Muhami Matters

As 2025 comes to a close, Chris Adams shares a special end-of-year message for Muhami Matters , reflecting on an outstanding year of conversations, insights, and impact. In this solo episode, Chris looks back on the key themes explored throughout 2025 — leadership, growth, governance, wellbeing, credibility, and the commercial realities facing today’s professionals. The podcast brought together la...

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Jude Jennison, Founder of Leaders by Nature, to explore leadership through the lens of emotional intelligence. Jude explains how horses provide immediate, honest feedback on leadership behaviour by responding to emotional state, clarity and intention. Drawing on her corporate experience and years of working with leaders, she shares why tr...

What if the most honest feedback on your leadership came from a 600-kilogram animal? In this trailer, Jude Jennison , Founder of Leaders by Nature , reveals the extraordinary way horses expose our blind spots as leaders — instantly, non-verbally, and without judgement. From leaders who crumble when a horse “sees” them… to aggressive managers who soften instantly when dominance stops working… to CE...

Are your international payments costing you far more than you realise? In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Tony Redondo , founder of Cosmos Currency Exchange , who draws on more than forty years of global banking and FX experience to explain how SMEs and professionals lose money every day when moving funds across borders. Tony breaks down the real reasons behind hidden costs...

Are you unknowingly losing money every time you send or receive funds internationally? In this trailer for the upcoming episode of Muhami Matters , host Chris Adams is joined by Tony Redondo , founder of Cosmos Currency Exchange , to reveal the hidden costs, blind spots, and risks that banks and payment platforms rarely explain — but SMEs pay for every day. Tony brings more than four decades of ex...

Most men say they’re “fine”. But behind the scenes, many are quietly struggling with loneliness, emotional pressure, career stress and the fear of being seen as weak. In this episode of Muhami Matters , host Chris Adams speaks with Ina Hammer , Founder of IconicMan Mastery , about why men find it so difficult to open up — and what they can do to reclaim emotional strength. 🎙️ Inside this episode:...

Most professional men say they’re “fine.” But behind the scenes? Stress, loneliness and emotional pressure are silently taking a toll — and it’s costing careers, relationships and mental health. In this powerful upcoming episode, men’s emotional health consultant Ina Hammer , Founder of IconicMan Mastery , joins Chris Adams to break open the truth about what men are really carrying — and why so ma...

Most professionals have been told the same social media lie. Jacob Scott, Founder of Pint Sized Humour , explains why this misconception holds people back and how a smarter, data-driven approach can transform your visibility and credibility online. In this episode of Muhami Matters , Chris Adams and Jacob explore the importance of the first five seconds of any video, why hooks matter more than alg...

Everyone says you need to post at the “right time”, use the “right hashtag”, or follow “the algorithm hacks”. But according to Jacob Scott , Founder of Pint Sized Humour , it’s all one BIG lie. In this upcoming episode of Muhami Matters , Jacob reveals the truth behind going viral — and how professionals can use data-driven content, powerful hooks, and smarter SEO to grow without losing credibilit...

Many professional men carry pressure that is never spoken about. In this episode, Westley Harnett shares honest insights about responsibility, fatherhood, burnout, and the courage required to face difficult truths. This is one of the most open and powerful conversations we have hosted on Muhami Matters. It will resonate with anyone who is trying to balance work, family, leadership, and personal we...

Many professional men carry pressure that they rarely speak about. In this trailer, Westley Harnett shares honest insights about responsibility, fatherhood, and the courage it takes to confront difficult truths. The full episode will be released on Monday. Guest: Westley Harnett Host: Chris Adams Muhami: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/ CJA Consulting: https://www.cjaconsult.com Chris Adams: http...

This week on Muhami Matters , host Chris Adams sits down with Sarah Brooks , founder of Fikrah HR , an award-winning HR strategist helping UAE businesses build compliance-ready, people-centred workplaces. Together they uncover the truth about HR’s “dirty secret”: it’s not really about compliance. From contracts and commissions to culture and leadership, Sarah shares candid stories and practical in...

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Cat Woolrich, Founder of Nine Yard Marketing, about why “hope” is not a marketing strategy and how professional services firms can move from wishful thinking to measurable, strategic marketing that drives results. They explore: ✅ Why many professionals still rely on “hope” in their marketing ✅ How to align marketing with business goals...

In this Muhami Matters trailer, Chris Adams is joined by Cat Woolrich, Founder of Nine Yard Marketing, to explore why “hope” is not a marketing strategy and how professional services firms can move from wishful thinking to measurable, results-driven marketing. 🎧 Full episode launches Monday, 3 November 2025. 🌐 Learn more: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/ 👤 Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ca...

In this episode of Muhami Matters , Chris Adams is joined by Sharon Means , Founder of Sharon Means Business , to discuss the growing trend of fractional leadership and its value for professional firms. Sharon explains how firms can achieve smarter growth by engaging experienced leaders on a fractional basis, gaining strategic insight without the full-time overhead. The conversation explores pract...

In this episode of Muhami Matters , Chris Adams sits down with Sharon Means , Founder of Sharon Means Business , to explore how fractional leadership can help professional firms grow smarter, not just bigger. Discover how embracing a fractional approach to management and strategy can unlock agility, efficiency, and profitability in your firm. 🎧 Tune in on Monday, 27 October 2025 for the full conv...

In this episode of Muhami Matters , host Chris Adams speaks with Stuart Mason , author of How to Wreck Your Business and creator of the Inverted Growth Model . Stuart built a multi-million-pound printing company, only to see it collapse on its 20th anniversary. He now helps business owners avoid the same mistakes. They discuss: Why chasing turnover can destroy profit The dangers of ego and complac...

In this upcoming episode of Muhami Matters , host Chris Adams speaks with Stuart Mason , author and business mentor behind How to Wreck Your Business . Stuart shares the hard lessons from years of experience, helping leaders understand what not to do when running a company. 🎧 The full episode will be released on Monday 20 October . Follow Muhami Matters to stay updated. 🔗 Guest: Stuart Mason on...

Chris Adams talks with leadership expert Briony Platt , founder of Lean Into Learning , about the ripple effect of developing mid-level managers. Briony shares practical insights into why training leaders at this level has the biggest impact on employee engagement, retention, and performance. They explore DISC profiling, leadership coaching, and the real-world lessons Briony learned when she first...

How do you build better managers, and why does it matter so much? In this trailer, Chris Adams speaks with Briony Platt , founder of Lean Into Learning , about the power of developing mid-level leaders and how that creates a ripple effect across entire organisations. From her own experience as a high performer turned leadership trainer, Briony shares insights that will resonate with every business...

In this Muhami Matters episode, Chris Adams is joined by Adam Hoult , Co-Founder of Neutral Carbon Zone , to discuss the rapid rise of ESG across the Middle East. They unpack how environmental, social and governance factors are shaping supply chains, regulation, and client expectations - and how even small firms can act now to stay ahead. Highlights: Making carbon reporting accessible for SMEs Why...

ESG is not just a global trend. It is a regional priority. In this Muhami Matters trailer, Chris Adams is joined by Adam Hoult from Neutral Carbon Zone to discuss why ESG is taking centre stage in the Middle East. Tune in for the full episode launching Monday, 6 October. #MuhamiMatters #Muhami #محامي #CJAConsulting #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NeutralCarbonZone Visit www.muhami.ae for lega...

What if the simple word “yes” could cost your organisation billions? In this episode of Muhami Matters , Chris Adams sits down with Gianni Dell’Aiuto (Studio Legale Dell’Aiuto) to uncover the hidden risks in data, contracts, and digital identity. 🔍 Key insights include: Why “yes” in contracts can become a billion-dollar mistake The dangers of digital identity theft and “digital twins” “Digital de...

Your digital twin - the online version of you - has no rights In this trailer for the upcoming Muhami Matters episode, Chris Adams speaks with Gianni Dell’Aiuto (Studio Legale Dell’Aiuto) about: The hidden dangers of digital identity theft The concept of “digital dementia” How our everyday technology is under constant attack 💡 The full episode releases on Monday, 29 September 2025 . Visit www.muh...

What makes or breaks a merger or acquisition in the UAE? According to Sameer Khan, Managing Partner at SK Legal , it is not the money, it is the law. In this episode of Muhami Matters , host Chris Adams uncovers the hidden legal traps that buyers and sellers face when closing deals in the UAE. Sameer draws on more than 14 years of M&A and advisory experience to explain: The four key stages of...