I was married at a very young age – only 18 years young. Although I had been admitted to the American University of Beirut to study English Literature, my plans deviated to get married, start a family and raise three beautiful children.
It has truly felt like time had flown by. Some thirty years later, I was still not ready to let go of my dreams and burning desire to achieve. With the support of my husband and family, I decided to continue my studies by pursuing higher education.
In one single stretch of ten years, I successfully gained a Bachelor degree, a Master in Business Administration (MBA), and a Doctorate degree in Business Administration (DBA) from the Grenoble School of Management in France graduating with exceptional distinction.
I was married at a very young age – only 18 years young. Although I had been admitted to the American University of Beirut to study English Literature, my plans deviated to get married, start a family and raise three beautiful children.
It has truly felt like time had flown by. Some thirty years later, I was still not ready to let go of my dreams and burning desire to achieve. With the support of my husband and family, I decided to continue my studies by pursuing higher education.
In one single stretch of ten years, I successfully gained a Bachelor degree, a Master in Business Administration (MBA), and a Doctorate degree in Business Administration (DBA) from the Grenoble School of Management in France graduating with exceptional distinction.
When I coach young people, I feel like I’m lighting their path empowering them and instilling the confidence they need to move forward.
I recall distant memories after my high school graduation when many of my classmates took off with their families to the USA pursuing the so called ‘American Dream’ through the top-of-the-line higher education and promising career aspirations that the states had to offer. I remember those feelings of envy and wanderlust; most of my classmates achieved a lot over the years as they invested in their knowledge and education at impressive and inspiring levels. I reclaimed my soul when I earned my doctorate degree—a milestone I truly deserved. The bitterness began to fade, replaced by a profound sense of accomplishment. It marked the start of my never-ending journey toward success.
I recall distant memories after my high school graduation when many of my classmates took off with their families to the USA pursuing the so called ‘American Dream’ through the top-of-the-line higher education and promising career aspirations that the states had to offer. I remember those feelings of envy and wanderlust; most of my classmates achieved a lot over the years as they invested in their knowledge and education at impressive and inspiring levels. I reclaimed my soul when I earned my doctorate degree—a milestone I truly deserved. The bitterness began to fade, replaced by a profound sense of accomplishment. It marked the start of my never-ending journey toward success.
I’m a mother of three, living in Lebanon with my partner of the past four decades. Like many women, I juggle multiple roles, seamlessly switching between them while embracing the beautiful chaos of daily life.
Motherhood, one of the most complicated roles in life, has reshaped my identity, revealing the strength and wisdom within our human nature and constantly reminding me to embody love in its purest form
Dr Rana E. Jisr is an affiliated Professor at Grenoble School of Management, a Visiting Professor at Léonard De Vinci, Paris, ESLM School of Management, Brussels, and a certified coach from ICF. She contributes to the knowledge management field through her work in research, with a particular interest in leadership, women empowerment, business ethics, and knowledge management.Rana has 10 publications in Scopus journals and her research agenda is oriented towards examining different business cases for gender-comprehensive and for developing leaders and entrepreneurs in the workplace. Rana key areas of expertise are in creating stimulating lesson plans and recommend interesting, innovative resources.
I believe that self-development is a continuous journey, driven by three essential concepts
Growth begins with stepping outside your comfort zone and setting fresh, meaningful goals.
Success is built on dedication and persistence, as progress requires consistent effort and commitment.
Once a goal is accomplished, it's vital to establish a new challenge to maintain momentum and ensure ongoing development.