Self & System | When the Ground Moves: Leading Across Different Realities in the GCC with Ghida Barakat | 2026 Cosmic Conference

What does it mean to lead when everything around you is shifting, and not everyone is experiencing it the same way?In this episode, Marilyn Zakhour is joined by Ghida Barakat to explore how leaders in the GCC are navigating layered and often conflicting realities.From geopolitical tension to internal team dynamics, this conversation unpacks the complexity leaders are holding today, across both self and system.They discuss how different experiences of the same moment can create invisible tension within teams, why leaders often default to reactive patterns under pressure, and what it takes to stay grounded while leading others through uncertainty.This is a practical and reflective conversation for leaders working across diverse teams, where clarity is not always shared, but leadership is still required.If you’re navigating complexity that doesn’t have a single narrative or clear answer, this episode offers a way to think about holding it, rather than resolving it too quickly.