Videos sorted by: Leadership & Team

In this STEP 2025 special, Lara sits down with Stefania Brunori — Personal Branding & Social Media strategist, 2x TEDx Speaker, Wellbeing Entrepreneur, Consultant, Coach, and Trainer — to explore the rising importance of mindfulness in business, leadership, and daily life.

In this powerful conversation, Lara sits down with Nancy S. Habashi from Inlight Consulting to explore how emotional intelligence (EQ) is reshaping the future of business, leadership, and branding—especially in high-pressure environments like Dubai’s startup and corporate scene.

In this insightful episode, join Lara Varlamova as she sits down with Mimi Nicklin, a bestselling author, CEO, empathy advocate, and podcaster. They dive into the powerful role of empathy in our personal and professional lives, discussing how empathy fosters authentic connections, enhances well-being, and strengthens leadership. Mimi shares her journey and expert advice on how empathy can transform relationships and create a positive impact in the workplace. Learn practical tips for harnessing empathy to build meaningful connections and drive change in your life.

In the new STEP2025 episode, Lara Varlamova spoke with Polly Dhaliwal, COO of Enterprise Nation - the UK’s largest small business community. They talked about corporate-startup symbiosis and Dubai’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem.

In this episode, Lara Varlamova chats with Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning life coach, speaker, and author of the bestseller "Energize." Simon shares his insights on energy management and how it can transform your life and career.

Host Lara Varlamova sits down with Dave Catudal, Co-founder of Lyvely. With a rich background in tech and wellness, Dave shares his journey from founding a leading D2C health supplement brand in the GCC region to pioneering SocialFi at Lyvely.