Returning to work after a life-changing experience can be tough. Whether due to illness, injury, maternity, or for any other reason, we can face a multitude of challenges.
Join Serena Savini as she shares her own struggles with returning to work, and explores ways we can navigate change with empathy, and emerge thriving.
Through conversations with guests, Serena uncovers stories from different perspectives on how we can create a warm environment with a human touch to come back to work.
Artwork by Sara Ronzoni (www.operegeniali.com)
In this episode, Serena discuss the importance of authenticity and kindness in the professional world with Ahmad Abdelaziz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad96abdelaziz/overlay/about-this-profile/), founder of Alien Talent Venture. Ahmad shares insights on how to navigate career changes, emphasizing the role of self-alignment and passion in career success. He introduces Alien Talents, a platform he created to support talents from the MENA region in finding global remote job opportunities. The conversation highlights the challenges of being an unseen talent and the importance of a supportive community in overcoming professional obstacles. This episode underlines the impact of empathy, peer support, and genuine human connections in achieving career fulfillment and personal growth.
Ahmad Abdelaziz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad96abdelaziz/overlay/about-this-profile/) Linkedin
Alien Talents website (https://www.alientalents.com/)
16 Jul 2025
Embracing Change with Aman Zaidi
In this episode, host Serena sits down with Aman Zaidi, a leadership and executive coach focused on organizational transformations, well-being, and education. They discuss the meaning of resilience, the importance of community, and how acceptance and adaptability play crucial roles in personal growth and professional success.
Aman's Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanzaidi/)
2 Jul 2025
Working during a Genocide with Jannah Bachrouche
In this episode, Serena hosts Jannah Bachrouche, founder and CEO of Herc HR, for a deep and poignant conversation on the intersection between our daily work, ethical leadership and the ongoing genocide in Palestine. This episode delves into the emotional and professional challenges faced by everyone during times of extreme conflict, focusing on personal reflections, decolonization of the mind, and finding purpose. Serena and Jannah discuss the difficulties of returning to work while witnessing a genocide, how to hold space for one's emotional realities, and the importance of community and solidarity in these trying times.
Jannah's Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jannahbachrouche/)
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