Muhami Matters

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams sits down with Alec Pearson to explore the evolving landscape of law firm leadership.

Alec, an executive coach and a founding member of The Law Coach Collective, offers a candid look into why technical brilliance alone no longer defines legal success.

Together, they discuss:

• Why law firm partners must now master leadership, emotional intelligence, and commercial thinking
• T...

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams dives headfirst into headless website architecture with Robbie Mould, founder of Mativus and a specialist in secure, scalable web solutions for regulated industries.

They explore:

• 💡 What headless websites are (and why they matter)
• 🚀 The performance and SEO benefits of going headless
• 🔐 Website vulnerabilities in platforms like WordPress
• 🤖 How AI is reshaping web development w...

In this episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams speaks with Stef Hinds, a former military officer turned executive coach, about burnout, identity loss and the hidden stressors professionals face at the top. Stef shares his personal transformation from a decorated military leader to someone rebuilding life after a breakdown and how that experience now helps him guide lawyers, executives and founders through similar journeys.

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In this episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams is joined by Nick Davies, Managing Partner of SBL International, for a masterclass on navigating fund structures, legal jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks in the UAE.

Nick brings a unique perspective from his years in Magic Circle and offshore firms, sharing practical guidance on how to set up and scale fund platforms in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Dubai International ...

Your voice is your power - are you using it well?

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Ewa Ledeboer, a public speaking and voice coach who helps professionals across the legal and corporate world speak with clarity, credibility and confidence.

Whether you’re in the courtroom, the boardroom or pitching across a Zoom screen - how you sound matters as much as what you say.

You’ll learn:

• Why your voice...

In this episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams is joined by Jamie Stewart, founder of Circle Networks, to explore how authentic networking can transform business growth.

Jamie shares the story behind launching Circle Networks during the COVID-19 lockdown, after becoming disillusioned with the traditional format of large, impersonal online networking events. Instead of pitches and muted screens, Circle focuses on small break...

What makes marketing content truly effective, especially in trust-based, professional industries? In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Gareth Williams, founder of The Createologists, to explore the 5 fundamentals of content that connects: shareable, consistent, discoverable, targeted, and authentic.

They also unpack the power of storytelling, why real engagement matters more than impressions, and the often...

In this episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams speaks with Mohamed Darwish, experienced legal consultant and founder of Darwish Legal Consultants, to explore the growing relevance of mediation in resolving commercial disputes - particularly in the hospitality and real estate sectors.

With nearly two decades of experience across the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UK, Mohamed shares compelling insights into how m...

In this powerful and practical episode of Muhami Matters, we explore one of the most sensitive yet vital legal issues facing individuals in the UAE – divorce.

Although host Chris Adams introduces the episode, the core conversation is led by Sam Minhas of She Knows Best, who interviews legal advisor Zarqa Altaf from Yungo Law. Together, they answer real questions from women navigating the divorce process, breaking down complex le...

In this inaugural episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams introduces the podcast's mission to provide strategic insights for professionals in business, law and consulting. He discusses the importance of credibility, effective communication and understanding the modern client's expectations. The episode outlines the significance of marketing and business development strategies tailored to ideal client profiles and concludes with...