What Sort of Leader do You Want to Be in 2025?

"Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple and it is also that difficult." ~ Warren Bennis

In Today's Issue:

• Why a Clear Leadership Identity is Key to Leading with Vitality

• How to Map Your Wellbeing for Lasting, Congruent Ripple Effects

• Practical Tip for Getting Clarity on your Leadership Identity

• 2 Important Links

Why a Clear Leadership Identity is Key to Leading with Vitality.

Leadership is a high-energy game, but here’s the thing—if you’re not looking after yourself, you’re playing it on empty. Leading with vitality is about showing up for yourself so you can show up for your team, your business, and the challenges ahead.

A big part of this is getting clear on your leadership identity. When you understand who you are as a leader—your values, strengths, and boundaries—you’re better equipped to make decisions that align with your priorities. It’s not about doing everything; it’s about doing the right things that keep you grounded and effective.

Vitality means resilience, boundaries, and knowing when to step back so you can move forward stronger. It’s about emotional agility and having the tools to adapt when challenges come your way. When you invest in yourself, you create the capacity to lead with energy and intention, setting the tone for your team.

The question to ask yourself is simple: How will you lead with vitality this year? Because when you take care of yourself, you lead better, inspire more, and—let’s be honest—get better results.

How to Map Your Wellbeing for Lasting, Congruent Ripple Effects

If you’ve felt like your well-being takes a backseat while you’re busy leading others then you’re not alone!

In our recent workshop, leaders mapped out eight key areas: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, intellectual, financial, and environmental well-being. By plotting existing habits and identifying roadblocks, they gained clarity on what’s needed to stay on track.

Well-being isn’t just about what you do, but about building resilience when obstacles arise. Adaptability is key, because leadership (and life!) is in constant motion.

Great leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about congruence. When you show up as your best, well-aligned self, that energy ripples outward to your team, family, and community.

Small shifts in personal well-being create a big leadership impact.

The takeaway? Leadership congruence matters. When you live and lead in sync with your values and wellbeing, your impact extends far beyond the workplace. 

So,What does your Wellbeing Map look like for 2025?  Where’s your ripple reaching today? 

Meet our Ambassadors!

At Wellbeing Leaders, we believe in co-creating this movement together. This isn’t just a community—it’s a collective force for change, shaped by the passionate professionals within.

That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our Wellbeing Leader Ambassadors—trailblazers in leadership, wellbeing, community and engagement. These individuals lead with vitality, purpose, and impact, helping shape the future of workplace wellbeing in the GCC.

Meet the Ambassadors:

🔥 Deema Ghata-Aura MEd PCC – The Catalyst

Award-winning executive coach empowering leaders to gain clarity, confidence, and influence to create meaningful impact.

💛 Hannah Wells– The Compassionate Changemaker

Community & Engagement leader in the high-pressure advertising industry, blending wellbeing, DEI, and her passion for yoga and wellness to make work more human.

🚀 Kellee Forbes – The Innovator

With over a decade in corporate business development and L&D, Kellee designs workplace wellbeing strategies that enhance engagement, productivity, and long-term success.

🤝 Magda Snowden – The Human Connector

Mental Agility Expert helping leaders shift from hero to human, prioritizing real connection and sustainable success.

🌍 Kes Smith-Green– ​​The Connectivity Advocate

Championing psychological health and safety in the workplace through education and action, our mental health hero!

💡 Michelle Meehan – The Empowerer

Community & Engagement expert creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow and thrive.

👥 Why This Matters

These ambassadors are the heartbeat of our community, driving meaningful change. They’ve been part of this movement since the beginning and are now helping shape what’s next.

Practical Tip: Your “Best of me!” 

Ready to sharpen your leadership identity? Let’s dive into the "Best of Me" exercise and turn those aspirations into actions. Here’s your game plan:

1. Find Your Groove: Pinpoint what conditions make you shine. Is it solitude, team huddles, or the buzz of a busy office? Introduce one of these elements into your week and feel the difference.

2. Prep for the Pitfalls: Everyone has those little gremlins that knock us off track. Identify yours and have a countermove ready, like a brisk walk or a moment of zen.

3. Set Achievable Targets: Outline clear, manageable goals that reflect the leader you aim to be. Start small but think big, and begin chipping away at them.

4. Weekly Wins and Woes: End each week with a quick review. What worked well? What didn’t? Adjust your strategy accordingly and keep pushing forward.

Use these steps to not just explore your leadership identity but to actively embody it every day!

Join us at our next Mastermind Session in Dubai and/or Abu Dhabi 

• Our Abu Dhabi Session will start as we mean to continue, by getting your input on what you want to see in your mastermind sessions. 

• Our Dubai session will dive deep into one of the core pillars of wellbeing - creating psychologically safe spaces. 

These are interactive sessions designed to spark new ideas and actionable strategies, for practical use in your daily lives.