Reimagining You Podcast with Dr. Elie Daher – Real Stories of Influence, Reinvention & Impact

From launching Jordan’s first accelerator to building cloud-based tools used across the region, Fouad’s journey is more than a startup success—it’s a blueprint for lasting impact.

We explore:
• How Fouad navigated early investor skepticism
• What it takes to lead with authenticity, vulnerability, and ambition
• Lessons from turning a side hustle band into 170 live shows
• Why personal branding starts where your resume ends
• How to scale without losing your soul—and why it’s okay not to take your company the whole way

Whether you’re a founder post-exit, a leader building visibility, or just curious about how influence is built in the real world—this episode is packed with truth, tools, and bold insights.

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From launching Jordan’s first accelerator to building cloud-based tools used across the region, Fouad’s journey is more than a startup success—it’s a blueprint for lasting impact.

We explore:
• How Fouad navigated early investor skepticism
• What it takes to lead with authenticity, vulnerability, and ambition
• Lessons from turning a side hustle band into 170 live shows
• Why personal branding starts where your resume ends
• How to scale without losing your soul—and why it’s okay not to take your company the whole way

Whether you’re a founder post-exit, a leader building visibility, or just curious about how influence is built in the real world—this episode is packed with truth, tools, and bold insights.

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From launching Jordan’s first accelerator to building cloud-based tools used across the region, Fouad’s journey is more than a startup success—it’s a blueprint for lasting impact.

We explore:
• How Fouad navigated early investor skepticism
• What it takes to lead with authenticity, vulnerability, and ambition
• Lessons from turning a side hustle band into 170 live shows
• Why personal branding starts where your resume ends
• How to scale without losing your soul—and why it’s okay not to take your company the whole way

Whether you’re a founder post-exit, a leader building visibility, or just curious about how influence is built in the real world—this episode is packed with truth, tools, and bold insights.

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From launching Jordan’s first accelerator to building cloud-based tools used across the region, Fouad’s journey is more than a startup success—it’s a blueprint for lasting impact.

We explore:
• How Fouad navigated early investor skepticism
• What it takes to lead with authenticity, vulnerability, and ambition
• Lessons from turning a side hustle band into 170 live shows
• Why personal branding starts where your resume ends
• How to scale without losing your soul—and why it’s okay not to take your company the whole way

Whether you’re a founder post-exit, a leader building visibility, or just curious about how influence is built in the real world—this episode is packed with truth, tools, and bold insights.

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From door-to-door knife sales to training 100,000+ professionals and generating $10B+ in revenue, Ramez breaks down how he built a global reputation not by selling harder—but by showing up stronger.

Takeaways:
– Why confidence is the real sales technique
– How to build trust before you say a word
– The power of legacy thinking in business and life
– How setbacks can launch your next reinvention

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Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Joerg Storm—Global CIO, digital strategist, and board advisor—to unpack what it really takes to become a future-proof leader in today’s shifting landscape.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to thrive in the age of AI (hint: it’s not about learning to code)
The art of career reinvention without hitting reset
Why personal branding is a must-have, not a nice-to-have
What leaders must do now to stay valuable and visible
How to lead boldly through uncertainty and noise

Whether you’re a tech executive, a leader navigating transformation, or someone rethinking your next chapter—this episode delivers the clarity, courage, and confidence to move forward.

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Holly’s story spans global boardrooms, entrepreneurial ventures, and a 100KM ultramarathon in the rugged mountains of Kazakhstan.

Together, they explore how to build influence without chasing validation, lead with authenticity in a digital-first world, and navigate identity as an expat parent raising third-culture kids.

This episode is about more than career transitions. It’s about mindset, courage, and choosing to show up—on the trail, in the boardroom, and in life.

Topics explored:
– Reinvention beyond the résumé
– Facing fear, embracing discomfort
– Building a brand rooted in truth
– How finishing last can become your proudest win
– Leadership through inclusion, identity & grit
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And Sally Helgesen has been teaching it before most knew what to call it.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 … 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶 26𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 2025 𝗮𝘁 5:00 𝗣𝗠

This episode isn’t a TED Talk. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹.

We talk:
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 “𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻
• 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽—𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗲—𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀.

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From managing multimillion-dirham recoveries to helping leaders master the stage, Saeed shares his personal transformation from corporate banker to communication coach.

We dive into:

How Saeed built Speak to Impact to empower professionals through public speaking

His journey from introversion to influence — and why fear is a gateway to growth
What athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs have in common when it comes to mindset
The role of community and storytelling in building a personal brand
Advice for balancing ambition with well-being in a fast-paced world

Whether you’re pivoting careers, growing your voice, or stepping into leadership, Saeed’s story offers practical insights and heartfelt wisdom.

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Lama opens up about building startups from scratch, balancing motherhood with global ambition, and why digital influence is about quality, not followers.

We dive into:
The story behind PodHeroes and launching an MVP in 60 days
How Lama redefines networking through generosity and connection
Building a personal brand without a title
The power of founder-led storytelling in the digital age
Life lessons from failure, resilience, and staying authentic

Whether you’re in a corporate role or launching your next venture, Lama’s story will challenge how you think about personal branding, monetization, and impact.

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Born in Kenya, raised in Australia, and now building the future of energy from Singapore, Leon’s story is anything but ordinary. From picking fruit at 12 to selling his business twice, launching a climate-tech company mid-lockdown, and leading a $45M-funded recycling innovation — his journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and raw truth.

We unpack:
– How to shift from oil & gas to green energy
– Why “champagne and razor blades” defines startup life
-The personal brand behind the boardroom visibility
-What it means to build legacy in the battery economy

Reimagining You is the podcast where we explore the power of personal branding, reinvention, and leadership in today’s hybrid economy.

Watch it live today Thursday 5th June at 5:00 PM Dubai time

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New episodes drop every Thursday, 5 PM Dubai time.
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We dive deep into:

Why top leaders still need coaches
What it takes to earn credibility twice
How to stay relevant in the AI era
Shifting from the knowledge economy to the attention economy
Building a personal brand that actually matters

Marshall also shares the origin of FeedForward, why “being great” isn’t enough, and how giving first can redefine your leadership legacy.
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Peter opens up about the hidden weight of success, the comfort trap that follows a big exit, and the quiet work of rebuilding purpose and identity. From burnout to reinvention, we explore the personal side of entrepreneurship—and what it takes to reclaim your edge.

Inside this episode:
• Why success can be a trap, not a finish line
• How Peter rewired his mindset after exiting his startup
• The identity shift no one prepares founders for
• What personal branding looks like after a public win
• The power of slowing down to realign with purpose

This is a powerful listen for high performers, founders, and anyone navigating their next chapter with intention.

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