Ismail Qadry, is a Canadian born citizen of the world.  Spanning the last two decades, Ismail has found great success working in cross-continental boutique consulting and mainstream industrial companies.  Holding a  Bachelor's degree in Business, Masters in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, and EQ Certifications, Ismail has mastered the art of applying emotional intelligence to manage geographically diverse teams.  Ismail, a tech and gadget aficionado, has been a leader in the digitization of content in the leadership conversation.  Ismail brings a leadership perspective to the Emotional Intelli-gents Podcast that is people-centric. Ismail has walked the walk, and is now ready to talk the talk. 

Sameer Aleem is an attorney turned corporate professional, as well as a celebrated public speaker.  Sameer has held a number of key leadership roles throughout his career.  Currently, Sameer works as Senior Vice President of Delivery/PMO at a Chicago-based firm in the telecommunications/wireless industry.  During his decade plus of experience, Sameer has managed cross-disciplinary teams of various sizes.  Through his work, Sameer has gained a deep understanding of the importance of effective communication, empathy, and self-awareness in building strong relationships and achieving outstanding results.  His ability to navigate complex situations with grace and sensitivity has made him a respected leader in his field.  Sameer is excited to explore the fascinating world of emotional intelligence with the Emotional Intelli-gents Podcast listeners.