Muhami Matters is the podcast where credibility meets clarity across law, business and professional services.
Hosted by Chris Adams, founder of CJA Consulting and Muhami, the show delivers practical insight for professionals and business leaders who are navigating growth, visibility and trust in today’s noisy marketplace.
Every episode is designed to empower, inform, and connect you with trusted legal advisors, respected industry experts and influential thought leaders - providing insights, strategic perspectives and practical advice.
You’ll hear from legal experts, business leaders, marketers and coaches on the strategies that actually work.
Muhami Matters explores how professionals and businesses can build trust, attract the right clients and grow with proven strategies and practical tips.
Whether you’re a lawyer growing your practice, a business leader navigating strategic decisions, or simply seeking clear, actionable guidance, you’re in the right place.
For full information on Muhami visit us at www.muhami.ae
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Muhami Matters is the podcast where credibility meets clarity across law, business and professional services.
Hosted by Chris Adams, founder of CJA Consulting and Muhami, the show delivers practical insight for professionals and business leaders who are navigating growth, visibility and trust in today’s noisy marketplace.
Every episode is designed to empower, inform, and connect you with trusted legal advisors, respected industry experts and influential thought leaders - providing insights, strategic perspectives and practical advice.
You’ll hear from legal experts, business leaders, marketers and coaches on the strategies that actually work.
Muhami Matters explores how professionals and businesses can build trust, attract the right clients and grow with proven strategies and practical tips.
Whether you’re a lawyer growing your practice, a business leader navigating strategic decisions, or simply seeking clear, actionable guidance, you’re in the right place.
For full information on Muhami visit us at www.muhami.ae
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In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Cat Woolrich, Founder of Nine Yard Marketing, about why “hope” is not a marketing strategy and how professional services firms can move from wishful thinking to measurable, strategic marketing that drives results.
They explore:
✅ Why many professionals still rely on “hope” in their marketing
✅ How to align marketing with business goals
✅ The importance of clear messaging and knowing your audience
✅ How to measure success and know when to pivot
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In this Muhami Matters trailer, Chris Adams is joined by Cat Woolrich, Founder of Nine Yard Marketing, to explore why “hope” is not a marketing strategy and how professional services firms can move from wishful thinking to measurable, results-driven marketing.
🎧 Full episode launches Monday, 3 November 2025.
🌐 Learn more: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/
👤 Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cat-woolrich-96603327/
🏢 Nine Yard Marketing: https://www.nineyardmarketing.co.uk/
🎙️ Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/
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In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Sharon Means, Founder of Sharon Means Business, to discuss the growing trend of fractional leadership and its value for professional firms.
Sharon explains how firms can achieve smarter growth by engaging experienced leaders on a fractional basis, gaining strategic insight without the full-time overhead.
The conversation explores practical ways that fractional executives support business transformation, strengthen leadership teams, and help organisations stay agile in competitive markets.
🎧 Tune in now to discover how thinking fractional could be the key to sustainable success.
🔗 Guest Links
Sharon Means – linkedin.com/in/sharonmeans/
Website – sharon-means-business.com
🎙 Host
Chris Adams – linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/
🏢 Produced by
CJA Consulting – cjaconsult.com
🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: youtube.com/@MuhamiME
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In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams sits down with Sharon Means, Founder of Sharon Means Business, to explore how fractional leadership can help professional firms grow smarter, not just bigger.
Discover how embracing a fractional approach to management and strategy can unlock agility, efficiency, and profitability in your firm.
🎧 Tune in on Monday, 27 October 2025 for the full conversation.
Follow Sharon on LinkedIn
Learn more at www.sharon-means-business.com
🎙️ Hosted by Chris Adams
Produced by CJA Consulting
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In this episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams speaks with Stuart Mason, author of How to Wreck Your Business and creator of the Inverted Growth Model. Stuart built a multi-million-pound printing company, only to see it collapse on its 20th anniversary. He now helps business owners avoid the same mistakes.
They discuss:
🎧 Listen now to discover how failure can become your greatest teacher.
Guest: Stuart Mason
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-c-mason/
Website: https://www.howtowreckyourbusiness.co.uk/
🎙️ Learn more about the show: https://www.muhami.ae/muhami-matters/
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #محامي #CJAConsulting #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #SMEs #BusinessGrowth #InvertedGrowthModel
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In this upcoming episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams speaks with Stuart Mason, author and business mentor behind How to Wreck Your Business. Stuart shares the hard lessons from years of experience, helping leaders understand what not to do when running a company.
🎧 The full episode will be released on Monday 20 October.
Follow Muhami Matters to stay updated.
🔗 Guest: Stuart Mason on LinkedIn
🌐 howtowreckyourbusiness.co.uk
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #محامي #CJAConsulting #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Startups #BusinessMistakes
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Chris Adams talks with leadership expert Briony Platt, founder of Lean Into Learning, about the ripple effect of developing mid-level managers. Briony shares practical insights into why training leaders at this level has the biggest impact on employee engagement, retention, and performance.
They explore DISC profiling, leadership coaching, and the real-world lessons Briony learned when she first moved from recruitment into management.
🎧 Listen now to discover:
Connect with Briony Platt → https://www.leanintolearning.co.uk/who-are-we/
Follow Chris Adams → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #محامي #CJAConsulting #Leadership #LearningAndDevelopment #PeopleDevelopment #LeanIntoLearning
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How do you build better managers, and why does it matter so much?
In this trailer, Chris Adams speaks with Briony Platt, founder of Lean Into Learning, about the power of developing mid-level leaders and how that creates a ripple effect across entire organisations.
From her own experience as a high performer turned leadership trainer, Briony shares insights that will resonate with every business leader.
🗓️ Full episode out Monday, 13 October 2025
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #محامي #CJAConsulting #Leadership #LearningAndDevelopment #HumanResources #Management #ProfessionalGrowth #LeanIntoLearning
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In this Muhami Matters episode, Chris Adams is joined by Adam Hoult, Co-Founder of Neutral Carbon Zone, to discuss the rapid rise of ESG across the Middle East.
They unpack how environmental, social and governance factors are shaping supply chains, regulation, and client expectations - and how even small firms can act now to stay ahead.
Highlights:
🔗 Neutral Carbon Zone: https://www.neutralcarbonzone.com/
🔗 Adam Hoult on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhoult/
🔗 Chris Adams on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/
🔗 CJA Consulting: https://www.cjaconsult.com/
🔗 Muhami Matters: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #محامي #CJAConsulting #ESG #Sustainability #MiddleEast #CarbonNeutrality #ClimateAction
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ESG is not just a global trend. It is a regional priority.
In this Muhami Matters trailer, Chris Adams is joined by Adam Hoult from Neutral Carbon Zone to discuss why ESG is taking centre stage in the Middle East.
Tune in for the full episode launching Monday, 6 October.
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #محامي #CJAConsulting #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NeutralCarbonZone
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What if the simple word “yes” could cost your organisation billions?
In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams sits down with Gianni Dell’Aiuto (Studio Legale Dell’Aiuto) to uncover the hidden risks in data, contracts, and digital identity.
🔍 Key insights include:
👤 Guest: Gianni Dell’Aiuto
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianni-dell-aiuto/
🌐 Website: http://www.dellaiuto.com
🎙️ Host: Chris Adams
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/
🏢 Presented by CJA Consulting
🌐 Website: https://www.cjaconsult.com
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Your digital twin - the online version of you - has no rights
In this trailer for the upcoming Muhami Matters episode, Chris Adams speaks with Gianni Dell’Aiuto (Studio Legale Dell’Aiuto) about:
💡 The full episode releases on Monday, 29 September 2025.
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What makes or breaks a merger or acquisition in the UAE? According to Sameer Khan, Managing Partner at SK Legal, it is not the money, it is the law.
In this episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams uncovers the hidden legal traps that buyers and sellers face when closing deals in the UAE. Sameer draws on more than 14 years of M&A and advisory experience to explain:
Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor or advisor, this episode offers a practical playbook for deal success.
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #محامي #CJAConsulting #MergersAndAcquisitions #DueDiligence #UAEBusiness #LegalInsights
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The biggest risk in buying a UAE business is not the money, it is the law.
🎙️ Muhami Matters host Chris Adams speaks with Sameer Khan, Managing Partner at SK Legal, about the legal traps buyers must avoid.
👉 Full episode out Monday.
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #محامي #CJAConsulting #MergersAndAcquisitions #DueDiligence #UAEBusiness
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In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Taqua Malik, founder of Freedomvisory, to explore the intersection of law, culture, and business in the Middle East.
Taqua shares why cultural intelligence is financial armour, how silent mistakes can cost firms credibility and millions, and why reputation remains the true business currency in the GCC.
📌 Key takeaways:
👤 Connect with our guest:
🎙️ Connect with the host:
More episodes: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #MiddleEastBusiness #CulturalIntelligence #GCC #ProfessionalServices #Leadership #LegalInsights #محامي #الثقافة #الأعمال
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How do cultural nuances shape law and business success in the Middle East?
In this episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams speaks with Taqua Malik, founder of Freedomvisory, about how global firms can avoid costly mistakes and build trust across the GCC.
📌 Full episode releases Monday, 15 September.
👤 Connect with our guest:
Connect with the host:
🔗 More episodes: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #MiddleEastBusiness #CulturalIntelligence #GCC #ProfessionalServices #Leadership #LegalInsights
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In this episode, Chris Adams speaks with Shayan Khan, Founder of Octotech, about how employees can become authentic brand ambassadors for their organisations on LinkedIn.
Shayan shares:
✅ Why your people are your brand
✅ How to align personal and company values online
✅ Tactics for growing visibility and engagement
✅ What works — and what doesn’t — in personal branding
👤 Guest: Shayan Khan – Founder, Octotech
🎙️ Host: Chris Adams – Founder, Muhami & CJA Consulting
Follow Muhami:
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting
#EmployeeAdvocacy #LinkedInMarketing #PersonalBranding #EmployerBranding #Octotech
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🎥 Trailer | Muhami Matters – Episode 19
This week, Chris Adams speaks with Shayan Khan, Founder of Octotech, about the power of employee advocacy and how professionals can become brand ambassadors for their organisations.
🔑 Key insight from Shayan: “When someone visits your profile, they need to know what you stand for. Your profile needs to be a landing page.”
📅 Full episode drops Monday!
👤 Guest: Shayan Khan – Founder, Octotech
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting
#EmployeeAdvocacy #LinkedInMarketing #PersonalBranding #EmployerBranding #Octotech
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In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Joseph McGuire, founder of Clearsight Communications and author of FaceFacts. Known as “The Human Lie Detector”, Joseph shares practical ways leaders can decode body language, facial expressions and subtle nonverbal cues to make smarter decisions in negotiation, hiring and cross-cultural leadership.
What we cover
Guest
Joseph McGuire - Clearsight Communications
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-mcguire-face-facts/
Website: https://clearsightcommunications.com/
Host
Chris Adams — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/
Listen & follow
Muhami Matters on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/muhami-matters
Muhami: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/
CJA Consulting: https://www.cjaconsult.com
Hashtags
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #BodyLanguage #FaceReading #NegotiationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #HumanBehaviour #BusinessDecisions
Chapter markers
00:00 – Intro & why nonverbal matters
00:50 – Joseph’s background & business focus
02:15 – Executive hiring failure rates & interviewer bias
10:30 – Intentional listening vs word-spotting
14:58 – Example: missed cues in interviews
26:40 – Hands, openness, and first impressions
29:35 – Cross-cultural signals & prep
45:35 – Hotspot tells: lip-chewing & blink rate
58:48 – AI/deepfakes & voice scams (stay cautious)
1:02:18 – Online networking & human connection
1:04:24 – Wrap-up & where to find Joseph
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👀 Can you really tell when someone is lying?
This week on Muhami Matters, we meet Joseph McGuire, founder of Clearsight Communications and author of FaceFacts. Known as “The Human Lie Detector”, Joseph shares how to read faces, decode body language, and make smarter decisions in business and beyond.
🎙️ Full episode out Monday 1 September.
Guest: Joseph McGuire
Host: Chris Adams
#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #BodyLanguage #FaceReading #ExecutiveInterviews #NegotiationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #HumanBehaviour #BusinessDecisions
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