Leadership: Turning Adversity into Empowerment with Dima Ghawi

How can overcoming cultural constraints empower you to reach your full potential?

In this episode, Dima Ghawi shares her inspiring journey of escaping cultural and personal confinement to pursue her own path. From surviving a controlling marriage to navigating cultural expectations, Dima discusses how she turned adversity into empowerment. She also highlights the importance of leadership, personal growth, and shattering the invisible barriers that hold us back.

Today’s guest is Dima Ghawi, an energetic speaker, TEDx presenter, and author known for helping people unlock their true potential. 

Key topics that host Bill Gallagher and his guest explore in this episode: 

- Dima’s early life in Jordan and her grandmother’s metaphor of the “glass vase.”

- How Dima’s arranged marriage and move to the U.S. led to personal isolation.

- Her battle with depression and how it catalyzed her decision to leave the marriage.

- How Dima became the first woman in her family to get a college education.

- The role of forgiveness in Dima’s healing journey, both for herself and others.

- The importance of leadership in helping people break through cultural and personal limitations.

- How invisible cultural constraints can limit both men and women in their growth.

Chapters in this episode: 

02:30 – Dima’s Cultural Background and Grandmother’s Influence 

07:15 – Arranged Marriage and Moving to the U.S. 

15:20 – Depression as a Catalyst for Change 

20:50 – Escaping Marriage and Facing Death Threats 

30:30 – Leadership and Forgiveness: Dima’s Healing Journey 

42:00 – The Importance of Shattering Invisible Vases 

50:10 – Taking Control of Your Career 

Thanks to Dima Ghawi for being on the show! 

Learn more about Dima Ghawi: https://www.dimaghawi.com/ 

Connect with Dima on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimaghawi/ 

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. 

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