A Moment With
A Moment With
Paul Kenny
Position Founder & CEO of Cabone . com and Triperna . com
Issue Date September 2014
Do you have a philosophy that you use to guide some of the key business decisions that you make ? If yes , what is this ?
Response : “ Yes . I always hire people that are better than me . In fact , they are ten times better than me . That way , I get the best possible advice for key business decisions that I need to make . It has taken me some time to master hiring the best people . But when you do , you know it because your business just grows so fast . We have an amazing team at Cobone and Triperna and our results show that .”
Sunny Varkey
Position Founder & CEO GEMS Education
Issue Date January-February 2016
What are 2 changes that you observed in the education landscape of the UAE over the last 2 years ?
Response : “ The UAE has and continues to experience exponential financial growth and an influx of a diverse population . We have seen a massive shift in educational demand . Expats in the UAE want international curriculums like those offered in their home countries . Another change that we ’ ve observed is the technological boom in the UAE and the globe in general . Students need to be taught the ‘ know how ’ s ’ of today ’ s digital environment . Our schools incorporate the best digital facilities in a learning environment .”
Russell Hemmings
Position Clinical and Cognitive Behaviour Hypnotherapist
Issue Date June 2014
Give 3 tips to educators experiencing difficulty in balancing work and life .
Response : “ 1 . It is important to plan your free time into your schedule . Anything that helps to recharge your batteries will mean you are more effective in the classroom . 2 . Value the restorative properties of good quality sleep . Stress is the enemy of sleep . Deal with it head on . Take a step back and look at how you can make positive changes to alleviate stress . 3 . Value your health and fitness levels . It is easy to let these slide when you are busy . Good physical health has a very positive impact on your mental wellbeing .”
Faisal Al Suwaidi
Position Acting Treasury Manager , Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
Issue Date May-June 2016
What is the best advice that you received ? How has it helped you ?
Response : “ The best advice I have received from my mother is “ Do your best , God will do the rest ”. This contains two parts . My part is essential . By following this advice in my daily life , by the grace of Allah , I have accomplished many tasks without the fear of failure and I hope to accomplish even more by doing the right things .”
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