Muhami Matters

Resilience in Uncertain Times: How to Cope, Lead and Grow Through Pressure

How do we cope, lead and grow when pressure becomes unavoidable? In this trailer, Chris Adams is joined by Dr Hatem Goucha, founder of New Era Consult and author of Become Who You Are Meant To Be, for a timely conversation on resilience, stress, uncertainty and leadership. They explore why the way we look at stress can affect how it impacts us, and how leaders in families and organisations can communicate during uncertainty without creating unnecessary fear. The full episode of Muhami Matters will be released on Monday, 25 May 2026. Guest: Dr Hatem Goucha Organisation: New Era Consult LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hatemgoucha/ Website: https://drhatemgoucha.com/ Host: Chris Adams Website: https://cjaconsult.com Chris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/ #MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #محامي #Resilience #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #Stress #Uncertainty #MentalHealth Visit www.muhami.ae for legal knowledge and to connect with lawyers who can solve your legal issues. Visit www.cjaconsult.com for marketing & business development services catering to professionals ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

When Crisis Hits, Why Communication Matters Most

When markets are unsettled, clients are cautious, teams are anxious and events outside our control begin to affect decision-making, communication becomes far more than a marketing function. It becomes a leadership responsibility. In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Ananda Shakespeare, Founder and CEO of Shakespeare Communications, to discuss how businesses can communicate with clarity, empathy and confidence during challenging times. Ananda brings more than 30 years of experience across journalism, PR and strategic communications, with deep experience in the UK and UAE markets. In this conversation, she explains why silence can be damaging, why tone matters as much as content, and why businesses need to prepare before a crisis happens. Chris and Ananda discuss: * Why communication becomes critical during uncertainty * The common mistakes leaders make in difficult periods * How to balance internal and external communications * Why employees are often a business’s most credible ambassadors * The importance of empathy, honesty and reassurance * How leaders should approach media engagement * Why thought leadership can still matter during challenging times * What a crisis communications playbook should include * How businesses can communicate recovery and rebuild trust The key takeaway: when things get tough, do not go quiet. Communicate with clarity, consistency and empathy. Hosted by Chris Adams, Founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting. Website: https://www.cjaconsult.com [https://www.cjaconsult.com] Chris Adams LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/] Guest: Ananda Shakespeare Company: Shakespeare Communications Website: https://www.shakespearecomms.com [https://www.shakespearecomms.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananda-shakespeare [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananda-shakespeare] For more insights and support, visit: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/ [https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/] #MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #محامي #CrisisCommunications #LeadershipCommunication #PublicRelations #ReputationManagement #BusinessLeadership #UAEbusiness #StrategicCommunications Visit www.muhami.ae for legal knowledge and to connect with lawyers who can solve your legal issues. Visit www.cjaconsult.com for marketing & business development services catering to professionals ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Trailer | When Crisis Hits, Why Communication Matters Most

How should businesses communicate when markets are unsettled, clients are cautious, teams are anxious and events outside their control begin to affect decision-making? In this trailer for Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Ananda Shakespeare, Founder and CEO of Shakespeare Communications, to discuss why communication becomes a leadership responsibility during difficult periods. The full episode covers crisis communications, internal and external messaging, leadership tone, empathy, preparation and reputation recovery. Hosted by Chris Adams, Founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting. Chris Adams LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/] Guest: Ananda Shakespeare Company: Shakespeare Communications Website: https://www.shakespearecomms.com [https://www.shakespearecomms.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananda-shakespeare #MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #محامي #CrisisCommunications #PublicRelations #ReputationManagement #Leadership Visit www.muhami.ae for legal knowledge and to connect with lawyers who can solve your legal issues. Visit www.cjaconsult.com for marketing & business development services catering to professionals ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

UAE Mortgage Strategy in an Uncertain Market

Are buyers making assumptions about market crashes, bargains and timing in the current property market? In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Amanda Llewellyn, co-founder of The Mortgage Boutique, about how professionals, business owners and investors can make smarter mortgage and property finance decisions in Dubai. Amanda explains why uncertainty does not always mean a market crash, why buyers should understand their numbers before viewing properties, and why mortgage advice should go beyond rates and approvals. They discuss the role of a mortgage concierge, the difference between buying a home and investing, the risks of managing the mortgage process alone, and why expert guidance can help bring structure, strategy and protection to one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Key takeaway: know your numbers before you go shopping. Guest: Amanda Llewellyn, The Mortgage Boutique Amanda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-llewellyn/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-llewellyn/] The Mortgage Boutique: https://www.the-mortgage-boutique.com [https://www.the-mortgage-boutique.com/] Host: Chris Adams Chris Adams LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/] Muhami Matters: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/ [https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/] #MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #محامي #DubaiProperty #UAEMortgages #PropertyFinance #MortgageAdvice #DubaiRealEstate #UAEProperty Visit www.muhami.ae for legal knowledge and to connect with lawyers who can solve your legal issues. Visit www.cjaconsult.com for marketing & business development services catering to professionals ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The 4 qualities you need to master the referral game in business

What really drives referrals in business? In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Dr Oudi Abouchacra, speaker, author and creator of the 4Cs framework, about the four qualities professionals need to master the referral game in business. Dr Oudi challenges the familiar idea that referrals come simply from being known, liked and trusted. Instead, he explains why professionals need to build and signal four qualities: competence, credibility, clarity and connectivity. For lawyers, consultants, founders and professional services leaders, this conversation explores: • why “know, like and trust” may not be enough • how competence and credibility differ • why clarity matters if you want to be referable • how connectivity shapes perceived value • what really drives referrals in practice • how to identify and fix the gaps holding you back A key takeaway from this episode: The only thing worse than not getting referrals is not knowing why. Guest: Dr Oudi Abouchacra Website: https://www.droudi.com/ [https://www.droudi.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/droudiinspired/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/droudiinspired/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspireddroudi/ [https://www.instagram.com/inspireddroudi/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspireddroudi [https://www.facebook.com/inspireddroudi] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/droudi [https://www.youtube.com/c/droudi] Host: Chris Adams CJA Consulting: https://www.cjaconsult.com Muhami: https://www.muhami.ae/ [https://www.muhami.ae/] Visit www.muhami.ae for legal knowledge and to connect with lawyers who can solve your legal issues. Visit www.cjaconsult.com for marketing & business development services catering to professionals ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.