Podcasts about when women win

Rana Nawas is a corporate veteran turned podcaster on a mission to help women, which she achieves by being a public speaker, strategic consultant and an incredible founder and host to When Women Win, a show listened to in over 183 countries, where female role models from diverse backgrounds share their inspirational achievements and success stories. Her 17 years of corporate life encompasses a variety of experiences including starting at McKinsey & Company London, to working with the government in Dubai and later on in GE Capital. From being a president of Ellevate Dubai to being featured in some of the biggest media outlets, Rana Nawas is an inspirational woman working everyday in the cause of empowering women and helping them get to the top. In this episode, we indulge in an authentic conversation with Rana Nawas, who shares her incredible personal and professional experience of being in the corporate world and her life after turning into a podcaster. Rana highly regards the importance of women having role models to look up to which is why her podcast, When Women Win, is a platform created to share knowledge and help women rise to the top. Having beaten cancer and juggling her work life with being a mother, Rana shares her valuable experiences to inspire women to invest in themselves and seize opportunities which come their way. Also being a firm believer of representation, Rana continuously highlights women doing amazing things around the world and aims to break stereotypes and show what Arab women are capable of through her podcasts.

Today’s conversation will bring you so much joy and hope through the pragmatic assessments and optimistic mindsets shared by one woman whose singular mission is to help other women. Rana Nawas is an entrepreneur, a keynote speaker, a strategic advisor and the host of iTunes’ number one podcast in the Middle East, When Women Win. Prior to this, she was the youngest sales executive globally, at GE Capital and the president of the Ellevate Network chapter in Dubai. With justice as her #1 value, this cancer-surviving, no-BS Mama shares how she remains focused and intentional amidst chaos. Additionally, we discuss the global nature of the challenges women face in the workplace; how to amplify the achievements of women and under-represented voices, “strategic visibility”, the notion of women being expected to “look young” but act & know old, the concept of “stereotype threat”, caring for yourself first, asking for help and a great tip to help you pick yourself up and “feel good” when you need it most. When Women Win just wrapped up it’s 4th season with its 100th episode earlier this month -- congrats! You can follow her podcast on Instagram and connect directly with Rana via LinkedIn and Instagram

On the 100th episode of When Women Win, Rebecca and I talked about designing your life according to your passions.` Rebecca also shared the inspiration behind her new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage and Success. I love the structure of the book: 21 rules we should all break if we want to achieve success. We dived into 7 of them, so you have another 14 to discover in the book! My favorite quote of the episode was, “Never not use your womanhood to your advantage.” You can learn more about Rebecca by checking out rebeccaminkoff.com. Her book Fearless drops on June 15th, and if you pre-order it now at readfearless.com, you'll receive a 7 bonus goodies! ************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month - so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

This episode is brought to you by Joi Gifts. Joi is kindly offering When Women Win listeners 15% off any item, just head to joigifts.com/whenwomenwin and use the promo code RanaNawas15 at checkout. ************************************************* I talked to Sebnem about leading a culturally diverse team – and doing it remotely. We discussed how to flex your leadership style to ensure that all your employees feel like they’re treated with respect. We also talked about the importance of leading by example, how to handle disappointments that inevitably arise while doing business, and how to shift your work energy towards what really matters. Sebnem encouraged us to do it with an enterprising mentality and a positive attitude. You can learn more about Sebnem on LinkedIn. ************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month - so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

This episode is brought to you by Joi Gifts. Joi is kindly offering When Women Win listeners 15% off any item, just head to joigifts.com/whenwomenwin and use the promo code RanaNawas15 at checkout.   What did we talk about? Inspiration, resilience, and boundaries that need breaking. As a teenager in Lebanon, Nadine saw how access to quality healthcare changed people's lives. While Proximie started out as an experiment to create positive impact, it has become a global company that epitomizes “the future of surgery.” Nadine discussed her solution-based thinking processes and how that mindset helped her become an entrepreneur. My favorite quote of the episode was: “Stop trying to be perfect because you can’t be. Stop feeling guilty because that doesn’t help.”  You can connect with Nadine on LinkedIn and check out the Proximie website here.   *************************************************   Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month - so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

What did we talk about? Value alignment, purposefulness and being discerning about where you work. We also discussed key leadership traits such as introspection and reflection, and Bola gave practical tips for carving out your own path. My favorite quote of the episode was: “Failure happens, but it’s not fatal.” You can learn more about Bola and connect with her on LinkedIn. ************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month, so sign up now! If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

Catriona demystified artificial intelligence, making it easy to understand for someone like me, who has no background in AI. We examined ethical AI, how machines are set to change the world, and her role in ensuring diversity and inclusion is programmed into the future. Catriona shared how the trauma she faced as a child shaped her as a businesswoman, and how mindfulness has helped her get through life’s greatest obstacles. The Heroine’s Journey is a 7-part journey that all women take, and Catriona invites you to find out where you are on that journey. My favorite quote of the episode was, “Everyone was telling me “that’s impossible” - but everything inside of me was telling me that it is possible.” You can find Catriona on LinkedIn and Twitter @catrionawallace. **************************************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month - so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

What did we discuss? Literature, discrimination and emotional intelligence. Elif & I talked about why storytelling matters in the fight for just and equality. And Elif shared some tips on how YOU can become a writer, as everyone has a story to tell. My favorite quote of the episode was, “When we travel into someone else's truth, it connects us with our fellow human beings and makes us realize that the truth can change.” You can find Elif on Instagram @shafakelif and at her website.   ****************************************************   Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month, so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thanks a million! Rana

We discussed the challenges Hoda faced throughout her corporate career, and in particular her original doubts about taking on her latest role as the Managing Director of SAP Egypt. Hoda was apprehensive at first because she was leaving a highly profitable business unit to lead a much less successful one – it did not feel like progress. We talked about how Hoda rose to the occasion, listened to her team and turned this challenge into a massive opportunity. You can find Hoda Mansour on LinkedIn at Hoda Mansour | LinkedIn   *****************************************************   Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. Thank you, Rana

What did we discuss? How to persevere through life’s most challenging moments. Ibtihaj talked about her evolution as an athlete - why she picked the sport of fencing and what it was like competing and medalling at the 2016 Rio Olympics. We discussed the physical, mental and emotional adversity she’s had to overcome as a Black and Muslim and female athlete, and Ibtihaj talked about how her faith and her support network helped her through it all. You can find Ibtihaj at her website: https://www.ibtihajmuhammad.com ***************************************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? To receive a free invitation to my next Ask Me Anything hour? Head to the When Women Win website and sign up for our monthly newsletter. What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you're on iTunes, could you spare a moment to write a review? Thanks so much for being here, Rana

What did we talk about? We talked mostly about the business process, like how to achieve consistent growth, and how to navigate challenges along the way. We discussed the difference between starting up and scaling up, responding to customer feedback, building the right team, being a mompreneur and of course we touched on nutritional advice. My favorite quote of the episode was Nathalie’s advice on balancing work and family: “Whenever you’re at work, try to be at work; whenever you’re with the kids, try to be with the kids.” You can find Nathalie at https://www.rightbite.com/ **************************************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? To join our free monthly AMA? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

What did we talk about? We talked about the dance that we do at work every day - having fun and also taking difficult decisions; being a committed professional while also being a full-time mom, wife and daughter. We discussed networking, confidence and not settling for the status quo. You can find Silvia on LinkedIn.   ****************************************************** Would you like a free invite to join When Women Win's monthly Ask Me Anything session? Head to our website and sign up for our monthly newsletter for details. While at the website, you can find show notes & transcripts for back episodes, or just send us some love!  To stay up to date on all things women in business, find Rana on Instagram and LinkedIn.  If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

My formal bio! Rana Nawas is a corporate veteran turned speaker and podcaster, on a mission to help women win. She does this through inspiring keynotes, strategic advisory and her podcast, When Women Win - a show where female role models from diverse backgrounds share inspirational stories and practical tools for success. Rana spent 17 years in the corporate world, at McKinsey & Company's London Office, the Dubai Government, and GE Capital in a variety of strategy and sales roles. Whilst at GE, she co-led the Women’s Network for the Middle East, Africa & Turkey and led the charge in rewriting policies and helping women rise. Rana has been featured on CNN and in Vogue Arabia; her articles have been published in Forbes, GQ and many others. Rana is also a full-time mother, wife, daughter, sister, meal planner & wannabe athlete.  ******************************** I'd love to hear what you think of the format and content of this 5-minute episode... Could you send a message through https://whenwomenwinpodcast.com? Or via my LinkedIn and Instagram @rananawas? Thank you! Rana

We focused on two things: the Egyptian entrepreneurial scene and entrepreneurship in general. Dina shared advice for entrepreneurs but also for people like you and I who may one day become angel investors - how to do it and what to look out for. I always ask seed investors who come on When Women Win about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur - they all say the same two things... listen on! My favorite quote of the episode was “I can only love the numbers when they reflect a story.” You can find Dina El-Shenoufy on Twitter and LinkedIn. **************************************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month - so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

Welcome to episode 3 of the Rewind, as we count down to the launch of Season 4 on Jan 4th. During our conversation, Lily shared valuable lessons she learned in the corporate world that have served her well in entrepreneurship, as well as how she has navigated challenges along her journey - not least of them, Covid. While this is a Rewind episode, Lily kindly provided an update last week on how things are going in a Covid world. I was curious because 100% of her business was in-person contact with medical staff... Listen on for her learnings and silver linings! If you would like to know more about Lily you can find her on LinkedIn . You can also find her business Malaak at www.malaakme.com  ****************************************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message on Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. Thank you, Rana

Welcome to episode 2 of the Rewind, as we count down to the launch of Season 4 on Jan 4th. There are many reasons that this is one of the world's favorite podcasts: we talked about confidence, authenticity, stereotype threat and self-promotion. We explored faith, being human and how to move on after the loss of a loved one. You can find Boz on Instagram @badassboz. ********************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message on Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. Thank you, Rana

As we count down to the launch of Season 4 on Jan 4th, we are running a When Women Win "Rewind" to your favorite past episodes. This is the first of three Rewind episodes... During our chat, we discussed how to set goals correctly and how grit helped Caroline overcome bulimia at the age of 22. We defined happiness and I learned the happiest people are the people who wake up to hard goals – people who have “ikigai”, a Japanese word that means “reason for being”. You can find Caroline on LinkedIn and Instagram. ******************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message on Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. Thank you, Rana

Hi Everyone, This is an unusual episode... I wanted to reconnect with you because it has been way too long since COVID cramped our style! When Women Win is coming back with a vengeance, and I think it's our most important season yet because of the crazy "shecession" we're in that is burning women out. During this short episode, I mention some entities: Elaa Beirut provides free online mental healthcare to people in Lebanon suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). On October 18th, I'll be doing a mentoring session for Ellevate Dubai and ANYONE in the world can sign up here. ******************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to our website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Have you found us on social media yet? Pick your poison: Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn? If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

My favorite quote of the episode was “It’s common – it’s not normal”. You can find Bernadette at her website or on Instagram. The business highlighted on this episode is Women @Work, a company that helps corporate find the right female talent, and helps women get back into the workforce.   ******************************************************* To get notified of the release of Bernadette’s book – and for other top tips & free livestreams – subscribe to the When Women Win newsletter at whenwomenwinpodcast.com. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

Friends - this episode is for people who have felt intimidated or excluded by Blockchain conversations and want to understand its basics. We then get into Leanne and her entrepreneurial journey. My favorite quote of the episode was one that captured a huge advantage of the Blockchain: “In future, you’ll be able to check social media posts & news articles and know whether it is fake news”.  I also loved Leanne's take on start-ups: “we don’t like [to talk about mythical] unicorns but we like to talk about zebras”.  You can find Leanne on Twitter and LinkedIn. Two big thank you's today! To the Council for Australian-Arab Relations - thank you so much for your grant that has contributed to the sustainability of When Women Win, and supported our growth in Australia. To Trademutt Studios in Brisbane - thanks for recording Leanne at 8am! ******************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

My favorite quote of the episode was: “What’s interesting about success is, when it’s perceived it often manifests.” And Elissa's book recommendation was The Greater Freedom by Alya Mooro. You can find Elissa on Twitter and Instagram   *******************************************************   Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

This episode is for people who want to learn more about investing cheaply, and those interested in entrepreneurship. My favorite quote was “You only incur the loss when you pull out of the market”. You can find Nadine on LinkedIn or at www.sarwa.co   ***************************************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

My favorite quote of the episode was “you’re in year 1, I’m in year 35 – if at year 35 I don’t have the success that I do, then I’ve failed.” Too often we compare our results with those of someone who's been on the journey for much longer! You can find Norma on LinkedIn and Twitter. ************************************************************ Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

My favorite quote of the episode was “The seed doesn’t see the petal….” You'll have to listen for context! You can find Arlan on Twitter and Instagram @arlanwashere. A huge thank you to the 2019 Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival – where this episode was recorded on the Main Stage in front of a live audience. ***************************************************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com or go straight to our web contact form. Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help us tremendously. Thank you! Rana

My favorite quote was “Before I became a refugee, I was not a sporty person!” If you would like to learn more about Marie-Christine's work and / or support her organization “Safe Refuge Rwanda”, do feel free to email her at: saferefugerwanda@gmail.com A huge thank you to naseba and their 2019 Women in Leadership Economic Forum for making this interview possible.   ******************************************************   Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. Would you kindly take half a minute to support our work by subscribing to, rating & reviewing the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. Would you kindly take half a minute to support our work by subscribing to, rating & reviewing the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. Would you kindly take half a minute to support our work by subscribing to, rating & reviewing the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. Would you kindly take half a minute to support our work by subscribing to, rating & reviewing the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. Would you kindly take half a minute to support our work by subscribing to, rating & reviewing the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. Would you kindly take half a minute to support our work by subscribing to, rating & reviewing the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

For detailed show notes and book recommendations, please head to whenwomenwinpodcast.com Let’s get social! When Women Win is @whenwomenwinpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn. Please send us feedback and guest recommendations! Would you kindly take half a minute to support our work by subscribing to, rating & reviewing the podcast? Thank you! Rana

Motola Oyebanjo is a passionate Communications Consultant with extensive strategic experience across Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, and Development Communications. She has previously served as the Head of Corporate Communications for Lafarge Africa, Head of Strategic Communications and Media for Union Bank of Nigeria, Head of Corporate Communications for the British Council and as Internal Communications Manager for Unilever Nigeria. As a Consultant, Motola has delivered high impact brand and communications projects for local and international organizations including the Australian Trade Commission, United Kingdom Education Advisory Services, Kia Motors, NISSAN Motors, Haansbro Confectioneries, Edinburgh Napier University Scotland and BPP University UK. She is the Country Director at The School of Life – an unconventional learning academy that trains career professionals to excel in their careers. She is also the Founder of When Women Win – a women empowerment platform providing affordable access for women to the inspiration, knowledge, and opportunities they need to succeed. Below is a summary of the interview The Importance of Communication for Business Growth with Motola Oyebanjo She defined communications as a way or structure through which organizations pass their message across to key stakeholders; customers, government, media, community as well as their employees. She was of the opinion that for any organization set up for profit they would need to listen to and hear their customers if they are to deliver. She advised business owners to always endeavor to ask for feedback from their customers as the information would be helpful in improving their business for better. She spoke on the need for business owners to understand where they stand and how they are perceived so as to always communicate the right brand personality to their customers. In the process of attending to the customer, pushing out content she said that brand personality is being created and will go far to determine if a customer will choose to buy or not. She said that in this age of Social media SME’s can harness the opportunity to reach out to their customers at no cost by creating a structure of taking feedback from their customers. She said that it was important for organizations to build an Employee Communications Culture around their business as unhappy employees often do not deliver on quality service. She went further to say that it was important for organizations to create structures that inform, educate, take opinions, engages and rewards their employees. Speaking on strategies to growing one’s business network she said that individuals and business owners can start by creating value for others so as to leave lasting impressions in people’s minds. She said that if anyone was to find their career path, they needed to understand their personality type so as to guide them in discovering where they will best fit in. To business owners looking to hire personnel, she advised that they look out for personality traits being that someone who isn’t a talker would often not do well in a sales position. She talked about the four major temperaments as the driven choleric, the sanguine talker, the melancholic thinker and the easy-going phlegmatic adding that there were 16 different personality types. In changing business narratives, she advised that businesses begin to think in angles and look out for stories that will resonate with their audience. She advised business owners to avoid the attitude of always writing about themselves but to write instead with their audience in mind. She revealed that an online career course had been recently launched at the school of life where she is the Country Director and is set to guide people through understanding their career path.

Buckle Up is a series of interviews "On The Go" so, Buckle Up & join us for a drive. My 29th Guest is Rana Nawas. She is a 17-year corporate veteran turned speaker and podcaster, on a mission to help women win. She does this through inspiring keynotes, strategic advisory and her podcast, When Women Win - a show where female role models from diverse backgrounds share inspirational stories and practical tools for success. Follow Rana Nawas www.instagram.com/rananawas/ Follow Her Podcast "When Women Win" www.instagram.com/whenwomenwi... All the Episodes she mentioned in the video above are here:- whenwomenwinpodcast.com/podca... Follow Me on www.instagram.com/big_hass/ Reach Out By Email buckleupdxb@gmail.com

04/05/2019: Why do we get stressed to the point of burnout? How do we fix it? And is it different for men and women? Reviewing Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Amelia and Emily Nagoski is president of Ellevate Dubai, creator and presenter of podcast When Women Win and non-fiction aficionado, Rana Nawas.

Reshma Saujani committed her first act of bravery at the age of 33 when she ran for political office in New York. She lost – badly. Instead of being defeated by it, she was set free… she discovered her bravery muscle and started to exercise it more. For example, she set up an NGO about coding when she knew nothing about start-ups – or coding. Girls Who Code is a US non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like. Reshma’s TED talk, "Teach girls, bravery not perfection," has more than four million views and sparked a national conversation about how we’re raising our girls. This led her to write her 3rd book "Brave, Not Perfect" During our chat we discussed society’s impact on girls and what we could do differently. I asked Reshma for practical tools on how we ourselves could be braver. In fact, this was a great follow-on to the last When Women Win episode with Najla Al Midfa, which explored resilience: how can you build resilience unless you’re allowed to fail? And finally, we talked about coding and how it cultivates bravery in girls and gives them permission to be less than perfect. To find out more about Reshma and purchase her book, head over to reshmasaujani.com While you're here, please remember to subscribe to the podcast and do take a minute to rate or review it. Thank you.

The When Women Win Podcast has featured over 40 boss ladies and we've covered everything about them and their lives. In this episode, however, we are going to do something different. I've asked someone very special to take over the podcast: Hala Gorani. Hala needs no introduction - she is the legendary anchor on CNN, where she has her own nightly news show, Hala Gorani Tonight. She was also the final guest on Season 1 of When Women Win. And on this episode, Hala will be interviewing... ME.  A little about me in the third person: Rana Nawas is a keynote speaker, strategic advisor and host of the very podcast you're listening to. She left the corporate world after 17 years to pursue her passion of helping women shine. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I look forward to seeing all of you in 2019! Find out more about Hala and follow her on Twitter @HalaGorani,  Instagram @hgorani, and CNN. Find out more about Rana and follow her on Instagram @rananawas, LinkedIn, and on her website rananawas.com For more information about the podcast, please visit whenwomenwinpodcast.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!

Welcome to Season 2 of When Women Win Podcast! Before we dive in, I would like to take a moment and acknowledge you for making When Women Win the number 1 podcast in the Middle East. To all of you who subscribed and listened to the podcast, to all who reviewed and shared it... A million thanks. For the opening episode of Season 2 we are fortunate to have an international powerhouse in the world of marketing. Beth Comstock spent 25 years at GE where she led efforts to accelerate new growth and was named GE’s first Chief Marketing Officer in 2003. Beth served as President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal, from 2006-08, overseeing ad revenue and the company's digital efforts, including the early formation of Hulu. She is a corporate director of Nike and has been named to both the Fortune and Forbes lists of the World's Most Powerful women.   We discussed Beth’s new book, Imagine It Forward. We covered many aspects of innovation – how entrepreneurs approach it, how entrepreneurial people within a corporation can innovate and disrupt, and how the corporation can encourage and support them. We explored the personal and professional price that disruptors might pay as organisations resist change. Beth gave practical tips for introverts like herself – introverts who wish to lead, as well as tips for managers of introverts. We touched on the problems that have rocked GE and talked about gatekeepers versus goalkeepers and how they can shape your job choices. My favorite quotes are: “No is not yet" "You cannot mitigate risk, you have to navigate it.” Beth recommended three books: The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp Management Principles by Peter Drucker. “Without a customer there is no business” The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker  If you would like to follow Beth on social media you can find her on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @bethcomstock. Her book, Imagine It Forward, is available in stores and online.

Rana Nawas, creator of the “When Women Win” podcast shares her journey from the top of the corporate world at GE to launching the number one podcast in the Middle East. Find out what she’s learned, what style-flexing means and why you need it to be a great leader. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) 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.

Rana Nawas has spent her professional life standing up for women's rights in the workplace in Dubai. As SVP of Capital Markets for GE, Rana pushed for better maternity leave policy and advocated for women at her company. As President of the Ellevate Dubai chapter, Rana creates opportunities for professional women to develop their careers and support one another. Rana's next endeavor is her podcast, “When Women Win,” which highlights formidable women of the past and present. On this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, we talk to Rana about changing workplace policy and culture, how she manages her busy schedule, and what inspired her path to championing women.

Rana Nawas has spent her professional life standing up for women’s rights in the workplace in Dubai. As SVP of Capital Markets for GE, Rana pushed for better maternity leave policy and advocated for women at her company. As President of the Ellevate Dubai chapter, Rana creates opportunities for professional women to develop their careers and support one another. Rana’s next endeavor is her podcast, “When Women Win,” which highlights formidable women of the past and present. On this episode of the Ellevate Podcast, we talk to Rana about changing workplace policy and culture, how she manages her busy schedule, and what inspired her path to championing women.

Rana Nawas is a published writer, corporate warrior and sought-after speaker on a mission to inspire women of all backgrounds to shine. Born in England to a Palestinian father and Lebanese mother, Rana grew up like many Western-educated Arabs facing the dichotomy of liberal and traditional values.Rana’s education at Oxford University and Harvard Business School gave her a strong foundation to solve problems and negotiate effectively, but nothing could have prepared her for the tough reality that women face as they rise through the corporate world.Over the course of her 17-year corporate career spanning McKinsey & Company’s London Office, the Dubai Government and GE Capital, Rana has pioneered new markets, launched new products, led diverse and sometimes virtual teams, won business all over the world and developed strong relationships. She also led the charge in rewriting corporate policies that impact women, championed pay parity and helped women rise in their professional and personal lives.Rana is a mother of two and a wife of one, she is the creator and host of the podcast When Women Win, sharing inspirational stories and tools that boss ladies from all walks of life have used along their journeys, and is the chapter president of Ellevate, a global organization that brings professional women together.Rana has been featured in the press, on TV and on radio. She has spoken in front of diverse audiences on a variety of topics, and has been labelled a “thought-provoking”, “fact-driven” and “inspiring” speaker.You can keep up with the latest from Rana on her website at RanaNawas.com.Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 In a potentially historic election year for women, Ellen R. Malcolm, the pioneering founder of the three-million-member EMILY’s List and one of the most influential players in today’s political landscape, tells the dramatic inside story of the rise of women in elected office in her new book, When Women Win. Malcolm will share the ALOUD stage with Ann Friedman, journalist and co-host of the popular podcast Call Your Girlfriend, to discuss the heartbreaking losses and unprecedented victories of some of the toughest political contests of the past three decades.Click here for photos from the program.