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Inspirational Journeys of the Best Minds
Everyone has a story to tell. Our experiences, no matter how big or small, shape us into the people we are today and create a unique tapestry of life. Each story is a thread in this tapestry, woven together to create a vibrant and diverse world.
'Inspirational Journeys of the Best Minds' is a podcast that delves into the personal and professional lives of accomplished senior executives, the panjandrums of current times. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a top executive and…
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- Inspirational Journeys of the Best Minds
Ep.29 - What keeps a customer coming back? And how do you understand that answer across different markets?
In this episode of Inspirational Journey Of The Best Minds, host Francesca Dieter sits down with Shad Shahid, Head of Global Retention & CRM at Kaspersky…
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Ep.28 - Turning data into better decisions, building D2D Intelligence, and making insights accessible with Dr. Aroop Lalla
With more than two decades in the corporate world, including seven years at KPMG, Dr. Aroop Lalla has built his career around helping organisations turn data…
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Ep.27 - Story of curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to embrace opportunities beyond original plan with Rochelle Barreto
From dreaming of becoming a figure skater to leading global brands and helping businesses unlock growth through innovation, Rochelle has built a career defined…
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Ep.26 - Story of relentless curiosity, thoughtful leadership and a vision for technology that truly makes a difference with David Hardoon
A true leader in the world of AI and Data. With more than 2 decades of experience across #Finance, Academia and presently Global Head of AI Enablement at…
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Ep.25 - Story of Courage, Creativity and Relentless drive to embed Sustainability at the core of every decision with Maryam Telmesani
Chosen as one of the Powerlist Saudi Executives in Aviation of 2025, Top Influential Global Leader of 2024, Woman Icon of the year 2023, one of the TOP100…
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Ep.24- Turning Unexpected Paths Into Growth Accelerators Ali F. Hamdan
With 24 years of global experience across four continents, Ali F. Hamdan has shattered the mold. Known for challenging the status quo, leading with integrity…
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Ep.22- Breaking Point to Breakthrough with Nina Weber
Starting with dreams of becoming a vet, eventually leadingteams at Google, and now empowering others as a globally acclaimed coach, Nina's story is packed with…
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Ep.21- The Role of Self-Awareness in Corporate Change with Anand Mishra
Are you holding your team back? For Anand Mishra, Global Head of Bid Management at SAP GTM Strategy and Operations, culture is the “oxygen” teams need to…
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Ep.20- Big Tech, Bold Moves, and Breaking Stereotypes with Wai Yi Yik
"Being different is actually a great thing. And I think being able to look for the nuance in that not just in your life, but also in the lives of those around…
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Ep.19- Leading a Team Like a Father with Elie Hawa
“The biggest leadership lesson I've learned is to lead a team as a father. You have to care and you have to trust. Trust is the base of every functional team…
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Ep.18- Secret Investment Gems and Cultural Myths of Saudi Arabia with Abdullah Madkhali
"The book 'The Beacon of Opportunity' isn't just a guide on investments and opportunities in Saudi Arabia; the book is about clearing several misconceptions…
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Ep.17- The CMO's Playbook to Unbeatable Leadership with Foo Siew Ting
"If you're not in the role, is the team able to function in a harmonious and high-performing way even in a state of crisis?" In this insightful episode, Siew…
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Ep.16- Rachel Goh, Zone Head of Global Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing at Nestlé
“I wish somebody when I'm starting on my career would have told me that FMCG is actually one of the best place to start your career.” In this compelling…
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Ep. 15 - Genevieve Hilton, Co-Author of Fairhaven - A Novel of Climate Optimism
“But in fact, fiction is really important because it does a very, very good job of changing public opinion. And I mean, it can even change history.” Genevieve…
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Ep. 14 - Rohit Adlakha, Former Chief Digital and Information Officer (Wipro Limited), and currently a Board Member and CXO Advisor
“My definition of leadership is not the title that I hold. But if I walk in the office campus and you know, these used to be large campuses housing 25, 30,000…
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Ep. 13: Justin Sargent, Board Advisor (Advantage Group International), Founder & CEO (Justin Sargent Advisory)
“On a few occasions, I was told you just don't have the gravitas, to you know, take on these bigger roles. You do look too young and it's a nice problem to…
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Ep. 12: Cat Rüst, Revenue Growth Leader and Advisory Board Member
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Ep. 11: Mukta Arya - Chief Human Resources Officer (APAC) at Société Générale
“And then when you look back, you will thank yourself that, thankfully I invested in myself to make my base stronger. And now when you are at a height, you are…
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Ep. 10: Simon Clarke - Managing Director, Relationship Manager, at Citi Private Bank
“He (Steve Jobs) said that getting made redundant was actually the best thing for him because he became creative. So what I'm going say is actually when I was…
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Ep. 9: Lee-Han Tjioe - General Manager (Hong Kong) at IBM Consulting
“It's almost like you are labeled basically because of your appearance. And especially as a young kid, that's a bit intimidating. And maybe that was also the…
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Ep. 8: Sammy Elazb, Sales Director (Southeast Asia) at Samsung Ads
“Seeing my wife have three kids at work. Seeing the different challenges that she went through versus the challenges that I went through and how that impacted…
Inspirational Journeys of the Best MindsEp. 7: Vanessa Sorenson - Chief Partner Officer (ANZ) and Managing Director (NZ) at Microsoft
“You know, there's a saying at Microsoft, say don't be a know-it-all, be a learn-it-all and that's been me since I can remember.“ Vanessa Sorensen is the Chief…
Inspirational Journeys of the Best MindsEp. 6: Melissa Henson - Chief Marketing Officer, Philippines at AIA
“From her (Amy Radin), I learned how to surround myself with people who are better and smarter than me. She named that as one of her leadership strategies. So…
Inspirational Journeys of the Best MindsEp. 5: Sherif Tawfik - Chief Sustainability Officer MENA of Microsoft
“I had a fear of heights, but I forced myself to enroll in a skydiving course. I have a fear of deep water and deep blue, and I forced myself to become an…
Inspirational Journeys of the Best MindsEp. 4: Yves Briantais - Vice President Marketing of Colgate-Palmolive APAC
"How many senior leaders do you know when they are in a room? They need to be the ones making the decision. Most of them." Yves Briantais, the VP of Marketing…
Inspirational Journeys of the Best MindsEp. 3: Imane Jamal Eddine - Chief of Staff to the President of Microsoft Asia
“That’s how I grew in my leadership. Someone else took a bet on me.” Imane Jamal Eddine, Chief of Staff to the President of Microsoft Asia, joins us on the…
Inspirational Journeys of the Best MindsEp. 2: Amnah Ajmal - Executive VP of Market Development EEMEA at Mastercard
“Don’t overanalyze, just go for it.” Amnah Ajmal is the Executive Vice President of Market Development EEMEA at Mastercard. Her accomplishments speak volumes…
Inspirational Journeys of the Best MindsEp. 1: June Boo - Head of Asia Business at LinkedIn
💫 Introducing Imergey Podcast: ‘Inspirational Journey of the Best Minds’ 💫 Everyone has a story to tell. Our experiences, no matter how big or small, shape us…