Work.  

Is your workplace a HEALTHY WORKPLACE?  Do you know what is different about a healthy place to work?  

Join our guest this week as he explains how to build a healthy workplace and why it is important to build a healthy workplace.  

Listen and enjoy.

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!

Our 1st guest speaker for the 3rd Quarter of the year is Sean Koppelman.

Sean Koppelman is President of The Talent Magnet, an Executive recruitment Firm in NYC that he launched in 2004. He is a veteran of the Recruitment industry with over 20 years of experience connecting exceptional candidates to the most prestigious companies, brands, and agencies in the world.

In this episode, Sean will be sharing great insights on the topic 'Executive Search in a Post-COVID-19 Environment'

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This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Rina Sarif!

Rina Sarif is the Chief Human Capital Officer, Lembaga Tabung Haji since August 2020, and she is currently serving as a Board of Directors for TH Movenpick Hotel and Convention Centre, KLIA.

Her talent, visible performance, credentials in Human Capital, as well as social space, are evident amongst the industry leaders. She was listed as the TOP 101 MOST INFLUENTIAL HR GLOBAL LEADER by The WORLD HRD Congress and HR Leader with CSR Initiative from the Asia HRM 2019.

In this episode, Rina will be sharing her journey with us, from HR Manager to the C-Suite.

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Our guest on the show this week is Ben Whitter!

Ben Whitter, an author of Human Experience at Work (2021) and Employee Experience (2019), is the CEO of HEX Organization and the Founder of the World Employee Experience Institute (WEEI). Ben is best known for pioneering and popularizing the concept of employee experience worldwide.

His work has reached 18 million people, inspired the first EX conferences, and has been featured in publications including The Times, The Telegraph, Forbes, The Financial Times, The Economist, MIT Sloan, Thomson Reuters, and many more.

In this episode, Ben will be sharing great insights on how to build an Employee Experience Model post COVID-19

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Debra Wheatman is the founder and president of CareersDoneWrite, a marketing and personal branding company providing comprehensive services to job seekers and professionals who are proactive about managing their professional development and career planning efforts

In this episode, Debra shared great insights on how to manage careers & personal branding in a period of uncertainty.

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David A. McKnight is an image consultant, executive coach, author, and speaker. He is the President of McKnight Image Lab, a coaching and consulting firm based in New York City.

David has two decades of experience as a management consultant and financial services executive, and he is the author of The Zen of Executive Presence.

In this episode, David will be sharing great insights on the role of executive presences in a Post-COVID-19 period.

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This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Susana Correia, Head of Search & Staffing & SMB MENA at LinkedIn Talent Solutions.

Susana Correia has over 17 years of experience, predominately in Europe and the Middle East. Having worked across numerous fields and industries, she has gained invaluable knowledge of the human resources industry and has strong experiences in managing and working with multicultural teams.

Susana currently heads up the Search & staffing and the SMB division at LinkedIn.

In this episode, Susana will be sharing great insights on the topic Managing Career Disruption: Tips to boost your visibility and stay relevant.

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Minda is a Professor at New York University Wagner and hosts a live weekly podcast called Secure The Seat. In 2020, Minda was named the #1 Top Voice for Equity in the workplace by LinkedIn.

She is an Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar and has been featured on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Fast Company, The New York Times, and TIME Magazine.

In this episode, Minda shared great insights on what women of color need to know to secure a seat at the table.

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You cannot have unity without diversity - Dave Ulrich

What a great discussion between Dave Ulrich and Ron Thomas on Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP).

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Lars Schmidt (He/Him) is the Founder of Amplify, an HR executive search and consulting firm that helps companies build progressive people teams and capabilities.

Lars spent over 20 years in the industry working in and alongside a range of leading global companies. He is a writer for Fast Company, co-author of Employer Branding for Dummies, and Host of the Redefining HR podcast.

In this episode, Lars will be sharing some great insights from his book 'Redefining HR' with Ron Thomas

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Our first guest for the year 2021 is Laurie Ruettimann, former HR Executive turned writer, speaker, and entrepreneur.  

Laurie Ruettimann is the author of the best seller 'Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career'. 

She is dedicated to the revolutionary and long-overdue mission of fixing work by telling stories and teaching leaders how to create workplace cultures that support, empower, and engage workers meaningfully.

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The CEO Series with Hessa Al Ghurair is out!

In this episode, Hessa Al Ghurair, Human Capital & CEO of Happiness & Wellbeing at General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) discussed the topic "From the C-Suite to the Boardroom".

Hessa is an accomplished Human Resource executive, strategic advisor, and business development leader with over 18 years of experience.

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In this episode, Jaya Maru, Co-Founder & CEO of Rewardz will be discussing the topic 'The Role of Technology in Wellness and Engagement'.  

Jaya Maru, co-founder, and CEO of Rewardz in the Middle East champions the company’s vision to empower organizations to reward and engage individuals digitally and drives overall business portfolio and strategic partnerships in the region.


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In this episode, Leslie Forde, CEO and Founder Mom's Hierarchy of Needs, LLC shares great insights with Ron Thomas on 'Parenting, Motherhood, and Equity - The Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs Framework'.

Leslie, who has used research to inform growth and innovation strategy for over 20 years tells us about her research that enabled her to come up with the framework of “Moms Hierarchy of Needs”

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In this episode, Johnny Taylor, President, and Chief Executive Officer, SHRM shares great insights with Ron Thomas on the topic 'HR in the Driver Seat, Post-COVID 19'.

Johnny Taylor is the former chair of the SHRM Board of Directors, and he currently serves on the corporate board of Gallup and on the Board of Trustees of the University of Miami.

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In this episode, Louis Carter, Founder, and CEO of Best Practices Institute will be sharing great insights with Ron Thomas on the topic "Getting your organizations back on track: “Building a Great Company”

Carter is an author of 11 books in leadership and management. He created the Emotional Connectedness Index (ECI) and Emotionally Connected Leader 360 (ECL360) and has conducted extensive research on what makes a Most Loved Workplace.

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In this episode of The CEO Series, Hussein M. Dajani, General Manager – Digital and Customer Experience Transformation, Nissan Motor Corporation shared great insights on what organization can do to ensure that employees are getting the necessary support to tackle problems.

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In this episode of The CEO Series, Dennis Kight, a Board Member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), UAE Chapter, and Executive Coach with it works! LLC shared great insight on ‘coaching’ as the new must-have skill in crisis management.

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In this episode, Torin Ellis, a Diversity Strategist, Host of Career Mix on SiriusXM, and Author of Rip The Resume discussed the topic 'Diversity and Inclusion - The New Strategic Competitive Advantage'.

Torin walk us through his journey of being recognized at one of the top D&I Strategist globally and also share great insights on roles that organization can play to be aware and drive D&I throughout the workplace?

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Listen as Ron Thomas engages Evelyn Lee, Career Coach, International Coaching Federation on the topic 'Navigating Career Change: How to adapt to changes in your life Post Pandemic'

Evelyn shared great insights on key takeaways for the audience in managing their career post-COVID-19.

She also shared powerful insights on dos and don'ts to finding a job and managing individual brands via CVs.

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In this episode, Ashirvad Lobo, Author, Learning & Development Specialist shares great insights on the topic “Full of Life”: Surviving during the COVID Period.

Ashirvad also provides key advice to people that their careers have been disrupted.

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In this episode, Gautam, Author of Breaking Break & CEO (Chief Energizing Officer), Right Selection Speakers Mumbai and Dubai shared great insights on the topic "Breaking Bread: Build Meaningful Relationships and Finding Positive Solutions to Life Challenges".

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In this episode, Orlando Ashford, Former CEO Holland American Cruise, Author, Consultant shared great insights on the topic “Careers: Tools and Rules to help Maximize their Career Journey”.

He also shared some insights on what he sees as the major challenges popping up on the horizon today with business leaders.

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Listen as Ron Thomas engages Jermaine Daw on the topic 'Managing your brand during disruptive times'.

Jermaine, Associate Vice President, Human Resources – EMEA, Latin American & Canada National Basketball Association (NBA) is a dynamic HR practitioner, with over 15 years of experience working across multiple industries including Technology, Healthcare, CPG, Media, and Sports

In this episode, Jermaine shared great insights on how to manage individual brands during disruptive times.

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In this episode, Paul, the co-founder, and CEO of The Talent Games, a Singapore-based HR Tech company that pioneers in AI-driven gamified virtual hiring solutions shared great insights on the topic "Managing your brand during disruptive times".

Paul also shared insights on how gamification and AI are playing a huge role in the 21st Century organization.

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In this episode, Garvin Reid Associate Director, Employer Relation at New York University Abu Dhabi shared great insights on internships during disruptive times and how COVID-19 has changed, and affect summer internships.

He offers advice to people managing their careers and how they can develop a self-check to consistently review where they are in their career journey.

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In this episode, Vietek, a Certified LinkedIn Smart Coach and Founder of Square Motion, a digital video marketing agency, Dubai shared great insights on the topic "Managing your brand during disruptive times".

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Skill gaps or shortages. Turnover. An aging workforce. Changing business models. Managing talent risks and expenses. The complexity and urgency of these issues make it feel impossible to plan more than a few months out.

You need a way to develop and implement a workforce plan that is agile and dynamic enough to help your organization thrive in today’s environment.

Listen to this PODCAST and establish yourself as a strategic workplace partner.


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Prof Steyn Heckroodt, Harvard Business School Publishing Moderator, Strategy, and Leadership Expert shared great insights on the topic "Leadership During Disruptive Times: The New Framework".

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The CEO Series shares the insights and career stories of the region's most interesting leaders. These leaders reflect the standards and capabilities that we believe differentiate our function's best talent.  We hope you enjoy their insights! 

In this episode, Dr. Suresh Devnani popularly known as The Happy Doctor shared great insights on the topic "Happiness In The Era Of COVID 19: Linking Meaning, Connection, And Contribution".

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