In this episode of Behind the CEO, we sat down with Chaker Khazaal: an award-winning Palestinian-Canadian author, global speaker, humanitarian leader, and Executive Chairman of OBCIDO Inc. Born as a Palestinian refugee in Lebanon, he grew up in the Bourj el Barajneh camp in Beirut before immigrating to Canada. Chaker’s journey is one of resilience, creativity, and service. He’s penned six powerful novels and now leads digital transformation and empowerment initiatives across continents.We dive into:- How his upbringing shaped his worldview and leadership style.- Why he uses storytelling to humanize crisis and conflict.- His vision for the Women’s Humanitarian Organization, and how AI and digital marketing are part of that mission.- His recent move to Paris and what this experience brought him.- The balance between writing novels, doing business, and staying grounded.- We also touch on lighter moments — from caffeine-fueled deadlines to airplane writing and the quirks of creative leadership.See all his books here: https://chakerkhazaal.com/BooksInstagram: @chakerkhazaalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheceopodcast/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behindtheceopodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6M0aIo9zIHFSHgKB8UJpJ4?si=2e9298afd578419f

Welcome to Behind the CEO!In this intro episode, I share the vision behind this new podcast: a space dedicated to leadership and empathy.Behind the CEO is the continuation of my previous series, We Belong, which ran from 2020 and narrated diversity and inclusion across 15 European countries. That series is still available, same links.With this new chapter, I’ll be going deeper into the personal journeys of leaders and entrepreneurs around the world, uncovering the human side of leadership, the challenges, and the values that shape the way they lead.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an aspiring one, or simply curious about the people behind the title, this podcast is for you.A special thanks to all of our longtime listeners who’ve been with us since We Belong — your support makes this journey possible.

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Jean-Claude Juncker est l'un des pères fondateurs de l'euro et un pionnier de l'unification européenne.

En tant que Premier ministre du Luxembourg, il a été le chef de gouvernement le plus longtemps en poste au sein de l'Union Européenne, avec 18 ans de mandat.

Il a été le premier président permanent de l'Eurogroupe et a contribué à définir la réponse à la crise de la dette souveraine en 2009. En 2014, Jean-Claude Juncker a été élu Président de la Commission Européenne.

En conversation avec le Président Juncker, nous avons discuté du future de l'Europe, de l'immigration, de la montée de l'extrême droite et de l'importance de promouvoir le dialogue entre les peuples européens.