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“What gets measured gets managed – Until you put gender equality at the top of your business agenda along with the appropriate actions nothing happens” – Sophie Le Ray In this talk we sit down with Sophie Le Ray an entrepreneur, author and an experienced business facilitator. We discuss Sophie's strong drive for entrepreneurship and some of her lessons scaling her very successful company, Naseba. We also dive into her mission and work with regards to women empowerment and equality in the workplace through her latest organization EVE list. Sophie explains that gender parity in the workplace is proven to be correlated to better returns: profit, employment engagement, innovation, governance, customer experience. This needs to be supported by data and on its turn lead decision-making. Ensuring it is a top priority on the business agenda is key according to Sophie. If you want to learn more about all of Sophie's valuable insights and solutions to close the gender gap in the workplace, make sure to listen to this episode! EVE List – evelist.org

Sophie is an entrepreneur, an author and experienced business facilitator. In 2003, she co-founded Naseba, a business information company specialised in supporting enterprise development in emerging markets. Sophie was appointed CEO in 2009 and was responsible for its strategic development and overseeing its operations worldwide until 2019. In 2009, Sophie founded the WIL Economic Forum, the first platform for business women leaders in the Middle East and Asia and in 2016, co authored ‘Game Changers: How Women in the Arab World Are Changing the Rules and Shaping the Future’. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/georges-khalife/support

12 Oct 2019: What role do men play in developing Women in Leadership? Eva Mourino, Senior VP of HR at Siemens Middle East and Nic Watson, MD of Naseba join Natalie and George in the Career Clinic.

In this episode, we speak to Talal Tabbaa, Co-founder and COO of Jibrel Network. Ahmed also welcomes a new guest host on the podcast, Nicholas Watson Managing Director of Naseba. We cover examples of winning, implementing and managing digitization of sukuks (Islamic bonds) and fiat. We also take some time to answer the question...What does Enterprise really mean? as well as looking at how to tackle the Middle Eastern enteprise space, especially when it comes to blockchain! We hope you enjoy!!! If you liked what you heard, please do leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and the other platforms. Don’t forget to support us by spreading the word! Special Guests: Nicholas Watson and Talal Tabbaa.

Sophie Le Ray, Co- founder of Naseba and the Women in Leadership Economic Forum, a two day conference focused on women empowerment, entrepreneurship and social impact. She is also the author of the book ‘ Game Changers: How Women in the Arab World Are Changing the Rules and Shaping the Future’ An amazing inspiring and passionate women that wants to make a positive change in the world. I hope you enjoy this chat with Sophie Le Ray. More info : www.naseba.com

Viktoriya Tigipko is a hugely successful venture capitalist from the Ukraine. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of TA Ventures, an international early-stage VC fund primarily focusing on Transportation and Digital Health. A Tech Crunch report put TA Ventures in the top 4 of European funds – they currently have 135 investments in their portfolio and have already had 45 exits. Viktoriya also founded iClub, an angel investing network, and started Code Club UA, an initiative that uses gamification to train young children to code. Viktoriya is also President of the Odesa International Film Festival, and Chair of the Ukrainian Film Academy. We started off with facts and figures: the % of female VC partners and female entrepreneurs in the world, the funding and the valuation gaps, and the fact that start-ups which include women founders vastly outperform those with all-male founder teams. Viktoriya shared practical tips and advice on how people can approach angel investing – especially if you don’t have the time or skills (like me!). And finally we talked about rebuilding the Ukrainian film industry from the ground up. I found it amazing that the domestic industry was completely wiped out due to political circumstances and is now going through a renaissance. This is the first ever When Women Win interview done live on stage, in front of hundreds of people, and it happened at Naseba’s 2018 Women in Leadership Economic Forum in Dubai. A huge thank you to Naseba and the WIL Forum for making this possible. If you would like to follow Viktoriya you can find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Rozan Ahmed is a “multi-potentialite” – someone who has multiple passions and takes pride in working across all of them, rather than having a single track. She is known affectionately as “Renaissance Woman” and her vision is to solve world problems through a combination of entrepreneurial, philanthropic and curatorial activity. Rozan is a champion of the arts for social exchange, youth development, and mental well-being, and believes that local creativity is the currency which will spur Africa’s return to economic growth and continental pride. We discussed Rozan’s diverse experiences such as her most recent project, the Magic Drive, which builds confidence in orphans by conducting fashion shows at their orphanages; how she used art and culture to disseminate the mandate of the UN; and her creation of Saudi Arabia’s first ever female super hero, Latifa. We talked about the impact of the Gulf War and how becoming a refugee affected her family. Finally, we got some practical tips on how to explore the African continent. My favorite quote was "the transformation was instant". To find out more about Rozan please visit her on Instagram or check out her website. A huge thank you to Naseba and the 2018 Dubai Women in Leadership Economic Forum for making this interview possible. And finally... we are running When Women Win’s first-ever give-away! You can win an original copy of Latifa, the first Saudi super heroine comic. All you have to do to enter the competition is leave a review for When Women Win on iTunes – and DM me a picture of it @rananawas. My producer will randomly pick one lucky winner on Christmas Day, at 12noon Dubai time. Good luck!

What are the barriers for women in leadership and how do we overcome them? Sophie Le Ray, co-founder of Naseba and founder of the Global Women in Leadership Economic Forum, joins the Morning Majlis to share her journey as an entrepreneur in a male-dominated world and how she’s helping to create opportunities for companies to grow by embracing diversity. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

This episode is packed full of actionable tips and truth bombs. Marshall has coached over 150 major CEOs, is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers and has decades of experience helping men and women win. Marshall is the first male guest on When Women Win! He has recently co-written with Sally Helgesen an incredibly powerful book called "How Women Rise", which breaks down the 12 habits holding professional women back in the workplace. While structural and systemic changes must be made to the workplace to give women equal opportunity to rise, this book rather focuses on things that a woman herself can control to make herself more effective. I was blown away by the insights and I recommend the book highly to all women, dads of daughters, HR managers, and CEOs out there. It was also a humbling experience to be coached on air, during my own interview. In the end I was hit with a well-deserved fine (charitable contribution) for starting too many sentences with "but" and "no". I really want to thank Marshall for this eye-opening experience. Here's a few of the insights and quotes from our chat: "When men and women get an offer, men negotiate - women say thank you." "Don't fall into the trap of being indispensable." "The average woman leader gets better 360 feedback than the average male leader." "Don't worship the corporate God." "Don't be ashamed to need help." To further upgrade your skills head over to www.marshallgoldsmith.com where Marshall makes all his material available for free. You can also find Marshall on LinkedIn where he has over 1 million followers. A big thank you to Naseba, Moustafa Hamwi and Right Selection for making this episode possible.

Lina Khalifeh has more than 17 years experience practicing martial arts like Taekwondo, Kick-boxing, Kung Fu & Boxing. She is a 3Dan black belt in Taekwondo and has represented Jordan in many international tournaments. Appalled by violence against women, especially domestic violence, Lina decided to train women in self-defense. She started in her parents' basement, and in 2012 set up her first SheFighter training studio, the Middle East's first self-defense studio to empower women both mentally and physically. Lina is also an international businesswoman and is growing the SheFighter brand globally. In this episode we discussed how training can make women more confident and better able to defend themselves against violence. Reaction time is critical! Lina also mentioned a couple of specific things to do when faced with an attacker: target the throat or groin. If you want people to help you catch a fleeing culprit, shout "He's a thief!” It was interesting but not surprising to learn that gender discrimination and sexual harassment exist in the word of martial arts - we talked about speaking up "even if your voice is shaking". We covered the online abuse that Lina and SheFighter are receiving from the patriarchy due to the powerful social impact of her work, and how to react to that bullying. We also talked about her personal ability to switch off from the daily intensity - as an introvert, she prefers to recharge alone through individual sports like swimming or running. One must point out that self-defense training is relevant to men as well as women, boys as well as girls. If you would like to get in touch with Lina or learn more about her work, please visit www.shefighter.com or find her on Instagram @shefighter. A huge thank you to Naseba and the WIL Economic Forum for making this interview possible.

Haben Girma is the first deaf-blind graduate of Harvard Law School. She advocates for equal access to information for people with disabilities, and because of this work she has been honored by President Obama, President Clinton and many others. In this short episode we talked about her own journey with disability and the support network that has helped her grow and excel in various aspects of life, from advocacy to salsa to surfing. We also discussed the enormous market opportunity that people with disabilities presents: at 1.3B, people with disabilities are the world’s largest minority. Imagine the impact if we could include and harness diversity that created solutions for such a vast market. Haben educated me on “situational disability”: eg when a mother carrying a child has only one arm available, in that moment she is disabled - so solutions for disabilities can apply far and wide. We talked about the great technological things happening around communicating with people who are blind and / or deaf, and also got Haben’s wish list to improve the experience! If you would like to get in touch with Haben or learn more about her work, please visit www.habengirma.com or find her on Instagram @habengirma A huge thanks to Naseba and the Global WIL Economic Forum for making this interview possible.  

Ozge Akbulut is a real life Dr. Who – scientist, academic and entrepreneur. A Harvard and MIT engineering graduate, Ozge uses her research and experience to build businesses that solve global problems. For example, as 1 in 8 women globally will get breast cancer - Ozge has built a company called Surgitate that makes breast models to train surgeons in mastectomy. When she realised how much manufacturing cement pollutes the environment, she sought out ways to improve that and create sustainable solutions. In this episode we talked about being super-nerds, doing scientific research that improves lives and starting a business with the right partners and backers. So if you have a background in science, academia or entrepreneurship - or an interest in solving big global problems and instilling that curiosity in others - this episode is for you! We also touched on gender parity at Turkey’s Sabanci University... About 50% of the material science students are women; and even more impressive is the gender split of the university teaching faculty: 50% female! One of the highest in Europe. If you would like to get in touch with Ozge or learn more about her work, please visit www.ozgeakbulut.com or find her on Twitter @matist_ozge. A huge thank you to Naseba for making this interview possible.

Dr. Obama is ​also ​a published author, having released her memoir “And Then Life Happens” in both German and English. We talked about sustainable economic growth, supporting children holistically from the age of 4 to 25, dispelling the victim mentality and redefining the notion of poverty. We also discussed a strategy for everyday people who want to engage in philanthropy, and touched on Auma’s famous brother only a tiny bit.​ ​If you would like to learn more about the Sauti Kuu Foundation or make a donation, please go to www.sautikuufoundation.org  A huge thanks to Naseba and the Global WIL Economic Forum for making this interview possible.

If you've ever wondered how billionaires manage their wealth or how a family office operates, this is the show for you! Ida Beerhalter leads IOME, a Riyadh-based private investment partnership of women principals from the Gulf region. She also serves as member of the Board of Trustees, advisor, and expert with various for-profit and not-for-profit organizations around the globe, including Astia USA, Omnia Strategy UK, Sauti Kuu Foundation Germany & Kenia, and First Light Trust UK. She also manages her own investment portfolio and is a member of Astia Angels. Beerhalter was awarded the TIAW World of Difference Award in 2015. In this episode we talked about boards and steps you can take to joining one. We also discussed impact investing and supporting women-owned businesses through angel investing. We also talked about how a "family office" operates. A huge thank you to Naseba and the Global WIL Economic Forum 2017 for making this interview possible.

Today's guest is globally renowned for her parenting humour… The Huffington Post calls it, “Parenting comedy at its finest”! Kristina Kuzmic is energetic and funny, and has an in-your-face perspective on parenting and on life in general. You may have seen Kristina on your Facebook feed, or on some internet, radio or TV outlet. She has become a YouTube sensation with her “mom-centric” videos about raising children and juggling all of life’s challenges. With over 300 million views across media outlets and websites worldwide, Kristina has a voice and personality that has proven to be a hit with audiences everywhere. We talked about parenting, depression, finding your feet, building a brand and remarrying… A huge thank you to Naseba and the Global WIL Economic Forum 2017 for making this interview possible.

No personality has just one dimension - or even two. People are fascinating concoctions of multiple experiences... And such is today's guest.   Her Royal Highness Princess Tessy of Luxembourg has extensive experience in formal and informal diplomacy. She spent five years in the military, a portion of which was as a peace-keeper in Kosovo. Tessy passionately promotes a number of causes including human rights, women’s rights and global health. In January 2017, she received the 'Woman of the Decade Award' from the Women Economic Forum for her work in women empowerment, security and peace. We discussed the role of the military and that of the United Nations. We explored formal and informal education. We talked about parenting and the value of exposing one's children to diversity at a young age. Finally, HRH Tessy provided some actionable tools for busy people in the world who want to find different ways to give back to society. ​ ​A huge thank you to Naseba and the Global WIL ​Economic Forum 2017 for making this interview possible.

Have you ever thought about setting up a business with your husband? Seeing them all day at work, and every evening at home… What about doing that for 15 years? Bosslady Sophie Le Ray has done just that. Sophie is an entrepreneur and an experienced business facilitator. In 2002 she co-founded Naseba, a business facilitation company specializing in emerging markets. Sophie is the founder of the Global WIL Economic Forum a platform that promotes women's economic empowerment. She also co-authored a book called "Game Changers: How Women in The Arab World are Changing the Rules and Shaping the Future". During our chat, we explored her path as an entrepreneur and discussed how to mix business with marriage. I learned more about the Women In Leadership Forum, its background and intention - and why she is taking it to Saudi Arabia in December. Sophie also shared her plans for the future - once your business is a success and is running itself, what do you do?!

Anna Roberts speaks to Michael Lahyani, the CEO and founder of www.propertyfinder.ae at the 11th Human Capital Forum for the MENA region by Naseba. Find out how Michael made a bold move during the recession that paid off, how he delegates the hiring process to his directors and his advice for managing millennials.

It's Bond, Jane Bond. Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has thrown her name into the ring to play a female version of 007. In an interview with the UK’s Daily Star, Clarke said, “I have a lot of unrealised dreams. I would love to play Jane Bond. My ultimate leading man would be Leonardo DiCaprio. No doubt about it.” The self-nomination comes on the heels of The X-Files star Gillian Anderson retweeting a fan made poster casting her as the next 007 agent. Anna Roberts asks the public, what do they think of the possibility of James Bond being played by a female? Filmed onsite at Naseba's 11th Human Capital Forum MENA and Arabnet 2016.

Yvonne Agyei is Google's Vice President of International People Operations. Hear what framework they use when hiring new employees, how you can scale it down for your business, what googliness is and her advice for jobseekers. Anna interviewed Yvonne on location at Naseba's 11th Human Capital Forum MENA on the 25th -26th May, 2016 at Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Dubai, UAE. #HCF16

A great interview with a man who is refusing to accept mediocrity in the world. A man that lives by a simple mantra of: "The man at the top of the mountain did not fall there." Scott Ragsdale is an inspirational human being who runs the highly successful Naseba organization but outside of this continues to challenge the norms of life and is every seeking challenges to get more out of his life and to show the way for so many that there is so much one can achieve in life. Scott has swam the English Channel, completed a number of Iron-man Triathlons, more noticeably 7 in 7 days across the 7 Emirates of the UAE, is currently preparing to cycle across the United States of America as training for one of his longer term goals of rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Scott shares with us his insights, advice and a piece of his incredible personality that is sure to resonate with so many people. Check out Scott's blog at www.scottragsdale.com

Entrepreneur, author and cofounder of Naseba, Sophie Le Ray shares personal stories about her upbringing in France and her resilience as an entrepreneur.