How should businesses communicate when markets are unsettled, clients are cautious, teams are anxious and events outside their control begin to affect decision-making?

In this trailer for Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Ananda Shakespeare, Founder and CEO of Shakespeare Communications, to discuss why communication becomes a leadership responsibility during difficult periods.

The full episode covers crisis communications, internal and external messaging, leadership tone, empathy, preparation and reputation recovery.

Hosted by Chris Adams, Founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting.

Chris Adams LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/

Guest: Ananda Shakespeare

Company: Shakespeare Communications

Website: https://www.shakespearecomms.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananda-shakespeare

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Are buyers making assumptions about market crashes, bargains and timing in the current property market?

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Amanda Llewellyn, co-founder of The Mortgage Boutique, about how professionals, business owners and investors can make smarter mortgage and property finance decisions in Dubai.

Amanda explains why uncertainty does not always mean a market crash, why buyers should understand their numbers before viewing properties, and why mortgage advice should go beyond rates and approvals.

They discuss the role of a mortgage concierge, the difference between buying a home and investing, the risks of managing the mortgage process alone, and why expert guidance can help bring structure, strategy and protection to one of life’s biggest financial decisions.

Key takeaway: know your numbers before you go shopping.

Guest: Amanda Llewellyn, The Mortgage Boutique

Amanda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-llewellyn/

The Mortgage Boutique: https://www.the-mortgage-boutique.com

Host: Chris Adams

Chris Adams LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/

Muhami Matters: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/

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What really drives referrals in business?

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Dr Oudi Abouchacra, speaker, author and creator of the 4Cs framework, about the four qualities professionals need to master the referral game in business.

Dr Oudi challenges the familiar idea that referrals come simply from being known, liked and trusted. Instead, he explains why professionals need to build and signal four qualities: competence, credibility, clarity and connectivity.

For lawyers, consultants, founders and professional services leaders, this conversation explores:

• why “know, like and trust” may not be enough

• how competence and credibility differ

• why clarity matters if you want to be referable

• how connectivity shapes perceived value

• what really drives referrals in practice

• how to identify and fix the gaps holding you back

A key takeaway from this episode:

The only thing worse than not getting referrals is not knowing why.

Guest: Dr Oudi Abouchacra

Website: https://www.droudi.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/droudiinspired/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspireddroudi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspireddroudi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/droudi

Host: Chris Adams

CJA Consulting: https://www.cjaconsult.com

Muhami: https://www.muhami.ae/

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What really drives referrals in business?

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Dr Oudi Abouchacra, speaker, author and creator of the 4Cs framework.

They explore why traditional ideas like “know, like and trust” may not be enough, and what professionals actually need to build confidence, communicate clearly and become more referable.

Full episode released Monday.

Guest: Dr Oudi Abouchacra

Website: https://www.droudi.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/droudiinspired/

Host: Chris Adams

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/

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In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Richard Reid, organisational psychologist, accredited psychotherapist, executive coach and leadership consultant, about the psychology of becoming a trusted advisor.

In professional services, technical competence is expected. But competence alone does not always build influence, deepen client trust or help professionals stand out.

Chris and Richard explore executive presence, self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, psychological safety, imposter syndrome, leadership behaviour and the mindset shifts that help ambitious professionals move from competent to exceptional.

Richard shares practical insights for lawyers, consultants, advisors and professional services leaders who want to build stronger relationships, communicate with more impact and develop deeper trust with clients, colleagues and teams.

Guest links:

https://richard-reid.com

https://pinnaclewellbeing.co.uk

https://pinnacletherapy.co.uk

Host:

Chris Adams

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/

Muhami:

https://muhami.ae

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Why does growth often make leadership feel heavier instead of easier?

In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Chris Paton, Managing Director of Quirk Solutions, about why growth in founder-led and professional services businesses often becomes harder before it becomes sustainable. As firms expand, the issues that were once manageable can become serious constraints: decision-making slows, culture drifts, communication weakens, and founders or senior leaders can become overly central to everything.

Chris shares lessons from his transition out of the military, the early commercial setback that forced him to build his own business, and the leadership shifts required to grow well. Together, they explore business growth, leadership evolution, organisational culture, delegation, trust, psychological safety, team development and the importance of training leaders rather than assuming leadership comes naturally.

This episode will be especially relevant for founders, managing partners, law firm leaders, professional services businesses and senior executives trying to scale without losing clarity, culture or momentum.

Guest: Chris Paton

Managing Director, Quirk Solutions

Connect with Chris Paton:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-paton-quirk-solutions/

Websites:

https://www.quirksolutions.co.uk/

https://www.quirksolutions.co.uk/quirk-middle-east/

Host: Chris Adams

Founder of Muhami and CJA Consulting

Muhami Matters brings credibility and clarity to legal and professional services through conversations with trusted experts, business leaders and advisers. For more insights, follow Muhami and subscribe for future episodes.

#MuhamiMatters #ChrisPaton #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #ScalingBusiness #FounderLeadership #ProfessionalServices #OrganisationalCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #Delegation #TeamCulture #BusinessPodcast

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Growth is supposed to make business easier, but for many leaders it does the opposite.

In this trailer, Chris Adams speaks with Chris Paton, Managing Director of Quirk Solutions, about why growth often becomes harder before it becomes sustainable, and why leadership, culture and structure must evolve as firms scale.

#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #محامي #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #ProfessionalServices

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In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams is joined by Norman Lowe, Investment Manager at SVN Capital, for a timely conversation about financial resilience in uncertain times.

They explore why many businesses do not fail because the model is weak, but because they run out of time when liquidity tightens, payments slow, or reserves are not in place. The episode looks at the difference between profitability and liquidity, the role of cash reserves, the importance of stress testing, and why personal and business financial planning are often closely connected.

Chris and Norman also discuss diversification, succession planning, insurance, long-term financial discipline and the practical habits that can help founders and business owners protect themselves before disruption becomes a crisis.

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