Decisive & Compassionate: Leadership in Downsizing In times of uncertainty, leaders are often forced to make decisions they never hoped to face. Reduce costs. Restructure teams. Protect the business. All while recognizing that these choices impact people’s lives. In this episode, Marilyn Zakhour speaks with Rabih Brair, Partner at Tandem, about what it ... Show More
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Purpose & Impact: Stories from Team Centaur | Cosmic Conference 2026
As part of the final session of the Cosmic Conference 2026, we turn the lens inward to reflect on a simple question:What does impact really look like?In this conversation, the Centaur team shares real stories from the past year — across organizations, communities, and within our ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 16
Leading & Governing at the Edge of Uncertainty with Jose Santos | 2026 Cosmic Conference
In a world where the future cannot be predicted, how should leaders think about strategy, governance, and decision-making?In this episode, Marilyn Zakhour speaks with José Santos about what it means to lead and govern at the edge of uncertainty.Challenging conventional thinking, ... Show More
1h 54m
Sep 2025
Learning Peace to Resolve Conflict, not Remove It - A Conversation with Dr Luke Roberts
In 1981, the UN established the International Day of Peace to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace. In a time when both the influence of multilateral institutions like the UN is being questioned, and the peace we need is in rapidly shortening supply as violence becomes ... Show More
38m 22s
Jul 2025
Real Talk on Neurodiverse Parenting, Purpose & People-Led Design: An inside look at Majara DXB
In this episode of The Designer Recruiter, host Esther Echeverria sits down with Nurain Jamal, Co-Founder of Majara DXB, for a powerful and personal conversation about leading with empathy in the architecture and design world.Nurain shares her honest take on building a career—and ... Show More
21m 48s
Oct 2024
The Power of Charisma: Harnessing Inner Energy for Success
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricate dynamics of human energy and charisma, exploring how these unseen forces shape our interactions and influence our success. The discussion opens with a candid look at the self-centered nature of people, emphasizing how ... Show More
24m 55s
