This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other’s stories – of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
In this conversation with Hussein Hallak, you’ll hear a raw, honest look at what it really takes to reinvent yourself when life keeps throwing you into the deep end.
He breaks down how cities, cultures, and circumstances can shape you—and why the courage to keep choosing who you want to become is the real leadership edge.
You’ll walk away with a reminder that resilience isn’t a personality trait but a muscle you build by showing up for the hard moments.
Hussein’s blend of ambition, grounded wisdom, and radical authenticity will challenge you to rethink what “success” actually means.
If you’re navigating change, craving clarity, or trying to lead with more depth and intention, this episode is going to hit home.
You can find Hussein Hallak at the links below
In the interview, Hussein shares
- “Leadership isn’t a title—it’s a daily decision to choose courage over comfort.”
- “Every city I lived in broke me down just enough to rebuild me into someone stronger.”
- “Damascus made me a poet, Dubai made me a businessman, and Vancouver taught me balance.”
- “Resilience isn’t earned in easy times; it’s forged in the chaos we dare to walk through.”
- “I follow what I love, not what pays—authenticity has always been my most profitable decision.”
- “Realistic dreamers chase everything life offers, not the metrics society tells them to care about.”
- “Hardship didn’t harden me—it made me calmer, more empathetic, and more human.”
- “Your culture shapes your lens, but your choices shape your life.”
- “Leadership begins the moment you decide who you want to become and commit to living that story.”
- “Life has more in store for us than we can possibly imagine—if we’re brave enough to ask for it.”