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, José draws a clear distinction between risk and true uncertainty—and explains ... 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
Lives & Livelihoods: Lessons from the UAE Crisis Management Playbook with Peter Zemsky | 2026 Cosmic Conferene
The UAE’s response to COVID-19 has become a global case study, not just for how it managed the crisis, but for how it emerged stronger.In this episode, Peter Zemsky, Professor of Strategy & Innovation at INSEAD and CEO of Lexarius, shares insights from his research into what made ... Show More
57m 36s
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
