Category: Personal reflections

When the Past Shapes Us but Does Not Define Us

There is a growing awareness today about childhood trauma. People talk openly about father wounds, emotional […]

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Personal Growth

Life is not only shaped by what happens to us. It is shaped by how deeply […]

10 Books Every Aspiring Leader Should Read

Essential reading for aspiring leaders includes foundational texts on influence, emotional intelligence, and team dynamics, focusing […]

Tips for Creating a Work-Life Balance That Actually Works

Work-life balance is often presented as an achievable ideal, but in reality, it is more of […]

How to Embrace Change and Adapt to New Challenges

I’m writing this article in a Starbucks coffee shop here in Palm Jumeirah, just after an […]

Being good for goodness’ sake?

It is a phrase we often hear as Christmas approaches. It is cheerful, festive, and wrapped […]

The Role of Reflection in Personal Growth

ā€œYou have to watch yourself.ā€ I was listening to a random podcast on YouTube when I […]

The View at the Palm: A Personal Journey to Dubai’s Modern Wonder

When people think of Dubai, iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and the Burj Al Arab […]

Burj Khalifa: Life Lessons from the Tallest Manmade Building in the World

When I first arrived in Dubai, one thought instantly lit up my mind: ā€œThis is the […]

Atomic Habits: What It Really Means to Me

It is always easier to make plans than to stick with them. We dream big, set […]