Careers and Business Podcast

As Human As It Gets

chatGRG brings out the human essence in a world of artificial intelligence.

In a world of noise and automation, we go straight to the source: people who’ve built careers, led teams, and launched ventures across this region.

Our guests aren’t here to tell stories. They’re here to share insights—shaped by years of navigating the Gulf’s unique market dynamics, cultural expectations, and leadership realities..

From career moves and hiring trends to entrepreneurial grit and executive thinking, we unpack what it really takes to succeed here, backed by real-world experience, not theory.

Whether you’re growing a career or building something of your own, this is the insight you wish someone had shared sooner.

Meet the Hosts

Ahmad & Robyn

Ahmad Atalla has 20 years of executive search experience in the MENA region, earning a stellar reputation among CEOs and HR leaders who trust him to transform their businesses. He is known for delivering exceptional guidance, market intelligence, and ability to source the right talent at the right time, supporting organisations to navigate their most critical challenges.

Robyn Abou Chedid is Dubai's leading Executive-level personal brand strategist with over 17 years of global marketing experience. As a contributor to Harvard Business Review and featured in Business Insider, Entrepreneur, and more, she specialises in consumer behaviour and is renowned for delivering transformative results for senior leaders across the globe.