Dare to Lead: A Halian Podcast
Dare to Lead: A Halian Podcast explores leadership, career, and business in today's dynamic landscape. Hosted by Stuart Fry, CEO of Halian, the show features interviews with successful leaders from diverse backgrounds, offering insights and advice for excelling in leadership roles. Whether you're an experienced executive or an aspiring entrepreneur, this podcast provides tools to unlock your potential for personal and professional growth.
Episodes
From Recruitment Rookie to CEO: Stuart Fry on Growth & Leadership
In this episode, Stuart Fry shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a pub England to becoming CEO of Halian. He discusses how his early experiences shaped his leadership style, the lessons he learnt in sales, building Halian across theMiddle East, and leading high-performing teams. Stuart also opens up about balancing work and family, and the importance of building personal relationships f
Balancing Law, Life & Leadership: Maria Rubert’s Story
Maria Rubert, Managing Partner at Rubert & Partners, shares her inspiring journey from Spain to Dubai, blending law, leadership, and life lessons. She reflects on balancing sports and academics, her legal career path, and building her firm from scratch. Maria also discusses the power of care, common sense, and adding value in leadership, and the impact of boundaries and reflection in fostering
Beyond the Resume: Matthew Hesketh on Talent, Leadership, and the Future of Work
Matthew Hesketh, Regional Head of Talent Acquisition MENAT at HSBC, explores the future of recruitment, the evolving talent landscape in the Middle East and beyond, and how AI is reshaping hiring and DEI. He shares insights on leading high-performing teams, embracing unconventional talent, and developing future leaders.Listen now to learn how bold thinking and fresh strategies are helping win the
From Broker to Builder: Miro Fok’s Journey to Vita Virtues
Join us on this episode of Dare to Lead: A Halian Podcast as we chat with Miro Fok, Founder of Vita Virtues. Miro shares his journey from growing up in California to launching his innovative insurance technology company. He discusses his leadership values, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Discover what it takes to turn an idea into reality and lead with purpose in today’s ev
Breaking Barriers: Peter Komolafe’s Journey to Award-Winning Content Creator & Financial Expert
Peter Komolafe—Founder, Author, and Multi Award-Winning Content Creator—joins Dare to Lead to share his journey from foster care to finance leader. With 18 years in top financial institutions, he now bridges the financial literacy gap through Conversation of Money. Peter discusses industry shifts, personal branding, and transitioning from corporate to content creation. Packed with valuable insight
From Dropping Out to a £1.5 Billion Turnaround: Building a Business Empire with Tristan Ramus
In this episode of Dare to Lead, we talk with Tristan Ramus, founder of Twenty20 Capital, whose portfolio generates £1.5 billion annually. Known for billion-pound turnarounds and sharp deal-making, Tristan shares his journey from early inspirations to leading in the workforce management sector. We discuss his approach to leadership, mentoring future CEOs, and navigating industry challenges.
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“With a clear vision, anything is possible”: Coach to Success with Frank Amankwah
In this episode, Frank Amankwah, Chief Technology Officer at RAK Digital Assets Oasis, shares his journey from software engineering to leading technology teams across global giants like Amazon, Emirates, Rain, and UBS. Frank delves into the importance of learning and development, coaching high-performing teams, and offering invaluable advice to young leaders climbing the career ladder.
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“Once I decide, I never look back”: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Spirit with Milad Rouhana
Joining Halian’s CEO, Stuart Fry, for this episode is Milad Rouhana, Managing Director at Perfetti Van Melle for Middle East, Africa and Pakistan. Milad shares his perspective on leadership, building high-performing teams, and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.
Be sure to listen to the engaging and insightful conversation now!
00:00 Intro
00:47 Personal and Career Journey
35:33 How do you D
“If you’re really passionate about something, you just make it work!”: Career Advice with Helen McGuire
In this episode, Helen McGuire, Impact Entrepreneur, Board Advisor & Author, joins Halian's CEO, Stuart Fry, to discuss all things career, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Helen shares her journey as an entrepreneur, her insights on building diverse workplaces, and advice for future leaders.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on balancing personal and professional life, with valuable in
“There is no heart in business, and there is no logic at home”: Leadership Insights with Sahem Azzam
Joining Halian’s CEO, Stuart Fry, for the premiere
episode is Sahem Azzam, Senior Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at Orange Business.
From overseeing operations across 60 countries to
mastering IoT, Big Data, and Blockchain, Sahem’s 20+ years of experience will provide key insights into all thing’s leadership, innovation, and more.
Don’t miss out on a thrilling conversa
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