Bad Decisions Podcast

#65 How to Position Yourself for Massive SUCCESS in 2025 with Maha Abouelenein

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Feb 18, 2025
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Maha Abouelenein
Maha Abouelenein, a PR and personal-branding strategist, shares her wisdom gained from shaping the brands of business titans. She discusses the significance of overcoming self-doubt through action and networking effectively—especially for introverts. Maha emphasizes the importance of personal branding in a changing landscape and explains how to take control of your narrative. She offers practical tips for building relationships and highlights the value of continuous learning to unlock opportunities. Tune in for game-changing insights!
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ANECDOTE

Secretary Role That Changed Her Career

  • Maha accepted a secretary job for a billionaire despite thinking it was beneath her and learned the region's business culture.
  • That role led to partnership, major network access, and launched her PR career in the Middle East.
ANECDOTE

Moving Countries In 24 Hours

  • During the 2020 travel shutdown Maha left the region in 24 hours, selling assets and moving with her dog.
  • She restarted in the U.S. amid COVID, rebuilding her consulting business from scratch.
ADVICE

Outperform First, Ask Later

  • Put ego aside and perform: do the small tasks, learn, then ask to join projects once you prove results.
  • Use performance as leverage to gain independence and bigger responsibilities.
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