Life Negotiations is hosted by Lousin Mehrabi, an internationally recognized Professional Negotiator and sought-after Inspirational Speaker. Lousin is joined by the world’s most in-demand negotiators to explore everyday negotiations, high-stake business discussions and crisis situations. Each episode, Lousin reflects on her unique ‘Life Negotiations’ philosophy on how to reach better agreements with others, with yourself and with life.
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Zeno Talks offers you inspiring conversations with the brightest minds in technology, science and personal growth. Dive into simple but powerful ideas with experts and innovators who are shaping our world. Whether you're learning new skills or just love great stories, Zeno Talks is your favorite podcast for new insights and practical wisdom.
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Hey there! Welcome to ‘How I Got Hired’: a show about ordinary people like you and me, and how they created extraordinary success in their career. Three times a month, we uncover how they got hired in those career defining roles, whether it's by companies, whether it's by their very first paid clients and we are all about fully practical strategies and tactics; who’s got time for fluff? Not us! So if that is what you are about, you are in the right place. My name is Sonal Bahl, International ...
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129. Dr Mona Mourshed: From McKinsey Senior Partner to Global Non-Profit Founder, Learn from her Journey and the profound influence of the Arab Spring
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Join Dr. Mona Mourshed from Generation.org as we explore the magic of education and jobs. She's not your average leader; she's a trailblazer who's traveled from the Middle East to the forefront of changing careers. Our chat is packed with great insights. Mona explains how having a strong passion and connecting it with your goals can transform your …
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128. Where are they now? Neil Bearden on Burnt Boats, Blowguns, Business & Moving back to USA after 14 years in Singapore
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Today’s episode is part of my series ‘Where are they now’ to check up on how some of my past guests are getting on and how sometimes the best laid plans can go differently. Neil Bearden was a guest on the show back in Nov 2020 on episode 4 titled ‘The True Power of your story’ and if you haven’t listented to it yet, I highly recommend you do, becau…
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Dream Big, Shine Brighter on the Path from TV to International Fame l Nina Zandnia
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Join us as we dive into the world of Nina Zandnia and learn how a young TV presenter became a powerhouse in the media and fashion industry at 14. Nina not only rose to fame early but built on it by creating the hit TV show "Top Dog" and working with giants like NBC. Today, she is a leading light of success and innovation in the UAE media scene. In …
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Decoding the Secrets of Networking for Success l Gil Petersil
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In this episode, we sit down with Gil Petersil, renowned for his expertise in business strategy and networking. With a track record of guiding over 200 companies to major success, Gil opens up about his approach to overcoming obstacles and turning them into opportunities. His collaboration with Tony Robbins and experience in founding and investing …
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127. Lousin Mehrabi: From a Career in Finance to Becoming one of the most sought after Negotiation Advisors in the World
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My guest today is recognised as one of the most influential negotiation professionals in the world and works closely with CEOs and decision-makers to help them get the best out of themselves and their teams. Lousin Mehrabi is trained and mentored by some of world's best (hostage) negotiators, is a Certified Professional Negotiator, speaks 5 languag…
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126. Suneel Gupta: He will help you find that spark again, yes, really, just like he did for himself
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My guest today was once seen as the “face of failure” in the New York Times, so if there’s one thing he understands really well, it’s that the road to success is not always smooth. Suneel Gupta learned from his mistakes and went on to found RISE, a breakthrough wellness company recently bought by Amazon. Suneel is now a successful author and host o…
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Most Influential negotiator overcoming personal challenges l Lousin Mehrabi
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Get inspiration on the personal life of one of the most influential negotiators, an International Speaker, Trainer and Advisor in Negotiations, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, Lousin Mehrabi as she shares how she is overcoming personal challenges as a mother.By Zeno Learning
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Uncovering Strength and Hope in Refugees' Lives | Insights with Mariam Farag
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Join us in a profound conversation with Mariam Farag, a dedicated humanitarian and social entrepreneur. In this episode, Mariam shares her eye-opening experiences from working within refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon. She delves into the stark realities faced by refugees, the challenges of international aid, and her transition from the UN to impa…
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125. Karin Hurt: From leaving golden handcuffs at Verizon to writing a blog that became a leadership training firm with clients like Adobe, Microsoft, Nestle!
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We’ve had lots of guests on the show who quit their job, were called to a higher purpose, set their eyes on entrepreneurship and never looked back. One thing we don’t often see is the mess that goes on behind the scenes. Karin Hurt’s story is one that deserves to be told, because Karin is no ordinary former 9 to 5’er who started her own training fi…
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How to Transform Pain to Power with Theta Healing | Hanan Al Samak
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Exploring the transformative power of Theta Healing, this podcast features Hanan Al Samak, who shares her journey of turning personal tragedy into healing power. A tale of overcoming depression and empowering others, Hannah's story underlines the potent impact of Theta Healing in reshaping lives.By Zeno Learning
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Building A Nightlife Empire in Dubai - Tips From A FIFA Agent | Saif Rubie
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The podcast discusses the lack of loyalty in the football business, with sports stars, musicians, and actors often crossing over into each other's fields. Saif Rubie, an entrepreneur and former FIFA licensed player's agent who is working towards opening the best nightlife club in Dubai. Saif emphasizes that in this business, there is no loyalty, an…
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How To Adapt Your Technology To Advance Your Startup In Hackathons And Accelerators | Aya Sadder
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Aya Sadder, founder of Bold Consultancy, helps startups through hackathons, workshops, and accelerator programs. She emphasizes that technology should complement businesses, not take over, and stresses the importance of a personalized approach to support. For entrepreneurs, the best way to start depends on individual circumstances, whether starting…
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How To Get The Best Out Of Yourself | Rashed al Mulla
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Join us as we talk with Rashed Al Mulla, winner of the Dubai Fitness Challenge and a pioneering Emirati founder. In this episode, Rashed shares his secrets on getting the best out of yourself. Learn how to believe in yourself and turn your weaknesses into strengths. Get inspired by Rashed's journey and start your path to success. Simple tips, big c…
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Guide To Mastering Epic Scenes In Filmmaking And Star Crafting | Pirlanta Toubba
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This episode offers an in-depth look at the art of filmmaking, with insights from guest expert Pirlanta Toubba. It offers listeners essential tips for creating impactful cinematic scenes and helping to grow upcoming talent, all in an engaging and accessible format. Ideal for anyone who is passionate about movies and wants to help shape the future o…
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124. Donna Serdula: From Sales to Writing the 'LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies' Guide
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I’ve talked so much about LinkedIn on the show, and have brought quite a few personal branding and LinkedIn experts on here as well. My next guest however, is different. Donna Serdula is a LinkedIn Expert, speaker and author who wrote the Dummies guide… LinkedIn Profile Optimisation for Dummies. In this episode, we are going to learn directly from …
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Inside the Life of UAE's Sprint Star Breaking Limits | Musa Khalfan Yasin
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In this episode, Zeno hosts Musa Khalfan Yasin, the UAE's celebrated sprint star and successful businessman. With 42 medals under his belt, Musa's journey from sprint champion to business leader is nothing short of inspiring. Find out how he conquered the track and the world of business and what drives him to constantly strive for excellence.…
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Creating Lifelong Memories in the Extreme | Paris Norris
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Join us for an exciting talk with Paris Norriss, an adventurer who explores ancient places and takes on big challenges. Hear about his TV show 'Guy in the Sky' and his amazing row across the Pacific Ocean. Paris's stories are full of adventure and bravery. Tune in to hear about his incredible journeys and the cool things he's discovered!…
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Efficient Language Learning Strategies | Unveiled by Dr. Petar Stojanov
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Tune in as Dr. Petar Stojanov joins Zeno Talks! A master of turning quantum physics into innovative solutions, he's also got the secrets to fast-tracking language learning. Don't miss his unique insights on tech, innovation, and quick language mastery. Get ready for some mind-blowing knowledge!By Omar Al Busaidy
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123. Can the ATS help you land your Dream Job? Learn from Talent Acquisition Expert & Job Seeker Ally Ed Han
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Join me from a LinkedInLive conversation on a perennially hot topic: the Applicant Tracking System. Let's learn with Ed Han, Wordsmith, Job Seeker Ally and Recruiter at Cenlar FSB. In this conversation from 2022, Ed and I talk about: - What are some myths surrounding ATS's that we need to separate from facts? - What does a job seeker need to know a…
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122. Where are they now? Mita Mallick on being another brown woman writing a book about Inclusion, and how YOU can make your childhood dream come true
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If I had a magic wand, I'd make this conversation compulsary listening in every single company in the world. It's THAT good. Mita Mallick is a LinkedIn Top Voice and a champion of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. Mita was a guest in May 2022 and since then has written a book called 'Reimagine Inclusion', and we talk about the state of DEI today. An…
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121. Ryan Patel: How he became a World Renowned Go-To Authority on all things Business & Economy
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My guest today is Ryan Patel. Ryan is a world-renowned go-to authority on global business, political economy & corporate governance. Ryan is a top on-air contributor on CNN and has been featured on Fox Business, New York Times, BBC, CNBC, Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, Nasdaq, etc and is an international keynote speaker whose clients include Adobe, Mas…
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120: Shweta Aggarwal: How a Computer Science Engineer moved from India to Japan & UK & became an Anti-Colourism activist
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To introduce my guest, I’m going to steal some rather uncomfortable, inconvenient facts from her new book. For hundreds of years, Asians, especially Indians, have believed that if you are fair, light skinned, it means that you are superior. That’s right – white supremacy doesn’t just exist among white people. Sadly, this is still the case even in m…
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119. Robert Baker: What it was like to be at Mercer for 42 years, and how that evolved to Male Allyship & DEI Consulting
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My guest today is Robert Baker. Robert spent 42 years at Mercer Consulting, where he held senior roles leading Investment Consulting and Client Relationships across geographies and businesses, and also leading DEI for the international regions, before DEI was really as mainstream as it is today. So, what does Robert do after a rich 42 year career? …
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118. Selena Rezvani: Quick Confidence and How to be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself
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We are in for such a treat! My guest today is Selena Rezwani, Leadership Speaker and 3x author. Her advice has been featured in Forbes, LA Times, Washington Post, Oprah.com, Thinkers 50 and has recently written her book Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself, and is all about hands-on, bite sized strategie…
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117. Kristina Mand-Lakhiani: How to Become Flawesome & Live an Imperfectly Authentic Life
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My guest today is Kristina Mand-Lakhiani. Kristina is the co-founder of Mindvalley , the world’s most powerful platform with 20 million followers, who learn a wide range of categories from mind, body, soul, entrepreneurship, career. Kristina has been in the personal transformation industry for over 20 years and is an international speaker, entrepre…
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116. Niraj Kapur: Sales, Marriage, Divorce, Depression, Finding Happiness again & Everything in Between
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My guest today is Niraj Kapur. Niraj is many things. An award-winning executive, Niraj has worked in corporate London for 23 years. From small businesses to a national newspaper to FTSE 100 companies, he's experienced it all and shares his insight, knowledge, big wins and horrible failures. A sales trainer, TedX Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, book au…
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115. Alan Stein: How he got hired at Google, Facebook & Salesforce while navigating rejections, job losses and toxic internal politics
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In this podcast episode, I interview Alan Stein, founder of Kadima Careers and former employee of top companies like Google, Facebook, Salesforce, and American Express. We talk about navigating internal politics, job loss, and transparency in the workplace. Alan shares his experiences getting hired at Google and emphasizes the importance of having …
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114. Jason Feifer: Learn how to Build for Tomorrow, with Editor-in-Chief at Entrepreneur Magazine
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My guest today is Jason Feifer. Jason is the opposite of a one trick pony. He’s a multi-hyphenate: Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur magazine, podcast host, book author, keynote speaker, startup advisor, and my personal favourite: non-stop optimism machine. In this episode, we are going to learn about Jason’s journey to, I know this is going to sound…
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113. Jenna Harrison: From Nude Beaches to Business Coaching: Her Uncommon Career Journey
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In this episode of the "How I Got Hired" podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenna Harrison, a mindset and business coach. Jenna shared her career journey with me, which included working in corporate roles, moving to Spain to work on a nude beach, and eventually becoming a coach. We covered a range of topics during our conversation, includi…
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112: Where are they now? Jon Tesser on moving forward after toxic workplaces and internet haters
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Today’s episode is part of my series ‘Where are they now’ to check up on how some of my past guests are getting on and how sometimes the best laid plans can go differently. Jon Tesser was a guest on the show back in Dec 2020 on episode 10 titled ‘Dream Jobs & Dream Bosses’ and we chatted about his career at NYC & Co, New York Magazine, Viacom. Sinc…
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111: Niall O'Carroll: From Detective to Sports Psychologist working with 27 Olympic champions
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Niall O’Caroll used to be in the Irish National Police for 18 years, then worked as a Performance Coach with British Gymnastics and as a Sports Psychologist with 27 individual Olympic champions in Canada, UK etc. Niall is now the global Chief of Partnerships at PepTalk, a team experience platform. In this fascinating conversation, Niall spills all …
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110: Sapna Chadha: From New York to New Delhi to Singapore: Career (& Life) lessons working at Amex & Google
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My guest today is one of Asia Pacific’s 50 most influential and purposeful marketers. Sapna Chadha is VP Marketing at Google (at the time of this recording), based in Singapore and runs its consumer and business products in 12 geographies in India, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Prior to Google, Sapna was Chief Marketing Officer at American Express…
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109. Deepa Purushothaman: From Politics to Partner at Deloitte to Author & Entrepreneur
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My guest today is Deepa Purushothaman who worked at Deloitte for over 20 years and was the first Indian American woman and one of the youngest to make partner. While that is impressive in and of itself, that is not the only reason Deepa is on the show. Deepa wrote this on LinkedIn a couple of years ago: I left my 22 year old job and felt like I was…
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108. Dr Pal: How a Heart Attack changed his Life and Career
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My guest today is a Dr Pal, one of California’s leading experts in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. There are 3 reasons I wanted to bring the good doctor on the show. Number one is it’s pretty cool to have a doctor on the show, second, are some startling facts: 13% of the world is obese, 39% of the world’s adults are overweight, 1 in …
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107. Frank O'Connell: Learn how to Jump First with the former President at Reebok & HBO
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My guest today is Frank O’Connell, who has had a long and illustrious career being CEO and President at some very well-known companies like Reebok, FOX Video Games, HBO Video, Gibson Greetings so many more. Frank has moved 25 times to new roles, across diverse industries and is now a well-known mentor to young professionals and a big proponent of t…
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106. Sunaina Sinha: Life before and after Stanford & Harvard, and Moving from Employee to Founder to Employee
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My guest today is a Finance Firebrand, and Private Capital Advisor Sunaina Sinha, who is now at Raymond James, a global financial services leader whose total client assets are over $1.1 trillion. There are so many reasons for bringing Sunaina to the show. Even though Sunaina received her education at HBS and Stanford, her career has been anything b…
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105. Nammy & Pavi: How Being Misfits helped them to Start a Successful Company
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My guests today are two very talented women who started a video production company, without any video production experience! Namrata Sirur, aka Nammy, has an MBA and worked in very serious sounding corporate roles with Schlumberger and Sysco Food and Beverage Services. My other guest Pavi Dinamani is a trained Chemical Engineer and has worked at co…
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104. Peter Zemsky: Dialogue with The Dean at INSEAD
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Today we’re speaking with Peter Zemsky, Deputy Dean at INSEAD, one of the top business schools in the world, where he wears multiple hats: Peter works closely with the Dean on leading and representing the school globally, while also being Dean of Innovation, while he's not teaching. We talk about all these roles, and I also ask him about the releva…
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103: Tanu Grewal: The Long Road to the American Dream
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My guest today is an Indian born woman working in the US with a Mexican company. Tanu Grewal is based in Houston Texas and has had an unconventional career trajectory. Tanu is a marketing leader with experience in Branding + Performance +P&L + Operations which she claims is her superpower. Having worked at fortune 100 companies, she knows what good…
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102: Nicholas Jemetta: Career advice from The Fancy Dress Dad
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Pitching yourself for a new job is never easy. Pitching yourself when you live with anxiety, is harder. What's even harder? Pitching yourself to the BBC when you have a stutter. Or doing multiple professional speaking gigs, with that stutter. The most courageous of all? Dressing up in a fancy dress costume (think skeleton onesie!) and showing up to…
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101. Lisa Bowman: Fighting Back Harrassment
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Today’s conversation will be with a very very courageous woman: Lisa Bowman. Lisa has held Executive level marketing roles at UPS and was most recently the global CMO for The United Way, the international network of over 1,800 local nonprofit fundraising affiliates. Why do I call Lisa brave? Lisa experienced harassment at her job, spoke up, made so…
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100. Nimrat Kaur: From Homeland to Hollywood
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It's episode 100 of How I Got Hired! And I can't think of a better way to mark the occasion than share this conversation with you. My guest today is a very talented actor who has starred in hugely successful productions like the Homeland series, as well Hindi movies like The Lunchbox (screened at the Cannes Film festival), Airlift and more recently…
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My guest today is The LinkedIn Unlocker Angus Grady. But wait, there's much more to Angus than LinkedIn, so much more. I met Angus on Clubhouse around 18 months ago and my jaw drops every single time I hear Angus speak. The words flow out like honey, but wait, that’s not the only reason I have invited Angus on the show. Angus and I are going to be …
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My guest today is like no other. Truly, one of a kind. Tova Leigh is a Writer, Performer and Content Creator with over 2 million followers on social media. But wait, she’s not like other writers and performers out there. She creates viral videos about feminism and women’s rights in a way that educates and entertains. I mean, Tova is seriously funny…
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97. Ben Lampkin: How he Rocket Fueled his Career
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My guest today is Ben Lampkin. Who’s Ben Lampkin, I hear you ask. Well, you may not have heard of Ben, but I can guarantee you’ve definitely heard of his boss, Sir Elton John! Ben is Managing Director of Rocket Sports, a sports marketing business specialising in talent management, brand partnerships, etc, co-founded by Elton John. While that’s a pr…
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96. Enrique Camacho: Army Colonel to Uber Driver to Founder!
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My guest today is a US Army Colonel turned Uber driver. True Story! I’m going to take an excerpt from a LinkedIn post of his that blew up in May 2022 and got 60,000 likes and thousands of comments and shares: “I was kind of a big deal, at least I thought. I worked for some of the most recognized names in defense, served at a few national agencies. …
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95. Tiffany Uman: How she got 7 promotions in 10 years!
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My guest today is based in Montreal, Canada and has worked 13+ years at the number one beauty company in the world: L'Oréal, during which she received 7 promotions in under 10 years. Tiffany Uman is now a full-time Career Strategy Coach empowering ambitious professionals to fast track their own success, a mission right after my own heart. In this e…
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My guest today has worked with CNN, Huff Post, Business Insider, HSBC, LinkedIn, and even at a top gaming company in Hong Kong. Chris Anderson recently moved back to his native California after some very adventurous years in South East Asia. There are 3 reasons I wanted to bring Chris on the show: a) Chris not only talks about career pivots, one of…
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93. Twelve and a Half ways to a Dream Career
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This episode is from a Youtube video of mine where I share how the latest NYT best seller by Gary Vaynerchuk can actually help your job search and career development. I do this by going over the 12 and a 1/2 emotional ingredients mentioned in the book and how they can help the common scenarios during job search, like interviewing, and also others w…
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92. Priya Ramesh: 'Master' your Leadership
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If you want to be a fantastic leader, today’s conversation is perfect for you. My guest is Priya Ramesh. Priya is a Master Certified Coach and that in itself, I think is a pretty big deal, there are only 70 MCC’s in India and only 1,327 wordwide. Priya was my Mentor Coach during my Coaching Certification Program and I have learnt so much from her. …
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