Episode 49 - 12 Lessons Learned from 2024 (Navigating Grief & Growth)
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
Release Date: 01/12/2025
Episode 62 - One Word That Can Shape Your Year
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
This episode of the Leaders on Purpose Podcast focuses on the importance of reflection at the end of the year and the practice of setting a single-word intention for the year ahead, rather than traditional New Year's resolutions. As the final episode of 2025, Manal Bernoussi shares a moment of reflection on the year that just passed — a year that was demanding and emotionally heavy for many, and at the same time filled with growth, connection, and meaningful milestones. Manal shares a simple but powerful reflection practice she returns to every December, and explains why clarity is the...
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Episode 61- From Scattered To Centered
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
In this solo episode, Manal Bernoussi shares a honest reflection about those moments when life gets intense and we slowly lose our rhythm. She talks about the seasons of expansion and contraction we all experience, and why contraction isn’t a setback — it’s often what protects our balance. Manal also shares how many people around her felt the same this October and November, and why this period — right before the end of the year — is the perfect moment to slow down, breathe, and come back to our center. She opens up about her own anchor, rooted in intention, alignment, and service,...
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Episode 60 - Dr. Ilham Kadri: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It!
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
In this powerful episode of Leaders On Purpose, host Manal Bernoussi sits down with Dr. Ilham Kadri, a global business leader celebrated for her authenticity, resilience, and transformational vision. Born in Casablanca and now leading one of the world’s most innovative science companies, Dr. Kadri shares her remarkable journey — from her childhood curiosity and her grandmother’s life lessons to redefining corporate leadership through purpose and impact. Together, they explore: The role of curiosity, courage, and education in shaping a global leader How purpose can transform even the...
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[FR] Episode 59- Abdelaali El Badaoui : Transformer Ses Cicatrices En Force
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
À 6 ans, il survit à un accident qui le brûle sur 70 % de son corps. Sans bac, il commence comme homme de ménage dans un hôpital… avant de devenir infirmier, vice-champion d’Europe de cross-country et entrepreneur social. Aujourd’hui, il a impacté des millions de vies à travers Banlieues Santé, School, Climat et Capital, et siège dans des conseils d’administration aux côtés de grands groupes et institutions. Un témoignage inspirant sur la résilience, le leadership et la puissance de rester aligné avec sa mission de vie. 🎙️ Dans cet épisode, nous explorons : ✨...
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Episode 58 - Regulating Our Nervous System When We're Triggered
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
In this solo episode of Leaders On Purpose Podcast, I dive into one of the most essential life skills: regulating our nervous system when we’re triggered. No matter how much personal growth we do, triggers never disappear — they show up in parenting, at work, in relationships, and even in daily interactions. What matters is not avoiding them, but learning how to return to balance, presence, and calm. In this episode, I explore: ✨ Why we get triggered and what happens in the brain and body ✨ The hidden costs of staying dysregulated ✨ My personal experience with ice baths — and how...
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[FR] Episode 57- Kaisse Benyahia : Libérez l'enfant qui est en vous !
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
🎙️ Kaïsse Ben Yahia : Chargé de mission au Cabinet Royal du Maroc, Ingénieur en chimie nucléaire et Poète À la croisée des mondes scientifique, institutionnel et artistique, il incarne la liberté d’être et la richesse des identités plurielles. Nous parlons ensemble de spiritualité et de modernité, de la force de l’amour comme moteur de vie, des valeurs de la Tamaghribite, et de ce que signifie rester fidèle à soi-même dans un monde qui cherche trop souvent à nous mettre dans des cases. Au fil de la conversation, il nous partage : ✨ Les moments clés qui ont forgé...
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Episode 56 - My Youtube Channel Got Hacked | Starting From Scratch: 5 Leadership Lessons From an Unexpected Blow
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
What would you do if, in seconds, years of your work disappeared? On May 19, my Leaders On Purpose Podcast YouTube channel was hacked — and everything was gone. In this solo episode, I share exactly what happened, how I navigated the shock, and the leadership lessons I learned along the way. From staying calm in the storm to focusing on what you can control, this episode is a raw and real look at resilience in action. I talk about detachment, why nothing in life is permanent or guaranteed, and how leaders can turn unexpected blows into defining moments. Whether you’re a content...
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Episode 55- Anita Erskine: Leadership Is An Experience. Not A Title.
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
In this powerful episode, I sit down with the brilliant Anita Erskine, Executive Director of Erskine Global Communications and one of the most compelling voices in Africa’s media and storytelling landscape. Anita and I first connected as co-hosts at GITEX AFRICA last year, and since then, our paths have continued to cross in meaningful, intentional ways — a true reflection of shared purpose and aligned vision. Anita opens up about her journey — from discovering the power of her voice to navigating the risks of building a media platform with impact at its core. Together, we explore what...
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[FR] Episode 54- Dr. Thierry Janssen: Trouver La Posture Juste
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
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[FR] Episode 53- M. Moncef Belkhayat: Le Rêve Marocain
Leaders On Purpose with Manal Bernoussi
🎙️ Dans cet épisode inédit de « Leaders On Purpose », Manal Bernoussi reçoit Moncef Belkhayat, une figure incontournable du paysage économique et politique marocain. Entrepreneur à succès, ancien ministre, bâtisseur de projets et de rêves, il se livre ici comme rarement auparavant. Dans cette conversation authentique, il partage les moments de doute, les leçons de vie qui l’ont transformé, et les valeurs profondes qui guident chacun de ses choix : la famille, l’action, la transmission. Il nous parle de succès, oui, mais aussi de ses cicatrices invisibles, de ces instants...
info_outlineWelcome to another heart-to-heart episode of the Leaders On Purpose Podcast! I’m your host, Manal Bernoussi, and today’s episode is a personal one, as we dive into the 12 lessons I’ve learned from 2024—undoubtedly one of the most challenging years of my life.
Every year, I dedicate time to pause, reflect, and take stock of the moments, lessons, and growth the past year has brought me. This isn’t about resolutions but about integrating life’s wisdom into the way we live. One habit that helps me in this reflective process is something I’ve been doing for years: going through my photo gallery.
Each photo tells a story—a meaningful moment, a challenge, or a joy—and it helps me process the experiences of the year. By revisiting these captured moments, I ask myself:
- What were the most meaningful experiences this year, and why did they matter?
- What challenges did I face, and how did I navigate or overcome them?
- Who or what brought me joy, and how can I nurture those connections?
This simple yet powerful habit not only helps me document my journey but also allows me to extract lessons that I carry forward into the new year.
Join me as I share the insights and stories behind these lessons, and I encourage you to reflect on your own year through a similar practice. My hope is that these lessons inspire you to embrace both the highs and the lows, live with intention, and grow into the best version of yourself in the year ahead.
Call to Action:
What lessons did 2024 teach you? Take a moment to reflect, revisit your photo gallery, and let those moments guide your intentions for 2025 —I’d love to hear from you!