Don't Do That, Do This
by British Chamber of Commerce Dubai
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The Workforce Shift: AI, Innovation and Opportunity
The Workforce Shift: AI, Innovation and Opportunity
About this podcast
The Don’t Do That, Do This! podcast is your ultimate resource for inspiring business growth stories in Dubai and the wider region.
Join host Katy Keenan, CEO of the BCCD as she dives into interviewing successful founders and leaders, bringing you smart insights and ideas that will elevate your UAE experience, whether you are already here or aspiring to enter the region. Your ultimate resource for working and living in the UAE.
This podcast has been brought to you by: StudioRed for the high-quality podcast studio and video production and Sherbert Lemon for social media design and editing.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- The Workforce Shift: AI, Innovation and Opportunity · 43 min · Episode 28Mușata Matei, Author of The Mother Shift, Partnerships Lead at Women in AI UAE, AI Innovation and Ecosystem Leader at First Abu Dhabi Bank, joins Don't Do That, Do This! to…
- From Curiosity to Clarity, Clarity to Confidence · 51 min · Episode 27Aidan O'Brien shares thought-provoking insights on how individuals and leaders can unlock their potential in an increasingly distracted world. From understanding the “people…
- Beyond the Classroom: Preparing Students for the Future · 35 min · Episode 26Dan Clark, Founding Principal of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, shares his perspective on what it takes to prepare young people for success in a rapidly changing…
- Navigating Financial Distress: Turnaround Strategies for Uncertain Markets · 35 min · Episode 25With financial pressures and market uncertainty impacting businesses across the region, we recently sat down with Paul Leggett, Partner, and Jennifer Frenis, Director, Turnaround…
- Hacking, Risk & Reality: Cybersecurity in the GCC · 34 min · Episode 24With cyber threats on the rise in the region over the past year, we sat down with William Wright, CEO of Closed Door Security, a leading cyber security consultancy operating…
- Redefining Financial Leadership and Business Growth with Fractional CFOs · 41 min · Episode 23This episode focuses on the evolving role of the modern CFO, from fractional recruitment to why financial leadership is critical for business growth. BCCD CEO Katy Keenan speaks…
- CEOs as Corporate Athletes: Building Resilience, Strength and Support for Leaders · 41 min · Episode 21In this episode of Don’t Do That, Do This!, Katy speaks with Nathan Farrugia, CEO of Vistage UAE, author, and world record-breaking adventurer, to explore what leadership really…
- Proactive Health: The Significance of Staying on Top of Your Wellbeing · 50 min · Episode 20This episode could transform the way you think about your health. It’s essential listening for anyone who wants to live longer, feel better and prevent illness. We interviewed…
- The Art of Negotiation with Neil Orvay · 46 min · Episode 19In this episode, we speak with Neil Orvay, Founder of Evolution U. A Harvard Law-trained negotiation expert, Neil brings over 30 years of international business experience across…
- Divorce in Dubai: Family Law for British Expats · 35 min · Episode 18In this episode, we have Madeleine Mendy, Partner at Bin Sevan Advocates, and the powerhouse behind one of Dubai’s top family law practices. With over two decades of legal…
- The Health Equation: Awareness, Access and Insurance in the UAE · 54 min · Episode 17How does health insurance work in the UAE - and what should you know before moving? In this episode, Leah Cotterill, CEO of Cigna Healthcare Middle East & Africa, joins Katy…
- Clicks, Culture & Content: Behind The Scenes of Lovin Dubai and Augustus Media with Richard Fitzgerald · 57 min · Episode 16On this episode, we are joined by Richard Fitzgerald, CEO and Founder of Augustus Media, an award-winning modern media company operating in the UAE and KSA. Augustus Media is the…
- Fast Growth of RAKEZ with CEO Ramy Jallad · 42 min · Episode 15In this episode we’re speaking with Ramy Jallad who is the Group CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). Ramy has over 30+ years in business development, FDI attraction and…
- Feeding Communities in Need: The E2G FOOD Story · 29 min · Episode 14In this episode, Katy sits down with Pete Henderson, the founder and CEO of E2G FOOD, a UK-headquartered social enterprise on a mission to feed communities in need across the…
- Data is the New Gold: The HEMO Data Growth Story · 50 min · Episode 13For this episode, we spoke to Dustyn and Luke who founded HEMO Data in 2022 to help organisations leverage and transform their data into a strategic asset for growth. Over the…
- Olympic Mindset to Business Gold: Sarah Lindsay's ROAR'ing Success in Dubai · 32 min · Episode 12In this episode, we spoke to 3x Olympian, founder of ROAR Fitness and BCCD Member Sarah Lindsay. ROAR Fitness is the only London and Dubai based personal training gym that offers…
- Expanding into Dubai with Reputation Expert Michael Farrant · 37 min · Episode 11In this episode, we're joined by reputation expert Michael Farrant. Michael is the Founder and CEO of Farrant Group, a global strategic communications firm specialising in…
- Essential Insights for British Expats and Travellers in Dubai · 38 min · Episode 10In this episode, we are joined by Jill Davidson, Vice Consul of the Consular Team at the British Embassy in Dubai. Jill shares vital information and guidance for UAE residents…
- Fractional Futures: Redefining Recruitment · 37 min · Episode 9Join us as we explore the innovative world of fractional recruitment, where flexibility meets opportunity with Amy Brill from The Brill Collective and Sarah Jones from Rayne…
- Skills to Future-Proof Your Business With Guest Nick Smallman · 40 min · Episode 8On this episode we spoke with Nick Smallman, the Founder and CEO of Working Voices, which is a global professional skills consultancy specialising in communication and…
