The Misfit Advantage - Liberate Your Inner Misfit and Thrive
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In the workplace, 'fitting in' is often seen as desirable, and it can be easy for an employee to feel like an outcast. In this session, Dima Ghawi guides attendees to appreciate what makes them different, demonstrating the advantages of embracing individuality. Through personal stories drawn from her experiences as a Middle Eastern woman, she reveals the values of challenging conformity. Dima's actionable tips and engaging examples leave audiences prepared to liberate their inner misfit.
Learning Objectives:
- Best practices for facilitating and embracing one's individuality.
- Actionable tips for creating a culture of belonging.
- The practical benefits for leaders of letting differences shine in the workplace.
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Dima Ghawi, MBA

Dima is Middle-Eastern in her genes and global citizen in her spirit. She ignites the untapped potential in individuals across the globe, empowering them to shatter limitations and become courageous, purpose driven leaders.
Through keynote speeches, workshops, and executive coaching, Dima shares her unique leadership transformation journey with one goal in mind: motivate those around her to reimagine their potential and grow into leaders.
Dima has worked across the United States, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa for several Fortune 100 companies and has honed a keen expertise in developing leaders to meet the demands of the global workforce.
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