Stress to Joy with Arsalan

Authentic Leadership in a Male-Dominated Industry with Zaheera Omar

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0400

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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Intuitive Leadership, Motherhood and Personal Growth with Sofiya Poland

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0400

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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Balancing Parenting and Career with Ghadeer Ghadban

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0400

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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The Art of Connection and Creativity with Marwa Kaabour

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0400

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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Mountaineering, Transforming Habits & Conscious Parenting with Bachir Gemayel

Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:00 +0400

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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HR Evolution, Employee Wellbeing, and Meaningful Work with Bothaina Al Ali

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0400

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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Destressing through Innovation, Sustainability, and Art of Listening with Rasso Bartenschlager

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0400

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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Leading through Pivots: Meiraj Hussain on Leadership and Parenting

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0400

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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Leadership, Fatherhood and Financial Literacy: Lessons from Rafid Azzawi

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0400

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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Ahmed Salmeen’s Journey from Junior Role to Leadership Heights

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0400

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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Balancing Act: Leadership and Life Lessons with Richard Foulds

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0400

Step into a world of transformation on the Stress to Joy podcast! Meet Richard Foulds, the dynamic CEO of Al Masaood Group Properties, as we uncover the secrets to effective leadership in the face of adversity. Discover how Richard navigates through tough challenges with a blend of empathy and determination, leading his team to remarkable success.

But that's not all! Get ready for some unexpected insights as Richard shares his formula for achieving work-life balance and his passion for sports. Stay tuned as Richard and Arsalan discuss aging and why it's important to adapt to changes in our bodies and minds.

Don't miss out on this riveting episode filled with wisdom and inspiration – join us now!

#LeadershipInsights #Realestate #PodcastEpisode #LifeBalance #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment

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Bridging Generations: Hani el Tannir’s Wisdom on Mentorship and Leadership

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0400

Embark on an exciting journey with Arsalan Al Hashimi and Hani el Tannir, CEO of Al Masaood Group Industrial, in this captivating episode. Learn how Hani transformed his style from dictatorial to consensus-driven and what triggered this change. Explore his key to success—tapping into the insights of your team. Ever wondered how to bridge generational gaps in mentorship? Hani and Arsalan divulge secrets and offer profound advice.

Join us as we unravel the challenges of leadership in a changing world, sticking to core principles and drawing inspiration from influential figures- find out who they are. Don't miss Hani’s tips for those about to step into super-senior positions! Tune in to this enlightening conversation on leadership evolution and timeless wisdom! 🎙️

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Mastering Leadership: A Conversation with Irfan Tansel

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0400

Ever wondered how someone from an entry-level position can ascend to become the CEO of Al Masaood Automobiles? Join the captivating conversation between CEO Irfan Tansel and Arsalan on Stress to Joy! Explore Irfan's incredible journey, from starting as a mechanic to steering a corporate giant, and delve into the secrets of top-level leadership, overcoming crises, balancing family life, and overpowering burnout. Ps You don't want to miss the gripping story of Project Falcon's triumph!

Tune in to this masterclass in leadership and witness firsthand the evolution from stress to joy! 🔥🎙️ #LeadershipUnveiled #ExpatTrailblazer #NewEpisode #InspiringStories #burnout #expatstories #StressToJoy

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Welcome to “Stress To Joy” with Arsalan Al Hashimi!

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0400

Ready to unlock the keys to an ultra-optimized life without sacrificing happiness and steering clear of burnout? Join Arsalan Al Hashimi, Chief Optimization Officer of Ascension Human Performance, in the exciting new season of the podcast "Stress To Joy."

Learn from his journey in athletics, government, and corporate realms, as we explore how to mitigate chronic stress and avoid burnout. Join high performers sharing wisdom on up-leveling without losing pieces of themselves.

Do you want to decode success stories and transform stress into joy? Subscribe now for a captivating journey! New episodes coming soon! 🌟

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Creating a Brighter Future, with Empathy and Excellence - Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0400

In this episode of the stressed Joy podcast, we have Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr. She is the Director General of the Smart Dubai Office, the government entity entrusted with Dubai’s city-wide smart transformation by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

In this conversation, she shares her experience as she started her career in the government of Abu Dhabi as a young ambitious Emirati Women, and how through years of breaking the mould and shattering stereotypes, she'a worked her way up to the top tier in leadership in the country.

Enjoy the conversation as we dive deep into subjects of mindful leadership, growth vs comfort zone, boundaries at work, corporate pressure, and asking the key question “Who am I?” as we continue to move through life.

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Journey to Manhood - Mohamed Saad

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0400

The journey of Mohamed Saad is filled with midcourse corrections, ups and downs and near death experiences, and he shares it all here on this episode of the Stress to Joy podcast with Arsalan.

From having his Mr. Olympia dreams being crushed because of a life altering brain hemorrhage, to the struggle of upholding a family with all the responsibilities of a man, this conversation will give you goosebumps and several life lessons to note down for life.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

2:25 The Covid Lockdown

11:38 Does more money mean more happiness?

13:15 Saad pursuing his passion for fitness

15:34 Saad’s brain hemorrhage

27:15 The most important thing in life is health

44:13 Saad on finding his true purpose

1:02:40 Saad’s training principals

1:23:26 Ups and downs in life

1:34:30 Saad’s time in the army

1:45:19 Life before and after Gasco

1:49:00 Family, Marriage and Relationships

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Conversations with my Personal Finance Coach - Carol Glynn

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0400

Carol Glynn (@consciousfinancecoaching) is my finance coach and a dear friend of mine that encourages me to think big, think better, and think abundantly when it comes to my personal finance.

In our podcast, she shares the story of how she found herself at the upper echelons of the financial industry as a top 10% earner, only to find herself losing herself to self doubt and a lack of purpose in her life.

Now, using the skills and experiences she’s collected from her success in the corporate world, she’s on a mission to empower men and women to take charge and think abundantly about their own personal finances.

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From Breaking his Back to Breaking World Records - Paralympic Gold Medalist Mark Colbourne MBE

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0400

The Incredible Mark Colbourne MBE joins the Stress to Joy Podcast, and shares his story of losing himself completely to a paragliding accident, only to overcome it all to become the World Champion in Cycling. He broke 2 World Records and won the Gold Medal for Great Britain at The London 2012 Paralympics.

0:00 Introduction
5:09 Mark's family history
8:01 Mark's education
8:51 Aneurin Bevan & NHS
12:26 Mark's personal life growing up
19:10 Fathers wisdom
24:00 The Crash
31:23 The Recovery
45:47 The Epiphany
50:34 Hard Talk with Dad
55:05 The Journey to Olympics
01:13:50 The Glory Race
01:20:23 Paralympic Logo
01:21:27 Conclusion
01:27:25 Mark's Tombstone

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The Life Journey of a Beach Volleyball Champion - Aleksandrs Samoilovs

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0400

Latvian legend Aleksandrs Samoilovs, known to most as the Lion King, is a a veteran on the Beach Volleyball World Tour for 16 years now. He is the European Champion, 3 time Olympian, and #1 Ranking player in the world for 3 years.

In this in depth conversation about his life, he shares about how his relationship with his father has developed over the years, his approach to rigorous training and practice, and how he is now on the journey to inspiring the next generation of beach volleyball players to dream big and dedicate themselves to the sport of volleyball.

Watch the entire episode to understand what it takes to be an olympic athlete, and the best in the world at Beach Volleyball.

0:00 - Introduction
3:33 - Beginning of beach volleyball
12:25 - How to make a decision beyond pressure
15:55 - Choosing what to focus on as an athlete
19:00 - Inspiring the next generation
22:30 - The patience to be a winner
25:00 - Mental and Physical Fitness
30:30 - Switching coaches and decision making
39:00 - How to keep yourself together
42:00 - Patience through pandemic
44:33 - How to turn things around
47:23 - Advice to keep things going
51:00 - Understanding nutrition and food
56:45 - What human empowerment means
59:00 - Conclusion

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Philosophy, Coaching, and the Love for Sports - Legendary Volleyball Coach Marco Solustri

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0400

5 time Olympic Volleyball Coach Marco Solustri is one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of the game. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, his views and perspectives on coaching are absolutely astonishing.

In our conversation, he talks about how coaching has taught him different aspects of life. From Olympics training to coaching amateur kids, has ignited the need to look at the sport through another lens.

Join my conversation with the Legend Marco Solustri as he talks about life, philosophy, and love for his sport in this episode!

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00:00 Introduction
03:25 Beach volleyball and coaching children
04:55 Shift from the limelight to focusing on niche areas
08:17 How has studying philosophy impacted your life
10:19 Application of philosophy in our daily lives
12:47 Most important ball in the game
16:43 Philosophy in teaching kids
20:07 The difference between teaching adults and kids
24:35 About motivating yourself and inspiring others
28:38 Learning how to switch from negative to positive energy
36:40 Empathetic leadership and the role of pandemic
46:10 The purpose of life
47:35 Detachment from the result and the anxiety
52:26 Human Empowerment
55:23 Conclusion

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Nemanja Veljovic - Maintaining Business, Relationships and your Authentic Self

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0400

To grow a business with your significant other, to maintain a work life balance and to consistently manage all the roles in your life - it’s important to realise the need to be your authentic self to manage everything at once. In today’s episode, we have Nemanja Veljovic giving a piece of his wisdom on this and much more.

Like, comment and share if you agree as well!

00:00 Introduction
02:56 journey so far and Dubai
05:30 idea behind kimono abaya, CHI-KA
15:45 how did both the cultures accept it
20:05 building a business and being an entrepreneur
27:00 owning a business with your significant other and maintaining relationships
31:30 Role as a father
34:27 conscious parenting
40:57 finding your authentic self
46:35 mastering the voices inside your head
55:30 conclusion

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Understanding Energy Science, Consciousness, and Choices - Ognjen D. Beader

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0400

Art as we know, has a huge impact on the kind of energy we choose to surround ourselves with. From understanding the sort of energy you need in life, to making conscious choices that lead up to that - there are small yet necessary changes we need to make with course of time.

In today’s episode, we have Ognjen D. Beader talking to us about energy science, consciousness, and music and the way it has changed his perspective on life itself.

Have a look at it and share/subscribe if you resonated with the conversation as well!

00:00 Introduction
03:03 Journey towards art and creativity
08:11 Improvising with music and energy
11:13 how does music come to you
17:56 understanding and recognising choices
25:11 energy science and consciousness
28:00 differentiating consciousness, unconsciousness, anti- consciousness and relating it to energy
41:50 understanding the significance of oneself
48:20 meditation as a tool
54:00 conclusion

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Talking about the Rhythm of Life with Gael Hedding

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0400

In a world where almost nothing can be achieved without competition, the two-time Grammy winner Gael Hedding shares his perspectives on his personal journey, the chase, and all the decision-making that's involved while we strive towards our goals in life.

Gael Hedding is a Grammy© and Latin Grammy© winning engineer, music producer and entrepreneur. Currently the Executive Director at Berklee Abu Dhabi and a former faculty member at Berklee's campus in Valencia, Spain, He has also given master classes throughout Latin America at colleges like Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and Universidad La Salle.

He has worked on more than 50 albums and 500+ Live shows internationally, for artists such as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Mexican mariachi singers Aida Cuevas, Pepe Aguilar, jazz legends John McLaughlin and Caribbean Jazz project to name a few. Some of his corporate clients include Samsung, BBC, Mc Donalds, Universal Music, Warner.

Watch the whole episode to get a better understanding of the way our decisions change as our perspectives evolve. Comment your opinions and share if you agree too!

00:00 Introduction
00:52 About career
4:44 Making decisions on a personal and entrepreneurial level
12:42 To be happy where you are
14:06 Perspectives on good and bad decisions
18:06 Making conscious decisions
38:15 Turning ideas into manifestations
50:00 Getting over failures
57:00 conclusion

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Inclusive Impactivity and Conscious Parenting - Team Angel Wolf

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0400

How do we cultivate the idea of togetherness through inclusivity? The answers might just be there in this episode I had with Parent wolves from Team AngelWolf.

Togetherness is not just a concept for them, but a way of life. To live every moment and to simultaneously learn how to strategise your way through the difficulties of life, this was personally a heart warming conversation to have. From fighting cancer, to building companies over companies; from including Rio in all possible races to having Tia continue the legacy - here’s a family of four changing the views of the world when it comes to racing and building a family.

Hope you guys enjoy this as much as I did!

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Taking Spirituality Seriously - Bruno Al Adm

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0400

Here's a guy who dismissed anything spiritual as BS. Now he has completely turned his life around and believes that there's energy in every living thing around him, and he's conscious of his actions, thoughts and his mind. Say hello to my dear friend Bruno El Adm.

0:00 Intro
8:50 Faith
11:05 The Switch
15:55 Being present
19:42 Personal relation with Chronic Stress
25:45 Bruno's perspective
29:14 Nutrition
40:10 Morning Routine
44:40 Family
53:00 Ego

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Talking Business, Marriage and Life with Shadi Megallaa | The Flip Side Record Store

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0400

Catching up with childhood friend Shadi Megallaa, the owner of The Flip Side Record Store in Alserkal Avenue in Dubai.

0:00 Intro
4:38 The Flip Side
6:16 Abu Dhabi Stories
12:54 "Bored"
16:46 The Creative Mind
22:50 Anti Perfection
32:07 Balancing Marriage and Business
41:41 Abu Dhabi and Dubai
45:20 Conclusion

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Hi I'm Arsalan!

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0400

We're launching a new Podcast called "Stress to Joy" with me, Arsalan Al Hashimi, as the host.

In the United Arab Emirates, where I live and work for decades past, I've got to meet fascinating people who have persevered through amazing struggles and obstacles. And today I'm bringing them on the podcast to share their story with the world.

In and through these conversations with the people that bring on the podcast, I'm aiming to highlight how important it to is to be aware that you create your own reality, and how your subconscious conditioning has brought you to where you are in presently in life.

Living a life of joy is a lifestyle commitment. It's requires you to work on your own self day in and day out. And the reward is a purposeful life and a lasting feeling of fulfillment.

These are deep and engaging conversations, and I'm sure you'll be able to connect with the guests and takeaway information that you can apply into your own life.

Enjoy!

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Learning and Teaching Yoga as an Emirati Man - Mohammed Mostafa

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:00:00 +0400

The very first episode of the Stress to Joy Podcast is live! Our guest is Mohammed Mostafa, an Emirati Yoga Teacher, Entrepreneur, Actor and Athlete. I've come to know Mohammed as a humble and straight forward human being with a desire to share his experience and knowledge of self growth with his community.

The topics we cover here are:
1. Mohammeds early challenges with Yoga
2. Yoga isn't a religion.
3. An original Poem called "Home" by Mohammed
4. Vulnerability and Self love as a man
5. Understanding Energy and Vibes
6. Should we add Yoga to schools in UAE?

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm8NmvQwdBeApLPzaz5qhbg

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