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  • Dubai CEO Shares His Story | Girish Hiranandani (EP03)

    Dubai CEO Shares His Story | Girish Hiranandani (EP03)
    Jul 9 2025

    This podcast episode features Girish Hiranandani, board member of Hira Industries LLC. Girish shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings in Bombay to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the HVAC industry. He discusses his family life, the challenges of running a business, and the importance of resilience and adaptability.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to Girish Hiranandani00:25 - Girish's Background and Family02:00 - Growing Up in Dubai04:28 - School Life Experiences06:57 - The Path to Entrepreneurship09:18 - University Choices and Challenges12:19 - Early Career in the Family Business14:53 - Lessons from Being Fired19:00 - The Shift to Leadership Roles22:10 - Expanding Hira Industries25:33 - Navigating Economic Challenges28:04 - Global Expansion Strategy30:56 - Delegation and Management Today34:03 - Balancing Work and Family Life36:26 - Health and Fitness Journey38:50 - Advice on Life Partners39:57 - Insights for Young Parents41:30 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts📱 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jad_sahyoun/⁠🔗 Gear I use: ⁠https://kit.co/jadsahyoun⁠
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    42 min
  • Reinventing the Future of Education (Pt. 2) | Salim Sahyoun (EP02)

    Reinventing the Future of Education (Pt. 2) | Salim Sahyoun (EP02)
    Mar 8 2024
    In this episode, my father (COO of Mon Ecole) and I (Son of the COO of Mon Ecole) discuss the future of education, from nursery to university. We also shared some funny stories along the way. My Socials: TikTok YouTube Instagram Timestamps 00:00 - The Importance of Nurseries 02:52 - Reimagining Nursery Education Methods 06:16 - A Unique Approach to Celebrating Birthdays 13:16 - The Importance of Realism in Children's Education 14:15 - Why Fantasy Books Should be Avoided in Nursery 22:14 - Consequences of Foundational Educational Gaps in Adulthood 30:25 - Incorporating Physical Fitness and Nature into Nurseries 36:09 - Adapting Education to the Changing Needs of Society 38:24 - Integration of Quiet Time and Nature in Education 39:23 - The Importance of Connection to Nature 40:21 - Why Hands-on Learning is Crucial 42:18 - The Limitations of Memorization 43:31 - The Importance of Nature in Education 44:30 - My Reconnection with Nature 47:53 - Encouraging Intrinsic Motivation 50:01 - Impacts of Projecting Ambitions onto Children 51:18 - Focusing on Intrinsic Motivation and Personal Growth 53:07 - Protecting Intrinsic Motivation in Education 54:27 - The Limitations of Grades and External Validation 56:21 - Why I don't Share my Ambitions 58:15 - What Professional Athletes have in common 01:01:35 - Why do Children Explore? 01:02:04 - The Dangers of Extrinsic Motivation and Pleasing Others 01:04:25 - Finding Inner Happiness and Passion 01:05:00 - How to know if you're Intrinsically Motivated 01:06:27 - My Story of Learning Etiquette 01:15:15 - Obstacles Hindering Progress in the Education System 01:23:39 - The "Elites" influence on the Education System 01:25:05 - The Role of Government in Education 01:29:36 - Implementing Policy to Improve Education 01:31:58 - The Transition to Innovative Schools 01:34:22 - The Gradual Change in Education Systems 01:35:00 - The Path from Traditional to Innovative Schools 01:37:16 - The Importance of Assessments 01:45:23 - Controlling your Destiny 01:49:28 - The Importance of Knowing Your Purpose 01:54:24 - Outro #podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #success #successmindset #motivation #motivational #motivationalvideo #finance #financialfreedom #advice #money #career #story #lifestyle #viral #montessori #funny #montessorilearning #progressive
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    1 h et 55 min
  • Reinventing the Future of Education (Pt.1) | Salim Sahyoun (EP02)

    Reinventing the Future of Education (Pt.1) | Salim Sahyoun (EP02)
    Mar 8 2024
    In this episode, my father (COO of Mon Ecole) and I (Son of the COO of Mon Ecole) discuss the future of education, from nursery to university. My Socials: TikTok⁠ Instagram YouTube Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Downfall of the Western Education System 03:34 - Current issues with Universities? 08:25 - My University Experience 18:00 - Do rankings for Universities matter? 18:50 - Museum and University Analogy 25:14 - Practicality of University Education 27:52 - Optimal age for University? 29:00 - Dad's thoughts on grades 32:40 - My Favorite Quote 34:07 - My experience at Queen's University 45:05 - McGill v.s Concordia 49:07 - The Future of Universities 56:50 - Networking at University 58:10 - Escapism & Dysfunctional Distractions 01:05:30 - The rise of ADHD in schools 01:14:24 - Developmental Stages of Growth 01:20:32 - The Future of School 01:34:42 - A Note for Parents 01:37:07 - Current Issues with Nurseries 01:41:22 - Why Early Childhood Education is so Important 01:44:05 - Discovering the Montessori Curriculum 01:55:54 - Incorporating Autonomy in Nursery 01:58:41 - What a Montessori Nursery looks like #podcast #podcasts #podcastshow #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #success #successmindset #motivation #motivational #motivationalvideo #finance #financialfreedom #advice #money #career #story #lifestyle #viral #montessori #montessorilearning #progressive
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    2 h et 2 min
  • Partner & COO at Mon Ecole | Salim Sahyoun (EP01)

    Partner & COO at Mon Ecole | Salim Sahyoun (EP01)
    Feb 27 2024

    In this episode, I uncover my father's life journey, starting from his early days in Dubai, transitioning to his university experiences and corporate career, to his current position as COO and Partner at Mon Ecole.


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    1 h et 39 min