Abstract Concepts
Durray Shahwar
0
Abstract Concepts is a podcast hosted by Durray Shahwar, a corporate veteran and life enthusiast. She explores work, life, and everything in between, drawing on her personal and professional experiences. The show aims to put everyday challenges and career lessons into context. Inquiries can be sent to info@ladurray.com.
Episodes
-
Only 3 things you need to know to navigate corporate. 29.10.2026 2mIn this episode, I discuss the 3 things you need to know at a minimum in order to effectively navigate the corporate workplace.#personaldevelopment -
3 basic principles to simplify your work-life. 29.10.2026 2mIn this episode, I discuss the 3 basic principles you need to know in order to simplify your work-life. Because these foundational elements will make all the difference. #personaldevelopment -
7 life lessons I learned from studying accounting. 29.10.2026 6mIn this episode, I discuss 7 accounting principles that can actually be applied to your life to help you become the best version of yourself. Because you can in fact learn life lessons from studying accounting.#personaldevelopment -
No matter how much effort you put in, you will STILL need luck. | Dr. Samia Hurst 14.10.2026 1h 44mHolding two truths at the same time does not make them contradictory. Dr. Samia Hurst discusses privilege, power, and the pursuit for happiness, while sharing thoughtful advice when it comes to navigating the 'monopoly games' in our own lives.Dr. Samia Hurst is a physician and bioethicist – and the former vice-chair of the Swiss COVID19 Science Task Force. She is also currently the Director of the Institute for Ethics, History, and Humanities at the University of Geneva, and is very active in public discussions, as she converses across multiple media platforms on issues related to bioethics.Follow Dr. Samia Hurst:YouTube: @SamiaHurstTikTok: @samiahurstmajnoInstagram: @samia_hurst -
Two mindsets on abundance you need to know. 13.10.2026 2mIn this video, I discuss two mindsets on abundance that you need to know - especially when it comes to the aligned opportunities you want to welcome into your life.#personaldevelopment -
Friendships standards you need as an adult. 13.10.2026 11mThis is my unapologetic guide on the standards you need to know when making friends in adulthood.#personaldevelopment -
How to get into flow state before 2027. 13.10.2026 2mThere is still time to get into flow state before 2027 - and I am going to describe a relatively easy approach on how to get there.#personaldevelopment -
3 things you can do to lock-in before 2027. 04.10.2026 3mDo not underestimate what you can accomplish in the next 3 months - because there is still time to lock-in before the New Year. And, here are 3 things that you can do in order to help you kick-start your resolutions.#personaldevelopment -
THIS is why you should understand the concept of the 'evil eye'. 04.10.2026 2mEveryone should understand the concept of the 'evil eye' - not out of fear, but instead to better familiarize themselves with human nature and use their discernment accordingly.#personaldevelopment -
5 signs that you are actually taking your goals seriously. 04.10.2026 4mBe honest with yourself - are you actually taking your goals as seriously as you should? Here are 5 signs to know if you're doing exactly that.#personaldevelopment -
Signs you are maturing as a professional in corporate. 02.07.2026 3mHere are some key signs that indicate you are maturing as a professional in corporate.And for those of you looking for other ways on how you can transform your work-life, be sure to get my corporate playbook through the link here.#personaldevelopment #careeradvice -
Chicken Soup for the Corporate Soul: Address Your Blind Spots. 07.06.2026 4mThis is 'Chicken Soup for the Corporate Soul' - inspired by the 'Chicken Soup' books I used to read growing up. In this episode, I discuss my take on the idea of a corporate career being a personal and spiritual development journey that requires you to address your blind spots.And, for other ways to transform your work-life, be sure to get my corporate playbook here: Get '9 Basic Rules in Corporate' -
Chicken Soup for the Corporate Soul: The Career Pivots. 06.06.2026 3mThis is 'Chicken Soup for the Corporate Soul' - inspired by the 'Chicken Soup' books I used to read growing up. In this episode, I discuss my takes on the inevitable career pivots that you will likely think about making at some point.And, for other ways to transform your work-life, be sure to get my corporate playbook here: Get '9 Basic Rules in Corporate' -
How to cultivate celebrity energy in corporate. 04.06.2026 3mIn this episode, I discuss what I like to call the '3 Cs' of how to cultivate celebrity energy in corporate in order to win in the workplace. The '3 Cs' that I discuss in this episode are: Competence, Confidence, and Charisma. And for other ways to transform your work-life to win in the workplace, be sure to get my corporate playbook through the link here: Get '9 Basic Rules in Corporate'#personaldevelopment #careeradvice -
Reality checks that South Asian women need to hear. 29.03.2026 3mIn this episode, I discuss 5 reality checks that South Asian women need to hear to live a life with true alignment. -
Things that will make you weak as a person. 02.02.2026 4mHere are some things that I believe you need to watch out for and have a strong approach to address, because these things will impact your strength as a person. -
Things you don't need to negotiate with others about. 16.01.2026 2mIn this episode, I discuss the biggest mistake that you can make, especially as a South Asian Woman, which is to negotiate with others about who you are and what you're about. -
The veil is lifted when you begin to lift it. 30.12.2025 4mIn this episode, I discuss that in order for you to see through the misconceptions that you might have unknowingly created about your life - you need to embody both self-respect and self-interest in order to begin to lift the veil to see through those misconceptions. -
Charitable Donations Are Your Best Investment in 2026. 19.12.2025 3mOn today's episode, I discuss the money mindset you need to have in 2026 to increase the abundance in your life - and it has to do with your approach to charitable donations. -
Timeless Poetry by Mirza Ghalib 16.12.2025 5mIn this episode, I share more of my favourite poetry from Urdu Poet - Mirza Ghalib, and discuss the key reflections from his poetry.The poems discussed in this episode are translated in English.
Popular in
The podcast also appears in the podcast charts of these countries.