Safaa Nhairy

As I am getting ready to move from 2016 to 2017, set myself new challenges and celebrate, I like to stop for a second and acknowledge the importance of these 364 days of this year. And this is what I believe were the key lessons: 1. It's good to let go of things that are harmful to you. In 2015 I made some important decisions about my business and wasn't sure where it was going to take me next. I am glad I made those decisions because today I believe that they were the right ones and they helped me so much grow and achieve the things I wanted to achieve. Ironically, some friends believe they were bad decisions and regularly ask me if I regret my decisions and if I am planning to go back the old way. Whatever I say to them to explain my choice, it doesn't seem to convince them, which leads me to my next point. 2. Only my opinion counts. I like taking educated decisions and rarely go for something before thoroughly thinking about it. With time, I have come to under...

We all know that books shape our lives. I love reading. It's one of the things I enjoy the most. When I used to be back in Houston, DC and London, I used to spend hours in libraries and bookstores. Paper is still my thing and I can hardly read a book on a screen. I guess I like the smell of the paper I can only get through reading a real book. In this article, I am giving you the top books (in no particular order) that have helped me grow and learn about business and life. I have read many books but these are the ones that made it to the top. This list may get longer as I read more books. 1. The Secret: This book was offered to me by my good friend John Purkiss. At the time, I had no idea about what the law of attraction was, although I was actually using it in my daily life. Today to me, this book, written by Rondha Byrne, is a classic and a must-read. It helps you see the world in a total different way and definitely understand that anything is possible. 2. The four-hour...

HO! HO! HO! It's that time again of the year again! I am not talking about gift exchanging and mouth stuffing. But something more meaningful and life-advancing: self-assessment. While people are busy with the festive season, I like to reflect and think back about the months that went by this year and how I feel about my life at this point today. In this video , I give you ideas on how to move from 2016 to 2017 without much pain. Click here to watch the video. On a side note, this is the shortest video I have ever made on YouTube and I am very proud. Let me know what you think. Best wishes on what's left in 2016 and stay in touch!

There are so many advantages to running a business remotely. You can work off your couch or on an island sipping mojitos and still run a successful business. If you’re wondering how to do that, watch my video and read on. Get the right equipment and tools: To get started and work from anywhere, you need to have the basics: a good laptop, a very good internet connection and some helpful apps. You’ll also need a phone for urgent communication. Think of a business that can be run from anywhere or redesign your business: If you want to start an online business, that’s a no brainer. It doesn’t need your physical presence anywhere specific for it to run. Hire freelancers:   Outsourcing is a huge thing. Tim Ferriss talked about it more than 10 years ago in his book ‘The Four-hour workweek’ and it’s still relevant today. You can hire people you’ve never met in your life and who’d still deliver quality work. By hiring freelancers, you could have them on board on a Friday ni...

It's that time of the year where I sit, look back at the 11 past months and reflect. Only this time it's different. I am stunned at how quickly time flies by. We always complain about the lack of time and how we don't have time to do anything. We don't have time to work out. We don't have time to visit family. We don't have time to read. We keep postponing important decisions or actions and believe that one day we'll get to them. Excuses, excuses and more excuses, Why excuses? Not only we suck at time management and productivity skills but it's a lie. We do have time. We'd just rather spend hours on Facebook than do something uncomfortable.  In fact, our time's limited. In Morocco, I often hear a popular saying: 'God's days are long' in other words, if not today, there will be plenty of other days. I recently came to realize that this isn't true... How? My two-month-old baby's newborn clothes don't fit him anymore. Pr...

1.        Prepare. No secret. Your thoughts, ideas should be organized, structured, you need to have a message in mind that you want to put across and an objective to attain. 2.        Practice. I like rehearsing and practing. Put yourself in front of camera or record your voice. Practice. Communication skills are natural for some but not for the rest of us. You need to give it sufficient time to get better at it. 3.        Watch and learn from others. Whether it is videos or audio, listen to how people handle conversations, how they respond, how they manage tough questions etc. By oberserving and listening, you learn a lot and you might also model. 4.        Learn from your mistakes. Learn to self-evaluate to improve and not to stop and say you’re bad at public speaking. Be aware and present when you speak. Make notes and work on your weaknesses. ...

If you're thinking of visiting Morocco and specifically the south of Morocco, this video is for you. Here I take you to Agadir for a super zen and relaxing stay where sunshine, pool and beach are there to soothe your soul and make your trip as relaxing as possible. I also take you to Essaouira, a city known to surfers from all over the work. I find Essaouira special as it's a small city on a beach side, not much happens there but it's still one of my favorite places in Morocco. Perhaps the hippie and laid back lifestyle is what I like :) Not too far from Essaouira, there is Sidi Kaouki. If you're not a surfer, you can still enjoy the beach, riding a horse/camel and enjoy the beautiful terraces in front of the ocean. This plan is really great for whoever wants to rejuvenate, relieve stress, not look at the watch and travel back in time :) I let you watch the video and please comment, like and share if you liked it. Don't forget to subscribe to the ch...

Hi all I am back and with something you asked for: a guide to effective planning for reaching and achieving your remaining 2016 goals. In this video, I share with you the tool I use on a daily basis to help me stay on track and focused on my goals. Watch the video here:  http://tinyurl.com/hgz97bt When you finish watching the video, you can download the document here:  http://tinyurl.com/h6pwpnb I'd love to hear your thoughts and what your biggest goal for 2016 is (that you still haven't achieved). Let's stay in touch and please like, comment and share the video if you liked it. Please comment, share and let's stay in touch!   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/safaanhairy/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/safaanhairy Instagram:  http://instagram.com/safaanhairy My blog:  http://safaanhairy.blogspot.com/

Pour moi, le mois d'aout c'est la période idéale pour faire le point et un bilan des mois passés. J'en profite d'abord pour me reposer et recharger mes batteries mais aussi pour prendre de nouvelles décisions qui vont m'aider dans l'atteinte de mes objectifs. Dans cette vidéo, je vous rappelle l'importance de cette période de vacances pour mieux  préparer sa rentrée et démarrer du bon pied. Bonne fin de vacances à tous et excellente rentrée. Que du succès !! Pour regarder la vidéo, cliquez ici :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBrUod5d7qQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safaanhairy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/safaanhairy Instagram: http://instagram.com/safaanhairy My blog: http://safaanhairy.blogspot.com/

Have you ever wondered why you're not getting that pay raise? that job you're dying for? that business contract you're dreaming of? The answer may likely to surprise you... A lot of times, people act astonished that things never work for them and that they are unlucky when in reality, they have never express their true desire or envy for what they wanted. In this video , I tell you about a life-changing tool that you should make as part of your daily life. It can get uncomfortable at first but when you see results, you'll understand why it's so important to practice it regularly. I give you tips on how to keep on going until you get what you want and how to handle situations that may make your path full of pitfalls. I truly believe it's an important topic and wanted so much to share it with you guys hoping it'll help you getting ahead in life. Please let me know your thoughts, feel free to comment and like the video (if you liked it) and ...

Summer weekend in Skhirat: what's like to take a break and do pretty much 'nothing' :)

In this video, I talk about how personally I believe in growing a business. I share an experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3o-fico41k

       If you're interning this summer, this video is a  must-watch. Internships are an exciting time        for students and future employees. Make sure to make the most out of your time at the company you're interning at. Here's what to do to have a successful time there:   Act as if you were hired and working for the company   Always have a professional attitude and attire   Be prepared to take on work and ask for work/ offer help   Communicate well   Network Benefits to doing a great internship: ·         You leave great impressions ·         You will get great recommendations ·         You will make long-lasting connections ·         You may be able to get a job offer ·         You will learn what you need to lea...

The worst thing about Ramadan is that some people spend their days waiting for Maghreb to break their fast and spend their nights going out and catching up on food they haven’t had throughout the day. Ramadan doesn’t have to be a frustrating time. In fact, if we occupy our minds with good actions, we’ll have a better and more fulfilling time. Here are some things you can do during Ramadan: 1)      Read & learn: If you have some reading to catch up on, with the Iftar time being so late, you have so much time to do read and learn new things. Commit to at least half an hour to learn more about a field of interest; whether it’d be religion, science or crafting, reading and learning should be on your daily to-do list. 2)      Cook: You always complain about eating out and not having time to cook. What a better time to brush up your cooking skills?! Make sure to plan out ahead your meals and to include fruits and veggies in your Iftar. Planni...

Please watch, like and comment my new video. And thanks for your support! Safaa

1.       Know what you are good at. You cannot be an expert in Marketing, Accounting and Sales. Pick a field that interest you and where you feel have value to bring on. You cannot be good at everything!! If you are good at a number of things, think about what makes you different from the others and what’s your competitive edge. 2.       Articulate your USP. Once you know what you are good at. Write it. Make sure the words you are using are empowering and help you be seeing as an expert. This is particularly important for your USP (Unique Selling Proposition) where you should put ahead your expertise. Check out an example of a great USP in the video here. 3.       Design a professional image. Have professional looking social media accounts, resume/CV, business cards, email address… here you should invest in your image and clearly articulate your field of expertise. There are a number of websites that offer graphic design ...

AVIS AUX JEUNES PROFESSIONNELS Regardez ma nouvelle vidéo sur comment gravir les échelons dans une entreprise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOrmQ_jO398 N'oubliez pas de commenter, liker et partager. A bientôt !

1. Ne pas faire de recherches sur la société, l’équipe et le poste vacant avant l’entretien : Ne jamais aller à un entretien sans avoir un minimum d’information sur l’activité de l’entreprise, ses valeurs et culture, son personnel et le poste vacant. Visitez le site web de l’entreprise devrait être le premier geste. 2. Venir en retard à l’entretien : Pour éviter toute perte de temps, soit prévoir une bonne marge pour localiser le bureau ou y aller la veille. Malgré toute la bonne volonté, arriver en retard est très mal perçu. 3. Etre habillé (e)/maquillée de manière inadaptée : Aller en jeans et en chemise pour un poste de chargé de clientèle est un NON total. Vous devez vous habiller, maquiller et coiffer en fonction de la nature du poste. Des emplois dans le monde de l’art acceptent des profils différents de ceux dans les banques par exemple. 4. En cas d’envoi de la candidature trop éloignée dans le temps, ne pas fournir de CV mis à jour :  Votre CV doi...

I meet so many people, from different backgrounds and ages, who often have great business ideas and sometimes big dreams but who would never take the plunge. Why? Because of that fear of failure holding them back. It's interesting to see how the word 'failure' have such an impact on us and actually can limit us to explore our potential and help us grow. Yes, no one wants to fail. In fact, most of us want to succeed with a minimum of pain. But the reality is much different than that. In this interview, Kenza Bennis, founder of Kenzy Beauty, an argan-based cosmetics line, talks about how she manages the fear of failure on a daily basis. She explains what she does to keep herself focused and goal-oriented while meeting challenges and obstacles. This was a great interview packed with tips. Please watch, share and comment. Let us know what is holding you back to do what you want to do? And what is your biggest fear. To watch the video, click here

Being an entrepreneur seems to be the “cool” thing to be in Morocco at the moment. Universities are creating business and entrepreneurship majors, the government is working on modernizing the administrative procedures and aspects for entrepreneurs, events and conferences are being organized and sponsored, and a number of investment funds are being implanted in the economic capital and beyond. A large number of Westerners are also moving to Morocco to start and run their businesses . With all this movement and dynamic in the country, is Morocco  really  the new land of opportunities? Click here to read the rest of the story in Entrepreneur.com

Success means different things to different people. In this video , I share with you my personal take on success and whether I consider myself successful. Please watch, comment and share and definitely look forward to hearing what you have to say about success! To your success ;) Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/safaanhairy/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/safaanhairy Instagram:  http://instagram.com/safaanhairy My blog:  http://safaanhairy.blogspot.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li30mcTOj9Q Exemples de situations : ·          On te demande un devis auquel tu te presses de répondre puis silence radio ·          On te communique une date de paiement de ta facture et le jour J le chèque n’est pas prêt ·          On te convoque pour un entretien d’embauche puis aucune réponse etc On ne répond pas parce que : 1.        On est gêné et ne veut pas heurter les sentiments de l’autre 2.        On n’a pas de réponse certaine 3.        On ne veut pas dire quoi que ce soit qui puisse se retourner contre soi (on n’a pas eu d’instructions de son supérieur) 4.        On a oublié/ ne s’intéresse pas… Solutions : 1.        Préparez ...

Working in 2016 doesn't necessarily mean a job as a finance manager in a corporate company.  Today, more than ever, students, young professionals and people in their mid-career have different options and possibilities to choose from. Now, you can even switch careers or have multiple ones at once.  Additionally, this gives us flexibility for more income streams.  To know more watch the video   smile emoticon

You feel like you haven’t been very productive these past few weeks, months or year? Perhaps it is due to some of your habits that hinder your ability to create, experiment, invent and grow and mostly have fun.  If this year you have decided to get back on track, then here are 5 tips that can help you reduce distractions and empower you to give the best out of yourself. 1. Plan it out!  Just like you plan to work out or to go to the bank, you need to have slots in your calendar where it says ‘Thinking’, ‘Researching’ or ‘Creating’. If you keep yourself busy throughout the day, you are not left with much energy to produce, create and come up with new things/products. Make it a habit to challenge yourself and never consider these activities as a waste of time.  2. Control your information intake  As we go through the day, emails, Whatsapp, Viber, Facebook notifications are popping up. Certainly not what helps to get ahead efficiently in your day. What...