

Breaking Through: How Hanan Nagi Redefined Success Against the Odds
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Hanan Nagi - founder & CEO of HNI Training & Coaching - to unpack her remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in Egypt to leading one of the Middle East’s most innovative learning and development companies.
Hanan opens up about how adversity shaped her drive, why education and coaching became catalysts for change, and how she built (and scaled) a business through empathy, innovation, and bold risk-taking - even in the middle of a pandemic. We dive into leadership rooted in humility, the evolution of company culture, and the growing role of women redefining what success looks like in business.
In this conversation, we cover:
•How success evolves from material wins to meaningful fulfilment
•The link between childhood adversity, resilience, and ambition
•Coaching, self-awareness, and reflection as tools for transformation
•Building HNI: identifying client pain points and innovating delivery
•Scaling during crisis: adaptability, necessity-driven innovation, and culture
•Leading with empathy, humility, and purpose
•Women in leadership: challenging norms and owning your space
•Legacy as impact - helping others grow and thrive
If you’re building a business, leading a team, or seeking deeper fulfillment beyond titles and numbers, this episode is for you.
Connect with Hanan Nagi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanan-nagi-9558244
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