Essential reading for aspiring leaders includes foundational texts on influence, emotional intelligence, and team dynamics, focusing on building trust and strategic thinking. Key recommendations include How to Win Friends and Influence People, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and Leaders Eat Last, which provide practical strategies for modern leadership. For many aspiring leaders, these…
Work-life balance is often presented as an achievable ideal, but in reality, it is more of a myth than a universal truth. The idea suggests that life can be neatly balanced if we simply manage our time better. On paper, it sounds reasonable. You work eight hours a day, spend around two hours preparing for…
Iâm writing this article in a Starbucks coffee shop here in Palm Jumeirah, just after an interview. But let me start by sayingâitâs my first time here in Palm Jumeirah, even after two years of living in Dubai. And I must admit, I really enjoy being here. I like what I see, and I realise…
It is a phrase we often hear as Christmas approaches. It is cheerful, festive, and wrapped in bright melodies we have listened to since childhood. It comes from a jolly Christmas song, light and playful on the surface. But when you sit with it a little longer, when you quietly pick apart the words, you…
âYou have to watch yourself.â I was listening to a random podcast on YouTube when I heard those words. It was not a long or dramatic statement, yet it stopped me in my tracks. The speaker said it as advice for those moments when you feel attacked, misunderstood, or when someoneâs opinion clashes with your…
When we travel to another country, one of the most intimate ways to experience its soul is through its food. Cuisine is more than a mealâitâs a story, a piece of history served on a plate, a reflection of peopleâs character and the land that nourishes them. Every spice, every aroma, every bite carries whispers…
When people think of Dubai, iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and the Burj Al Arab immediately come to mind. These architectural marvels define the cityâs skyline and symbolise its ambition. But for me, another creation captures the very soul of Dubaiâs visionâsomething so unique that it can even be admired from the skies while…
When I first arrived in Dubai, one thought instantly lit up my mind: âThis is the city where the tallest building in the world stands, the Burj Khalifa.â It was almost surreal. Back in the Philippines, the Burj Khalifa was something I only saw on postcards, Instagram feeds, or in news headlines. And suddenly, I…
It is always easier to make plans than to stick with them. We dream big, set goals, even write down new habits we want to build. But when it comes to the actual doing part, that is where most of us stumble. The old saying âeasier said than doneâ may sound clichĂ©, but there is…
A New Year, A New Chapter Thereâs something about a new year that feels like a quiet promise. Itâs not just about flipping the calendarâitâs about hope, possibility, and the gentle whisper that says, âYou can begin again.â While some people dive into resolutions and others take things as they come, Iâve always been the…
