33 Times at the North Pole

Vor 6 Tagen•45:22

?️ SKILLIONAIRE PODCAST Stories Stick. Strategies Scale. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ What can the North Pole teach us about business and leadership? Expedition leader and entrepreneur Jan Bryd shares lessons from decades of travelling to some of the most remote places on Earth. Together with Dr. Angela Thomas, he explores trust, responsibility, entrepreneurship, digital detox, human connection and the importance of creating experiences people never forget. A conversation about seeing life — and business — from a completely different perspective. ? CONNECT WITH DR. ANGELA THOMAS Website skillionair LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-thomas8 Instagram | Skillionaires Skillionaires (@skillionaires_official) • Instagram profile Instagram | Angel Success Consulting Dr. Angela Thomas (@angelsuccess_consulting) • Instagram profile ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ? Subscribe for weekly interviews with world-class entrepreneurs, founders and business leaders.

Cardiologist by Accident

01.09.2026•54:11

What happens when world-class medical knowledge leaves the Middle East — and then comes back? In this episode of the Series Dubai Docs Diary, Dr. Angela Thomas speaks with Dr. Ehsan Habeeb, Cardiology Consultant, Clinical Pharmacist, academic leader and Head of Pharmacy Practice at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia. His journey took him from Saudi Arabia to almost eight years of advanced education and clinical training in the United States before he made a deliberate decision to return home. And that decision sits at the heart of this conversation. Dr. Ehsan shares how his father’s cardiac condition first sparked his fascination with medicine and medication, why he originally never planned to enter healthcare, and how an unexpected university placement ultimately changed the direction of his life. The conversation explores one of the biggest differences he experienced between healthcare in the United States and the Middle East: moving from individual decision-making toward interdisciplinary, patient-centered care. For Dr. Ehsan, medicine is not about certificates, titles or prestige. It is about changing people’s lives. He explains why connecting treatment to what patients truly care about — their children, grandchildren, family and future — can sometimes be more powerful than simply telling someone to stop smoking, lose weight or take medication. Dr. Angela Thomas and Dr. Ehsan also discuss the rapid transformation of healthcare across Saudi Arabia, Dubai and the wider Middle East. Clinical trials, pharmaceutical manufacturing, international medical talent, technology and AI are increasingly moving into the region. At the same time, experienced healthcare professionals who trained internationally are bringing knowledge back and helping build the next generation of healthcare systems. Could the Middle East become one of the world’s leading healthcare hubs? Dr. Ehsan believes the transformation has only just begun. This episode is about medicine — but it is equally about purpose, international careers, family, leadership, failure, humility and the responsibility to bring knowledge back home.

Build a Business That Runs Without You

17.08.2026•12:50

What happens to your business if you disappear for 30 days? If everything slows down, clients wait, your team gets stuck, and every decision still depends on you, you may not have built a scalable business yet — you may have built yourself a very demanding job. In this solo episode of Skillionaires – Stories That Stick & Strategies That Scale, Dr. Angela Thomas explores one of the most important shifts entrepreneurs need to make: moving from being the engine of the business to becoming the architect of it. You’ll discover why systems matter more than constant founder involvement, why repeated employee questions are often a process problem rather than a people problem, and why delegation is not about losing control — it is about creating capacity for growth. This episode is for founders who want to grow without becoming increasingly trapped inside their own company

From Lawyer to 150 Employees

08.08.2026•46:33

In this inspiring episode of the Skillionaires Podcast, Dr. Angela Thomas speaks with Mohammed Tariq, Founder & CEO of InZone Group, about one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial transformations in the UAE. Mohammed shares how he went from being a technically skilled lawyer with no entrepreneurial mindset to building a company of more than 150 employees, serving thousands of entrepreneurs across the region. Together, they explore the mindset shifts, leadership principles, and scalable systems that helped transform a small startup into a multimillion-dollar business. Whether you're launching your first company or leading a growing team, this episode offers practical insights into sustainable business growth, communication, culture, and personal development. What you'll learn • Why technical expertise alone is not enough to build a business • How self-development can completely change your career • The importance of sales and communication for every entrepreneur • Building scalable systems instead of depending on hustle • Creating a company culture that attracts and retains great people • Why cash reserves are critical during uncertain times • The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony • Leadership lessons from scaling a business to more than 150 employees About the Guest Mohammed Tariq is the Founder & CEO of InZone Group and the founder of one of the UAE's leading estate planning law firms. Since arriving in Dubai as a lawyer in 2007, he has built multiple successful businesses by combining legal expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, leadership, and scalable systems. Today, InZone supports thousands of entrepreneurs with company formation, legal services, banking, taxation, visas, and corporate solutions across the UAE.

Profitable But Maxed Out? Here’s What’s Actually Holding You Back

04.08.2026•13:49

In this episode of the Skillionaire Podcast, Dr. Angela Thomas reveals the seven common growth traps that prevent profitable businesses from scaling. Many founders believe that working harder, staying busy, and handling every responsibility themselves will lead to greater success. In reality, this approach often creates bottlenecks, limits revenue growth, and increases the risk of burnout. Discover why profitability alone does not make a business scalable, how to move from daily operator to strategic leader, and why strong systems, clear structures, effective delegation, and leadership development are essential for sustainable growth. This episode will help you identify what may be holding your business back and show you how to build a company that can grow without depending on your constant involvement.

The Cashflow Position

25.07.2026•48:03

Financial reports are full of numbers—but numbers alone rarely drive decisions. The real impact comes from turning complex financial data into a compelling story that leaders can understand and act upon. In this episode, Dr. Mohamed Adel Badawy explores the art of financial storytelling and explains how finance professionals can communicate results, challenges, and solutions in a way that resonates with top-level management. From presenting key performance indicators to translating technical financial insights into strategic business recommendations, Dr. Badawy shares practical techniques for influencing executive decision-making through clear, concise, and impactful communication. Whether you're a CFO, finance manager, business leader, entrepreneur, or aspiring finance professional, this conversation will help you elevate the way you present financial information and ensure your message leads to action—not confusion. In this episode, you'll discover: Why financial storytelling is essential for business success How to present financial results in a language executives understand Techniques for simplifying complex financial data without losing accuracy The connection between finance, strategy, and decision-making Common communication mistakes finance professionals should avoid Practical tips for making your presentations more persuasive and impactful Tune in to learn how mastering financial storytelling can transform your role from reporting numbers to shaping business strategy. ? Ready to scale your business? ? Learn more about Skillionaired ? Book a consultation with Dr. Angela Thomas https://calendly.com/beautybizz/skillionair-session ? WhatsApp: +971503670392 ? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelsuccess_consulting ? LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-thomas8 ? LinkedIn Dr. Mohamed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mohamed-adel-badawy-dba-mba-cma-fmva-739925a7/