Entrepreneurs, educators share stories of resilience to mental health challenges
Entrepreneurs, educators share stories of resilience to mental health challenges
AKU
Media Source: Dawn (Pakistan)
Date: 1 May 2025
In an effort to address the growing mental health challenges faced by people, especially leaders and entrepreneurs, the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Pakistan, has hosted an event that brought together prominent figures from academia, development and the startup ecosystem to discuss how leadership, resilience and…
In an effort to address the growing mental health challenges faced by people, especially leaders and entrepreneurs, the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Pakistan, has hosted an event that brought together prominent figures from academia, development and the startup ecosystem to discuss how leadership, resilience and innovation can foster emotional well-being across various sectors. Panellists included IBA’s Executive Director, Dr Akbar Zaidi, Mushtaq Chhapra, founder of The Citizens Foundation, and Dr Salimah Walani, dean of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing, who shared insights on the emotional aspects of leadership and the importance of self-awareness and vulnerability in building resilient institutions.