This week, we're talking about the qualities of good managers, and how to improve your own visibility as an employee. Maha shares how the role of the manager should be like that of a coach--someone who is motivating you to perform better, and help you grow.

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Good Managers & Good Employees

This week, Maha answers questions we’ve received through the podcast and on Instagram over the last few weeks. On this episode, how to market a new pizza place with a shoestring budget, does Maha play tennis, can you make a ‘big’ announcement entirely organically, and a few more!

Maha answers your questions

This week, Maha shares her thoughts on why Clubhouse is working, the power of social audio and her tips to consider if you'd like to engage on the platform. You can connect with her on Clubhouse, where she'll be hosting more rooms over the next few weeks. You can DM her on on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/digitalandsavvy) for more.

Should you be on Clubhouse?

A key takeaway for Maha to help get through periods like we've had last year were her relationships. Maha shares how she categorises them and recommends you get out your notebook and write down the relationships you will look after in the coming year.

Your network is your net-worth

2020 changed a lot of our work behaviours—everything from working from home, running meetings & projects via video conferencing and tech-based collaboration tools, and the change of that work-life balance. On the episode, Maha shares her top 10 markers for what the future of work holds in the new year and how businesses should adapt. Tell us what the future of your workplace looks like by connecting with Maha on Instagram.

The Future of Work in 2021

Happy New Year everyone! We're kicking off 2021 with Maha's top learnings from the year that was, and her outlook for everything you need to pay attention to over the next 12 months. She also shares why 2021 is the year of intention & attention.

2021: Intention & Attention

Maha often talks about creating value--for yourself and for others--and this episode features a few tips on how to get started on that process of value creation. She also shares a few pointers on how to define that value for a client so that it's a win-win for everyone.

Maha’s tips on adding value to a business

We've been facing a huge shift in everything we do thanks to the circumstances around us--from how we live and shop to how we communicate with each other. On this episode, Maha shares 8 tips on communicating the essentials, how we can learn from all this and how we can build new skills.

8 Practical tips for essential communication

Maha joins Nimi on Channel 4 to talk about how you can get started on creating your personal brand and adding value to every relationship.

Maha on creating value & networking in the post-Covid era (Channel 4 Interview)

As we continue this season helping you built the toolkit you need, I’m also going to be talking to entrepreneurs and brand owners about how they're dealing with the circumstances and impacts of the pandemic. My guest for this episode is the CEO & Founder of DryBar, Alli Webb. We got together on Instagram a couple weeks ago to chat about what got her started as an entrepreneur over a decade ago, how she manages so many branches with consistency and the burning question you've all been asking--when the Dry Bar will open up in the Middle East. You can also find the video of the chat on IGTV - just [find us on Instagram](https://instagram.com/digitalandsavvy) and you'll see how Allie was able to maintain her gorgeous hair despite not visiting the salon in a few weeks.

Instagram Live with Alli Webb, founder of DryBar.

Hey everyone, it's been a while and I hope you're all staying safe. We're back this week and starting off with an episode on my insights on how brands and companies should communicate during a crisis especially as it relates to Covid-19. Stay tuned for more in the coming weeks as we continue to navigate the situation.

Crisis Communications in a Pandemic

Happy New Year everyone! This week, I'm sharing my top 10 things to keep an eye on in 2020--for your communication strategy and for yourself too. Plus, details about my [upcoming bootcamp in Dubai](https://digitalandsavvy.com).

Maha’s 2020 outlook

In August I was in Australia with Gary Vaynerchuk as part of a deep-dive session called the GaryVee Experience (GVx), where attendees get time with everyone who works with Gary--David Rock, Tyler Schmitt, Claude Silver ... and me! I covered a session on earned media, and on this episode, you'll hear me with Gary during our closed-door session talking about some tips & working together.

Down Under with GaryVee (our closed door session at GVx in Sydney)

Excited to share my first Arabic interview with the jewel of Egypt, Azza Fahmy. Azza is the founder of a Jewellery company that works to bring timeless jewellery through modern & eclectic cultural designs. I talk to her about starting out in an entirely male-dominated industry 50 years ago to celebrities wearing her designs today. Please let us know what you think of this episode, you can drop us a review on Apple Podcasts or DM us on Instagram [@digitalandsavvy](https://instagram.com/digitalandsavvy).

The jewel of Egypt, Azza Fahmy

If you're a news junkie, Katie Couric needs no introduction. She's a journalist, an author and has been a significant part of the success stories of the US' three major TV networks that dominated the 80s and 90s--ABC, CBS & NBC, not to mention her work with CNN & Yahoo News as well. 15 years after being inducted into the TV Hall of Fame in 2004, we sat down at her home in the Hamptons to find out what she's been upto since she left the networks.

Purpose driven news, with Katie Couric

SavvyTalk is a weekly micro-cast hosted by Maha Abouelenein, focused on communication strategies for businesses with a focus on the MENA region. Each week, Maha Abouelenein brings you communication strategies and trends for businesses, drawing from her vast experience as a professional storyteller and PR expert for the world’s largest companies.

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