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A VISIONARY APPROACH
INDERJIT SINGH NOBLE PRIZE NOMINEE SIR PROF. DR. MILAN KRAJNC
THE EXPRESSION OF ART
PROF. OLGA MROZ
HER EXCELLENCY
PROF. AMEENAH GURIB-FAKIM FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS JAN-MAR 2021
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CONTENTS POWERHOUSE GLOBAL STAR (PGS) INTERVIEW WITH HER EXCELLENCY PROF. AMEENAH GURIB-FAKIM
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ARTICLES
INTERVIEWS HELEN MARIA TUCKER
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TURN OVER A NEW LEAF...
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PROF. OLGA MROZ
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THE AMBASSADORS OF HEALTH
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SIR PROF. DR. MILAN KRAJNC
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5 LIFE LESSONS THAT I LEARNED IN 2020
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FALGUNI KATIRA
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P U B L I SH ER'S NOT E Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw Powerhouse Global Brand Propagator
“You owe it to yourself to take action on the dreams and ideas that you have been given.� - Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw November 2020 we gave birth to this publication, and we set out to build a global presence. Powerhouse Global Stars highlights the brilliance of Entrepreneurs and leaders from around the globe. We are proud to feature the First Female President of Republic of Mauritius in this edition, and some of global leaders who are making positive contribution to the world. Our mission still remains to create global visibility opportunities for others.
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POWERHOUSE GLOBAL STARS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH
HER EXCELLENCY
PROF. AMEENAH GURIB-FAKIM (PAGF) First Female President Of Republic of Mauritius PGS: Your Excellency, we are grateful to have
and also the appetite for taking risks. The latter
you on today’s interview.
has been possible as since a tender age, my family has always told me that I was capable
PAGF: I would like to thank PowerHouse Global
of doing anything!.. The last message is what I
Stars Magazine for this opportunity!
now say to young girls. Yes, they are capable of achieving anything if they have their families,
PGS: Your Excellency, you are one of the
especially their fathers, brothers, uncles as their
role models of our time, and you have made
cheerleaders. The other value they have to
significant progress in sharing wisdom and
adopt is risk taking. Taking risk is not something
practical knowledge through your speaking
that is taught in business school. Taking risks
engagements. As a woman who has held one of
stems from one’s self-confidence .. again
the top Jobs in the world, what is your message
emanating from childhood self-confidence and
for women who are in the valley of decision on
wanting to do something off the beaten track
matters of leadership positions? I mean those
and to leave behind a legacy.
who Practice ‘self sabotage’ because of the fear of rejection.
PGS: In your capacity as a global influencer, what are the steps to good governance?
PAGF: I must admit that I have had an eclectic career driven mainly by my passion for science
PAGF: Good governance is equated to right to
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vote, transparency in decision
the word becomes relevant
making etc.. To me personally,
here. Also women have been
good governance transcends
hugely impacted for operating
just voting as a democratic
mainly in the informal sector
exercise. It must be equated
and cannot access funds
to access to education, health
coming from government.
care, social safety net and
Covid provided an excellent
participatory governance,
opportunity for reform, for
trust in institution, where
bridging that gap between the
accountability matters and
have and the havenots, for
where the rule of law is not a
ensuring that those operating in
vain word.
the informal sectors keep their business afloat and promote
PGS: In our new normal (Post
entrepreneurship so that young
covid-19) where individuals
people can help create jobs.
and businesses are struggling
A crisis has been often been
to cope with the devastating
described as an ‘opportunity
effects of the pandemic, what
not to be wasted’!
are ways to mitigate the impact of this global crisis?
PGS: What is your message for world leaders?
PAGF: Covid has amplified the divide between the have
PAGF: This crisis can act as a
and the have nots not just
spring board to address many
locally but also internationally.
issues.. to reduce inequality,
At the local level, those who
promote social safety net so
could afford to buy their own
that those who are vulnerable
food and other resources
access food at the very least.
hoarded and left the vulnerable
Let us use this crise to address
section of the population high
the common good. There
and dry. Internationally, rich
is plenty in this world for
countries gave out trillions of
everyone’s need but not for
dollars of stimulus package
everyone’s greed.
and still expected the poorer countries to return their loan/
PGS: What could be done
debt figured in a few billions.
to bridge the gap between
Sharing in the wider sense of
leaders and those they serve?
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This crisis can act as a spring board to address many issues.. to reduce inequality, promote social safety net so that those who are vulnerable access food at the very least. Let us use this crise to address the common good. There is plenty in this world for everyone’s need but not for everyone’s greed. PAGF: The culture of listening, showing compassion and addressing one’s mistakes are key. Personally, I feel this is where many leaders fail. On a positive point, this is where female leadership has been different over the covid era.. their compassion, their communication, empathy and their belief in institution and in the science have made all the difference. PGS: What are the three books that changed your life? PAGF: I enjoy reading biographies, history. I really enjoy the works of Niall
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The culture of listening, showing compassion and addressing one’s mistakes are key. Personally, I feel this is where many leaders fail. On a positive point, this is where female leadership has been different over the covid era..their compassion, their communication, empathy and their belief in institution... Ferguson’s Civilizations, Robert Kaplan’s Monsoon; Acemoglu’s Why nations fail. PGS: What would you say are the key principles to staying valuable in the marketplace Especially in the times that we
PAGF: I don’t have any regrets.
PGS: Ma, we are grateful
are living?
If I were to start all over, I
for your time. Thank you for
would do more of the same!
honouring our invitation to
PAGF: One has to have an
participate in our publication.
open mind, be critical in our
PGS: Finally, what is your
thinking, learn, reskill and
message for our youth?
Please share links with us. PAGF: All my social media
innovate in whatever we are trying to do to remain relevant
PAGF: Dream big, take risks
account are at: @aguribfakim.
in this fast-changing world.
but more importantly enjoy
My webpage is:
what you do. Make your work
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PGS: If you knew what you
become your passion.
know now, what would you do differently?
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Turn over a new leaf…… ...a visionary approach …you can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep on re-reading the last one… asserts Inderjit Singh, an ICAO consultant and a scholar in social sciences…
— BY INDERJIT SINGH
The allusion to “turn over a new leaf” and
lessons-learnt intact on the hind side, reforming,
starting over afresh has been used since the
realigning and embarking over a new journey
16th century. This idiom in its original context
towards performance, progress, productivity, and
was used to, turning to a new blank page of a
prosperity – leading to a robust world economic
book. The “leaf” in this phrase does not refer to
order and wellness of the planet.
the leaf on a tree, but rather the pages in a book. Even though it has not always meant “change for the better” it has always meant that you are
THE “UNPRECEDENTED 2020” - A REALITY CHECK:
starting over. When you turn to a new, clean page you are leaving the past behind you and
What a year it has been! Last year showed
starting over.
us the world as an extremely challenging and unpredictable place. What words would you
This expression could not have been more
chose to best sum up 2020? The pandemic has
appropriate than in the current times. This
shaken the world as never before. With terms
metaphor “turn over a new leaf” however, in the
such as quarantine, social distancing, online
present context and in this write-up refers to
learning, remote work, and zoom parties, it
an attitudinal change, a new life-cycle and/or a
seems like our everyday lexicon will forever be
new system of life, leaving the past behind - with
changed by the words and phrases that have
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Moving into the year 2021 – the year of “hope”; is the time for both, an introspection and a reality check, to make a new start, alter our behavior and attitude in a positive way, to change track, make course-corrections, to rethink, to remodel, and to have second thoughts on “change for the better”- literally “turn over a new leaf”. permeated our conversations
cognitive style and health,
the year of “hope”; is the time
in 2020. So, which words
confirms that each of us has a
for both, an introspection and
really describe this past year?
distinct, consistent pattern of
a reality check, to make a new
Perhaps bizarre, uncommon or
thinking about life’s twists and
start, alter our behavior and
unrivaled? Describing 2020 in
turns - a pattern of which most
attitude in a positive way, to
just a word or two seems like
of us are largely unaware. It
change track, make course-
a daunting task. To my mind,
may be a subconscious reflex to
corrections, to rethink, to
“unprecedented” is one way
look backward from traumatic
remodel, and to have second
to describe this wacky year.
incidents to explain what just
thoughts on “change for the
There’s no question the word
happened. Such analysis can
better”- literally “turn over a
has been in heavy rotation - it’s
be useful, certainly - but only
new leaf”. Whatever be the
been used so much over the
up to the point where strong
social media that we never, ever
negative emotions start to
want to hear again. Decades
prevent our moving on.
of research in psychology, on topics including hardiness,
HOPEFUL YEAR 2021:
learned helplessness, coping, and the correlation between
Moving into the year 2021 –
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Psychological resilience is the capacity to respond quickly and constructively to crises. But resilience can be hard to muster for many reasons: fear, anger, and confusion can paralyze us after a severe setback. Assigning blame rather than generating solutions is an all-toohuman tendency.
initial reaction, however, the challenge is to turn a negative experience into a productive one - that is, to counter adversity with resilience. Psychological resilience is the capacity to respond quickly and constructively to crises. But resilience can be hard to muster for many reasons: fear, anger, and confusion can paralyze us after a severe setback. Assigning blame rather than generating solutions is an all-too-human tendency. Worse yet, those to whom we turn for counsel may offer us exactly the wrong kind of advice. Here
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comes the role of leadership. What is clear is that leadership
EPIDEMIC – PANDEMIC – ENDEMIC - DISEASE “X”: DECODED
is no longer a “nice” to have for organizations aspiring to be
Will we see another pandemic
high performing; it is a “need”
in 2021? Scientists warn of
to have.
Disease X. “X” stands for
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unexpected, explained Dr
Jean-Jacques Muyembe
Anthony Fauci, director of the
Tamfum, who helped discover
US National Institute of Allergy
the Ebola virus in 1976, adding,
and Infectious Diseases. WHO
“And that’s what constitutes a
too said that it “acknowledges
threat for humanity.”
that a serious international epidemic could be caused by a pathogen currently unknown
FOREWARNED IS FOREARMED:
to cause human disease? But for now, disease X remains
If you know about something
a hypothetical outbreak that
beforehand, you can prepare
scientists fear could lead to
for it. Advance knowledge
serious disease around the
enables advance preparation.
world if and when it occurs.
World Health Organization’s (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom
An epidemic occurs when a
Ghebreyesus had earlier
disease is spreading through
warned that COVID-19 won’t
one or more populations.
be the last pandemic. “History
Pandemics are worldwide
tells us that this will not be the
epidemics. Under certain
last pandemic, and epidemics
circumstances, a pandemic can
are a fact of life,” said Tedros.
lead to a disease becoming
We have all heard about
endemic - one that is
Spanish Flu (H1N1), SARS,
constantly present in a group or
MERS, EBOLA and the likes
in a geographic area. Endemic
in the past, and the current
is currently the evolving crisis.
pandemic is just an advanced
According to media report,
version in the line - though
doctors have stumbled upon
more lethal. Probably, the world
some cases wherein the patient
did not take the earlier viruses
(s) showed symptoms of
as a clarion call and act to get
hemorrhagic fever but tested
into the finer details to check
negative for a range of tests
if a variant of it would reoccur
making scientists nervous
– perhaps, “let’s cross that
about the spread of a new
bridge when we come to it,”
deadlier virus. “We are now in
syndrome!
a world where new pathogens will come out,” said Professor
Head of WHO emergencies
An epidemic occurs when a disease is spreading through one or more populations. Pandemics are worldwide epidemics. Under certain circumstances, a pandemic can lead to a disease becoming endemic - one that is constantly present in a group or in a geographic area.
program Dr Mike Ryan in his final media briefing for 2020 has observed that the destiny of the coronavirus to become endemic is real. ‘COVID-19 is not necessarily the big one, next pandemic may be severe,’ he warned. He added that this is a wake-up call and that we are still learning to do things better including science, logistics, training and governance.
DEALING WITH ADVERSITY: An adversity has reportedly
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surfaced with a new variant
even cycling through multiple
of SARS-CoV-2, the virus
emotional states in the course
which causes COVID-19, is
of dealing with one really big
thought to be driving increased
mess.
transmission of the disease in parts of the UK. When the world was just about taking a
FUTURE-READY LEADERS:
sigh of relief on the emergence of vaccine; a shot-in-the-arm;
It is my strong conviction that
literally; this came as a setback
the leaders can build high levels
to be dealt with on war-footing.
of resilience in themselves and
Harsh, as much it may sound,
their teams by taking charge of
we have to take cognizance
how they think about adversity.
of the emerging situation and
Resilient leaders move quickly
as leaders, put our best foot
from analysis to a plan of action
forward to fight it out - as
and reaction. After the onset
has been done in producing
of adversity, they shift from
the vaccine through global
cause-oriented thinking to
cooperation.
response-oriented thinking, and their focus is strictly; looking
Let us face it, the destiny of Covid-19 is to become endemic, as have four other human coronaviruses in the past, and that it will continue to mutate as it reproduces in human cells, especially in areas of more intense admission. Fortunately, we have tools to save lives, and these in combination with good public health will permit us to learn to live with it.
How to Bounce Back from
forward. In our work as leaders
Adversity? So, how do we
in a variety of industries, we’ve
react? Are we angry and
predominantly encountered
However, when we focus on
disappointed, ranting and raving
situations related to Control,
possibilities, we will have more
to anyone who will listen? Do
Impact, Breadth, and Duration
opportunities.
we feel dejected and victimized,
to evolve effective solutions.
resigned to the situation even
The first two characterize an
as we deny the cold reality of
individual’s personal reaction to
it? Or do we experience a rush
adversity, and the second two
We live in an increasingly
of excitement—perhaps tinged
capture his or her impressions
complex global society. These
with fear - because we sense
of the adversity’s magnitude.
threats will continue. If there
an opportunity to develop our
Leaders should consider
is one thing we need to take
skills and talents in ways we
all four to fully understand
from this pandemic and move
never imagined? The truth is,
their instinctive responses
forward, with all of the tragedy
we’ve probably reacted in all
to personal and professional
and loss, is we need to get our
those ways when confronted
challenges, setbacks, or failures.
act together. We need to honor
with a challenge - maybe
When we focus on problems,
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we get more problems.
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those we’ve lost by getting
coronaviruses in the past, and
social distancing, wearing of
better at what we do every
that it will continue to mutate
masks, and the basic hygiene
day. New ground has been
as it reproduces in human cells,
requirements.
broken with the extraordinary
especially in areas of more
cooperation between the
intense admission. Fortunately,
To me; true to the spirit of “turn
private and public sector in this
we have tools to save lives,
over a new leaf”, one doesn’t
pandemic. In recent weeks, safe
and these in combination with
have to be great at something
and effective vaccine rollout
good public health will permit
to start, but one has to start to
has started in a number of
us to learn to live with it. It will
be great at something.
countries, which is an incredible
remain somewhat of a threat
scientific achievement. This is
but a very low-level one at
Readers are welcome to
fantastic, but the world leaders
that, depending on an effective
respond via inderjit.singh@
will not rest until those in
global vaccination program.
aviationanalyst.net
need everywhere have access
The first goal of the vaccine is
to the new vaccines and are
to save lives and protect the
protected.
vulnerable.
Let us face it, the destiny of
However, vaccination does
Covid-19 is to become endemic,
not mean stopping public
as have four other human
health measures such as
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POWERHOUSE GLOBAL STARS INTERVIEW WITH
HELEN MARIA TUCKER (HMT) PGS: Helen, great to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita. HMT: Thank you, it’s a pleasure to share my story, and having such a positive platform as this one to do so is fantastic. PGS: Please introduce yourself to our readers. HMT: I am a person who is future focused, I am driven by having a strong sense of selfmeaning, an expert in career management and a catalyst for women’s development.
and Dubai. My parents are
was very challenging, we went
I have always had a passion
from West Africa, Sierra Leone,
through trying times, and we
for women and young girls’
my grandfather being a ship
experienced high levels of racial
progress especially encouraging
engineer settled in Liverpool
discrimination, lack of jobs, and
them to find their voice. So,
because it was the port he
for a young girl growing up I
my purpose has been to create
was familiar with whenever he
guess I had to develop a strong
award winning programs,
travelled. When my mother
sense of self belief and identity.
courses and seminars that help
came to the UK to pursue her
This has shaped my career and
them consider other options
nursing career she settled in
helped me to develop strong
in life, and taking control of
Liverpool, met my father where
leadership skills.
their career, lives, and business.
my twin sister I were born. I
On a personal level I have
have a younger brother and
PGS: Considering the global
three adult children and four
younger sister. Growing up in
challenge which the world is
grandchildren, living in the UK
the north of England (Liverpool)
facing due to the pandemic;
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what are some of the steps
today’s challenging world
needed to lead a successful
and especially during this
team?
pandemic, leaders also need to be held accountable for their
HMT: Throughout my working
commitments.
life, I have managed many forms of teams, small, large, and
At the end of the day when
culturally diverse teams. When
it comes to leading a team
leading a group of people with
helping them to become
very different work ethics and
successful or maintaining their
untapped talents you need
success in the middle of a
to be the type of person who
pandemic, it’s all about taking
practices what they preach. If
into account their specific
you are expecting your team to
personal needs, mental health,
be high performers, then you
how well they can adapt to an
must lead by example. Having
ongoing changing environment,
a winning and ‘can do’ attitude
this could be setting up
is key to motivating your team.
accountability sessions, career
As a leader it’s recognising
conversations etc. In the end
that it is a privilege and not a
it’s how you treat your people
right – it needs to be worked
that will catapult you and
at and trust earned. Having
everyone in your organization
clear goals is a must, being
or network to achieve more,
visible, and having charisma,
defying the odds!
because winning the hearts and minds of your people
PGS: What are your views on
means being inspirational,
Gender Equality?
engaging and knowing what makes your people tick. In
HMT: I’m a great advocate of
Throughout my working life, I have managed many forms of teams, small, large, and culturally diverse teams. When leading a group of people with very different work ethics and untapped talents you need to be the type of person who practices what they preach.
gender quality I truly believe that as women we have so much to offer, however may not recognise what we do have, so it’s often the case we find ourselves in positions where we take less than what we deserve. This is where some of my programs have helped women find their voice (assertiveness skills, confidence building workshops, leadership and management) to understand their worth and ask for what they deserve. It’s also essential to achieve equal opportunities to access jobs that are not in the repertoire of options for
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Women Talk has been making significant positive impact on women in various countries, and we are increasingly receiving amazing stories of how our monthly events, retreats, chapbooks, coaching sessions and more recently our accountability sessions, have inspired women to share their stories and take control of their lives, business, and careers.
HMT: I am so pleased to be
share, and be acknowledged.
introducing you to Women Talk,
We promote talent and have
a network of women which
supported women who have
spans across three continents,
published books, poetry, and
Europe, Asia and Africa
helped women to develop
supporting and promoting
entrepreneurial skills to start
issues that matter most to
their own businesses.
women. This includes health,
Women Talk UK is a
mentorship, entrepreneurship,
Community Interest Company,
work/life balance, personal
a legal entity operating as a
branding, confidence building,
not-for-profit organisation. We
management/leadership and
scooped the UK Bedfordshire
career development.
and Luton Community
Our aim is simple, to help
Champion Award in 2014
women feel positive and
and were the runners up to
confident by encouraging them
UK Luton’s Best Community
to reach goals and recognise
Achievement Award 2017
their strengths.
organisation. In 2020 we have gained our IPO Certificate
Women Talk has been making
giving us the Trademark
women and to create positions
significant positive impact on
Certification needed to protect
of leadership and decision-
women in various countries,
the Women Talk™ brand.
making at all levels. This is
and we are increasingly
Women Talk UAE has
where women can bring a
receiving amazing stories of
organically grown to over
greater sense of creativity and
how our monthly events,
3,000 members and followers
wider perspective of business
retreats, chapbooks, coaching
on social media since March
decisions building positive
sessions and more recently our
2019. Throughout the
relationships across major,
accountability sessions, have
pandemic women have been
global organisations. Being the
inspired women to share their
receiving a succession of daily
founder of Women Talk I’m
stories and take control of their
motivational quotes sent out
dedicated to the promotion
lives, business, and careers.
by myself reaching out to
of gender equality and the
Our successful Women Talk
women who have faced so
empowerment of women.
Chap books has grown out of
many battles, challenges, loss,
something more than what the
increased mental health issues,
PGS: Please tell us about your
group intended, demonstrating,
and domestic abuse to help
organisation (Women Talk).
and showing us that everyone
give them some hope that
just needs to be listened to,
things will and does get better.
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Women have gained invaluable insights to themselves by attending organised MeetUp events face to face and more recently via zoom, with guest speakers from around the world equipping them with the tools to achieve their goals. As part of our ethos to share we have collaborated with other organisations to deliver face to face and more recently virtual retreats. My series of Podcasts interviews also gives a voice for women to share and be heard, allowing other women to know that they are not alone. From the latest series of Women Talk Chapbooks we have women from across the world who have dared to share their
HMT: I would say;
3 – Reward Yourself - take
stories published as an E-Book.
1 – Start with Small Goals
time out to be still, to reflect
Women need to recognise their
or Tasks - get into a habit of
and refocus and reward
own inner power and tenacity
achieving them, once you do
yourself, when we do our sense
that lies within them when they
then start working on bigger
of self belief increases and we
give themselves permission
goals and tasks, you will soon
become a lot more centred.
to do so, however sometimes
find it becomes a daily habit.
it takes a network to remind
2 - Know What Motivates
PGS: Please tell us about your
them that they can.
You - music, your faith,
work in the Middle East.
positive words, or affirmations, PGS: There are lots of
podcasts. In today’s society
HMT: Living and working in
distractions in our world today
we face so much negativity
the UAE is an amazing time
due to ‘information overload’.
it can be easy to lose sight of
to showcase what Women
In your capacity as a leader,
what you want to achieve and
Talk is all about. I was recently
what are the top three tips to
become stagnant.
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Wonder (WOW) I Conquer’’
who we are as women.
This entailed recruiting a
Dubai Award 2020 in
Over the last few years, I am
diverse team of consultants.
recognition of actions, conduct,
proud to share the successes
The Performance Management
diligence and determination to
and the positive changes the
Program was a success
strive for excellence despite
women have undergone and
because we equipped the
and during Covid 19. This
recognise that we have been a
Mowasalat managers and the
has given us the opportunity
catalyst for change for them.
board of directors to engage
to expand our services to a
Women Talk will continue to
with all staff by organising an
much wider audience reaching
advocate for women to be
Appreciative Inquiry Forum,
more women globally. We
Informed, Inspired and Ignited
Career Coaching Sessions, a
are also so pleased to be
and their right to be much
review of Job Descriptions
working in partnership with
more visible allowing them to
and team building sessions.
other recipients of the award
have a voice. Women can be
Everyone in the organisation
to deliver business breakfast
strengthened by their struggles
had the opportunity to really
meetings, to network and
and challenges and lessons can
look through the Values, and
increase their self-worth, be
be learnt; accomplishments
Mission Statement of the
motivated and inspired to
achieved.
company and share what it
change their circumstances,
meant to them. The outcome
and to help them unleash
PGS: How can leaders promote
resulted in the managers, board
their wealth of experience
Diversity and Inclusion in the
of directors, and CEO gaining
and latent talents. We have
workplace?
so much insight and recognition
helped women start their own
of the richness of the mosaic
businesses, change careers, get
HMT: That’s easy, it’s about
of employees they had
promoted, create courses, enrol
making a conscious decision
working for them. They truly
on courses and take control
in getting the best from their
appreciated the diversity and
of their lives, careers and
employees, which means talking
had a greater understanding
business.
to them. I mentioned having
of how they could tap into the
career conversations earlier,
wealth of skills and knowledge
We are working with The
this has worked successfully
that was uncovered. Promoting
Retreat Hotel, The Palm to
in organisations where
diversity and inclusion is about
deliver Work-Life Balance
management has taken time
celebrating and acknowledging
& Self Care Retreats for
out to understand their diverse
the diversity of various work
women as we also believe that
workforce. As the CEO of a
ethics people bring to the
taking care of our minds and
training company, I headed up
company, the variety of
emotional state as well and
in Qatar, we were fortunate to
languages spoken and how
physical being is paramount to
win a major contract with The
through creative ways of
becoming the best versions of
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engaging with staff problems
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can be solved.
will continue I’m motivated and
are going through. People can
optimistic about life because
change and only need to be
PGS: What are some of the
I know bad times do pass and
shown greater appreciation of
lessons you learned from the
good times are there to be
what they can offer and not
year 2020?
grateful for and to enjoy!
feel as though they have been taken advantage of due to the
HMT: I’ve learned that living
PGS: What would you say to
life each day is a blessing! The
your younger self?
pandemic. PGS: Thank you so much for
pandemic affected everyone in a variety of ways, I witnessed
HMT: I’ve taken risks and faced
sharing your brilliance with us
loss, friends and colleagues
challenges throughout my life
today – Much appreciated.
who lost their jobs, others had
which has built up my resilience
to move countries, separation.
and confidence so there
HMT: It’s been a sheer
It was and continues to be
wouldn’t be any great talk or
pleasure! May you continue to
extremely challenging when
revelations. However, one thing
encourage and support leaders
planning your life and career
I would say is have a little more
around the world so we can
goals as they must change
conviction and faith in yourself,
continue to live and leave our
due to daily everchanging
knowing things will turn out ok
legacy.
circumstances outside of our
and if not, there is a lesson to
control. However, I did start
be learnt in what you’ve gone
PGS: Please share your links
off by saying living each day
through, just look a little closer.
with us.
because it has given me an
PGS: Finally, what is your
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POWERHOUSE GLOBAL STARS INTERVIEW WITH
PROF. OLGA MROZ (POM) PGS: Prof. Olga, you are
Petersburg with a degree in
welcome to today’s interview
Architecture, Art and also
with Lady Anita.
Theatre and Music. I also have a
PGS: As a woman in authority,
degree in Artist Psychology by
what are the major keys to
POM: I am really happy to have
the Art Academy of Moscow.
leading a successful team
the dialogue with the incredible
During more than 15 years I
considering the ‘New Normal’
Lady Anita. When I got the
have been a director of the
due to Covid-19?
invitation to interview at the
Operetta Theater in Saratov,
end of the year, I thought,
Russia. After Perestroika, I
POM: The present pandemic is
“Wow, what a lovely end of
had my own art gallery in the
a global problem. We will never
the year!” When I found out
Pushkin Museum. I used to be a
go back to our previous mode
that the interview would be
representative of many Russian
of life. But pandemic put our
published in January, I thought,
artists in Europe for many years
every-day life on hold and gave
“Wow, what a great start of
and now I dedicated myself to
us time. It gave us opportunity
the year!” I would like to thank
the management of various art
to think about what we are
Lady Anika for this “WOW”. It
projects and the organization of
capable of in the unknown and
is a privilege for me, an honor,
art exhibitions in cooperation
extreme situation. We are lucky
also an acknowledgement. It is
with international artists in
that the pandemic happened in
a sign that in times of upheaval
Europe. I build my cooperation
the technological age. Despite
and awakening my path is right.
with the artists on the basis
all the difficulties, together
of trust. I am convinced, that
we were able to adapt to the
PGS: Please introduce yourself
above all, the focus should be
current realities, continue
to our readers.
on the artist and his works. I
and conduct events in new
wrote many articles on art as
interactive hybrid forms. Today,
POM: My name is Olga Mroz.
the expression of freedom,
I am a Professor, director of
I was born in Russia and
experiment and surprise with
Open World Program of the
have been living in Germany
a psychological components of
Al-Khalifa Business School.
since 1992. In regards to may
happiness. I am Professor and
I am very proud, that I am a
educational background, I
Director of the Open World
part of the global multilingual,
graduated from the Institute
Program at Al-Khalifa Business
successful team. This is a
of Performing Art in St.
School, Editor-in-Chief of the
business school of future.
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My name is Olga Mroz. I was born in Russia and have been living in Germany since 1992. In regards to may educational background, I graduated from the Institute of Performing Art in St. Petersburg with a degree in Architecture, Art and also Theatre and Music.
For this, I would like to thank
I would like to quote H.E. Prof.
Prof. Sir Manuel Freire-Garabal
my dear friend, Professor,
Sir Manuel: “Sometimes you
y Nunez and Prof. Sir Anthony
founder and the chairman of
meet people which are always
Ritossa. I feel much respect
the Al-Khalifa Business School
inspiring in your pathways, who
and love towards them. They
H.E. Professor Sir Manuel
become more than friends -
understand and support me
Freire-Garabal y Nunez. He
they become companions of
very much, their personalities
is young, dynamic and smart.
your life. Thanks also to my
are a source of inspiration for
He is continuous process of
dearest friend Olga Mroz and
me. I appreciate our friendship
development and research.
my dear friend Sir Anthony
a lot! That’s what its for me:
His great contribution plays
Ritossa. ..Thanks for teaching
friendship and good teamwork
a crucial role in success and
me with your good thoughts
of different generations have
sustainable development
one more time too. With
positive effect on growth and
of the school. His every
friends like all of you, a young
development strategy.
effort is given to the young
seed like me will become a
generation, to create new
better tree ”.
PGS: Please tell us about your work with AKBS & Tretjakow-
learning opportunities, in order to address the new global
There are two important
challenges.
persons in my life, they are H.E.
Gallery.
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POM: A new year 2021 has
for one another. The AKBS
come. I am already expecting
Business School is not only of
and looking forward to realizing
great importance for business
many new projects. Before
education, but also for training
I talk about new projects, I
young people to develop a
would of course like to tell
cultural image.
you something about 2020. 2020 was a successful and
Taking into account the need
productive year. With our
to develop cultural relations
programs we have to give
between Russia, Europe
society an incentive to think,
and other countries, we
to form its own position, to be
are currently working on a
active and also to build bridges
concrete plan to exchange the
between different cultures.
expositions of international
As chairman of the jury, I was
art together with Tretjakow-
invited to participate in the
Gallery and are also looking
international art exhibition Face
for sponsors for this global and
Art-Online. It is very important
important project. The first
to me to show people that
step in this project has already
there is no cultural void even
been taken. We look forward
in times of pandemics. Art
to online lectures on Russian
was particularly hard hit by
modern art from the General
the Covid-19 crisis. We are
Director of the Tretjakow-
in a virtual room in different
Gallery, Mrs. Zemfira Tregulova.
modes. It’s a challenge for all
She has prepared very
of us. However, we must not
interesting and exciting material
forget that art enriches us
for the AKBS.
emotionally and spiritually. I am an ambassador for the peace
PGS: What are your views on
movement LOVE AND LIGHT
‘Gender Empowerment’?
FOR WORLD PEACE. With very special Light Art Sculptural
POM: I am very pleased that
installations by the international
we are discussing women
artist R.O. Schabbach, we
empowerment, one of the
carried out the projects to
most important topics of the
inspire people to choose peace,
society. This topic is really close
understanding and compassion
to my heart. Women make an
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The pandemic has launched its mechanisms into the economy. The weak leave the market, the strong are looking for new forms and ways of their existence. Relations in the market system, labor system, health care, education system, etc. have changed. The pandemic is driving internet activity forward. enormous contribution to the economy - as entrepreneurs, farm workers, business employees or housekeepers. Today women still do not have equal opportunities in the Labor market, mainly in leadership positions in comparison to men. The Society still has to make a lot of efforts to develop a fair and sustainable economy. In the conference in Frankfurt am Main, I took part as a guest speaker in the panel discussion “Gender empowerment”. Balancing economic opportunities between men
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and women, equal access for men and women to resources, technologies, information and capital can lead to high economic growth. To the same topic I gave a speech at the world Life Webinar, in which 148 speakers from 47 countries of the world took part. I have certificate from World Book of Records.I started my big career, as the director of the operetta theater and I also have my experience. It was not easy to collaborate with such celebrities as famous actors, conductors and producers, and to implement my decisions. My experience in management proved that by making right decisions and implementing successful innovative ideas, women may play a significant role as an employer, or a leader as well. So my conclusion is that equal economic opportunities between men and women, equal access of both to resources, technologies, information and capital will lead to fair and sustainable economic growth of the country. PGS: The current global challenge (Covid-19) has been a complete shakeup in the
way we live our lives. As a
Business School, where I work,
leader, what are some of the
is focused on digital learning
steps that could aid economic
with a new approach. Online
recovery?
learning is the future of the education system. A modern
POM: The pandemic has
educational approach with the
launched its mechanisms into
basis of traditional education,
the economy. The weak leave
the possibility of personalized
the market, the strong are
learning, gives the possibilities
looking for new forms and ways
of each highly qualified
of their existence. Relations
workforce. In my opinion,
in the market system, labor
leaders urgently need to revise
system, health care, education
the established model in all
system, etc. have changed.
sectors of the economy and
The pandemic is driving
introduce new technologies
internet activity forward. The
with massive digitalization. It
advantage is already with
is necessary to support with
those who quickly switched
benefits and subsidies, first
to digital formats. Al-Khalifa
of all, those enterprises that
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introduce technologies that are important for the state that can help restore the economy. PGS: You did mention in one of your emails the importance of ‘staying in harmony with self’. Please throw some light on the above mentioned statement. POM: My moto in life is “If you love what you do, you will be successful”. Nobody is born a successful person, everyone strives for success, however only few of them achieve it. I want to encourage all women to appreciate, who they are, to be inspired by belief in themselves, to be brave and to confidently go for any
mentioned, you will become a
the VAE and Israel, met at
leadership position in society.
successful woman. My feelings
this conference. A great
My dear women, in order to
I express on canvas. Having
story was written: the VAE/
achieve successful results in
experienced some events
Israel partnership. The great
life, first of all, please determine
which happened around me
atmosphere and the important
your life goals and continuously
and touched my heart, I hasten
event which took place in
improve and enhance your
to capture them on canvas.
the beautiful city of Dubai
knowledge and skills. Don’t be
So my last work was born
gave me a great inspiration. I
afraid to define your life values,
after my trip to a conference
enjoyed meeting wonderful
desires, and be in harmony
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All of this made me want to
your family for a career. If you
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will be happy at work. Please
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appreciate your mistakes. Do
QASIMI in Dubai. There I
of us to discover new ways to
not hesitate to show your
experienced a historic event
great success, peace and love!
feelings. Following all above
– two extraordinary nations,
I feel proud and honoured.
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During one important meeting
architecture, then theater
I gave a sign of my appreciation
history, music and natural
by presenting this picture to
sciences. I have never been
the esteemed dearest Her
satisfied with my achievements,
Excellency Zakyah Al Qaydi. I
I was flexible and open for new
wish my picture to be placed
ideas and challenges. Today, I
in the Museum of Modern Art
am a Professor, a director of
or even better in Louvre Abu
the Open World Program at
Dhabi.
the Al-Khalifa Business School. I want to emphasize again and
PGS: What is your message for
to tell myself and the younger
world leaders?
generation that it is very important not to stand still but
The pandemic has demonstrated that we are all dependent on each other. For example, market events somewhere in Asia can have an impact on life in Europe. It became very clear and understandable that only by uniting, we have undeniable chances in overcoming the pandemic.
POM: The pandemic has
to constantly move forward
demonstrated that we are
and strive to learn. Learning is
all dependent on each other.
a fundamental success factor
For example, market events
and plays a crucial role in life of
somewhere in Asia can have
everyone. Education of young
an impact on life in Europe.
people is a success engine of
a look with you from different
It became very clear and
each country. The challenges of
perspectives on various topics.
understandable that only by
our modern world require more
It is a great honour for me
uniting, we have undeniable
and more young professionals.
to appear in your renowned
chances in overcoming the
I take this opportunity to call
magazines.
pandemic. We will all be saved
our young generation to be
or perish together. Our planet is
always eager for knowledge.
PGS: Please share your links
one big family where everyone
Learn, learn and learn. You are
with our readers.
takes care of everyone. This
creators of the future. Your
must be remembered by world
future is our future.
POM: Website: http://akbs. assafdynasty.com
leaders. PGS: Prof. Olga, thank you
eMail: o.mroz@akbs.
PGS: Finally, what would you
once again for this opportunity.
assafdynasty.com
say to your younger self?
We salute you for being a
Linkedin: Olga Mroz, Dame of
difference maker in the world.
Honour https://www.linkedin.om/in/
POM: My most significant criterion of success is
POM: Thank you dear Lady
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continuous learning. At
Anita for the invitation. It was
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POWERHOUSE GLOBAL STARS (PGS) INTERVIEW WITH
SIR PROF. DR. MILAN KRAJNC (SPDMK)
PGS: You are welcome to today’s interview, Sir Prof. Dr. Milan Krajnc. SPDMK: Thank you very much for inviting me and, above all, for noticing my work. PGS: Please briefly introduce yourself. SPDMK: I have been dealing with crisis management for more than twenty years, but I always look for a solution in nature. I ask myself; how nature would solve a given situation and then I approach it according to the laws of physics. Not with resistance though, but with a slow transition so that the people involved do not even realize anything has happened. This is my main business, from which I have also developed a business management model:
I have also developed a business management model: the “Dynamic Leadership Model” and the new scientific science of Dynamilogy. I have also had a private practice as a psychotherapist for more than 15 years. However, my hobby and therapy is writing. Thus, I have written 387 books.
the “Dynamic Leadership Model” and the new scientific science of Dynamilogy. I have also had a private practice as a psychotherapist for more than 15 years. However, my hobby and therapy is writing. Thus, I have written 387 books. PGS: As an expert in leadership and relationship development, how can we cultivate and develop more leaders who would put the needs of the people at the forefront of their agenda?
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The basis of leadership is building a relationship. We build a relationship through communication. The leader’s job is to figure out what “language” his employees understand and then use a specific communication technique to make the communication effective.
SPDMK: When we talk about my customers, the most important thing is to build trust with them and become their authority to follow me. In general, though, every leader needs to realize that he or she is missing something in life. So if a company wants to have as many good leaders as possible, it has to be a broad social program to educate people to do what they feel. And that the leader is essentially an educator. PGS: In one of your piece, you stated that; problems appear when communication is absent
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or unclear. Please touch more light on the above statement. SPDMK: The basis of leadership is building a relationship. We build a relationship through communication. The leader’s job is to figure out what “language” his employees
understand and then use a specific communication technique to make the communication effective. Think of communication like a flowing stream in nature. As long as everyone gets the information they need, work will be calm and creative and employees will be happy. Everything is
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also peaceful and full of life by the stream. If we do not communicate clearly enough with employees, everyone will make up their own mind and thus we cause stress, bad mood, productivity decreases, sick leave increases ... So communication are channels of information that we can communicate our wishes in the simplest possible way.
themselves well. And then they will lead by example and that is 78% success of leadership, example! Just like raising children!
PGS: Your invaluable
(Dynamic Leadership Model).
experiences has helps a lot of organisations around the world. As a global influencer, what is your view on ‘gender equality?’ SPDMK: I am utterly disappointed. By fighting for equal rights for women, you are basically doing wrong. We men are to blame for the whole situation because somewhere in history we got “lazy”. We owe it to you women that our civilization still exists at all. Also stay MORE EIGENTLICH! PGS: How can leaders successfully implement positive change in order to create a better future for all? SPDMK: By providing balance on all levels of life. They must be pleased with themselves, that is, they must know
PGS: You have written over 125 books and over 200 articles which have transformed lives and businesses globally. Please tell us about one of those books
SPDMK: The current number of books is 387 and more than 1000 items. The book “Dynamic Leadership Model” is the most read next to Successful WE, Happy WE. In the book I described how to approach change in personal and business life in a safe way. I compared the processes in nature, with the processes in business and the processes in private life. I assumed that the processes in nature are always optimal and optimized the business processes in the same way, taking into account the personal touch. So the result was that manipulation is no longer possible, the boundaries between private and business life are clearly separated, the person is in the foreground, no longer the profit of the company, profit becomes a matter of course ... in short,
I am utterly disappointed. By fighting for equal rights for women, you are basically doing wrong. We men are to blame for the whole situation because somewhere in history we got “lazy”. We owe it to you women that our civilization still exists at all. Also stay MORE EIGENTLICH! the human being develops his potential here. for him it is a matter of course, and labor costs are cut in half. In addition to the theory, everything in the book is illustrated with concrete examples, where they still work according to my model. PGS: Congratulations on your ‘Noble Price Nomination’. What does winning this price mean to you? SPDMK: Scientists and colleagues at the university where I teach saw the new economy in my work Dynamic Leadership Model. They said the world needs to realize this,
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Scientists and colleagues at the university where I teach saw the new economy in my work Dynamic Leadership Model. They said the world needs to realize this, because only a different way of thinking will save us from all crises. And that was the reason I was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Economics 2021. because only a different way of thinking will save us from all crises. And that was the reason I was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Economics 2021. Just being nominated is a great time! But whether there will be another prize, we will see in December 2021.
SPDMK: Never, really never stop believing in your dreams!
PGS: What is your message for
PGS: I am fascinated by your
World Leaders?
wealth of knowledge, and I
PGS: Please share your links
thank you for honouring this
with us.
SPDMK: Live what you feel, but first check if those are really your true feelings! PGS: What would you say to your younger self?
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invitation. SPDMK: Thank you, the most important thing is to respect yourself, because then you respect all people! But we must be aware that even if we respect all people, we cannot
always respond to everyone. And others have to respect that too.
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POWERHOUSE GLOBAL STARS INTERVIEW WITH
FALGUNI KATIRA (FK) PGS: Falguni, you are welcome
of their own true self, realize
Your limiting beliefs, such as
to today’s interview with Lady
the strength and potential they
fear, anger, shame, guilt, etc.
Anita.
carry and the precious value
will surface in your reasoning
they bring to this world.
when you compare your
FK: Thank you, Lady Anita. It
Please click the link here for my
answers for #2 and #3.
is a pleasure being here, talking
detailed bio
to you and your wonderful audience.
4. Next, list every action that Falguni Katira Bio
you MUST take to be where you want to be, per your best
PGS: Please introduce yourself
PGS: As a Life Coach, what
understanding. Thereafter, list
to our readers.
would you suggest to someone
all the actions that you are
who is afraid to step out of
WILLING to take to get there.
their comfort zone?
5. Start bridging the gap
FK: Hello! I’m Falguni Katira, the one who introduces you
between where you are and
to your own awesomeness.
FK: My approach to tackle
where you want to be by taking
I help female executives and
fear is head on. I like to work
at least 3 action steps every
business owners tap into their
through fear with my clients in
single day to transmute that
inner intelligence to interrupt
a way that makes logical sense
negative emotional energy into
old habits, access their creative
while fuelling them emotionally
a positive action item.
mind, and lead a balanced life
to take action.
6. Work with a coach to
and career with radical self-
So, the process looks like this
uproot these limiting beliefs
awareness.
1. Determine where you want
by Timeline Therapy and
to be / who you want to be in
emotional healing modalities.
I’m a Mindfulness
life.
Implementation Strategist,
2. Chart out the gap / reasons
PGS: What are the top three
certified Transformation coach,
that come between where you
books that changed your life?
NLP master practitioner and
are and where you want to be.
Hypnotherapist. I have founded
3. List all the reasons why you
FK: Bhagavad Geeta As It
the V.I.S.I.B.I.L.I.T.Y signature
want to stick to your comfort
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framework with the intent of
zone.
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helping women gain visibility
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FK: I absolutely agree with that.
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While both men and women
As part of this program, we
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FK: I provide personal and
take a done-with-you approach
their own unique personality
business transformation
towards mind set and success
traits and strengths, women
coaching services that enables
coaching in either boot camp
have an exceptional ability to
individuals and organizations
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take a self-reflective, holistic
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aware and lead an extremely
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straightforward path to success
organizations utilizing design
in a woman’s DNA and has
and happiness by tapping
thinking, YouMap & DISC
been passed on to her through
into their utmost potential.
assessments and several other
generations. We, as women,
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I absolutely agree with that. While both men and women make great leaders and have their own unique personality traits and strengths, women have an exceptional ability to take a selfreflective, holistic approach in making decisions. Decision making is instilled in a woman’s DNA and has been passed on to her through generations. of life including personal, spiritual, health, family, social, relationships and so on. Therefore bringing that open minded, empathetic approach towards our profession is but natural. The most important aspect in decision making is great listening ability and risk
responsibility to build a global
our circle of influence thereby
bearing capacity, both of which
community of acceptance,
impacting those around us and
are part of a woman’s persona
mutual respect, trust and
eventually the world at large.
overall.
brotherhood amongst one
The current need of the world
and all, barring any social,
is for humans to connect with
PGS: What is your message for
economical, cultural biases and
one another, take care of one
World Leaders?
so on. For that, it is important
another and take care of ‘their
to start with ourselves first,
world’. We have to wake up to
and then continue to widen
the need to conserve nature,
FK: As leaders, it is our
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protect our oceans, inspire
be more aware of the impact I
you every success in your
others to lead a fully self-aware
can make on my own life and
endeavours.
life, clearly understanding the
those of others that I touch
impact we, as individuals, can
taking the inside out approach.
FK: Thank you very much. It
make in this world, if we choose
PGS: Who would be your ideal
was a pleasure talking to you.
to find and live our soul’s
launch date, and what would
purpose.
be the topic of discussion?
PGS: Please share your links with us.
PGS: How do you create work/
FK: Assuming you mean lunch
life balance in order to become
date here, I’d love to have lunch
FK: With pleasure
more productive?
with Ellen DeGeneres as I
Website: www.falgunikatira.
believe she embodies my values
com
FK: I set boundaries. Especially,
to the T. She is full of kindness
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/
in today’s world, where we
and spreads joy and laughter,
falgunikatira Instagram: www.
are all ‘sheltered in place’,
all while making a significant
instagram.com/falguni_aastha
working from home, studying
difference in the lives of people
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
from home and so on, it
she comes across with. We’d
aastha.bhagia
becomes important to draw
talk about her wish list, her
clear boundaries. Some of my
view of the world and how she
measures include ‘no phone
and I are a soul connection.
time’ on my calendar, self – care time, spending time with
PGS: Finally, what would you
kids, dedicated time to work
say to your younger self?
and so on. We have built a ‘family schedule’ that sits on
FK: I’d advise my younger self
our refrigerator where we all
to flip my list of negotiables
have marked our ‘availabilities’
and non- negotiables in life.
and know what and when to
I remember knowing money
expect from one another
and material wealth as the only form of wealth there is. I used
PGS: If you knew what you
to be ok letting go of my family
know now, what would you do
time for work and be ok to
differently?
ignore health to gain wealth. Not any more
FK: I’d pay more attention on myself, my mind and develop
PGS: Thank you for your
healthier routines for myself. I’d
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LEARNINGS FROM 2020:
THE JOURNEY OF THE AMBASSADORS OF HEALTH Unleashing good health and happiness for 2021, we have come together as a family, neighbourhood, colleagues, Mohala, city, countries & globe at large. The idea is to lift each other and in the process be lifted as a wholesome individual. We are all competent enough in our small world to do wonders and showcase an ideal social living like the people of Okinawa in Japan or Sardinia, an Italian island or Loma Linda in California or Ikaria, an isolated Greek island.
— BY RAJIV ANTHWAL For Instance, in Okinawa, a small town called Ogimi is called the village of longevity. The people here have the lowest levels of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. Their diet, lifestyle and community living plays a very important role in keeping them active and healthy even after the age of 90. This village community of Ogimi is an inspiration for all. On the lines of Okinawa, we have our small community of Ambassadors of Health. This community encourages individuals to become Ambassadors of Health and add as many healthy and happy people in their surroundings (their family, then relations, then the neighbourhood, then colleagues, then the Mohala, then the city, then countries & then the globe at large). So let us address the question: How can one be an Ambassador of Health?
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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak
willing to commit to spreading
in the year 2020, our lives
the message of wellness. As
were paused for approximately
an Ambassador of Health, we
a year; this has given us time
need to garner strong focus
to ponder and understand
on the overall mental, physical
what are the wrong steps and
and spiritual growth of the
measures we have adopted
individual.
collectively as a society. Before 2020, my journey was already
The year 2020 created a chain
unfolding as an Ambassador
of other challenges across
of Health in my surroundings,
various domains, however,
my family, my neighbourhood,
Ambassadors of Health
my relations, my colleagues &
adhered to the principle that
especially my LinkedIn family.
it was a golden opportunity to
During the outbreak, it became
pause for a while & think about
a prerogative to safeguard
what we are doing to ourselves,
the health and well being of
the environment and our fellow
people who were part of this
living creatures.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the year 2020, our lives were paused for approximately a year; this has given us time to ponder and understand what are the wrong steps and measures we have adopted collectively as a society. Before 2020, my journey was already unfolding as an Ambassador of Health..
journey and those who were
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Way forward for 2021
us? That WE are the leaders
Don’t you think that all
Continuing our 2020 learnings,
who have a great capacity to
this should prompt us to
let us all answer some serious
influence and carry that world
introspect and look into our
questions that we generally ask
towards a unified small world of
family, then our relations,
other responsible authorities or
our choice?
then our colleagues, then our
people around. We have listed
neighbourhood, then our city,
a few pointers for our 2021
So, let’s remind ourselves to
then our country and then the
collective resolutions keeping
work towards bringing our
globe at large? We need to
in mind that it should start from
family, our community, our
work on the bad habits that we
our area of control:
colleagues, our neighbourhood,
have adopted while running
our city, our country and our
the rat race of being the best
● We all wish global leaders to
globe at large to come together
and achieve all self-generated
come together & work for a
for a common purpose.
materialistic needs of society.
● We tell our Government to
The Ambassadors of Health
Every common man is talking
improve healthcare facilities
drive looks forward to adding
about the world getting divided
across the country.
as many healthy people around,
common cause
& every country is trying hard
starting from our family to the
to secure its self-interest.
We as humans are concerned
society to create a small world
But they all find themselves
about the healthcare facilities
that can work together under a
helpless in conveying their
provided to us. COVID-19
common purpose. It brings us
concerns towards a divided
has set the alarm towards the
together to adopt new healthy
world. Don’t you think we all
unpreparedness in dealing with
habits for a better lifestyle
have a small world around
such a health crisis.
in 2021. New habits mean
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bringing a new routine. This
show positive news & play a
new routine is easily achievable
constructive role.
with a backing of a close social network or platform we create
We as humans feel concerned
by bringing our family, our
about the media showing
relatives, our colleagues, our
negative news and talking
neighbourhood, our city, our
about all that’s dividing the
country and the globe together
world. We expect the media to
towards the same purpose.
be a constructive fourth estate of our system.
The small world that we create turns into a bigger world of
We are all walking or talking
wisdom. We can invite change
media in our self. Let’s talk,
by acting upon ourselves and
share and spread good healthy
triggering the change in our
positive information among
surroundings by becoming an
our family, our relations, our
Ambassador of Health.
colleagues, our community,
● We tell the media to
our city, our country and the
The Ambassadors of Health drive looks forward to adding as many healthy people around, starting from our family to the society to create a small world that can work together under a common purpose. It brings us together to adopt new healthy habits for a better lifestyle in 2021.
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globe at large. We can create
can have a huge impact on our
would create a human chain
news that’s constructive
world.
of Ambassadors of Health by
& productive for our
spreading the idea across our
surroundings. We have a lot of
It is our duty as human beings
surroundings by leading with
areas of concern such as health,
to take care of these creatures
example. Let’s walk the talk
environment, social issues and
who are at our mercy due
and create a chain that strongly
hygiene around us that need
to their limited scope of
believes in acting on their
immediate attention. It can be
understanding. Humans are
learnings.
resolved by coming together as
bestowed with additional
a community. So let us talk &
cognitive abilities to think &
act positively in our day-to-day
evaluate, hence we need to
life & play a constructive role
take care of our surrounding
Ambassadors of Health believe
by taking up good initiatives
creatures and environment for
in doing all our day-to-day
within our reach.
a better ecological balance.
activities mindfully. Mindfulness
2. MINDFULNESS
means living in the present or ● We tell people to be environment friendly & care for
AMBASSADORS OF HEALTH LEARNINGS
other creatures
the moment and not letting the mind wander. This helps us bring more focus, energy,
We have an unlimited set of
stability, peace, non-judgmental
After the COVID-19 outbreak,
questions for others but the
attitude and a productive
many of us are sharing and
answers to these questions are
mindset. This, we believe will
posting such healthy food,
within us. 2021 has no time for
help everyone from overcoming
nature & animal care pictures
seeking answers but it’s for us
their mental health issues that
and videos because of humans
to act together & answer the
so many of us are facing due to
getting locked down inside &
questions within our area of
COVID-19.
feeling the change outside.
reach. Here is an action plan
This speaks volumes about
the journey of becoming an
us as our active life creates a
Ambassador of Health:
3. CREATE A PLATFORM THAT HELPS TO SUSTAIN EFFORTS
1. LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
We will work towards creating
to give oneself a headstart in
mess in the lives of animals and birds. We should think, understand and evaluate our
various platforms on social
areas to do something that can
Motivate people towards a
media which will help people
do good to our small world in
healthy lifestyle by sharing
seek inspiration from each
the environment or care for
action plans and learnings that
other & convert their healthy
animals & birds. Such small acts
can help them to evolve as an
routines into habits. Today
collectively become big and
Ambassador of Health. We
everyone wants to be healthy
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but it’s our surroundings and environment that forces us back to our old unhealthy habits. Ambassadors of Health will create platforms like one in the LinkedIn profile of Ambassador of Health (Rajiv Anthwal) that will engage masses into sharing & growing together for a happier and healthier world. Let’s start by making a difference in our specific zones. Ambassadors of Health believe that being healthy through workout & food with deliberate mindful practices can be a transformational keystone habit for every individual in the world. When we follow the mentioned keystone habits then our small gains in reducing mental stress, improving eating patterns, better workplace productivity, appropriate calorie intake, nutritious diet and mindful working start improving. We appeal today
About Ambassador of Health RAJIV ANTHWAL Rajiv Anthwal, the Ambassador of Health. Rajiv’s profession is purpose-driven and not just knowledge. This purpose drives him to create an environment that’s open to inculcating healthy habits which lead to a lifestyle promoting wellness. To follow his passion, he left his previous role as a General Manager in an MNC. He strongly believes in holistic health i.e a healthy Body, Mind, Heart & Soul. His vision is Ambassadors of Health, who believe in following the steps towards personal wisdom. 1 . Building a healthy environment through the chain of Ambassadors of Health platform. 2 . Working on Physical Activity. 3 . Working on aligning our mind with physical health. 4 . Bringing some deliberate practices in our day-to-day life to fill our heart with love towards our purpose. 5 . Practicing deliberate Mindfulness in our daily chores to improve focus, energy, stability, peace, non-judgmental attitude and a productive mindset. This leads to a happy and holistically healthy life.
to everyone to create such platforms in their small worlds and become an Ambassador of Health.
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5 LIFE LESSONS THAT
I LEARNED IN 2020 — BY ASH RAO Looking back at 2020, to say it was a challenging year is an understatement. This past year completely disrupted the way we live, how we work and even how we communicate with one other! The global pandemic caused by corona virus showed how vulnerable we are as humans and how one virus can infect millions of people leading to various complications and even be fatal. This year 2020 has challenged us, thrown us out of our comfort zones and pushed us to adapt to the new normal. It changed our perspective on a lot of things and taught us a few important lessons on what really matters in life. Personally, as I reflect back, this year taught me how I can seek out the positive in any situation and I learnt some valuable life lessons. Here are some of them.
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POWER OF GRATITUDE: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough” Aesop When the pandemic hit and forced isolation and cut down our social interactions, like many others, I too felt frustrated and restricted. The things that I took for granted – walking unmasked in public , going to a concert/theatre ,
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hugging friends , sharing a meal
parts of life, lets us count our
and anything that involved in-
blessings that will in turn make
person quickly became a thing
our life happier!
of past and the whole world had to adjust to virtual way of
HEALTH IS WEALTH
life. Am sure you have already But thinking a bit deeper , I
heard this phrase ‘Health is
realized that these were very
Wealth’ countless number of
small compromises that we
times and this has never hit the
had to make compared to
chord as intensely as this past
tremendous pressure that our
year. This year, we realized how
healthcare workers, front line
vulnerable we are as a species
heroes were dealing with on
and how a virus can possibly
an everyday basis – working
wipe out our existence from
long hours, having the bruised
this world.
face with prolonged mask wear and risking their own lives to
I learnt that Self-Care is no
help others in need. So it is not
longer optional but more a
fair to complain about small
priority. Eating right, adequate
adjustments in our daily life
amount of sleep, regular
while authorities and essential
exercise, taking supplements to
workers are working round the
boost immunity are all essential
clock to ensure our safety.
for a quality life.
When the pandemic hit and forced isolation and cut down our social interactions, like many others, I too felt frustrated and restricted. The things that I took for granted – walking unmasked in public , going to a concert/theatre , hugging friends , sharing a meal and anything that involved in-person quickly became a thing of past and the whole world had to adjust to virtual way of life . role in living a fuller life. Just like how we can build muscles
Being grateful instead of being resentful can amplify
If you notice on the flight,
by working out, we can similarly
the goodness in life and I
instructions are always given
exercise our mind to think
am thankful for many things
to put your oxygen mask first
positive and to stay calm under
which kept my life sane
before you help the one sitting
pressure.
smooth during this turbulent
next to you! You can only take
times – a stable remote job,
care of your loved one if you
Spending some quiet time
necessary resources like Wi-Fi/
are fit, so don’t feel bad about
in solitude, few minutes of
Technology to stay in touch
putting yourself first!
prayer or meditation every day, planning your schedule
and do the work , good health , food at the table , quality time
Another important lesson that
in advance, tuning out social
with family – list goes on .
I learnt was prioritizing mental
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positive content can all help
As the virus spread, it also
news/inspired/2021/01/13/
us stay sharp and can make us
united us in a way that
plano-restaurant-owner-
more productive and focused.
transcended boundaries.
ram-mehta-continues-covid-
Minimalism:
Humanity came together as
19-charitable-work-despite-
one to fight a common enemy.
business-struggles/)
Even though I am not a
It was heartwarming to see
minimalist, I did learn that by
how people came together
There were organizations
just sticking to the essentials,
to help other in need and still
like TheBetterIndia (www.
we can keep our life lot simpler.
continue to do so.
thebetterindia.com) – Asia’s
Luckily lockdown helped us
largest positive news platform
in providing that extra time
Throughout past year, I noticed
which came forward with
needed to declutter and get rid
how LinkedIn was flooded
various initiatives including
of nonessentials at home. With
with posts of people who
COVID Soldiers Campaign to
no more in-person shopping
were helping others in their
not only identify the Corona
or visiting mall, there was no
job search, sharing job seeker’s
Warriors but also recognize and
hoarding of items and we
skill sets to their network and
reward their efforts generously
ended up donating, recycling
making introductions. I too
sending a strong message of
and discarding most of the
jumped on the bandwagon and
hope and positivity to the
things that no longer served
helped as much as I could in
world.
our family needs.
helping those who lost their jobs due to pandemic.
Facing an adversity like this has
I learnt that clearing up the
I noticed how people in the
made us all lot stronger and
physical space helps you clear
community came together to
more resilient.
your mind too and can provide
provide food and groceries to
space for taking slightly bigger
families affected by COVID.
This whole experience has
risks. When we take away all
It was inspiring to read about
showed me how Empathy
those things that don’t add any
stories of people who went
and Kindness matters above
value in our life, we make space
above and beyond to help
anything else and how they can
for those things that really
fellow humans in need.
bring out the best in us. It helps
matter – whether it is more
A recent story that I read
us connect authentically, help
time to experience new things,
of Ram Mehta – a Plano
generously making our bonds
explore new hobbies or even
Restaurant owner who spent
stronger and together we can
simply be more at peace with
most of the pandemic helping
not only survive but thrive in
the way things are.
North Texas families showed
challenging times!
how a single person can
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GIFT OF TIME Last year pandemic provided us a powerful reminder of what we already know but tend to ignore. Life is fleeting. Anything can happen to anyone at any
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time. So make the best of the
ASH RAO
time that we have. Clichéd phrase– ‘Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called a present’ - cannot be disputed. Although lockdown forced isolation and had us stay at home cutting down our socializing, it also provided us with a precious gift of time - which we never had prepandemic times which was normal and hectic. I am grateful for all the extra time I had last year to spend quality time with my family,
Ash Rao is an established talent acquisition expert, certified career coach and an eloquent writer. Her work has appeared in major publications like Thrive Global, Fast Company, Social-hire.com and Powerhouse Global Magazine. An infectious positive communicator, her writing style is conversational and inspiring. Ash’s published work focuses primarily around better careers, workplace productivity, success habits and self-improvement. She has recently launched her own podcast -’Passion To Profession’ where she shares what it takes to convert your passion into professional success. She has interviewed some of the most creative entrepreneurs and shared their inspiring stories on the show. More details here- https://www.passiontoprofessionpodcast. com/
explore new hobbies like gardening and baking and
publish their stories. It gave
we can to live life to the fullest
most importantly it gave me
me an opportunity to not only
potential while helping others in
the extra time needed to get
create but also share some
any way we can.
my podcast off the ground.
inspirational content with my
I was able to launch my own
community.
podcast ‘Passion To Profession’
Year 2020 definitely taught me some invaluable life lessons
and complete close to 25
Life is truly a gift and our time
that I will carry with me in this
episodes which felt amazing.
here is limited – so we need to
New Year keeping my mind and
Extra time allowed me connect
make the best out of it, enjoy
heart open for new possibilities.
with some of the most creative
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION CHILDREN RETREAT EVENT (12TH SEPTEMBER 2020) We had various workshops for them during the gathering. We also gave facemasks each child that was in attendance. Over one hundred children attended the event. They were all fed as part of our tradition to do. A massive thank you to Ross Swan for supporting our mission. This project was led by our amazing Vice-president (Mrs Josephine Itsuokor).
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POWERFUL GLOBAL WOMEN FOUNDATION COVID-19 PROJECTS As part of PGWF mission to support more families during this challenged time, we have been able to hold two projects (one in April and the other on 13th July 2020). We distributed food supplies to several families and orphanage homes. Our team lead by Mrs Josephine Itsuokor (Vice-president of PGWF) made these projects a success. We will continue to reach out to more families through the support of our global partners.
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Powerful Global Women Foundation (Powerhouse Charity) was founded in 20l6 in Nigeria, West Africa, by Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw. The core objective of this organization is to transform the lives of women and children, through various projects centred around the need of the service group. In 20l6 Lady Anita single handedly fed over 400 children as part of “project feed l000 children globally”, and held an empowerment conference for the women. Through this project, so many women have gone to do great things with the knowledge they gained from the event. She recently held a life transforming event for women in Lagos, Nigeria as part of International women’s month celebration 20l8. The turnout was very encouraging. She is working towards supporting more families to keep their children and wards in school through” project back-to-school” starting in September 20l8. We are seeking for global support from individuals and organisations who would love to be a part of this service to humanity. To support us, please visit: www.powerhouseglobalwomen.com or email womanthepowerhouse@gmail.com or powerhouseglobalmag@gmail.com
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