YPO Middle East / North Africa

Some conversations don’t just inspire — they shift your perspective forever. On October 17, I had the privilege of chairing in Dubai an extraordinary YPO MENA Gulf evening session and a fire side alongside my friend and fellow leader Zaid Midani, with the legendary Jay Sidhu — a man whose wisdom bridges business, leadership, and the human spirit. Jay Sidhu began with a disarming truth: “There is no such thing as a happy life — only a happier one.” In a world obsessed with the pursuit of perfection, that single line reframed everything. Happiness, he reminded us, isn’t a static state or a final destination. It’s the ability to navigate pain, frustration, and uncertainty with grace — to find meaning even when the path isn’t easy. True happiness is not the absence of struggle — it’s the strength to rise above it. It is born not from achievement, but from gratitude, authentic connection, and the quiet peace that comes from purpose. Some reflections that stayed with me long after the evening ended: • Pain is not a detour — it’s part of the human curriculum. • Gratitude is not instinctive — it must be practiced daily. • Resilience is not toughness — it’s the art of softening without breaking. • And in business, defining your Critical Success Factors — the few things that drive 90% of your results — brings focus, discipline, and sustainable advantage. Because leadership isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters most, with clarity and conviction. That evening was a quiet reminder that success and happiness are not parallel pursuits — they are intertwined paths that begin with self-awareness. Deep gratitude to YPO for allowing us to curate moments that remind us to grow not just as leaders, but as humans in progress. 🌍 Dr. Gautam Banka Avinash Babur ACII Hari Kiran Chereddi Mahmood Ali Shah Bukhari Helen Bannayan Mohamed Mukri Emad Haq Mithun Vora Vikram Devraj Zaid Midani Shailu Tipparaju Angad Singh Bilochpura Nishita Bhatia Neeta Gandhi Amit Gandhi #YPO #YPOMENAGulf #Leadership #Happiness #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Resilience #MindfulLeadership #NeverEverGiveUp #YPOGlobal #HumanLeadership

Being a Regional Chair for YPO Middle East / North Africa my favourite part so far has been the opportunity to visit members & spouses across the region. In the month of September I was fortunate to visit 7 chapters including my own chapter YPO Capital Pakistan, YPO Saudi G, YPO Khaleej, YPO Emirates, YPO UAE, YPO Tunisia & YPO Morocco. Grateful for the opportunity to continue learning. YPO Helen Bannayan - Paige Elizabeth Morgan

Only 1 month to go until #YPOGBS25 in Los Angeles! Conversations happen everywhere — but only at GBS will you experience the trusted power of YPO: global connections built on #credibility, #confidentiality & the bond of membership. Get ready for the best Global Business Summit in the world! Dan Honeywell Seun Oni Seyi Ajibola #YPO #YPOGBSConnect #YPOGBSDeal #YPOGBSLearn #LeadershipInAction #FutureOfBusiness #YPOEvents

✨ Truly privileged to co-lead the MENA Region with Mahmood Ali Shah Bukhari and our amazing YPO REX teammates Our YPO gathering included an amazing forum experience in Abu Dhabi gave us an inspiring game plan, meaningful connections, and unforgettable team-building at Clymb 🧗♂️💡. Grateful for this journey of leadership, growth, and collaboration and excited for what’s ahead! 🚀 #YPO #YPOMENA #Leadership #Teamwork #Collaboration #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #GamePlan #TeamBuilding #Networking #AbuDhabi #FutureReady

3 Beliefs About Money I Had to Break to Lead Better For years, I believed productivity meant trading time for money. That spending was reckless. That doing it all myself was more responsible. But unlearning these beliefs was the start of something deeper - a shift in how I led myself and others. I now know: 1. Impact matters more than busyness. 2. Money is a tool, not a danger. 3. Delegation isn't a cost - it's a strategy. Because when we confront our mindset around money, we often unlock something much bigger: our own permission to expand. Swipe through to see the 3 money beliefs I broke - and what I replaced them with. If this resonated, explore the full journey of inner transformation and conscious leadership in Come Alive (now available on Amazon) What belief about money are you working on breaking? I’d love to hear it. #LeadershipDevelopment #MoneyMindset #ComeAliveBook #MeherMirchandani #InnerWorkOuterSuccess #WomenInBusiness #AbundanceThinking #WealthHealing #ConsciousLeadership #PersonalGrowth

I’m incredibly proud to share that I am now officially a Game Plan Coach! YPO Becoming part of this dynamic and impactful program is not just an honor, it’s a true alignment with my passion for unlocking potential, fostering growth, and empowering others to thrive personally and professionally. 🙌 Game Plan is more than a framework, it’s a transformative journey that challenges you to think deeply, act boldly, and lead with purpose. I can’t wait to guide, support, and celebrate others as they write their own extraordinary playbooks for life and leadership. Here’s to bold goals, meaningful conversations, and the power of clarity and intention. Let the journey begin! 🚀💫 #GamePlanCoach #LeadershipDevelopment #GrowthMindset #PurposeDriven #YPO #CoachingJourney #NextChapter