INSEAD graduate and business leader, Leila Hoteit MBA ‘03J, shares her overall career path, and the lasting impact of her early life during the Lebanese civil war with Chwee Foon Lim, MBA ’98D and INSEAD Board Member. They explore the particular challenges of being a woman leader in the Middle East, and the skills Leila developed to navigate a successful professional journey. They also discuss the value of building a personal brand, and tools for building resilience. Leila highlights the importance of mental health support and emotional wellness as a diversity and inclusion initiative. In addition, Leila shares how dealing with a medical crisis shaped her outlook on life and leadership.