Leadership & Cultural Intelligence
in Times of Change

A multicultural team sitting around a table discussing a project

Are you struggling to connect or take charge of your team in the era of seemingly daily cultural, economic, and technological shifts? The answer to unlocking your leadership potential is Cultural Intelligence. This webinar is designed for anyone seeking to enhance their leadership skills or navigate change in multicultural environments.

We invite you to our next complimentary webinar, Leadership & Cultural Intelligence in Times of Change. In this 60-minute live event, we will explore how Cultural Intelligence (CQ) empowers leaders and teams to navigate uncertainty, organizational transitions, and culturally diverse environments.

The CQ Center’s own Iva Peruničić (General Manager, Cultural Intelligence Center Europe & Middle East) will be joined by Joseph Al Haddad (Founder of My Life Map) and Zakaria Laaraj (Founder of Global New Ventures) to discuss and provide key takeaways on how they have to use CQ to lead and move forward through a rapidly changing global world.

Attendees Will Learn

  • Why Cultural Intelligence (CQ) matters now more than ever for leadership, teams and organizations
  • How leaders can use CQ to respond, adapt and thrive in changing environments
  • Practical strategies to build and apply CQ-capabilities in everyday leadership and team interactions

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
10:00 AM ET | 7:00 AM PT | 3:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM CET | 6:00 PM GMT+3

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Speakers

Iva Peruničić

General Manager, Cultural Intelligence Center | United Arab Emirates

I was born and raised in Montenegro, and I hold academic credentials from institutions in various countries, including Bocconi University (Italy), Skema Business School (France), and Gothenburg University (Sweden). I am a CQ Certified Facilitator who speaks Montenegrin, English, and Italian.

My vision is to empower individuals and organizations not only to embrace diversity but to thrive through it, leveraging the power of Cultural Intelligence. My passion is combining my lived experience and my expertise to help others achieve equity and belonging and help them build a future that is built on pillars of psychological safety, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and secure to express themselves openly.

Joseph Al Haddad

Joseph Al Haddad

Founder of My Life Map | Qatar

Joe Alhaddad is a certified coach and the founder of My Life Map Consultancy, bringing over a decade of experience in emotional intelligence, leadership development, and cultural transformation across the GCC region. His work spans corporate, government, military, and education sectors, where he empowers leaders to communicate with impact and lead with empathy.

Joe integrates Cultural Intelligence (CQ) into his coaching and facilitation, helping individuals and teams thrive in diverse, high-stakes environments. His approach is rooted in the belief that growth begins with self-awareness and that reigniting human connection is essential for meaningful transformation.

A passionate advocate for personal development, Joe is known for guiding clients through deep, reflective journeys that unlock their potential and foster inclusive leadership. Outside of his professional life, Joe is an avid mountain climber. After three determined attempts, he successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro, a testament to his resilience and commitment to personal growth.

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Zakaria Laaraj

Founder of Global New Ventures | Netherlands

Zakaria Laaraj is a seasoned Cultural Intelligence (CQ) practitioner with extensive international experience supporting organizations and institutions through transformative change. As the Founder of Global New Ventures and a Senior Advisor at AI 2030, Zakaria leads initiatives that foster sustainable development through cross-sector collaboration and human-centered innovation.

He has partnered with ministries, global organizations, and emerging scale-ups to leverage Cultural Intelligence (CQ) as a strategic tool for bridging diverse cultures and driving international cooperation. Deeply inspired by the transformational power of learning, Zakaria is passionate about enabling cross-cultural collaboration to fuel sustainable growth. He believes that by thinking beyond borders, individuals and organizations can unlock new pathways to create meaningful and lasting impact.