Ideas to Action

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I strive to share ideas and experiences that inspire people to think and act differently.  My advisory roles with business and public sector leaders, HR professionals, professional associations and university students provide opportunities to offer my point of view on leadership, talent, culture, AI, skills and work, DEI, as well as my career learnings advice.

Newly Added

Selected media articles, videos, podcasts, and LinkedIn posts.

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Purposeful Third Act

LinkedIn profile name: Zabeen Hirji
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Future of Work and Leadership

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A fireside chat on values and ethics in the public service  - applies across all sectors (start at 26m 40s).

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The Post-Pandemic Future (foreshowed “hybrid work” as the model of the future four months into the pandemic)

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The Future of Work is Human - Elevate Conference Recap

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Impact of CHROs and Their Teams

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My Career and Life Lessons

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Leadership Lessons - Keynote at the Ismaili Professionals Network

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