Marhaba and how is it going? This is the Yuwab Podcast! Where wellbeing thrives If you're the kind of leader who is burned out or maybe confused on what to do next and wanting to transform your your current life or workplace, then you’re in the right place. I’m Saeed Alghafri, a passionate Emirati CEO and an executive wellbeing coach. I've supported professionals across the Middle East tackle major concerns, enabling them to transform themselves to lead with confidence and thrive in life and ...
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Top Leaders Do This One Thing (And You Should Too)
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Episode Summary: In this episode, Saeed Al-Ghafri explores the core principle that great leadership begins with leading yourself. He explains why self-awareness, self-discipline, and self-care are essential foundations for effective leadership. Through two contrasting executive stories, Saeed offers practical insights to help you manage your mental…
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Escape Your Old Environment & Comfort Zone Before It Traps You
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why comfort zones can stunt your personal and professional growth How to recognize the four key signs that you’re stuck in comfort The importance of changing your environment to foster growth Why embracing discomfort is necessary for progress How to redefine “safe” to expand your limits and possibilities Practical…
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Why You Should Never Do Anything Out of Habit
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Spotting unproductive habits Deciding when consistency is crucial How small experiments can drive improvement The step-by-step system: Audit → Intention Shift → Experimentation Navigating change without creating unnecessary disruption Timestamps: 1:13: Habits build consistency and efficiency but can make actions r…
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9–5 to Founder: How to Start Without Burning Out
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The real challenges of juggling a 9-5 job, entrepreneurship, and family obligations. Why trade-offs are inevitable and how to approach them intentionally. Four key principles for balancing work, dreams, and relationships effectively. The power of setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and delegating. How communic…
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why rejection is a crucial part of growth, not a sign of failure The importance of sitting with your feelings instead of hiding them How to turn negative emotions into fuel for your next big win A practical 3-step framework for bouncing back quickly Inspiring comeback stories from business and life that prove resil…
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How to Discover & Live Your True Values (Not Copy-Paste Ones)
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why living your values is more important than merely claiming them How to recognize when your actions don’t match your stated values Practical exercises to clarify and prioritize your personal values The impact of authentic values on trust, culture, and leadership success Timestamps 1:06 - The relevance of authenti…
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Stop the 12 a.m. Hustle (Do This Instead)
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why rest is essential and not a luxury or weakness How anxiety and digital distractions sabotage your productivity The four key forms of rest to prioritize: physical, mental, emotional, and social Practical strategies to create true rest breaks within your busy schedule How to set technology boundaries and avoid bu…
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Gen Z to Boomers: One Playbook That Actually Works
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why managing different generations is a leadership must How mindset shapes team dynamics more than age Blending experience with fresh perspectives for success Adjusting communication to resonate with all generations Setting clear expectations to reduce conflict Cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity…
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How to Read the Room Without Saying a Word
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to read the room and understand unspoken dynamics in professional settings. The importance of body language, tone, and micro-expressions in communication. Strategies to remain mindful and present before responding in meetings or negotiations. How to match and shift energy in a room to establish trust and influe…
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Empathy Fatigue: How to Care Without Burning Out
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode What empathy fatigue is and how it manifests in leaders and caregivers Why overdoing empathy can lead to emotional exhaustion and reduced effectiveness How to recognize the signs of empathy fatigue before burnout hits Practical steps to set emotional boundaries in personal and professional life The importance of cr…
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Stress Is Contagious: How Calm Leaders Win (Leader’s 3-Step Playbook)
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What Will You Learn? Why stress is highly contagious and how it spreads in teams, meetings, and relationships. The importance of recognizing personal stress triggers and how awareness is already most of the solution. Saeed’s three-step approach for managing stress (recognize triggers, observe patterns, flip the narrative). Pitfalls to avoid: hero s…
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People Don’t Leave Companies. They Leave Cultures.
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🗣 You’ll learn Trust vs. micromanagement → ownership & impact How to align growth plans with strategy (and say what’s in it for them) Celebrate progress, not just outcomes Build psychological safety that sparks innovation Weekly 15-minute “career check & connect” ritual Pitfalls: toxic stars, hollow values, ignored exit signals If this helped, shar…
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 7 Steps to Build Confidence & Own Your Wins
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What Will You Learn? How to recognize and name the imposter voice in your mind Why imposter syndrome is insecurity disguised as thoughts and feelings Strategies to separate feelings from facts using written evidence The pitfalls of outsourcing confidence to external recognition The beauty of growth and stretching outside your comfort zone How to sh…
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The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in Leadership
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What Will You Learn? Why perfectionism is often a disguised villain that steals time and energy The dangers of moving goalposts and delaying decisions How to define “good enough” early to set clear project goals The importance of aligning expectations with your team and boss Why leading with progress beats chasing perfection Effective delegation: f…
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The Silent Struggle of Successful People: Feeling Empty at the Top
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What Will You Learn? Why success often feels empty despite outward achievements The importance of aligning personal values with professional goals How to identify and navigate the gap between internal fulfillment and external expectations Practical tips to regain clarity and meaning, including measuring meaningful metrics, building authentic connec…
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Emotional Detox for Leaders: Clearing the Mental Clutter That Holds You Back
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What Will You Learn? How emotional clutter forms and impacts your leadership and everyday life The hidden weight of unresolved conflicts, guilt, and stress Practical techniques for emotional offloading and mental detox How to identify and manage triggers that drain your energy Ways to reset your nervous system for clearer thinking and calmer reacti…
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Are You Ready to Climb the Corporate Ladder Without Compromising Your Values?
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What Will You Learn? How to recognize and adapt to the unique culture of your organization. The importance of aligning your personal values with company values. Strategies for building relationships and finding mentors who can advocate for you. How to deliver results that matter and have a wide strategic impact. The significance of creating and man…
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Why Simple Systems Make You More Productive (Most People Overcomplicate This)
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What Will You Learn? How to identify your biggest personal distractions (“kryptonite”) The difference between external and internal distractions The surprising ways habits and self-talk sabotage your productivity Why phone addictions and digital noise cripple your focus The impact of poor nutrition and sleep on your ability to concentrate How to us…
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Stop Overcomplicating Productivity: Build a System That Works for You
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What Will You Learn? Simplicity is Key: Why overcomplicating productivity systems leads to frustration and how simple, adaptable systems are usually more effective. Personalization: A system must be tailored for your needs, not copied from someone else. Practical Steps: Guidance on cleaning up outstanding tasks, offloading mental clutter, and build…
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Motivation Fades. Commitment Wins. (How to Stay Driven & Listen Without Ego)
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What You’ll Learn Actionable routines to stay motivated when drive is low. The difference between short-lived motivation and unwavering commitment. Real habits to beat overthinking and procrastination. The four levels of active listening and how to practice each. How to lead conversations without letting your ego get in the way. Steps to nurture ac…
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Deep Work & Beyond: Train Your Brain for Unwavering Focus in a Distracted World
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What You'll Learn Definition of Focus: What it truly means to give your full attention to a single task and why this is so difficult in a distracted world. Why We Struggle With Focus: The main reasons—environmental distractions, multitasking, mental overload, fatigue, and lack of clarity—that make focus elusive. Training Your Focus: Actionable step…
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How Clarity Improves Mental Health & Boosts Productivity (No Burnout)
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What You'll Learn The definition of clarity and why it is essential for productivity and mental well-being. Common reasons people struggle to achieve clarity in their work and life. The importance of self-awareness and intentionality in clarifying tasks and goals. A practical structure for gaining clarity: asking the what, why, how, and when of any…
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Running on Empty: The Real Reason You’re Unproductive
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What You'll Learn: The multifaceted nature of energy: physical, mental, and emotional Why energy is foundational to productivity and cannot be overlooked Common factors that drain your energy at work and in life The impact of low energy on work quality, decision-making, and relationships Insights from a personal experience of burnout and recovery A…
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In this energizing and eye-opening episode of Yuwab, Saeed Alghafri explores the deeper meaning of productivity—beyond to-do lists, deadlines, and hustle culture. With clarity and compassion, Saeed uncovers why so many of us struggle to be productive despite having goals, tools, and ambition.Drawing from personal stories, cultural patterns, and beh…
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Q&A: Leading with Empathy, Heart, and Self-Trust | Yuwab w/ Saeed Alghafri
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In this special Q&A episode, Saeed Alghafri answers three powerful listener questions that cut to the core of personal and leadership growth: How can you lead yourself before leading others? How do you lead with heart, not just strategy? And how can you let go of the need for constant validation? Through practical reflection, storytelling, and deep…
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Happiness: The Untaught Skill to Uplift Leadership | Yuwab w/ Saeed Alghafri
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In this uplifting and insightful episode of Yuwab, Saeed Alghafri dives into the transformative power of happiness—both as a personal practice and a leadership strategy. Through personal anecdotes, cultural observations, and scientific insights, Saeed unpacks how embracing happiness can enhance productivity, creativity, and connection at work and b…
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Anxiety: How to Make it your Bestfriend | Yuwab w/ Saeed Alghafri
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In this powerful episode of Yuwab, Saeed Alghafri gets real about how internal dialogue and over-worrying can quietly sabotage your mental clarity, health, relationships, and performance—whether at home or at work. Through personal stories, relatable moments, and actionable tips, Saeed explores the domino effect of anxiety, how to spot it, and most…
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Self-Compassion: Let Go and Lead to Grow | Yuwab w/ Saeed Alghafri
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In this heartfelt episode of Yuwab, Saeed Alghafri opens up about a deeply personal journey with perfectionism, self-criticism, and ultimately—self-compassion. Through honest reflection and storytelling, Saeed unpacks the emotional toll of internal judgment and how it can quietly sabotage our growth, well-being, and leadership. He invites us to shi…
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Be in the Moment, Lead with Intention | Yuwab w/ Saeed Alghafri
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In this inspiring episode of Yuwab, Saeed Alghafri dives into the powerful idea of being fully present—whether you’re in a meeting, making decisions, or just having a conversation. Drawing from his own experiences and lessons from coaching, Saeed breaks down what it really means to "be in the moment" and why it’s such an essential skill for modern …
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Unmasking the Ego – Letting Go to Grow | Yuwab w/ Saeed Alghafri
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Who are you without the mask? 😶🌫️ In this powerful episode of Yuwab, host Saeed Alghafri explores the concept of the ego — the voice in our heads that craves control, validation, and identity. Learn how the ego shapes your decisions, limits your potential, and distorts your true self. Through thoughtful reflection and practical insights, Saeed rev…
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Stillness Speaks – The Quiet Power of Meditation | Yuwab Podcast w/ Saeed Alghafri
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What if the answers you’re seeking aren't out there — but within? 🧘♂️ In this calming episode of Yuwab, host Saeed Alghafri guides us through the transformative power of meditation. Discover how stillness can become your greatest teacher, helping you quiet the noise, reconnect with yourself, and find clarity in the chaos. Whether you're new to med…
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Self Awareness - The Mirror Within | Yuwab w/ Saeed Alghafri
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How well do you really know yourself? 🤔 In this enlightening episode of Yuwab, Saeed Alghafri unpacks the importance of self-awareness — the key to understanding your actions, patterns, and purpose. By becoming more in tune with who you are, you gain the power to create meaningful change and live more intentionally. Join us as we explore how to bui…
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Living with Purpose: How Your Values Shape a Meaningful Life | Yuwab w/ Saeed Alghafri
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What truly drives you? 🌟 Have you ever stopped to define your values and purpose? In this episode of Yuwab, host Saeed Alghafri explores why understanding your core values is essential for living a meaningful and fulfilling life. When you align with what truly matters, decision-making becomes easier, stress decreases, and your life gains clarity an…
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From Challenges to CEO: The Leadership Journey with Saeed Alghafri | Yuwab Podcast
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Becoming a CEO isn’t just about titles—it’s about vision, resilience, and leadership. 💡🚀 In this episode of Yuwab, host Saeed Alghafri shares his personal journey to success, the challenges he overcame, and the key lessons that shaped him as a leader. From mindset shifts to strategic decisions, we uncover what it truly takes to lead at the highest …
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Feeling the Pressure? Here’s How to Stay Strong! 💡 | Yuwab Podcast w/ Saeed Alghafri
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Overwhelmed by stress? Struggling to stay true to yourself under pressure? 😞💭 In this clip from Yuwab Podcast, host Saeed Alghafri shares key insights on managing stress, handling pressure, and staying authentic in a demanding world. 💡✨ 🎧 Watch now & take control of your wellbeing! 🔔 Follow for more! #YuwabPodcast #StressRelief #BeYourself #MentalW…
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Feeling Stuck? How to Break Free & Move Forward | Yuwab Podcast with Saeed Alghafri
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Episode Description: Ever felt stuck in life, unsure of what to do next? You're not alone. 😞💭 In this episode of Yuwab, host Saeed Alghafri dives into the feeling of being stuck—whether it's in your career, relationships, or personal growth. We’ll explore why these moments happen, how anxiety plays a role, and most importantly, how to regain clarit…
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Wellbeing Unlocked: Why It Matters & How to Cultivate It | Yuwab Podcast with Saeed Alghafri
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What does wellbeing truly mean, and why is it essential for a fulfilling life? 🌿✨ In this episode of Yuwab, host Saeed Alghafri dives into the importance of wellbeing—beyond just physical health. From mental clarity to emotional balance, we explore how understanding and nurturing your overall wellbeing can transform your daily life. Join us as we d…
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