ABOUT THIS EPISODE

My guest today on Leaders in Conversation is Omar Abouseif, a former professional basketball player and now Global Associate Sector Manager at Shell.

In our conversation Omar offers valuable insights into:

• Leading with purpose in business and in life
• Knowing and being yourself
• Engaging with and in others to deliver great performance
• The importance of paying attention to the soft skills

Omar’s three Key Encouragements to Leaders:

1. 1. Invest in people before outcomes, results will follow.
2. Be in the moment, be intentional in every interaction. Small moments build big trust.
3. Lead with genuine care, people will remember how you made them feel.

About Omar

Omar Abouseif is a seasoned marketer with fourteen years of experience in the biggest multinational in the world (Unilever, Nestle & Shell). Currently, Omar is a Global Associate Sector Manager at Shell, working in global marketing for the commercial road transport sector. He is passionate about building meaningful relationships and turning everyday interactions into impact. Before entering the business world Omar spent 16 years as a professional basketball player, an experience that shaped how he leads, adapt, and perform. Shaped by his experience and basketball and diverse global exposure, Omar focuses on helping people feel better, perform better, and connect more deeply—both in business and in life.

To connect, follow and find out more about Omar:

LinkedIn: ‏Omar Abouseif‏ - ‏Global Associate Marketing Manager @Shell | xNestlé | xUnilever | xProBasketballPlayer‏ | LinkedIn

Thank you

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