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...
Where there’s a will, there’s a way: The new DIFC Wills & Probate Registry
By: Jeanette Teh With a dull thud, Marissa slithered slowly down onto the rug of the hospital’s waiting room, the words of the surgeon reverberating like a gong in her head. “We are terribly sorry, but there was nothing more we could do for your husband…” Nothing more, nothing more,...
Bring your smile on International Happiness Day
By: Jeanette Teh In 2012, the United Nations proclaimed 20th March to be the International Day of Happiness, officially acknowledging the importance of happiness as a universal goal to be included in public policies worldwide. Pharell Williams will be hosting a “Happy Party” with the UN to encourage spreading...
Turning Points: Inspirational Words from the Global Women’s Forum
By: Jeanette Teh The Global Women’s Forum began on Tuesday [24th February 2016] in Dubai at Madinat Jumeirah, hosting approximately 2000 delegates from all over the world. Distinguished speakers in the largest women’s empowerment and leadership event in the MENA region, were asked to share stories about turning points in...
Ingredients for an entrepreneurial environment
By: Jeanette Teh Earlier this month, the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked the UAE as the 12th most competitive nation globally, outperforming established countries such as Denmark, Canada, Australia and France. Despite UAE’s seven-place improvement over last year’s ranking, the report provides several areas of improvement, including the need to focus...
Strategic CSR: Linking socially responsible initiatives to business objectives
By: Jeanette Teh The pervasive use of “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) today is rapidly turning it into a buzzword. While some companies are genuinely interested in helping orphans or reducing their carbon footprint, others are merely engaging in CSR to enhance their corporate image or to appease customers, investors, and...
New Opportunities and Realities at the Crossroads
By: Jeanette Teh In this VUCA world characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, humanity is at a crossroads, faced with both challenges and opportunities. During the 4th Annual Crossroads Event organized by the Harvard Business School Club of the GCC on March 29 in Dubai, a few themes emerged...
Managing in Today’s Economy
By: Jeanette Teh Navigating the current times of uncertainty with low oil prices, a slowdown in economic growth, and geopolitical crises can provide challenges for management. At Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Dubai last Tuesday, a panel of experts discussed management strategies for today’s economy. Global slowdown and its...
Tranquility by the Sea
By: Jeanette Teh I heard my pursuers’ footsteps pounding the pavement closely behind me. Just as I was about to navigate the sharp corner in mind-boggling fear, the buzzing vibration of my alarm aroused me from my deep slumber. As my thumping heart quieted from the Jason Bourne–inspired dream,...
Living the Good Life according to Dr. Oz
Living the Good Life according to Dr. Oz Some of us started the new year with lists of resolutions, promising ourselves that we will make those changes that will lead us to have better, healthier lives. We are all seeking that good life, yet for most, these resolutions entered...
