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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...

In this third Masterclass, we explore one of the most complex – and yet crucial – dimensions of contemporary leadership: how to navigate difficult work environments. Led by Guila Clara Kessous, UNESCO Artist for Peace, Harvard-certified executive coach, and expert in ethical and inclusive leadership, this session offers a clear-eyed and powerful perspective on microaggressions, unconscious bias, inappropriate behaviour, and other subtle forms of discrimination that weaken professional dynamics, erode trust, and hold back talent.

With a pedagogical yet deeply human approach, Guila defines what hostile work environments really are – often invisible, but profoundly destructive – and shares practical...

In this Masterclass, Hiba Rajha shares the key insights drawn from 40 interviews with inspiring women leaders, centered on a universal and often taboo theme: the balance between professional and personal life. The session gives voice to those who have had to juggle professional ambition, family commitments, and the search for meaning. It’s not a lesson in perfection, but a behind-the-scenes look at human leadership, where doubts, choices, sacrifices – and strategies of resilience – come to light.

Among the most powerful takeaways, we learn how to break free from self-imposed limits to succeed across different spheres of life, why...

In this Masterclass, project partners Dr. Hiba Rajha and Dr. Luise Fischer unveil the results of their qualitative study conducted with 40 women leaders from around the world. Their goal? To understand the invisible barriers women face on their path to leadership – and, more importantly, to uncover the concrete strategies they use to overcome them.

Drawing from in-depth interviews, the Masterclass highlights three levels of challenges. On the personal side: self-doubt, impostor syndrome, perfectionism, and the struggle to align personal values with traditional leadership norms. On the interpersonal level: a lack of role models, limited solidarity among women, persistent...

This episode explores the origins and ambitions of the Qiyada podcast itself, in a conversation between the host, AGYA member Dr. Hiba Rajha, and her project partner, Dr. Luise Fischer, AGYA alumna and expert in Human & Historical Geography, Education, and Sustainability at Leipzig University, Germany. Together, they reflect on personal motivations, the development of their joint AGYA project, and the challenges on the path to building more inclusive spaces in academia and beyond. Join this inspiring dialogue on collaboration, leadership, and the pursuit of meaningful change.

Learn more about the project here: https://agya.info/research/research-projects-by-year/inclusive-leadership-a-digital-approach-to-bridging-the-gender-gap

This episode dives into one of the most profound and universal dimensions of leadership: the inner battle. A powerful theme that runs through the journeys of many leaders, raising questions about legitimacy, ambition, and the fear of failure. To explore these invisible yet decisive dynamics, host Hiba Rajha welcomes Dr. Guila Clara Kessous. A UNESCO Artist for Peace, Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters, Harvard-certified executive coach, and founder of the NGO Resili’Act, Guila is a pioneer of humanistic leadership, weaving together artistic creation, human rights advocacy, and the inner transformation of leaders.

With sensitivity and depth,...

This episode explores a cornerstone of contemporary leadership: professional visibility. Host Hiba Rajha welcomes Ouadih Dada, journalist, commentator, and personal development coach, known for supporting leaders in their quest for alignment, clarity, and impact. With extensive experience working alongside executives of international companies, Ouadih shares a vision of leadership rooted in authenticity, strategy, and the courage to fully embrace who you are.

In this inspiring and practical conversation, he tackles head-on the challenges of self-branding, public speaking, fear of judgment, and the weight of limiting beliefs. He offers valuable tools to build a professional identity aligned with your values, to...

This episode explores the hidden codes of corporate life with Pascale Patat-Dubois, Professor and Director of the Executive MBA at the IÉSEG School of Management. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in major companies like Philips and General Electric, Pascale offers a thoughtful and embodied reflection on the implicit – and often invisible – norms that shape relationships, behaviours, and sometimes inequalities within organizations.

She unpacks how these codes can impact performance, trust, and well-being – or, on the flip side, create stress, exclusion, and inner conflict. We also dive into their gendered, generational, and intercultural dimensions, as...

This episode dives into the psychology of inclusive leadership with Daniela Silva Moura, clinical psychologist, PhD in psychopathology, MBCT instructor, and author. With more than 20 years of experience, Daniela unpacks the hidden dynamics of inclusion at work: Why do some people exclude others? Why do we tend to gravitate toward those who look or think like us? And how can we build a culture where everyone feels safe to show up as their true selves?

Daniela walks us through the foundations of psychological safety, the impact of cognitive biases, and what it really takes to be an authentically inclusive...

This episode explores the topic of inclusive leadership through the inspiring journey of Judith Hector Danière, Group HR Director at FaiveleyTech. Looking back on her career within major corporations such as Renault, Danone, SEB, Cartier, and Jaeger-LeCoultre, Judith reflects on the codes she had to learn, deconstruct, or reinvent in order to find her place – without denying who she is. She discusses how organizational environments influence career progression, the mechanisms behind sustainable inclusion, the weight of personal values in professional choices, and the concrete levers an HR director can activate to bring diverse talents to the forefront. Judith also...