25 episodes
Stress to Joy with Arsalan Arsalan Al Hashimi
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- Society & Culture
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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The Art of Connection and Creativity with Marwa Kaabour
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 ba...
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Mountaineering, Transforming Habits & Conscious Parenting with Bachir Gemayel
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, an...
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HR Evolution, Employee Wellbeing, and Meaningful Work with Bothaina Al Ali
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 ...
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Destressing through Innovation, Sustainability, and Art of Listening with Rasso Bartenschlager
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 ...
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Leading through Pivots: Meiraj Hussain on Leadership and Parenting
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 t...
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Leadership, Fatherhood and Financial Literacy: Lessons from Rafid Azzawi
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 wa...