Overcoming adversity is something we’ll all have to do in our lifetime. Job loss. Health loss. Financial loss. Loss of loved ones. All real adversities to which none of us are immune. Of course, what is adversity to one person might not be adversity to the next. Everyone has a different threshold for stress and perception…
Owning success – Disowning impostor syndrome
What is it with most women and self-belief? Why do we underestimate ourselves and others’ perception of us? And why do we underplay our own success? While most men practice ‘fake it till you make it’ – in situations where they do not know the intricacies of a job, and in cases where they do…
Communicating your career seasonality
Women in the workplace can get to a point in their careers where they have achieved a certain level of success and have a feeling that they want more. This career success to date has often been built on hard work, diligence and the demonstration of behaviours and habits that have served as strengths to…
Choosing the Best University for Your Graduate Studies – The Zayed University Difference
Choosing the best university for your graduate studies will give you the competitive advantage you need in today’s dynamic global environment. From its beginning more than twenty years ago, Zayed University has rapidly developed into one of the leading institutions for master’s education for managers in the Middle East. Moreover, Zayed University has a history…
Contemporary female artist turns her passion into a business | Kristel Bechara
Kristel Bechara, an award-winning contemporary artist from Lebanon is best known for her dynamic patterns and expressive colours. Kristel Bechara, As a wife and mother of two, she explores worldwide cities to acquire her inspiration and her latest collections called ‘Celebrating Women’ addresses many female issues such as gender pay gap. Kristel Bechara really has…
3 steps to successfully changing careers
Are you looking for a career change but not sure what the next right move is? Or maybe you know the next move, but you are not sure how to get started? If you have answered yes, then this article is for you. And, don’t be alarmed if you are not sure what the next…
How to ensure you are maintaining your competitive edge
The world of work is changing faster than we can imagine and it seems to be picking up pace each year (if not each month). Gone are the days of stable jobs and working in one place for most of your career. The gig economy and entrepreneurship opportunities are rising and changing the way we…
Mentors – Why every entrepreneur should have one…
Transforming yourself into a successful entrepreneur is like living in a thriller novel. Life is full of excitement, risk, difficult decisions and the twists and turns can leave even the most hardened business person breathless. When the hero (you!) eventually triumphs the sense of relief and achievement will be overwhelming. The protagonist in every good…
Connecting women with their leadership powers
We were honored to speak with Manal Omar, who has an amazing background working the field of humanitarian and conflict resolution for over 20 years. Manal recently founded Across Red Lines, which aims to connecting women with their leadership powers. During our interview Manal spoke to us about the importance of women in the workplace,…
Breathe – everything will be alright in the end
Stressed, exhausted, overwhelmed, guilty. These are some of the words that working Mums use to describe themselves according to Caitlyn Collins, professor of sociology at Washington University and author of Making Motherhood Work. She believes mums should just breathe everything will be alright in the end. Read the full interview on Harvard Business Review: Becoming…