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May 2024
42m 48s

Managing an Existential Crisis (w/ Elise...

Reyzin Media
About this episode

You have a great job doing something you’re passionate about. It pays great. You live in a bustling city with an active social life. You’re also overworked, burnt out, and something about your life just doesn’t feel right. What do you do next? In this episode, Marilyn and Rhea invite friend of the pod and sports consultant Elise Kossaifi to share stories of experiencing existential crises and changing career paths. What does an existential crisis look like? Can you see it coming and prepare for it? And what can you do to take a step towards the life you actually want to lead?
Ever experienced an existential crisis and lived to tell the tale? Share with us your story by writing to us on Instagram @whoruntheworldpod or writing us an email on sayhi@whoruntheworldpodcast.com.
Elise Kossaifi is an experienced consultant with 10 years experience in business consulting, leading projects and advising senior leaders on their sports business across the Middle East and Europe. Her career started out at McKinsey & Company in Dubai, where she spent a few years before moving to London to serve as a Senior Project Manager at the premier management consultancy for sports, Portas Consulting. 7 years later, Elise left Portas after a spiritual awakening to become an independent sports and wellness business consultant and co-founder of the gym Embody in Lisbon, Portugal. She’s also an avid sports fan and player, with a passion for football and women's sports.
Who Run the World is a production of Reyzin Media. Hosted by Rhea Chedid and Marilyn Zakhour. Produced by Ahmed Ashour. Follow Who Run the World on Instagram and Tik Tok at @whoruntheworldpod.

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