Making Bold Moves: How to build a career in the Middle East? | Emilia Jaworska

The most successful people aren’t afraid of falling from the top - they take risks, while others hold back due to fear of failure — 🎙 Guest Overview Emilia Jaworska is an IT project and program manager, communications expert, mentor, and podcaster based in Dubai. With extensive experience across Europe and the Middle East, Emilia has built a strong career, navigating both cultural and professional challenges. Known for her resilience and dedication, she now empowers others through her podcast, sharing positive female narratives in the Middle East. ✨ Episode Focus In this episode, Emilia shares her journey of moving from Europe to the Middle East, her experiences with burnout, building a personal brand, and the importance of embracing oneself amidst societal pressures. We cover strategies to thrive in a high-paced market while staying true to personal values and maintaining holistic well-being. ⏰ Chapters ⏰ 00:00 introduction and guest overview 01:25 Emilia’s career journey from Poland to Dubai 04:35 challenges of working in a foreign, competitive environment 06:25 the importance of personal brand and network in Dubai 08:25 tips on positioning yourself in the new market 11:55 scared vs excited 17:00 the challenges when moving to the new country or market and how to overcome them 19:40 the role of self-awareness and resilience, and insights into IT and marketing industry in Dubai 23:50 handling societal pressures and staying true to oneself 33:45 Emilia’s journey into business coaching and mentoring 41:50 the story of "Dziewczyny z Dubaju: Her Dubai Story" - podcast that highlights Polish women successes in Dubai 51:40 our podcasting lessons 54:25 key advice and upcoming projects 56:45 where to find Emilia online 🔍 What you will learn how to build a career in the Middle East and thrive in a competitive environment, practical strategies for establishing a personal brand in a new region, insights into the work culture in Dubai and how it compares to Europe, ways to manage societal pressures and stay authentic. Links: Check out Emilia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilia-jaworska-9948214a/ ..and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dziewczyna.z.dubaju/ Emilia's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ahmWZxZZrsOjav4wgiHsy?si=7aec729753e04767 Explore more episodes: ⁠https://linktr.ee/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠ YouTube: https://youtu.be/5CQQ1_de-XU — 🍵 Enjoying the content? Buy me a tea! If you’ve found value in the discussions and insights shared in my podcast, consider supporting me by buying me a tea! Your support helps me keep creating and sharing more content. 🔗 ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/doingitmywaybybeatamatras⁠⁠ 🍵 Thank you! And until next time.. keep doing it your way :)

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