Entrepreneurship – perhaps the most talked out and debated topic in current times. When the universe conspires for us to remain in our comfort zone and maintain the status quo, leaving a corporate role to take on the entrepreneurial journey is an irrational act… an act that is driven by that X factor that each and everyone has to have – Passion! But perhaps passion cannot be the sole driver of success even if it's the key igniter. Is passion and being a subject matter expert enough for ...

Can #Coaching deliver instant #results? In an environment where the appetite for quick results is super high, can coaching whet the appetite of business leaders and owners as a potential solution to address specific #development and #growth needs of their team? Is it a solution that has been unjustifiably labeled as a soft approach that only delivers results over a longer period of time even though it may have the power to actually deliver and drive quicker yet sustainable results...

Happydemic! An intriguing and fresh take on the current challenging environment we are all facing and have been affected by – personally or at work. The big question remains - can organizations actually adopt a “Happydemic” mindset and create an environment that is simply happy? Or is it still considered too “soft” an approach that most organizations deter to enter into, lest it creates a culture of laid back, lackadaisical, irresponsible people especially in a market climat...

The revolving door of employee turnover has been an ongoing challenge for businesses - large and small, globally and closer to home, here in the UAE too. Sooner or later, leaders will have to shift their mindset and start looking at employees as co-creators of the business; vs.' CTC'. In the Hospitality and Service Industry, employees sit at the intersection of a business and the customer or guest experience; which makes hiring and retaining the right talent even more important. After a...

At one time, organizations could compete heavily based on product differentiation. A better, more luxurious, efficient and sleeker product could create its own niche and build its identity; that may well still be true for some industries. In reality though, for most, it's a crowded marketplace today. For one product, you have multiple options available in the market with marginal differences only. This leads to confusion and decision paralysis for a customer. Many hospitality and servi...

The Food & Beverage industry in the UAE particularly restaurants are undergoing a massive reset. From unsustainable restaurant to customer ratios and a short supply of talent affecting the service experience; lack of understanding and aligning a brand's DNA to operator or owner's goals; lease negotiations and high rents, to diversifying revenue streams and the case for online food aggregators. What changes should restauranteurs and owners or operators make to thrive in the next normal?&nb...

COVID-19 has caused a shake-up so sudden, that it defies comparison. But amidst the chaos, there's always a silver lining. #Upwork's recent 'Freelance Forward: 2020 Report' highlights some interesting findings on how a significant number of Americans continued to #Freelance amid the pandemic and contributed $ 1.2 trillion to the economy. The increase was partly fueled by an influx of young, highly-skilled professionals transitioning from full-time jobs to full-time hustling or freelancing and...