The Courage to Fall

Epizódok

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  From Small Towns to Big Leaps 03.06.2026 34p

  Tony Feghali is joined by Sarah Simon and Theresa “Reese” Horstman, two college students who swapped small-town life for a bold summer internship in Paris.They share what it was like to navigate a new city, face language barriers, get lost in Normandy, and discover a deeper sense of independence, confidence, and curiosity.From missed trains to unexpected croissants, Sarah and Reese discuss how stepping into the unknown helped them grow, professionally and personally.They reflect on navigating cultural contrast, leaning on each other, and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving when plans fall apart.
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  Keeping Education Alive During Crisis 22.05.2026 38p

  We explore the realities of building educational impact in Lebanon during years of uncertainty and crisis.From teaching and educational technology to humanitarian work and leadership, this conversation dives into what it takes to grow an initiative while navigating financial pressure, instability, and constant change.We discuss sustainability in the nonprofit world, the emotional weight of responsibility, burnout, delegating, and the challenge of building something meaningful without losing yourself in the process.This episode is also about leadership transitions, knowing when to step back, and creating systems that can continue to grow beyond one person.An honest conversation about resilience, purpose, and the long road of creating meaningful change.
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  Rebuilding in a Disrupted World 08.05.2026 45p

  What happens when the world around you changes faster than your plans can keep up?Tony Feghali and Rudy Shoushany explore what it means to build, adapt, and stay relevant amid constant disruption. Rudy shares his perspective as a technology consultant, trainer, writer, and entrepreneur who has spent years working across digital transformation, governance, AI, and regional business ecosystems.The conversation moves through uncertainty, burnout, reinvention, and the pressure of having to rethink your next move when markets suddenly shift or disappear. Rudy reflects on the challenge of creating new opportunities, the importance of asking without fear, and why learning to stop selling time and start building value has become more important than ever.They also dive into the future of work, the impact of AI and robotics, and the urgent need for people to rethink their role in an economy changing at an unforgiving pace.This episode is a candid look at survival, relevance, and the mindset required to keep moving when the rules keep changing.
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  Rebuilding in a Disrupted World 08.05.2026 45p

  What happens when the world around you changes faster than your plans can keep up? Tony Feghali and Rudy Shoushany explore what it means to build, adapt, and stay relevant amid constant disruption. Rudy shares his perspective as a technology consultant, trainer, writer, and entrepreneur who has spent years working across digital transformation, governance, AI, and regional business ecosystems. The conversation moves through uncertainty, burnout, reinvention, and the pressure of having to rethink your next move when markets suddenly shift or disappear. Rudy reflects on the challenge of creating new opportunities, the importance of asking without fear, and why learning to stop selling time and start building value has become more important than ever. They also dive into the future of work, the impact of AI and robotics, and the urgent need for people to rethink their role in an economy changing at an unforgiving pace. This episode is a candid look at survival, relevance, and the mindset required to keep moving when the rules keep changing.
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  Trust, Time, and the Reality of Building Something Big 20.04.2026 53p

  Tony Feghali is joined by Valerie Zakka, industrial expert, consultant, and EQ assessor, for a conversation that moves between business, human behavior, and the realities of growth.Valerie shares how she built her career in a highly technical, male-dominated industry while staying grounded in something many overlook: emotional intelligence. From managing complex projects and global partnerships to navigating trust, setbacks, and expansion into new markets, she offers a perspective shaped by both experience and instinct.They explore what it means to build relationships in business, how to balance speed with judgment, and why trust can be both your greatest strength and your biggest risk. Valérie also opens up about moments that tested her approach and why she chose not to let them change the way she operates.This is a conversation about ambition, discipline, and learning how to move forward without losing yourself in the process.
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  From Stability to Uncertainty and Choosing It Anyway 28.03.2026 43p

  Tony Feghali is joined by Ralph Azar, sales trainer and founder of Startup Early, for an honest conversation about what happens when a long corporate career suddenly comes to an end, and you’re forced to start over.After more than two decades in the corporate world, Ralph found himself facing a decision he didn’t plan for.Step back into another job or take full ownership of his path. What followed was a shift from structure and security to uncertainty, self-reliance, and building something from the ground up.Ralph shares the reality of that transition, from the silence that replaces constant emails and meetings to the pressure of generating your own opportunities and income. He opens up about the mindset required to move forward, the role AI now plays in modern sales, and how learning to hear “no” becomes one of the most valuable skills you can develop.They explore the difference between training and real impact, why most companies only check boxes instead of building capability, and how adopting the right mindset can completely change the way teams perform.
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  Starting Over Without Starting From Zero 17.03.2026 1ó 7p

  Tony Feghali sits down with Dr. Mona Itani for an honest conversation about courage, reinvention, and what it really means to start over.Mona shares her journey from telecom engineering into academia, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. Along the way, she reflects on the calculated risks that shaped her career, the challenge of stepping into junior roles again despite years of experience, and the emotional process of letting go of the social enterprise she built.They discuss the deeper meaning of courage, not just taking risks, but having the clarity to make difficult decisions, the resilience to rebuild, and the humility to begin again when necessary.The conversation also touches on purpose, motherhood, impact, and Mona’s growing focus on AI ethics and on the responsibility to shape technology to serve humanity.This episode is a reminder that success is rarely linear. Sometimes the most courageous move is not pushing forward at all costs, but having the wisdom to change direction while staying true to your larger vision.
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  Leading Through Uncertainty: Supporting Entrepreneurs in Lebanon 07.03.2026 30p

  Tony Feghali speaks with entrepreneur and business advisor André Abi Awad about leadership, resilience, and supporting business owners during uncertain times in Lebanon.As the country faces another difficult period, André recently reached out to entrepreneurs across Lebanon to offer support and guidance. That message sparked this conversation.André shares lessons from his own journey, including going bankrupt twice early in his career before rebuilding and going on to train and advise entrepreneurs in more than 50 countries. Those experiences shaped how he now helps others navigate crisis and uncertainty.The conversation explores how business owners can regain clarity when fear and disruption take over, why speed of understanding and action matters during difficult moments, and how entrepreneurs can develop what André calls an anti-fragile mindset, emerging stronger from challenges rather than simply surviving them.André also explains the initiative he launched to bring together small groups of Lebanese business owners for mastermind sessions designed to help them rethink strategies, support one another, and find opportunities even amid uncertainty.
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  Rebuilding at 45: Leaving the Spotlight and Starting Again 27.02.2026 32p

  Thirty years after sharing a stage together, Tina Jarrous joins me for a very different kind of conversation.After a 25-year career in television, Tina made a life-changing decision. She left the spotlight, moved countries at 45, navigated separation from her children geographically, and rebuilt her life from the ground up.In this episode, we explore what it means to recycle yourself when a chapter ends unexpectedly. We talk about identity beyond titles, transitioning from public presence to private impact, and the resilience required to start again when you thought you were already established.Tina shares her journey from media into executive and trauma coaching, the intimacy of one-on-one work, and why self-trust is the most powerful asset you can build. We also touch on the evolving world of coaching, AI, and what remains irreplaceable about human connection.This conversation is about nonlinear lives, endings that become beginnings, and learning to believe in yourself one percent more.
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  The Transformational Coach Who Transformed Herself. 20.02.2026 43p

  Tony sits down with transformational coach Christiane Hajjar for an honest conversation about reinvention, self-worth, and building a career rooted in purpose.Christiane shares how she transitioned from years of family life and humanitarian work into pioneering image consulting in a region where the field did not yet exist. Facing skepticism, cultural resistance, and her own complicated relationship with money, she had to learn not only how to build a business, but how to value her expertise and charge for it with confidence.They explore the emotional side of entrepreneurship, including burnout, stepping away from a thriving career, and returning to a completely different professional landscape shaped by social media and constant visibility. Christiane reflects on delegation, protecting her energy, and redefining success beyond numbers and external validation.
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  What Horseback Riding Taught Her About Life 06.02.2026 43p

  In this episode of The Courage to Fall, Tony Feghali sits with innovation consultant Noor Abu Jbara to explore how falling is not failure, and why the way we meet our fears matters more than avoiding them.Through her early journey with horseback riding, Noor reflects on fear, hesitation, and what it takes to rebuild inner stability. She shares how learning to ride helped her let go of perfection, accept uncertainty, and build courage one ride at a time.They discuss the emotional curve of setbacks, the power of self-awareness, and why surrendering is sometimes the first step toward real progress. Noor shares moments when life felt out of control and how the simple act of “getting back in the saddle” shaped how she now approaches work, healing, and growth.
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  Planting Change with Salim Zwein 23.01.2026 53p

  In this episode of The Courage to Fall, Tony and co-host Sally Shamieh sit down with Salim Zwein, an agricultural engineer, founder of Izra’a, and passionate advocate for sustainable farming in Lebanon.From his childhood obsession with trees to building rooftop ecosystems and founding a 200,000-member farming community, Salim shares how grief, curiosity, and grit shaped his journey.They explore the art of reading the land, why experimentation is a privilege, and how creating a pesticide-free jungle on a rooftop became the seed for something much bigger.Salim opens up about the real challenges of scaling a grassroots agritech platform in Lebanon and the vision driving him. A world where farmers thrive, communities connect, and nature is seen as a partner, not a problem.His story is one of quiet resilience, systems thinking, and finding purpose in the dirt. Literally.
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  Love, Leadership, and the Power of Humility 16.01.2026 43p

  Tony Feghali sits down with longtime friend and yogi Eugénie “Gino” Kadid Sayegh for an honest and spirited conversation about love in business. From Mandela’s humble strength to Elon Musk’s controversial drive, they unpack what it truly means to lead with heart or without it.Drawing on Gino’s deep connection to energy, prayer, and people, they explore the role of ego, faith, forgiveness, and confidence in shaping the leaders we follow and admire. What makes someone worth following? And can success without love ever be enough?From laughter to reflection, this episode is a reminder that the best leaders don’t just build companies, they lift people.
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  Blooming with AI: Ziad Nassar on Disrupting Fashion and Rebuilding Brands with Agents 09.01.2026 1ó 6p

  Tony Feghali sits down with creative technologist Ziad Nassar for a mind-expanding conversation on the future of brand building in the age of AI. From his early design experiments in Beirut to launching ProjectBloom, Ziad shares how he is pioneering a model where multi-agent AI systems co-create content, disrupt traditional workflows, and open new doors for underrepresented voices.They explore how fashion, architecture, and digital design intersect with identity, the role of AI as a collaborator rather than a tool, and what it means to be radically inclusive in creative industries. Ziad unpacks the evolution of Agent Bloom, the risks of automation without soul, and why the future belongs to those who dare to reimagine the process rather than just the product.
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  Saudi Encounters, Soulful Power & Redefining Leadership with Samantha Sacchi. 18.12.2025 46p

  Tony Feghali sits down with global leadership guide Samantha Sacchi for a courageous exploration of integrating feminine and masculine energies, and what it means to lead with wholeness in today’s shifting world. From a chance encounter on the Camino de Santiago to bold work in Saudi Arabia, Samantha shares her journey of building safe spaces for women and reshaping how organizations approach power and purpose.They explore the deep inner work behind conscious leadership, the cultural shifts transforming the Arabian Gulf, and why true leadership is about connection. Samantha unpacks her experiences running emotional intelligence programs in Riyadh, navigating taboos, and witnessing the rising spark of young Saudi women who are redefining what’s possible.
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  Who Would You Be Without the Role You’ve Mastered? 11.07.2025 6p

  Tony Feghali reflects on what happens when a role you’ve mastered starts to feel too small. This episode explores the quiet moment between chapters, where you’re not abandoning who you’ve been, but giving space to who you’re becoming. For anyone sensing a shift, but unsure where it’s taking them, this one’s a gentle companion on the way forward.
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  9 Lessons I’ve Learned from Visiting 9 Makerspaces Across Europe 05.07.2025 10p

  Stepping inside nine makerspaces across Europe, Tony Feghali uncovers lessons that go beyond craft, lessons about focus, stillness, rhythm, and how meaningful work often starts with presence. From quiet benches to curious conversations, this journey is a reminder that what we build is shaped by how we build it.
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  Being a Dad Made Me a Better Coach. And Coaching, a Better Dad. 27.06.2025 10p

  Tony Feghali reflects on how fatherhood and coaching shape each other, how presence at home sharpens presence at work, and how listening, trust, and rhythm can deepen both roles. This conversation offers a warm and honest exploration of the intersection between leadership and parenting, and how being present with heart, whether with clients or children, can create a profound, lasting impact. A quiet tribute to the dads, coaches, and anyone learning to lead with care.
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  Real Success Feels Quiet 30.05.2025 9p

  Tony Feghali reflects on a different kind of success, one that’s built with clarity, led with intention, and felt in the quiet moments. This conversation explores how alignment can impact our growth, decision-making, and leadership, without getting lost in the noise. For anyone seeking a rhythm that feels honest and steady, this one’s for you.
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  Think Slower. Decide Faster. 23.05.2025 8p

  Clarity often gets lost in the rush. We unpack Tony Feghali’s perspective on slowing down your thinking to speed up your decisions—without the noise, the second-guessing, or the scramble. When you give yourself space to reflect, alignment comes easier, and momentum feels lighter.