This article was originally published on www.gulfbusiness.com in March 2016. Established in 2004, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts operates in the English language, unlike the rest of the UAE’s Arabic-speaking courts. While originally intended to only settle civil and commercial disputes which are connected to the DIFC Free...
ABCs of Stress Management at Work
On 10th October each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes World Mental Health Day. As work-related burnout is now classified by WHO as an occupational phenomenon, I wanted to share an article about how to reduce stress while we are at work. Stress. It’s on the rise and so prevalent around...
So, just how do you go about Achieving the Unimaginable?
I must admit that I was a wee bit hesitant to attend Tony Robbin’s 10 hour event yesterday. While Tony has millions of fans including presidents and celebrities, he also has a number of critics and detractors. I was more moderate in my views about him since I do believe in...
The robots are coming: Can you future-proof your career?
“The genie is out of the bottle. We need to move forward on artificial intelligence development but we also need to be mindful of its very real dangers. I fear that AI may replace humans altogether.” ~ Stephen Hawking, Wired Magazine, 2017. The world renowned theoretical physicist, who remarkably battled the...
What makes coaching work in the business environment?
Former CEOs such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Eric Schmidt, and even celebrities like Oprah and Leonardo DiCaprio all had one – a coach, that is. Should you? “Coaching turns problems into challenges, challenges into opportunities and opportunities into gifts.” ~ Milton Erickson Coaching as a bourgeoning industry The...
How to Get More Women in Leadership (WiL): Some Takeaways from Dubai’s WiL Forum
McKinsey reported in 2015 that if women participated at the same level as men did in the workforce, this would add USD 28 trillion to the global GDP. Women continue to be underrepresented throughout all levels of the workplace, not merely in senior leadership roles, despite the fact that women make up...
Azerbaijan: The Land of Fire and Black Gold
“Let’s go on a trip together!”, our friend Anu had suggested on one of our get-togethers at their villa. “As the kids will be in Canada for most of the summer, we can do a long weekend getaway then”. Leaning forward to grab a veggie stick, I responded excitedly. “That...
Wandering around Taj Mahal, 1 of the 7 Wonders of the World
About four to five-hour drive from Delhi, where we had spent one night and a quick drive-by of a few main sights, we arrived in Agra, where the glorious Taj Mahal is located. Part of the Golden Triangle, tourists often fly into Delhi and then drive to neighbouring Agra and...
Bollywood Dancing in Mumbai, the Harbour City
In April earlier this year, after partaking in an amazing night of Bollywood dance lessons with my clients and then delivering an energizing innovation workshop the next morning, I was free to enjoy the delights India had to offer. We had stayed at the very funky Soho House Mumbai (a...
How Safe is Hypnotherapy for Your Kids?
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