Stress to Joy with Arsalan Arsalan Al Hashimi

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 challenges of fostering diversity in the workplace.


In this episode, explore the value of soft skills versus industry expertise and how Al Masaood supported its team during the pandemic. Understand why meaningful work matters and how the new Emirati generation is reshaping workplace norms.
Join us for an insightful conversation about navigating today's ever-changing work landscape.



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bothaina-alali-84392719/ 

Chapters:
00:00 - Bothaina’s Background
03:06 - Moving to Abu Dhabi
23:21 - Choosing HR as a Career Path
25:42 - The Evolution of HR
30:16 - The Change from HR to Human Capital
33:40 - Fostering Culture
37:41 - Bothaina’s Role Transition
42:58 - Assuming Leadership Roles
46:37 - HR's Role in Aligning Values
50:10 - Evaluation of Candidates through Interviews & Psychometric Tests
50:00 - Moving Between Industries
56:30 - HR Acumen vs Industry-Specific Experience
59:34 - Importance of Well-being
01:08:20 - Handling of Well-being during COVID-19
01:13:46 - Initiatives for Well-being Integration
01:19:19 - Shift in Attitude of the Younger Emirati Generation
01:26:55 - Emiratis Joining the Private Sector
01:29:14 - Importance of Being Passionate About Your Job
01:30:43 - Closing Words



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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 of two-way communication, staying active, and cultivating a fulfilling life beyond career pursuits.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on turning stress into joy through leadership and forward-thinking initiatives! Don't miss out—hit that subscribe button for more transformative insights.



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasso-bartenschlager-17974a22/ 


Time stamps:

00:00 - Meet Rasso
07:10 - Leadership and Cultural Insights
11:42 - The Importance of Soft Skills in Leaders
17:49 - De-stressing Techniques
20:26 - De-stressing through Innovation
23:53 - Rasso's Passion for Innovation
29:31 - UAE's Innovative Environment
38:19 - Mechatronics Concept
43:33 - Emiratization
51:11 - The Art of Listening
01:03:58 - Innovation and Problem-Solving
01:10:40 - Habits of Conscious Listening
01:14:18 - Rasso's Life Outside of Career
01:18:48 - Spiritual Aspect of Innovation
01:22:34 - Closing Words
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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 their beliefs and values are.


Find out all the answers and gain more insights into leadership, pivoting your life, conscious parenting, and more. Tune in now!



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajhussainprofile/ 
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:13 - Meiraj’s journey to Dubai
08:15 - Moving to a bigger city and switching careers
10:55 - Finding passion and purpose in work
13:41 - Normalizing switching careers
16:55 - Attracting young Emiratis to work for the private sector
20:04 - Advice for someone who wants to pivot and change
22:17 - How to market yourself properly
25:11 - Selfless leadership
29:31 - Meiraj’s personal journey
34:48 - Conscious parenting
39:33 - Meiraj’s advice to fathers
46:53 - Parenting a special needs child
52:18 - Being an ultra-modern leader
55:05 - Transitioning from a doer to a leader
1:03:25 - Future plans for Meiraj
1:08:20 - Spreading corporate values
1:18:05 - What is an ideal leader
1:21:36 - Closing words
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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 want to miss this one, so stay tuned!


 #LeadershipInsights #Finance #CFO #FinancialLiteracy  #PodcastEpisode #Fatherhood #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafid-azzawi-42330513/ 

Time Stamps:
00:00- Introduction
01:00- Rafid’s Background
07:58- Joining The Corporate World
10:56- Understanding Personal Boundaries
16:13- How To Be A Humble Leader
23:50- Rafid’s Athletics Background
34:10- Transferring Ideas And Values Across Different Industries
36:12- Common Sense As A Necessary Skill
40:24- Borderless Careers
44:03- Rafid’s Approach To Fatherhood
54:42- Financial Literacy
1:06:24- Circumnavigating Stress On An Organizational Level
1:13:39-  Moving Across Continents
1:22:24- Rafid’s Advice To Young Leaders
1:27:47- Closing Words
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Join host Arsalan and special guest Ahmed Salmeen, a successful chemical engineer and a Chief Executive Government Affairs at Al Masaood Group, as they delve into a discussion on transitioning from stress to joy in both personal and professional spheres. 
In their conversation, they cover the importance of relying on yourself and becoming independent, drawing from Ahmed’s inspiring journey. Ahmed urges young Emirati men and women to start their careers from scratch, thereby increasing Emirati representation in key roles and industries.
Ahmed and Arsalan also explore privatization and career opportunities for young Emirati talents, stressing that preparing university graduates for reality should be a priority. Don't miss this episode full of valuable advice and lessons in resilience, empowerment, and seizing opportunities!

#CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #podcast #emirati #uae #stresstojoy

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-salmeen-0b33b3204/?originalSubdomain=ae





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Step into a world of transformation on the Stress to Joy podcast! Meet Richard Foulds, the dynamic CEO of Al Masaood Group Properties, as we uncover the secrets to effective leadership in the face of adversity. Discover how Richard navigates through tough challenges with a blend of empathy and determination, leading his team to remarkable success.
But that's not all! Get ready for some unexpected insights as Richard shares his formula for achieving work-life balance and his passion for sports. Stay tuned as Richard and Arsalan discuss aging and why it's important to adapt to changes in our bodies and minds.
Don't miss out on this riveting episode filled with wisdom and inspiration – join us now!
 #LeadershipInsights #Realestate  #PodcastEpisode #LifeBalance #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment



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