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Maha Abouelenein: Bridging Cultures Through Strategic Communications

Maha Abouelenein is an American Egyptian with more than 30 years of global communications experience advising global corporate giants, startups, governments, CEOs and high-net-worth individuals. She is the CEO of Digital and Savvy, a strategic communications consulting firm with offices in the USA and Dubai. A sought-after strategist and speaker, Maha is an expert on personal branding, reputation management, modern communications and the transformational power of storytelling. She is the former Head of Global Communications and Public Policy at Google and the Founding Managing Director of Weber Shandwick in MENA. She worked in Promotions and Sports Marketing at General Mills before becoming an entrepreneur. Maha is on the Global Board of Directors of the Associated Press and hosts the “Savvy Talk” podcast. Her first book, "7 Rules of Self-Reliance: How to Stay Low, Keep Moving, Invest in Yourself and Own Your Future," will be published by HayHouse/Penguin Random House on October 8, 2024.

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Building A Personal Brand That People Can't Resist

This year, personal branding is at its peak in terms of importance. Personal branding has taken off now more than ever as entrepreneurs...

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What Drives Us To Buy – The Psychology Of Purchases

In the labyrinthine world of consumerism, where choices are as diverse as they are overwhelming, understanding what motivates individuals...

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12 Ways To Change Bad Moods

We all experience bad moods from time to time, but wouldn’t it be great if you could turn those gloomy feelings around? Whether it’s...

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What Role Does Mindset Play In Behavioral Change?

Embarking on a journey of personal transformation can be both exciting and daunting. We should talk about an important Secret to lasting...

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The Power Of ‘Good Enough’ – Finding Fulfillment Without Perfection

How often do you find yourself chasing perfection only to end up feeling exhausted and unfulfilled? In today’s world, the pressure to be...

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5 Simple Tips To Boost Your Emotional Intelligence Now

Emotional intelligence is about more than just understanding your emotions—it's about mastering your responses to them so you can choose...

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Attracting Dream Clients – A Guide For Coaches And Service Providers To Own Your Voice

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of coaching and service-based businesses, attracting the right clients can feel like searching for...

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The Mental Health And Burnout Threats For Technical Recruiters

In the fast-paced world of technical recruitment, where precision and speed are paramount, the threat of mental health challenges and...

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“Being an exemplary leader means having emotional stability, as it provides trust, safety and integrity, plus sets an example for those we lead!”

Why Minding Your Own Business Is a Superpower

Motivational legend Les Brown often quotes his mother’s simple but powerful advice, “Help me keep my long nose out of other people’s business.” Her words weren’t just a humorous remark. They were a...

Gaslighting and the Collapse of Reality – A Psychological War on Perception

There are manipulations that deceive, and there are manipulations that dismantle. Ordinary manipulation seeks to change behaviour, gaslighting seeks to rewrite perception itself. Manipulation says...

The Quiet Weight of Caring – What Wellbeing Professionals are Carrying Behind the Scenes

A reflective article exploring the emotional labour carried by wellbeing professionals. It highlights the quiet burnout behind supporting others and invites a more compassionate, sustainable approach to business and care.

When Your Need for Control is Out of Control and Why Life’s Too Short for Perfection

We live in a world that quietly worships control. We control our diets, our schedules, our image, our homes, and even how we’re perceived online. We micromanage outcomes and worry about what we can’t...

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Brainz Expert Panel

Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. 

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With Maz Dela Cerna - How Breathwork And Energy Healing Can Impact Your Life

Maz Dela Cerna is the author of “I Deserve Better”, a breathwork facilitator, energy healer, and the founder of the Phoenix Rising Collective Tribe, coaching and guiding others to heal from their past, release suppressed pain and trauma, so they can get into energetic alignment and start manifesting the lives they desire. Maz now also teaches other facilitators, and healers, and coaches her methods to create a ripple effect of profound change and transformation.

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