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ABOUT AMEL
Amel Derragui stands as a testament to the power of resilience, entrepreneurship, and the drive to enact global change from her early ventures addressing social issues in Uganda, to her current role as the founder and podcast host of THE TIME IS NOW. As a business and marketing coach, she helps soloprenreurs and small business owners position themselves as the go-to experts in their field and implement effective strategies for more growth, alignment and impact with their business. Amel's journey is marked by her commitment to empowering women and the youth to live up to their full potential through social entrepreneurship. She is also the founder of The Cosmopolitan Table, an exclusive community for globally minded women leaders and entrepreneurs who come together to support each other in their growth and contribute to more social and economic progress in the world. Amel's story is one of overcoming adversity, advocating for diversity, and leading with heart and purpose, making her a beacon for aspiring leaders worldwide.
EARLY EXPERIENCES SHAPED MY PATH TO LEADERSHIP FOR CHANGE.
Amel Derragui
AMEL IN A NUTSHELL
Founder & CEO
Amel Derragui - The Time Is Now
area of expertise
Marketing / Communications / PR / Advertising Community Building / Management Coaching Algeria 🇩🇿
companies Amel has worked for
AMEL AS A LEADER
Success is about living in alignment with our values and making a positive impact.
Leadership is not just for men or done the male way.
Great leaders know how to inspire others to lead.
The future of leadership is female.
When I think of a leader, I think of a community.
OVERCOMING CAREER CHALLENGES BY TURNING THEM INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT.
Amel Derragui
OVERCOMING NOT BEING SEEN
Not being seen for her true potential, especially as a woman, was a major hurdle. Amel transformed her career challenges into a business to fully live up to her potential. This transformation not only led to personal fulfillment but also allowed her to create significant impact by helping others. Her journey highlights the importance of persistence, self-belief, and leveraging challenges as opportunities for growth.
EMBRACING MISTAKES AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Amel stresses the importance of owning mistakes and learning from them. She shares experiences of misjudging her team's efforts, learning to proactively reach out, admit her mistakes, and engage in constructive dialogue to improve their collaboration. These experiences underscore her commitment to humility, continuous self-reflection, and aligning leadership actions with core values.
EGO CAN OBSTRUCT GOOD LEADERSHIP; IT'S CRUCIAL TO LEAD IN ALIGNMENT WITH VALUES AND WITHOUT EGO.
Amel on becoming a better leader
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