Welcome to the Empowering Podcast with Gulnara Omar đď¸â¨
Hosted by the esteemed Gulnara Omarâa licensed psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, inspiring writer, and sought-after international empowerment coachâthis podcast is your ultimate guide to personal and professional transformation.
Recently, I had the absolute honour of sitting down with a special guest I admire deeplyânot just as a mentor, but as a friend.
Dave Werklund is a visionary entrepreneur, a generous philanthropist, and a man whose story has shaped industries and communities across Alberta and beyond.
Dear guests, welcome to my Empowering Podcast!
In this episode, Dave opens up about:
⢠Growing up on a humble farm in Alberta.
⢠Facing childhood challenges that demanded strength, focus and perseverance.
⢠Building multi-billion-dollar companies by redefining Canadaâs oilfield industry.
⢠His unwavering commitment to giving back, with over $100 million donated to education, youth, and community initiatives.
What makes this conversation powerful isnât just the milestonesâitâs the grit, resilience, and creativity that carried Dave through every challenge. Along the way, I weave in my personal psychological insights into how his character was forged and tested through hardship.
This isnât just a story about business or philanthropyâitâs about what it means to live with integrity and Build with Purpose.
đ Tune in, be inspired, and see why this conversation left me so movedâI know it will do the same for you.
Stay empowered !đâ¤ď¸
Gulnara Omar
13 Aug 2025
4 Key Dimensions of Energy at Work. Boost Leadership Through Energy Intelligence
In todayâs fast-paced corporate world, performance isnât just about time management â itâs about energy management.
In this episode, I break down the 4 key dimensions of energy at work â physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual â and how each one impacts your leadership, productivity, and team culture.
Whether you're a CEO, executive, or HR leader, this conversation will help you:
â˘â â Identify hidden energy drains in your workplace
â˘â â Understand how emotions shape team performance
â˘â â Build a culture that supports sustainable, high-level output
â˘â â Learn practical tools to energize yourself and your people
â˘â â Because when your energy is aligned â your impact multiplies.
Want a high-performing team?
BOOK consultation/training with me at: empower@gulnaraomar.ca
Hosted by Gulnara Omar - Expert Advisor in Empowered Communication, Global Workplace Dialogue, and Motivated Leadership.
2 May 2025
Podcast with Olesia Ostapenko-Majid â From Perfectionism to Powerful Leadership
In todayâs episode, Iâm joined by the incredible Olesia Ostapenko-Majid, a successful leader in the hospitality industry. Olesya shares her inspiring journey, from her childhood and early career to becoming an empowered female leader in one of the worldâs most competitive industries.
We discuss about:
-Perfectionistic mother âs role in Olesyaâs childhood development and goals setting.
The role effective professional training, sense of direction, empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership and hospitality.
â˘â â â How female leaders are adaptable, and why they bring a unique, compassionate approach to the table.
â˘â â â The importance of balancing efficiency, empathy, compassion, kindness, and firmness in leadership.
â˘â â â Olesya also opens up about her personal life, including her family, children, and the strength she draws from her cultural experiences and relationships.
Her powerful insights into leadership, the importance of empathy, and how emotional intelligence can elevate your career and personal life are sure to inspire.
Tune in to hear more about Olesyaâs incredible journey and her take on the essential qualities every woman leader should cultivate!
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