Postgrad Hangouts

How Barca Academy teams in Dubai Won the Coveted Barca World Cup 2024: An Exclusive Interview with the Head Coaches and Under 14 Team Captain! Adham & Andy are doing things differently this week as they explore the triumphant journey of The Barca World Cup champions (Barca Academy in Dubai U14 and U16 teams) through exclusive interviews with their Head Coaches (Coach Moataz Salah  & Coach...

This week, we were excited to hangout with the legendary Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s top executive coaches and leadership thinkers. In this insightful podcast, Dr. Goldsmith shares his early start with Adham & Andrea while also sharing his groundbreaking strategies on leadership, personal development, and career advancement. Discover how to unlock your full potential and lead wi...

This week we hangout with Rita Soueidan: An accomplished & creative Head Chef with 10 years of diverse culinary experience & insights in the Middle East region. She has demonstrated success in delivering culinary excellence, operational efficiency & guest satisfaction. Before excelling in the world of the culinary arts; Rita studied psychology and graduated from the University of Dalla...

Adham and Andrea get to hangout this week with Dr. Yusuf Akbar, getting up close and personal. Yusaf Akbar is a Professor at the Department of Economics and Business. A strategic Thinker, Educator and Mentor to Executives and Start-ups. Yusaf has taught at universities and business schools all over the world, including University of Michigan, Stockholm School of Economics, Shanghai Jiaotong Univer...

"Skyward Bound: From Blueprint to Blue Skies - A Civil Engineer's Soaring Journey to the Cockpit!" Prepare for take-off and buckle up for an exhilarating episode of Postgrad Hangouts as Adham and Andrea we sit down with Fady Helmy, the trailblazing engineer who traded in blueprints for the boundless blue skies! Join us in this exclusive interview as Fady Helmy shares the inspiring s...

Adham & Andy hang out this week with Ahmed Abou El Ela who has been on the fore-front for more than a decade of the insurance industry in Cairo, Egypt. Having embarked on his postgrad journey, he has made the geographic shift to the UAE where is starts a new chapter in his professional storyline. Change management and time management have been a key skill that he has instilled when maneuvering...

Adham & Andy hung out this week with Kareem Gad, who currently leads the Planning and Governance function under the Chief Digital Officer, Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC). He talks to us about how it all started whilst highlighting career (and education) highlights and milestones that have helped shape the success and achievements he as currently attained. Check out more on Instagram...

Adham & Andy hang out with Louise Collins who is the head of project and development services for JLL in the UAE.   Being in the UAE for the past 20 years, Louise has worked in both local and global companies. She is an engineer by background, advocate for both women in construction and sustainability in the region. Her ambition to become more well rounded was the catalyst for starting an MBA....

This week Adham & Andy hang out with Diego Homem; a brilliant User Experience expert who gives us a riveting insight on how the future of the industry is developing in the region over these past few years.   We also delved into the past and discussed how he came to enter this field of work. Check out more on Instagram  @PostgradHangouts   Intro & Outro Music: Transit Ride by Guru Copyright...

Adham and Andrea hang out with Leah Cotterill - graduating with the prestigious "Hodges Scholar" (It is the highest recognition for academic merit at Hult International Business School and is given to students graduating in the top 1% of their class globally). She speaks to us about her determination and work ethic that made this possible - amongst juggling life at the same time! Check o...

Kicking off Season 2 with a Bang: Professor Mark Esposito sits down with Adham & Andrea and talks about everything from the beginning of his academic journey to the impact of Artificial intelligence. The brilliant professor presents some insightful and fresh perspectives that are valuable in shaping ones view when it comes to the future of business strategy (and everything else)! Not only that...

On this week's episode we hang out with Reem Amer , one of our youngest guests who shares her postgrad journey. Alongside moving up the HR ladder with Microsoft, she also took on a career in executive coaching which helped her not only in the office, but in the classroom as well. She spoke to us about how she took the leap at this stage in her life and gave us a glimpse of her future aspirati...

This week, Adham & Andrea were hanging out with Abraham Giorgis (Abe), whose diligence and persistent commitment to self-improvement saw him leave his aspirations of becoming an engineer behind after his studies, and instead he climbed the ranks within HULT International Business School to become the Finance Manager for the Dubai campus. He enlightened us as to how his EMBA journey helped shap...

Adham & Andrea land into the studio with Daria Zapodovnikova , an airline cabin crew member who is on the lookout for her next exciting career adventure! Have a listen to her stimulating and relatable journey for self-exploration onto a new career chapter - ignited by her EMBA accomplishment. Check out more on Instagram  @PostgradHangouts   Intro & Outro Music: Transit Ride by Guru Copyrig...

Adham & Andrea sit down with Dr. Ali Fenwick ; the very multi-talented individual who has embarked on a very fascinating adventure into the depths of the human Psyche - Behavioral Sciences! We talk about the past, present and future of this realm and we even get some exclusive insights into his very own personal perspectives! Check out more on Instagram  @PostgradHangouts   Intro & Outro M...

(Trailer) Adham & Andrea sit down with Ahmed Nour El Din - a marketing expert who is able to see opportunity in every challenge and anticipate needs and trends - even for us in studio, as he came in bearing gifts - our first branded mugs!

Adham & Andrea sit down with Ahmed Nour El Din - a marketing expert who is able to see opportunity in every challenge and anticipate needs and trends - even for us in studio, as he came in bearing gifts - our first branded mugs! Check out more on Instagram  @PostgradHangouts   Intro & Outro Music: Transit Ride by Guru Copyright owners UMG On behalf of: EMI

Adham & Andrea sit down with Belal Fashafsha , a Palestinian-German Engineer with a no-nonsense approach to career development and venturing into a Masters of Business Administration degree. Prepare to take notes for a prescription to success! Check out more on Instagram  @PostgradHangouts   Intro & Outro Music: Transit Ride by Guru Copyright owners UMG On behalf of: EMI

(Trailer) Adham & Andrea sit down with Belal Fashafsha , a Palestinian-German Engineer with a no-nonsense approach to career development and venturing into a Masters of Business Administration degree. Prepare to take notes for a prescription to success!

(Trailer) Andrea was out sick this week, so Adham sat down with Interior Designer Ruba Oudeh to talk about her experience related to completing her Executive Masters of Business Administration. Past lessons learnt PLUS a fresh career approach!

Andrea was out sick this week, so Adham sat down with Interior Designer Ruba Oudeh to talk about her experience related to completing her Executive Masters of Business Administration. Past lessons learnt PLUS a fresh career approach! Check out more on Instagram  @PostgradHangouts   Intro & Outro Music: Transit Ride by Guru Copyright owners UMG On behalf of: EMI

(Trailer) Adham & Andrea sit down with Capt. Suraj Tuluri and talk with him on his recent journey to complete his Executive Masters of Business Administration. The Captain spills Words of wisdom, Life lessons & Invaluable experiences.

Adham & Andrea sit down with Capt. Suraj Tuluri and talk with him on his recent journey to complete his Executive Masters of Business Administration. The Captain spills Words of wisdom, Life lessons & Invaluable experiences. Check out more on Instagram  @PostgradHangouts   Intro & Outro Music: Transit Ride by Guru Copyright owners UMG On behalf of: EMI