Ep1 – Taking Risks In Your Career – With Maha ElSalhy, CCO at Fortis – Everything is Personal
Six years ago, Maha decided to leave her career in television and film production and start over in technology. She was 25 years old, and at first, she thought, “Maybe I’m too old for that?”. Of course, she wasn’t! But she needed a lot of courage to start over again and succeed! How did she do? Let’s find out!
—
00:42 - Guest presentation: Maha ElSalhy
02:22 - Maha talks about her family
06:44 - When you’re younger, you don’t have the option to study sales
07:11 - When you’re an Arab kid, you have two options: be a doctor or an engineer
08:15 - Maha talks about her father’s support in being a strong woman
12:41 - Maha talks about her first sale at 12 years old
17:54 - Maha studies engineering
19:26 - Maha works in media
22:22 - How did Maha realize film production was not her path?
25:25 - Changing your career
28:30 - After leaving film production
31:25 - Parents’ reaction to her becoming a sales professional
38:37 - Toxic job experience
43:48 - Good work environment
48:25 - It’s not easy to be successful
52:06 - First moment of realization: her parents are proud!
—
Everything is Personal is a podcast from Fortis where we dive into the unique stories and career journeys of different people. Hosted by Victoria B, Fortis’s CHRO, the podcast features open and honest conversations about the workplace. Victoria explores the choices people make, the varied paths they take—whether typical or not—and discusses what employees really need to thrive at work. It’s all about understanding what makes a great work environment and how companies can evolve to meet those needs.
Interested in joining our team? Subscribe to our LinkedIn page at Fortis
—
This podcast is produced by Hatch Up podcast
Host: Victoria Belousova
Executive producer: Alexandra Volkova
Producer: Darya Sannikova
Editor: Livia Stevaux
Composer: Ksenia Kazantseva
Cover Illustrator: Bryan Xan
Video Editor: Alena Mayakovskaya
Motion Designer: Sergei Torlopov
–
Our social networks:
Website
Linkedin
Facebook
X (Twitter)
Instagram
#career #uae #careerchange #careerdevelopment #salesmanager #careergrowth #careergrowthtips #careerpath #careerpathways #careeradviser #careeradvice #careeropportunity #careerboost #careerbuilder #careerguidance #careerintech #careerswitch #techcareer #careerinsales #marketingcareer #careermode #professionaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #fortis
1 view
602
181
2 months ago 00:00:00 1
≪NieR:Automata≫ You have to consider. FIRST TIME PLAY-THROUGH! #2 【SPOILER WARNING】
2 months ago 00:00:00 1
MADNESS: THE AGENCY [Ep3.5]: Transposition (Feat. Lt-Abdelhak)
2 months ago 00:34:46 1
Isolation - Mind Field (Ep 1)
2 months ago 00:38:12 1
The Coverup | Dissident: The Doctor that Fauci Tried to Destroy | Ep. 1
2 months ago 02:09:50 1
BUILDING BRICS 2024 - MOATS with George Galloway Ep 389
2 months ago 00:03:44 1
ATEEZ(에이티즈) - ’Royal (ATEEZ X BE:FIRST)’ Official Lyric Video
2 months ago 00:03:51 1
K/DA - MORE ft. Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE, Lexie Liu, Jaira Burns, Seraphine (Official Music Video)