chatGRG brings out the human essence in a world of artificial intelligence.
In a world of noise and automation, we go straight to the source: people who’ve built careers, led teams, and launched ventures across this region.
Our guests aren’t here to tell stories. They’re here to share insights—shaped by years of navigating the Gulf’s unique market dynamics, cultural expectations, and leadership realities.
From career moves and hiring trends to entrepreneurial grit and executive thinking, we unpack what it really takes to succeed here, backed by real-world experience, not theory.
Whether you’re growing a career or building something of your own, this is the insight you wish someone had shared sooner.
chatGRG brings out the human essence in a world of artificial intelligence.
In a world of noise and automation, we go straight to the source: people who’ve built careers, led teams, and launched ventures across this region.
Our guests aren’t here to tell stories. They’re here to share insights—shaped by years of navigating the Gulf’s unique market dynamics, cultural expectations, and leadership realities.
From career moves and hiring trends to entrepreneurial grit and executive thinking, we unpack what it really takes to succeed here, backed by real-world experience, not theory.
Whether you’re growing a career or building something of your own, this is the insight you wish someone had shared sooner.

What does it really mean to be emotionally fit?
In this episode, we sit down with Rahaf Kobeissi to break down the everyday practices that build emotional awareness, resilience, and regulation and why it matters for your career, workplace, and personal life.
We explore:
The hidden cost of not setting boundaries.
Why expanding your emotional vocabulary is the first step to real self-awareness and stronger relationships.
The difference between regulating emotions vs. suppressing them, with tools for staying grounded under pressure.
The surprising power of asking “what am I feeling?” before making big decisions.
Clarifying the difference between mental health and emotional fitness and why both are essential but often misunderstood.
If you’ve ever struggled with boundaries, decision-making under pressure, or feeling stuck in your own emotions, this episode will give you the clarity and tools you need to strengthen your emotional fitness in every part of life.
Connect with Rahaf
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahafkobeissi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raysyourmentalhealth/
Follow the Hosts on Socials:
Robyn Abou Chedid
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynabouchedid/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlnamedrobyn/
Ali Nasir
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinasirahmed/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alinahmeds