Tune in to the latest episode of the "Stress to Joy" podcast! Join your host Arsalan as he chats with Zaheera Omar, Head of Finance & Insurance and Digital Sales at Al Masaood Automobiles. In this episode, Zaheera talks about her transition from banking to the automotive industry, how she overcame personal loss, and her rise as a leader in a male-dominated field. She and Arsalan discuss the importance of being a role model, being approachable and authentic in leadership, and the chal...

Welcome back to Stress to Joy! In this episode, Arsalan is joined by Sofiya Poland, Group Head of Procurement at Al Masaood Group, to delve into the critical role of gratitude and joy in successful leadership. Sofiya highlights that for effective leadership, it’s important to listen to your intuition and inner voice, recognize achievements, and empower your team.Arsalan and Sofiya discuss the challenges of balancing a high-level career with motherhood, sharing personal stories of growth and s...

Welcome back to Stress To Joy! We are pleased to have Ghadeer Ghadban, Group Legal Director at Al Masaood Group, joining us on our show. In this episode, Arsalan and Ghadeer delve into balancing parenting and child development with a dynamic career. They highlight the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and finding time for personal growth amidst professional and parental responsibilities. Also, learn about Ghadeer's career journey, including a serendipitous meeting with the Min...

Welcome back to Stress to Joy! This week, Arsalan Al Hashimi welcomes Marwa Kaabour, Group Head of Marketing & Corporate Communication at Al Masaood Group. Marwa shares her journey of self-reflection while writing her book, "Marketing & Communications on the Job," and how she cracked the code to creativity! She also provides insights from her book on mastering marketing and communications and practical tips for local and small-scale marketers. Arsalan asks Marwa about her secret to ba...

Welcome back to the Stress to Joy podcast with Arsalan! This week, joining us on the show is Bachir Gemayel, a Sales and Marketing Director at Al Masaood Automobiles, and an adventurer dedicated to personal growth and health. Bachir shares his journey of self-discovery, discusses replacing old habits with rewarding ones like mountaineering and running, and explains how these activities have become intrinsic to his identity.Discover how daily physical activity benefits sleep, energy levels, an...

Join Arsalan and Bothaina Al Ali, Group Head of HR at Al Masaood Group, for an insightful conversation on navigating career transitions and the evolving landscape of HR. Bothaina shares her journey from junior HR roles to managerial positions, highlighting the importance of passion and adaptation in personal and professional growth.Discover how HR is evolving beyond basic tasks, focusing on personal connections and employee well-being. Learn about the shift towards People and Culture and the ...

Welcome back to "Stress to Joy"! This week, we're thrilled to host Rasso Bartenschlager, the innovative General Manager of Al Masaood Power Division, all the way from Bavaria, Germany. Join us as we delve into destressing through innovation, sustainability, leadership, and the art of listening, both in and outside of work.Rasso gives his insights on Emiratization at Al Masaood, integrating local talent into the workforce for lasting impact. Finally, Arsalan and Rasso dive into the importance ...

This week, we’re joined by Meiraj Hussain, Head of Corporate Support at Al Masaood Group. We discuss the importance of following your intuition and how to pivot your life. Join us as we explore career changes, tips on marketing yourself properly to get the position you want, and the power of selfless leadership.Also, Meiraj opens up about fatherhood and conscious parenting of his 3 children.Lastly, Arsalan asked Meiraj to share his professional opinion on what makes an ideal leader and what t...

Welcome back to Stress to Joy! This week, we're joined by Rafid Azzawi, Group CFO at Al Masaood Group. We delve into leadership in big corporations, the value of humble leadership, and mentorship. In this episode, we highlight the topic of balancing fatherhood and career aspirations, where Rafid shares with us why he never accepted job offers that required extensive travel. Arsalan and Rafid also stress the importance of financial literacy in reducing anxiety and securing savings.You don’t wa...

Join host Arsalan and special guest Ahmed Salmeen, a successful chemical engineer and a Chief Executive Government Affairs at Al Masaood Group, as they delve into a discussion on transitioning from stress to joy in both personal and professional spheres. In their conversation, they cover the importance of relying on yourself and becoming independent, drawing from Ahmed’s inspiring journey. Ahmed urges young Emirati men and women to start their careers from scratch, thereby increasing Emi...

Step into a world of transformation on the Stress to Joy podcast! Meet Richard Foulds, the dynamic CEO of Al Masaood Group Properties, as we uncover the secrets to effective leadership in the face of adversity. Discover how Richard navigates through tough challenges with a blend of empathy and determination, leading his team to remarkable success.But that's not all! Get ready for some unexpected insights as Richard shares his formula for achieving work-life balance and his passion for sports....

Embark on an exciting journey with Arsalan Al Hashimi and Hani el Tannir, CEO of Al Masaood Group Industrial, in this captivating episode. Learn how Hani transformed his style from dictatorial to consensus-driven and what triggered this change. Explore his key to success—tapping into the insights of your team. Ever wondered how to bridge generational gaps in mentorship? Hani and Arsalan divulge secrets and offer profound advice.Join us as we unravel the challenges of leadership in a changing ...

Ever wondered how someone from an entry-level position can ascend to become the CEO of Al Masaood Automobiles? Join the captivating conversation between CEO Irfan Tansel and Arsalan on Stress to Joy! Explore Irfan's incredible journey, from starting as a mechanic to steering a corporate giant, and delve into the secrets of top-level leadership, overcoming crises, balancing family life, and overpowering burnout. Ps You don't want to miss the gripping story of Project Falcon's triumph! Tun...

Ready to unlock the keys to an ultra-optimized life without sacrificing happiness and steering clear of burnout? Join Arsalan Al Hashimi, Chief Optimization Officer of Ascension Human Performance, in the exciting new season of the podcast "Stress To Joy."Learn from his journey in athletics, government, and corporate realms, as we explore how to mitigate chronic stress and avoid burnout. Join high performers sharing wisdom on up-leveling without losing pieces of themselves.Do you want to decod...

In this episode of the stressed Joy podcast, we have Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr. She is the Director General of the Smart Dubai Office, the government entity entrusted with Dubai’s city-wide smart transformation by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.In this conversation, she shares her experience as she started her career in the government of Abu Dhabi as a young ambitious Emirati Women, and how through years of breakin...

The journey of Mohamed Saad is filled with midcourse corrections, ups and downs and near death experiences, and he shares it all here on this episode of the Stress to Joy podcast with Arsalan. From having his Mr. Olympia dreams being crushed because of a life altering brain hemorrhage, to the struggle of upholding a family with all the responsibilities of a man, this conversation will give you goosebumps and several life lessons to note down for life. Timestamps0:00 Intro2:25 The Co...

Carol Glynn (@consciousfinancecoaching) is my finance coach and a dear friend of mine that encourages me to think big, think better, and think abundantly when it comes to my personal finance. In our podcast, she shares the story of how she found herself at the upper echelons of the financial industry as a top 10% earner, only to find herself losing herself to self doubt and a lack of purpose in her life. Now, using the skills and experiences she’s collected from her success in the c...

The Incredible Mark Colbourne MBE joins the Stress to Joy Podcast, and shares his story of losing himself completely to a paragliding accident, only to overcome it all to become the World Champion in Cycling. He broke 2 World Records and won the Gold Medal for Great Britain at The London 2012 Paralympics.0:00 Introduction5:09 Mark's family history8:01 Mark's education 8:51 Aneurin Bevan & NHS 12:26 Mark's personal life growing up19:10 Fathers wisdom24:00 The Crash31:23 The Recov...

Latvian legend Aleksandrs Samoilovs, known to most as the Lion King, is a a veteran on the Beach Volleyball World Tour for 16 years now. He is the European Champion, 3 time Olympian, and #1 Ranking player in the world for 3 years. In this in depth conversation about his life, he shares about how his relationship with his father has developed over the years, his approach to rigorous training and practice, and how he is now on the journey to inspiring the next generation of beach volleybal...

5 time Olympic Volleyball Coach Marco Solustri is one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of the game. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, his views and perspectives on coaching are absolutely astonishing. In our conversation, he talks about how coaching has taught him different aspects of life. From Olympics training to coaching amateur kids, has ignited the need to look at the sport through another lens.Join my conversation with the Legend Marco Solustri as he ...