Reimagining You : A Personal Branding podcast by Dr. Elie Daher

“My therapist told me not to make any big decisions…The next morning, I built a company.”That decision led to a billion-dollar company. But this episode is not about valuation. It’s about purpose, identity, and rewriting your destiny. In this powerful episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Tony Jamous, founder of two unicorns and Executive Chairman of Oyster—to explore a deeply...

What if “uncertain times” in sales… didn’t actually exist? In this bold and eye-opening episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with a seasoned sales leader to challenge one of the most common beliefs in business today:Are markets really uncertain—or are leaders simply unprepared?⸻In this episode, you’ll discover:* Why “uncertain times” in sales are a myth and what top performers do d...

A Brit says "that's interesting." The German goes home thinking the deal is done. The Brit meant: I'm not interested. This is the gap that breaks leaders  and nobody's talking about it. In this episode of HRFuture, host Alan Hosking sits down with Dr. Elie Daher to unpack the two forces reshaping leadership today: cultural intelligence and multi-generational fluency. What we cover:00:00 — The...

What happens after you’ve achieved success? In this powerful episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Marshall Goldsmith, the world’s #1 executive coach, to explore a question most leaders avoid:If what made you successful won’t take you further… then what will?⸻In this episode, you’ll discover:•Why past success can become your biggest limitation•The mindset shift required to move...

Rita McGrath is a Columbia Business School professor, Thinkers50 top management thinker, and the woman who challenged Michael Porter's theory of sustainable competitive advantage. In this episode she reveals her Stupidity Matrix, a framework that exposes why organizations keep doing things that hurt everyone and explains why your competitive advantage has an expiration date. From singing in a nigh...

What happens when global success no longer aligns with your values? In this powerful episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Christian Ray Flores, former international pop star turned entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and executive coach  to explore what it really means to build a personal brand rooted in identity, integrity, and long-term alignment. Before social media existe...

What if credibility doesn’t come after success—but before it? In this powerful episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with George Khalife, growth strategist, fintech leader, and host of Let’s Grab Coffee to unpack what it really means to build relevance, trust, and visibility in today’s digital-first world. From early career coffee chats to nearly 200 podcast episodes with CEOs and f...

Presence in Print: Sarah Scott on Building Real-World Visibility Through PublishingIn a world dominated by digital content and constant online noise, how do you build a presence that lasts—one that lives on bookshelves, in boardrooms, and in the minds of decision-makers? In this episode of Reimagining You, I sit down with Sarah Scott, a publishing and editorial expert who has helped countless prof...

In the age of AI, leadership is no longer defined by expertise alone. It’s defined by adaptability, emotional mastery, and the human capabilities technology cannot replace. This is why I’m launching Adaptive7, a new leadership series exploring the seven capabilities future-ready leaders must master to stay relevant, trusted, and effective. Together with Haifa Moubarak, CEO Founder of Know How For...

What happens when titles fade, firms change, and technology accelerates faster than judgment? In this episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Karim Nassif—international arbitrator, legal strategist, and founder of Nassif Arbitration—for a deep, unfiltered conversation about personal brand, judgment, AI, and legacy in a rapidly shifting professional world. This is not a discussion...

What if true success isn’t about climbing higher but knowing when to walk away? In this deeply moving episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Anand Krishnan, a global finance leader who built a 33-year career across five financial capitals from Wall Street at JPMorgan to the CEO seat at Dubai International Capital before making one of the hardest decisions of his life. This is no...

What if the biggest breakthrough in your career wasn’t a title... but a transformation? In this compelling episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Delel Chaabouni, a former tech executive at PepsiCo turned transformational coach and global advisor. Her story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t always about climbing the ladder. Sometimes, it’s about changing the ladder compl...

“Ten years, one conversation that surprised me.”I’ve known Salah Yamout for almost a decade. In that time, I’ve seen a leader evolve with extraordinary depth — endlessly curious, relentlessly learning, able to connect dots most people overlook. For years, we’ve spoken about #leadership,  #mobility  , #markets  , customers…But last week, for the first time, I saw the full range of Sa...

When Purpose Calls: Karim Smaira on Walking Away from Comfort to Build a Legacy | Reimagining YouIn this deeply inspiring episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits with Karim Smaira, CEO & Co-Founder of Genpharm, whose journey embodies courage, conviction, and legacy-driven leadership. Karim did what many only dream of:He walked away from a prestigious global role at Merck, left the comf...

What does it really take to lead powerfully in today’s world? According to Haifa Al Mubarak, psychologist, executive coach, and founder of "Know How" , the answer lies within. In this transformative episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Haifa to explore the deeply personal journey of leadership from the inside out. From being a pioneer in the oil industry to launching one of th...

What really happens behind closed doors in executive search? And why do so many leaders wait until it’s too late to build their personal brand? In this eye-opening episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Poul Pedersen, Founder of Pedersen & Partners, and Michael Al-Nassir, Global Head of Client Partnerships. With over 2,000 executive placements worldwide, they reveal what tru...

From Chaos to Clarity: Toby Maguire on Energy, Focus & Purposeful LeadershipWhat if the key to your next career breakthrough isn’t more hustle but more alignment? In this eye-opening episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with renowned meditation expert and performance coach Toby Maguire to explore the invisible edge that sets fulfilled leaders apart: energy alignment, clarity of...

Burnout. Breakdown. Breakthrough. What happens when a top leadership coach loses herself in the very success she teaches others to master? In this gripping episode, Barbara Singer reveals the hidden cost of high performance—and how she rebuilt her brand, purpose, and power from the inside out.✨ If you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or expert building your influence—this one’s for you.🔥 Topics: b...

From Slopes to The Valley: Bertrand Nepveu on Building Vision, Not ProductsReimagining You ( EP #29 )What does it take to go from ski slopes to Silicon Valley? In this transformative episode of Reimagining You, I sit down with Bertrand "Bert" Nepveu—visionary founder behind Vrvana, key contributor to Apple’s Vision Pro, and now co-founder of Triptyq Capital. We unpack:• How childhood passions can...

What if success without alignment is the biggest failure of all? In this transformative episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Rawan Althagafy, former corporate strategist turned founder of Elevating Minds Co., a leadership evolution lab in Riyadh. Rawan once managed billion-riyal portfolios, but a single moment of emptiness after applause changed her trajectory. Today, she guid...

What if your biggest no was actually the start of your biggest yes? In this compelling episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Gijs van Wulfen, global innovation expert, author, and one of LinkedIn’s first 150 influencers to explore how frustration, fear, and authenticity shaped his leadership journey and personal brand. Gijs shares how he transformed corporate resistance into a...

What happens when a leader takes off the mask? How do you shift from control to trust—and from performance to presence? In this episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher is joined by Hortense Le Gentil, global executive coach, bestselling author of The Unlocked Leader, and the mind behind the transformational 3Ms model: MindTrap, MindShift, MindBuild. Once a competitive show jumper in Normandy, H...

What makes a voice unforgettable? Can storytelling heal? And how do you stay authentic in a world of appearances? In this episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Ricardo Karam—often called the Arab Oprah—a master interviewer, storyteller, and bridge-builder between East and West. For over 30 years, Ricardo has given a platform to leaders, dreamers, unsung heroes, and icons like t...

Season 2 of Reimagining You begins here. Two leaders. One legacy. Zero ego. In this powerful episode, twin brothers Anthony & Nicolas Boukather—CEO and Chairman of A.N. Boukather (ANB Holding)—reveal how they honored a 97-year family legacy while reinventing it for the future.  From a headquarters fire rebuilt in days to codifying values like Trust, Integrity, Innovation, and Happiness, t...

In this powerhouse episode of Reimagining You, I sat down with Hamdi Osman—the former FedEx executive who led operations across 132 countries—now reinventing himself as the founder of Solitair, a next-generation cargo airline.   He walked away from corporate comfort. Built an airline from the ground up in under six months. And proved that leadership is about execution, not titles. We dive dee...