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Marhaba and welcome to the Matrix Green Pill, where real people connect to bring you stories of change, inspiration, and achievements. This Dubai podcast weaves an incredible journey of diverse innovators, entrepreneurs, and influencers who are shaping the future of the middle east region in their own unique way! Tune in every Wednesday for intriguing conversations and actionable tips from the UAE. https://thematrixgreenpill.com/

  1. 3d ago

    #306 Naveed Nazemian on Mastering Executive Transitions and Avoiding C-Suite Failure

    In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Navid Nazemian to explore one of the most overlooked challenges in leadership: executive transitions. Drawing on his experience coaching more than 250 C-level leaders worldwide, Navid reveals why stepping into a new leadership role is often far more complex than organizations realize and why nearly four out of ten executives fail during transitions despite impressive credentials and extensive hiring processes. The conversation dives into the hidden factors that derail leadership success, including culture, politics, relationships, and the misconception that past achievements automatically translate into future success. Navid explains why traditional onboarding programs often fail senior leaders and shares insights from his research on executive transition failure, leadership readiness, and the critical role organizations play in supporting leaders during their first 12 to 18 months. A defining moment in the discussion centers on Navid’s own Green Pill experience, when a major career transition forced him to reassess his identity, leadership style, and definition of success. The conversation also explores executive coaching, self-awareness, leadership blind spots, gender gaps in transition support, and the importance of preparedness over prediction. At its core, this episode is about leadership as a human journey. Navid’s insights challenge leaders and organizations alike to rethink how success is built, proving that sustainable impact comes not from certainty or status, but from awareness, adaptability, and continuous growth. About The Guest Navid Nazemian is an internationally recognized executive coach, leadership advisor, keynote speaker, and author specializing in executive transitions and leadership effectiveness. With more than two decades of global leadership experience in human resources and organizational development, he has worked across multiple industries, countries, and cultures, helping senior executives successfully navigate complex career transitions. Navid is the author of the international bestselling book Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide, a research-driven framework that has become a valuable resource for executives, boards, and organizations seeking to improve leadership success rates.  Known for combining rigorous research with practical leadership insights, Navid is passionate about helping leaders accelerate their impact while avoiding the common pitfalls that often accompany career advancement. Through his coaching, speaking, and thought leadership, he continues to shape conversations around leadership transitions, executive performance, and organizational success. Quotes 2:20 - I was operating on autopilot. So, I was making decisions from habit and expectation rather than from a place of awareness.  And I realised, in that moment, how easily top-level achievement can actually come at the cost of presence, humility, and deep human connections. So that moment really shaped or reshaped how I coach, how I lead, and how I define success. 9:20 - This is part of the reason why so many transitions go wrong, because there is just this inherent human preference and nature to continue to repeat what's made us successful previously without necessarily realizing that as and when we shift the level of responsibility substantially, we probably need a new mix of skills and activities.   25:05 - A 15-minute daily meditation. That's something that really serves me well. 34:06 - Invest in preparedness, not in prediction. Invest in professional, qualified support rather than hoping that the best candidate is going to wing it somehow. Useful Links Website:https://www.masteringexecutivetransitions.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/masteringexecutivetransitions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navid.nazemian/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/navidnazemian/ The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/ Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

    #306 Naveed Nazemian on Mastering Executive Transitions and Avoiding C-Suite Failure

  2. Jul 15

    #305 From £65K Debt to a Seven-Figure Beauty Empire | Katie Godfrey

    In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Katie Godfrey to explore the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it truly takes to transition from being a skilled technician to a successful CEO. From opening her first salon at just 19 years old while carrying £50,000 of debt to building a seven-figure business empire, Katie shares the lessons that shaped her journey and transformed her approach to business. Katie challenges one of the most common beliefs in the beauty and service industries: that being fully booked automatically means success. She explains why busyness can often hide deeper business problems, including poor pricing, low profit margins, and a lack of strategic planning. The conversation highlights the importance of stepping away from daily operations, understanding business numbers, and building a company that supports the lifestyle and goals of its owner rather than trapping them inside it. The discussion also explores leadership, personal branding, team culture, and the power of making difficult decisions. Katie shares why entrepreneurs must learn to overcome comparison, imposter syndrome, and fear of success, while also embracing visibility in an increasingly AI-driven world. Her Green Pill wisdom centers on celebrating progress, recognizing achievements along the journey, and understanding that success is not just about reaching the next goal but appreciating how far you've already come. At its core, this episode is about building a business intentionally. Katie’s story is a powerful reminder that true success comes from creating freedom, focusing on what matters most, and having the courage to evolve as both a leader and entrepreneur. About The Guest Katie Godfrey is an award-winning entrepreneur, business strategist, author, and mentor who has become one of the leading voices in the beauty and business coaching industries. Starting her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 19, she built a successful salon business from the ground up while overcoming significant financial challenges, eventually scaling her ventures into a multi-million-pound enterprise. Today, Katie is the founder of KG Business Mentor, where she helps salon owners, beauty professionals, and service-based entrepreneurs transition from working in their businesses to leading them strategically. Through her coaching programs, training academies, events, podcast, and bestselling book Get Off the Tools, she has supported thousands of business owners in improving profitability, leadership, systems, and long-term growth. Known for her practical approach to business, Katie combines real-world experience with proven strategies to help entrepreneurs create sustainable success without burnout. Her mission is to empower business owners to step into their CEO role, build profitable companies, and create lives that align with their personal and professional ambitions. Quotes 1:36 - Take a moment to pause and celebrate yourself at that moment.  5:58 - I think that beauty is so much more than just that treatment. Like, yes, that makes someone feel confident, that makes someone feel pretty, and all of those things, but it's so much more deeper than that.  9:13 - Just listening to the team, making sure that they feel cared for and looked after as well, because ultimately they're the ones that are running our business.  9:37 - When they see that the leader is nurturing, when they see the leader is caring, when they see the leader is putting their team's thoughts and feelings first and their clients, everyone else kind of wants to support that too.   13:33 - We know opening a business needs 100% of your time. So, you really just need to make sure that you're really being aware of each step that you take in business.  19:07 - You have to do what you want to do at the end of the day. And just because of closing something doesn't mean it's a failure. It just means that you're in your next level. 20:06 Ending something doesn't mean it's a failure. It just means that you're in your next level.    Useful Links Website:https://www.katiegodfrey.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kg_katiegodfrey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGSalons/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgkatiegodfrey/ The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/ Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

    #305 From £65K Debt to a Seven-Figure Beauty Empire | Katie Godfrey

  3. Jul 8

    #304 From Burnout to Breakthrough with Muneeb Mushtaq

    In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Muneeb Mushtaq to explore the hidden cost of success and what happens when external achievement no longer matches internal well-being. As the co-founder of AskforTask, one of Canada’s fastest-growing on-demand platforms, Muneeb achieved the kind of entrepreneurial success many dream of. But after his exit, he found himself facing severe burnout, forcing him to confront a deeper truth: success alone does not create fulfilment. Muneeb shares how that burnout became the catalyst for a complete shift in his life and business philosophy. Instead of continuing to build purely for scale, he began asking more meaningful questions about performance, recovery, and emotional well-being. That search led him to create  AIRZAI® , a wellness technology company blending AI, scent, and neuroscience to help people consciously shape their environment. The conversation dives into practical strategies around building consciously, protecting your energy, creating daily protocols, and learning to say no. Muneeb also unpacks the importance of personal branding, mentorship, and reclaiming your identity outside your business. At its core, this episode is about alignment, intentionality, and redefining success, proving that true growth is not just about what you build, but who you become in the process. About The Guest Muneeb Mushtaq is a Pakistani-Canadian entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and founder of  AIRZAI® , a wellness technology company operating at the intersection of AI, scent, and neuroscience. He is best known as the co-founder of AskforTask, one of Canada’s largest on-demand service platforms, which grew to serve millions of users and gained recognition as one of North America’s fastest-growing startups. Today, Muneeb focuses on helping people optimize human performance and emotional well-being through intentional environments and conscious living. With a growing personal brand reaching over one million people, he speaks globally on entrepreneurship, recovery, personal branding, and building businesses without sacrificing health, peace, or purpose. Quotes 3:16 - Build your personal brand.   7:37 - I really wanted to build something and be in a space where I would really feel a sense of purpose. And this journey of recovery sent me looking for what actually changes how you feel.  12:24 - I try to protect my own state.   12:36 - I believe that being mindful of picking up on the opportunities to get involved in different projects and then really prioritizing recovery, because recovery is not a luxury in my calendar. It is the infrastructure that I have consciously built.   29:24 - Invest time, energy, and resources on building your personal brand. 31:06 - The way I look at my current situation where I've been blessed to build a reputation and ecosystem and experience around what I do that really sets me in top 1% globally to be doing that, it comes with a lot of responsibility. 32:39 - Even though I might be excellent in the craft that I do, I always remain a student and I always see guidance from my mentors, from the experts, the ultimate best in the industry of whichever industry that I want to go and disrupt.  Useful Links Website:https://muneebmushtaq.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/muneebmushtaq LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muneebmushtaq/ The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/ Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

    #304 From Burnout to Breakthrough with Muneeb Mushtaq

  4. Jul 1

    #303 How Mohamed Adel Fakhro Is Transforming a 138-Year Legacy Through Innovation

    In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Mohamed Adel Fakhro to explore what happens when a 138-year-old business legacy collides with the frontiers of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and scientific innovation. As the first Bahraini graduate of Stanford University and Chairman of Infinite Loop, Mohamed shares how he transitioned from traditional business ventures into building companies focused on solving some of humanity’s biggest challenges. Mohamed reflects on the Green Pill moment that changed his perspective: reading Elon Musk’s biography and realizing that businesses could do more than generate profit. They could tackle global problems such as disease, climate change, and human longevity. This shift led him into emerging fields like CRISPR gene editing, genomics, AI, robotics, and healthcare innovation. He explains the transformative potential of technologies that can edit DNA, improve quality of life, and help address diseases at their genetic roots. The conversation also explores the realities of building research-driven companies in a region traditionally known for trade rather than innovation. Mohamed discusses the importance of sovereign research and development, the future of cultured meat, the role of generic medicines in making healthcare more accessible, and why the Middle East must evolve from consuming technology to creating it. He shares insights on balancing long-term vision with financial sustainability and why entrepreneurs must embrace failure as part of the journey. At its core, this episode is about imagination. It is about questioning traditional paths, thinking beyond short-term gains, and having the courage to build solutions that can shape the future. Mohamed’s story demonstrates how innovation begins when we dare to imagine possibilities that others cannot yet see. About The Guest Mohamed Adel Fakhro is the Chairman of Infinite Loop, entrepreneur, investor, and technology advocate focused on advancing innovation across biotechnology, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and emerging technologies. Coming from one of Bahrain’s most established merchant families, whose business heritage spans more than 138 years, he represents a new generation of leaders bridging traditional commerce with cutting-edge scientific progress. A graduate of Stanford University, Mohamed has spent his career exploring opportunities beyond conventional business sectors. His interests span genomics, gene editing, robotics, enterprise AI, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and healthcare accessibility. Through his ventures, he is actively working to develop technologies that improve human wellbeing while promoting regional self-sufficiency in critical sectors such as healthcare, food production, and advanced research. Passionate about long-term innovation, Mohamed advocates for stronger research and development ecosystems across the Middle East. His work reflects a belief that the region can become a creator of intellectual property and transformative technologies rather than simply a consumer of them. Through entrepreneurship, investment, and strategic leadership, he continues to champion ambitious ideas designed to address some of the world's most complex challenges. Quotes 3:39 - Business can be about changing the world for the better.  22:00 - You have to believe in yourself and you have to just do it, basically. It's not about like I need to learn about how the cells develop and how the cells grow and why they grow and what temperature and all of that.   22:47 - My message to the younger generation would be to just imagine what they want, not necessarily to become the most knowledgeable person in the field, but just imagine how you could fix a problem and then just go for it. 37:31 - As technology becomes more advanced, life becomes more slow. In fact, as it becomes more advanced, I think things will happen more and more quickly. Useful Links Website:https://infiniteloop.bh/founder/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mofakhro1/ LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-adel-fakhro/ The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/  The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/ Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

    #303 How Mohamed Adel Fakhro Is Transforming a 138-Year Legacy Through Innovation

  5. Jun 24

    #302 Decoding Anxiety: The Hidden Power of Authentic Expression with Dr. Chloe Carmichael

    In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Dr. Chloe Carmichael to explore the hidden psychology behind anxiety, burnout, self-censorship, and the emotional cost of constantly filtering ourselves in modern life. Dr. Chloe shares her personal Green Pill moment during COVID, when concerns about the developmental impact of masking on children pushed her to publicly speak out despite the professional risks involved. What began as fear quickly transformed into clarity, as she realized that authentic self-expression not only sharpened her thinking but also created emotional relief and deeper alignment with her values. The conversation dives into the fine line between productive nervous energy and destructive burnout. Dr. Chloe explains how anxiety can actually serve as meaningful data when understood correctly, helping high performers prepare, focus, and adapt. She also unpacks the warning signs of chronic stress, including sleep deprivation, emotional depletion, and neglecting social connection in pursuit of constant productivity. A major theme throughout the episode is the psychological impact of self-censorship. Dr. Chloe discusses how suppressing opinions and avoiding difficult conversations can damage emotional regulation, workplace culture, and even cognitive performance. She explains why healthy self-restraint is different from fear-based silence, and how leaders can create environments where accountability and authentic communication coexist without creating division. The episode also offers highly practical insights for professionals navigating high-pressure environments. Dr. Chloe shares simple tools for managing panic before presentations, handling difficult workplace conversations with clarity, and creating routines that protect mental health from burnout. Her advice blends clinical psychology with grounded real-world application, making the conversation both deeply thoughtful and immediately actionable. About The Guest Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and USA Today bestselling author known for her practical and direct approach to mental health, anxiety, and high-performance psychology. She serves on the advisory board of Women's Health and is widely recognized for helping professionals navigate stress, burnout, relationships, and communication challenges. Originally beginning her career as a yoga teacher in New York City, Dr. Chloe later pursued clinical psychology after becoming fascinated by the connection between meditation, behavior, and emotional regulation. Her work now focuses on helping individuals harness anxiety as a productive force rather than suppressing it. She is the author of multiple books, including Nervous Energy and Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly, where she explores the intersection of mental health, communication, authenticity, and modern social dynamics. Through her writing, media appearances, and clinical work, Dr. Chloe continues to help people build emotional resilience while staying grounded, honest, and psychologically healthy in high-pressure environments. Quotes  5:25 - The important thing is that we have to rest and replenish.  6:48 - Social support is actually really crucial to mental health.   9:12 - Social support really is important, and our social support can only be as good as we are able to be authentic.  11:08 - Many of the cognitive benefits of freedom of speech is that it actually sharpens our cognitive awareness. It stimulates greater ability to collaborate on problems when we can speak creatively and freely and make jokes and not worry about, you know, saying the wrong thing. 24:07 - What we can predict, we can prepare for. So, the beauty of it is that if it does tend to happen repeatedly, at least we can make a good plan for it. 30:14 - It's important to have to make sure that you're getting the right therapy for your specific issue and to make sure that you're actually getting better instead of just getting validated. Useful Links Website:https://www.drchloe.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drchloe_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrChloePhD Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloecarmichael/ The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/ Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

    #302 Decoding Anxiety: The Hidden Power of Authentic Expression with Dr. Chloe Carmichael

  6. Jun 17

    #301 Andy Ellwood: The Silicon Valley Lessons That Changed How He Builds Companies

    In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Andy Ellwood to explore resilience, entrepreneurship, and what it means to rebuild after losing everything. From selling private jets for Warren Buffett’s company to founding multiple technology ventures, Andy’s journey is a powerful lesson in courage, accountability, and purpose-driven innovation. Andy shares the Green Pill moment that changed the trajectory of his life when a successful client challenged him to stop “limo driving” his way through life and start building something of his own. That conversation pushed him out of a comfortable career and into the uncertain world of startups. The discussion dives deep into the rise and fall of his previous venture, Basket, where an unexpected tragedy, the loss of a key investor and board chairman, triggered a chain of events that ultimately led to the company’s collapse. Through those experiences, Andy learned some of leadership’s hardest lessons about responsibility, resilience, and the reality that no one is coming to save you. The conversation also explores Andy’s latest venture, Stretch, a platform designed to bring transparency to grocery shopping and help families make better decisions about one of their largest household expenses. He explains why he waited for a long time before returning to the grocery technology space and how advances in AI finally made it possible to solve a problem he has been passionate about for years. Along the way, Andy discusses the emotional burden many families carry when trying to stretch their budgets, the importance of building solutions around real human problems, and why founders must stay focused on serving users rather than chasing investor expectations. At its core, this episode is about integrity. It’s about choosing purpose over prestige, staying true to your values when shortcuts appear tempting, and finding the strength to begin again after failure. Andy’s story is a reminder that some of life’s greatest opportunities emerge not from success itself, but from how we respond when everything falls apart. About The Guest Andy Ellwood is a technology entrepreneur, executive coach, and founder of Stretch, a company focused on bringing transparency and empowerment to grocery shoppers. His career spans finance, aviation, Silicon Valley startups, and consumer technology, giving him a unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and business growth. Before becoming a founder, Andy worked in private aviation, selling jet programs owned by Warren Buffett to athletes, celebrities, and business leaders. He later transitioned into technology startups, where he built and led ventures aimed at solving meaningful real-world problems. His previous company, Basket, sought to bring clarity to grocery pricing and consumer purchasing decisions, providing valuable lessons that ultimately shaped his next chapter. Today, through Stretch, Andy is focused on helping families navigate rising grocery costs by providing greater visibility into product availability and pricing. Alongside his entrepreneurial work, he serves as an executive coach, helping founders and leaders make better decisions, build resilience, and stay aligned with their mission. His work reflects a commitment to solving everyday problems while leading with authenticity, empathy, and long-term integrity. Quotes 2:27 - If you think you have what it takes to be the man, don't settle for knowing the man. Don't settle for being close to cool people. Go be the cool people.  7:55 - The challenges that happened, you know, they really test you.  9:34 - No one else is gonna come to save you. 1:40 - The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within the lifetime of the opportunity. By the time you see that there's an opportunity, if you're not ready to seize it, it will pass you by. 21:25 - Everything is urgent. 21:37 - Information is power. You have more power than you think. Useful Links Website:https://www.andyellwood.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andyellwood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theandyellwood/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyellwood/ The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/ Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

    #301 Andy Ellwood: The Silicon Valley Lessons That Changed How He Builds Companies

  7. Jun 10

    #300 Celebrating 300 Episodes through 15 inspiring moments

    Today, to celebrate our 300th episode, we've curated a special compilation of some of the most moving, surprising, and powerful moments from the podcast so far, reflecting on individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world. About this Episode Welcome to The Matrix Green Pill podcast, celebrating our 300th episode with 15 powerful Green Pill moments. After 299 conversations and roughly 15,000 minutes interviewing leaders, healers, founders, adventurers, artists, and everyday people whose stories stayed with us long after the recording ended, this platform has become exactly what we hoped: a place where inspiration takes centre stage. 15 Green Pill Moments "It's never too late to reinvent yourself. It is never too late to take action on something, and that takes belief." — Hernando Planells (Ep. 262) "Meditation is not about emptying your mind. Meditation is about becoming at peace with what's going on in the mind." — Caroline Bakker (Ep. 229) "One of the secrets to doing anything is to say yes and then work it out." — Peter Goodwin (Ep. 264) "When you have good habits, you have to continuously apply those good habits to your life when you want to get the results." — Jazz Ferguson (Ep. 267) "Don't work for money. Work for growth, self-development, and discipline." — Rajender Prasad (Ep. 268) "Think big and stay focused on your vision." — Gary Young (Ep. 269) "The belief that if you keep showing up, if you keep trying, you know, opportunities will come your way." — Sacha Christe (Ep. 270) "The greatest teacher I found is silence and nature. It taught me to find truth within, to listen to what I've not been able to hear because of the opinions of others. We might call this intuition." — Arno Gazo (Ep. 273) "There is no substitute for hard work." — Amrit Dhaliwal (Ep. 277) "The opposite of loneliness is connection, and connection comes from community, and we have to remember that we are social animals, we need community, we need connection, especially in this sort of isolated technological world when we work from home perhaps some days and we interact a lot in virtual meetings rather than meetings in person." — Nick Jonsson (Ep. 280) "If you're afraid of failing, I'm not sure that entrepreneurship is a good path for you because it is made up of mini failures every single day." — Justine Dampt (Ep. 281) "Time is the most valuable resource we have, but we never treat it that way." — Dr. Noah St. John (Ep. 282) "The whole ethos behind the Sisterhood Collective is intentional decision making because you have the power to make a choice. And even if you don't make a decision, that is your choice. You've chosen not to do that. And so, the consequences and the outcome are all because of you. So, you get to choose the life that you want. And that's what we're helping women do." — Laurie Drummond (Ep. 283) "Don't just build contacts, build relationships." — Scott Kelly (Ep. 287) "True leadership and true success are about consistently showing up with intention, with integrity, with the willingness to do your best at any given moment. And that's really what Motherhood taught me." — Musata Matei (Ep. 290) As we conclude our 300th episode journey through these powerful Green Pill moments, remember that a Green Pill Moment is just the starting gun, the race is won through the disciplined systems you build. The guests who truly accelerated didn't rely on a fleeting feeling; they relied on specific protocols. 300 conversations have taught us that the faster we accelerate, the more valuable our human connection becomes. True integrity is not just about what you build; it is about who you become while you are building it. Thank you for being part of these first 300 episodes, here's to many more filled with inspiration, wisdom, and the courage to transform dreams into reality. The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/ Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

    #300 Celebrating 300 Episodes through 15 inspiring moments

  8. Jun 3

    #299 Hans Lagerweij on Why Bossing Fails and Leadership Wins

    In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Hans Lagerweij to explore leadership, strategy, and what it takes to align teams in a fast-changing world. Hans shares how his early career shaped his understanding of people and business, leading him from consumer goods into global travel and expedition leadership. A defining moment during a storm in Antarctica revealed that leadership cannot be controlled from a distance, it must be built on trust and clarity. He explains why traditional top-down leadership fails and how real execution comes from shared ownership, not forced buy-in. Hans introduces his practical “6 Cs” framework, including clear communication, collaboration, and celebrating small wins, turning strategy into a daily habit rather than a one-time plan. At its core, this episode is about redefining leadership. Hans highlights the importance of honesty during uncertainty and the power of involving teams in decision-making. His key message is simple: great leaders don’t have all the answers, they create environments where teams can succeed together. About The Guest Hans Lagerweij is a global business leader, strategist, and author with decades of experience transforming companies across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. From early beginnings in fast-moving consumer goods to leading polar expedition cruise companies, his career has taken him from boardrooms to some of the most extreme environments on earth—including the North Pole and Antarctica. Originally from the Netherlands, Hans built his foundation in brand management and sales before transitioning into the travel industry with major organizations like TUI Travel and Quark Expeditions. Today, he leads Flying Dutchman Consultancy, helping organizations align strategy with execution. Through his work and his book The Why Whisperer, he focuses on shifting leadership from top-down control to shared ownership, enabling teams to deliver strategy effectively in complex, real-world environments. Quotes 6:22 - You need to inspire people, you need to trust people, and you need to set an overall direction, but involve everyone in creating a product, creating a plan for a company.  11:13 - Your strategy is only as good as the people believing in it.  13:35 - Big wins, in the end, are a collection of small wins that maybe people don't notice that well. But you cannot have those small victories go silent. It's actually super motivating to celebrate, create fun around achieving small milestones step by step.  15:16 - Keep it simple, set your direction, but then shut up and listen.  17:35 - Technology should build bridges, not walls.   21:35 - Don't lie, don't fake, don't create fake uncertainty, be honest, be vulnerable. That's really not bad as a leader. Again, invite your team in to build that future.  25:35 - The critical thing is to use the knowledge and the experience of your team to answer questions. You don't have to have an answer to every question.  Useful Links Website:https://hanslagerweij.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hansblagerweij/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanslagerweij/ The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/ Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

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Marhaba and welcome to the Matrix Green Pill, where real people connect to bring you stories of change, inspiration, and achievements. This Dubai podcast weaves an incredible journey of diverse innovators, entrepreneurs, and influencers who are shaping the future of the middle east region in their own unique way! Tune in every Wednesday for intriguing conversations and actionable tips from the UAE. https://thematrixgreenpill.com/

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