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This episode features Andrea Maiweg, whose remarkable international journey offers a rich lens on humane leadership in global and high-performance environments. Andrea grew up between cultures in Venezuela and worked in consulting within the Korn Ferry ecosystem. She held leading positions in international organizations such as Deutsche Bank and spent 7 years in Tunisia as the wife of the German ambassador. Drawing on nearly 25 years of experience across six countries and multiple sectors, Andrea reflects on defining moments that shaped her leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of cultural intelligence, authenticity, and respect in navigating complex organizational realities. The conversation...

This episode explores humane leadership in governance and institutional reform through the lived experience of Abir Chebaro, a gender and governance expert and Vice President of the Lebanese League for Women in Business. With over two decades of experience, Abir has supported governments, international organizations, and institutions in translating gender equality commitments into functioning systems and measurable results. Drawing on her work in Lebanon and the region, including advising senior government leadership and contributing to the establishment of Lebanon’s first Ministry of State for Women’s Affairs, she offers a grounded perspective on leading change in complex and high-pressure environments.

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This episode explores humane leadership through the story of Vanessa Proux, a biochemistry Ph.D. and CEO of SupBiotech, a French biotechnology engineering school. Vanessa traces her journey from doctoral research to co-founding and leading one of France's leading biotechnology schools, driven by a desire to extend her impact beyond the laboratory and shape the next generation of scientists. She reflects on the key milestones in SupBiotech's development, the challenges of steering a major institution at the intersection of science and education, and the constant effort to balance innovation with academic excellence and strong human values. Throughout the conversation, Vanessa shares...

This episode explores the humane leadership of Layal M. Rajha, one of Lebanon’s influential film and TV directors, whose career, from the record-breaking feature film ‘Habbet Loulou’ to ‘Chi Yom Rah Fell’, ‘Day 6’, ‘Aal Had’ and ‘Mech Mouhem El Essem’ has been shaped by deep listening, empathy, and courage. Layal reflects on the challenges of building a voice in a male‑dominated industry, her refusal to victimize characters, and her choice to deliver subtle, inclusive messages that break stereotypes without alienation. She shares how drawing inspiration from real human stories led her to spotlight women’s perspectives, advocate for tolerance and...