Everything is Personal: Career Pathways in UAE

Ep8 — How to Navigate to New Career Horizons — with Mohamed Abouhadb, Growth Account Manager at Deliverect – Everything is Personal – Fortis

"Getting into sales was an absolute shock”. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia with Egyptian roots, Mohamed Abouhadb moved to Dubai to earn his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Though he initially pursued his dream of becoming a pilot, life's unexpected turns led him to a successful career in sales, where he discovered his true resilience and potential. In this last episode of Everything is Personal, tune in to hear Mohamed's inspiring journey of dream, adaptability, and personal growth. — Everything is Personal is a podcast from Fortis where we dive into the unique stories and career journeys of different people. Hosted by Victoria B, Fortis’s CHRO, the podcast features open and honest conversations about the workplace. Victoria explores the choices people make, the varied paths they take—whether typical or not—and discusses what employees really need to thrive at work. It's all about understanding what makes a great work environment and how companies can evolve to meet those needs. — This podcast is presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/%C2%A0]. We offer POS and CRM solutions that we made specially for small business needs. Interested in joining our team? Subscribe to our LinkedIn page at Fortis: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/]  Our social networks: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fortis_world] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/jobs/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fortis.world] X (Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Fortis_world] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fortis.uae/] — This podcast is produced by Hatch Up podcast [https://hatchupstudio.com/].  Host: Victoria Belousova Executive producer: Alexandra Volkova Producer: Darya Sannikova Editor: Livia Stevaux Sound Engineer: Mikhail Vasilev  Composer: Ksenia Kazantseva  Cover Illustrator: Bryan Xan Presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/career/] Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Ep7 – Finding Success and Love in Dubai – With Kunal Madan, Partnership Manager at Verve Management – Everything is Personal – Fortis

With a strong vision of art, Kunal grew up between India, the USA, and Dubai and dove into culinary, design, and films before starting his events management career. However, his most significant success came from another side. In this episode, we will find out how everything is genuinely personal.  Our second podcast Crossing the Desert about Dubai's small businesses: https://pod.link/1741309259 [https://pod.link/1741309259] The "Staying India" podcast: https://m.youtube.com/@stayingindian [https://m.youtube.com/@stayingindian] — Everything is Personal is a podcast from Fortis where we dive into the unique stories and career journeys of different people. Hosted by Victoria B, Fortis’s CHRO, the podcast features open and honest conversations about the workplace. Victoria explores the choices people make, the varied paths they take—whether typical or not—and discusses what employees really need to thrive at work. It's all about understanding what makes a great work environment and how companies can evolve to meet those needs. — This podcast is presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/%C2%A0]. We offer POS and CRM solutions that we made specially for small business needs. Interested in joining our team? Subscribe to our LinkedIn page at Fortis: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/]  Our social networks: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fortis_world] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/jobs/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fortis.world] X (Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Fortis_world] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fortis.uae/] — This podcast is produced by Hatch Up podcast [https://hatchupstudio.com/].  Host: Victoria Belousova Executive producer: Alexandra Volkova Producer: Darya Sannikova Editor: Livia Stevaux Sound Engineer: Mikhail Vasilev  Composer: Ksenia Kazantseva  Cover Illustrator: Bryan Xan Presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/career/] Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Ep6 – How to Know What You Want and Go for It – With Asfiya Kidwai, CRM Manager at Floward – Everything is Personal – Fortis

Knowing her goals didn't make Asfiya's life easier because there are things in life we can't control. However, she pursued her passion for marketing and rejected a career in finance and accounting. Her persistence led her to a successful career in Dubai, where she navigated the ups and downs of a still-growing career. How did she overcome these challenges? Let's find out!  Listen to us to Podchaser! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/everything-is-personal-career-5718990 [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/everything-is-personal-career-5718990] — Everything is Personal is a podcast from Fortis where we dive into the unique stories and career journeys of different people. Hosted by Victoria B, Fortis’s CHRO, the podcast features open and honest conversations about the workplace. Victoria explores the choices people make, the varied paths they take—whether typical or not—and discusses what employees really need to thrive at work. It's all about understanding what makes a great work environment and how companies can evolve to meet those needs. — This podcast is presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/%C2%A0]. We offer POS and CRM solutions that we made specially for small business needs. Interested in joining our team? Subscribe to our LinkedIn page at Fortis: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/]  Our social networks: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fortis_world] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/jobs/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fortis.world] X (Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Fortis_world] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fortis.uae/] — This podcast is produced by Hatch Up podcast [https://hatchupstudio.com/].  Host: Victoria Belousova Executive producer: Alexandra Volkova Producer: Darya Sannikova Editor: Livia Stevaux Sound Engineer: Mikhail Vasilev  Composer: Ksenia Kazantseva  Cover Illustrator: Bryan Xan Presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/career/] Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Ep5 – How to enter a new market and master it – With Vivian Hermina, Brand and Social Media Manager – Everything is Personal – Fortis

Today's guest is Vivian Hermina, a seasoned Brand and Social Media Manager. With experience spanning various companies—from startups to large corporations, and agencies to in-house roles—Vivian brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Once Vivian traveled from Egypt to the UAE for her birthday party and landed a job offer within two days without any preparation. How did that happen, and could this unconventional approach be a viable strategy? Let's find out! Our second podcast Crossing the Desert about Dubai's small businesses: https://pod.link/1741309259 [https://pod.link/1741309259] Listen to us to Podchaser! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/everything-is-personal-career-5718990 [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/everything-is-personal-career-5718990] — Everything is Personal is a podcast from Fortis where we dive into the unique stories and career journeys of different people. Hosted by Victoria B, Fortis’s CHRO, the podcast features open and honest conversations about the workplace. Victoria explores the choices people make, the varied paths they take—whether typical or not—and discusses what employees really need to thrive at work. It's all about understanding what makes a great work environment and how companies can evolve to meet those needs. — This podcast is presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/%C2%A0]. We offer POS and CRM solutions that we made specially for small business needs. Interested in joining our team? Subscribe to our LinkedIn page at Fortis: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/]  Our social networks: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fortis_world] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/jobs/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fortis.world] X (Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Fortis_world] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fortis.uae/] — This podcast is produced by Hatch Up podcast [https://hatchupstudio.com/].  Host: Victoria Belousova Executive producer: Alexandra Volkova Producer: Darya Sannikova Editor: Livia Stevaux Sound Engineer: Mikhail Vasilev  Composer: Ksenia Kazantseva  Cover Illustrator: Bryan Xan Presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/career/] Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Ep4 – How to Choose the Right Career Strategy – With Roohan Shah, CRO at Etisalat – Everything is Personal – Fortis

When Roohan decided to pivot his biomedical studies and dive into marketing, he made sure to be prepared to face any hard questions from a recruiter. How did he succeed? Tune in to find out! Our second podcast Crossing the Desert about Dubai's small businesses: https://pod.link/1741309259 [https://pod.link/1741309259] Listen to us to Podchaser! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/everything-is-personal-career-5718990 [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/everything-is-personal-career-5718990] — Everything is Personal is a podcast from Fortis where we dive into the unique stories and career journeys of different people. Hosted by Victoria B, Fortis’s CHRO, the podcast features open and honest conversations about the workplace. Victoria explores the choices people make, the varied paths they take—whether typical or not—and discusses what employees really need to thrive at work. It's all about understanding what makes a great work environment and how companies can evolve to meet those needs. — This podcast is presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/%C2%A0]. We offer POS and CRM solutions that we made specially for small business needs. Interested in joining our team? Subscribe to our LinkedIn page at Fortis: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/]  Our social networks: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@fortis_world] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortis-world/jobs/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fortis.world] X (Twitter) [https://twitter.com/Fortis_world] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fortis.uae/] — This podcast is produced by Hatch Up podcast [https://hatchupstudio.com/].  Host: Victoria Belousova Executive producer: Alexandra Volkova Producer: Darya Sannikova Editor: Livia Stevaux Sound Engineer: Mikhail Vasilev  Composer: Ksenia Kazantseva  Cover Illustrator: Bryan Xan Presented by Fortis [https://fortis.world/career/] Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.