“The consequences of the genocide have shaped the decisions I have made in life”, Vahe Keushguerian

Vahe Keushguerian, in conversation with Lara Tcholakian, speaks about the qualities and importance of good leadership, the various factors that shape us as individuals, and the consequences of historical traumas. He shares the story of his ancestors (from the region of Kilis and Sasun) who survived the Armenian Genocide, and reflects on the ways in which his inherited history may have impacted his drive, courage, perseverance, and agility. He explains how adversities and traumas can be overcome by identifying important meanings in life and by contributing to humanity in a productive and meaningful way.

About Vahe Keushguerian

Vahe Keushguerian is Advisor to the President of Artsakh for Development Programs. He is Founder and CEO of WineWorks, a winery incubator that offers winemaking and viticulture services, as well as strategic winery and marketing management support. Vahe permanently moved to Armenia in 2009 after which he founded Impact Hub, Co-Founded the EVN Wine Academy, and became a board member of EVN Report Magazine. He has over 30 years of experience in wine production and wine business brokering in the US, Italy (Tuscany and Puglia), and Armenia.

Program overview

Armenian leaders share inherited cultural and historical narratives, memories, life learnings and experiences. Down-to-earth, authentic and mindful conversations preserve the stories and legacies of families, and reflect on the lessons learnt from inherited collective trauma and introspective leadership.

#MindfulLeaders

#InheritedLegacies

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#armenia #mindfulleaders #reportsinenglish #2020artsakhwar #ancestraltrauma #armeniangenocide #azaz #collectivememory #courage #familyhistory #familystories #historicalimprint #homs #humanity #italy #kilis #laratcholakian #leadership #lebanon #resilience #sasun #strength #syria #transgenerationaltransmissionofcollectivetrauma #vahekeushguerian

“Stories of the Armenian genocide continue to have a lasting imprint in my life”, Yervant Chekijian

Yervant Chekijian, in a conversation with Lara Tcholakian, speaks about his journey as a senior executive and his successes in the hotel industry subsequent to his move to the US from Jerusalem at the age of 16. He reflects upon his leader values of perserverance, determination and drive in connection with his memories of his family history and narratives as survivors of the Armenian genocide. He shares his vision to help advance education through Armenian studies to globally promote the knowledge and preservation of Armenian culture, history, identity, and to connect scholars of Armenian studies worldwide.

About Yervant Chekijian

Yervant Chekijian is Chairman of the Board of the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) in Belmont, MA. Born in Jerusalem to genocide survivors (Mary and Youhanna Chekijian), he moved to the US with his family at the age of 16. After his degree from Boston University, he served in the US Army for two years as lieutenant, followed by his international business management studies at the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Phoenix Arizona. His career was launched in the hotel industry where he held senior executive positions, including General Manager of the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC, General Manager of the Parker House in Boston, MA, and President of Omni International Hotels.

Program overview

Armenian leaders share inherited cultural and historical narratives, memories, life learnings and experiences. Down-to-earth, authentic and mindful conversations preserve the stories and legacies of families, and reflect on the lessons learnt from inherited collective trauma and introspective leadership.

#MindfulLeaders

#InheritedLegacies

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#armenia #mindfulleaders #reportsinenglish #aintab #aleppo #armeniangenocide #armenianidentity #collectivememory #collectivetrauma #education #familyhistory #familynarratives #israel #jerusalem #laratcholakian #leadervalues #leadership #lebanon #marash #palestine #transgenerationaltransmissionofcollectivetrauma #yervantchekijian #zeytun

“When the world is indifferent about our cause, we can only count on ourselves”, Rafi Haladjian

Rafi Haladjian, in conversation with Lara Tcholakian, speaks about the experiences and tribulations that come with having three identities - an Armenian born in Lebanon, living in France. He shares his thoughts about how his family’s story, the memory of the genocide, and the war in Lebanon have given him a strong sense of determination, the drive to create and innovate, and the conviction to reach new heights as an entrepreneur.

Rafi Haladjian is the Founder and CEO of Juice in France. In 1994, he founded FranceNet, the very first Internet company in France. In 2003, he launched Violet, and then gecame famousfor the development of Nabaztag, a WIFI connected rabbit and the first audio personal assistant (predating Alexa or Google Home). After launching several other ISPs (such as Fluxus and Ozone), he established the Sen.se in 2010 and developed the product Mother, a connecting device that works as a hub for home sensors. In 2017, he was awarded with France’s chevalier de la Légion d’honneur.

Program overview

Armenian leaders share inherited cultural and historical narratives, memories, life learnings and experiences. Down-to-earth, authentic and mindful conversations preserve the stories and legacies of families, and reflect on the lessons learnt from inherited collective trauma and introspective leadership.

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#mindfulleaders #reportsinenglish #armenia #armeniandiaspora #armeniangenocide #armenianidentity #collectivememory #creativity #formativeexperiences #france #frenchidentity #innovation #iot #laratcholakian #lebaneseidentity #lebanesewar #rafihaladjian #storyofsurvival #transmissionofcollectivetrauma

“Unity will allow us to move forward as a nation”, Ralph Yirikian

Ralph Yirikian, in conversation with Lara Tcholakian, speaks about the inheritance of his leadership values, the trajectory of his family history, and the importance of his Armenian identity. He shares his reflections on the painful role that past collective traumas have played in the lives of Armenians, and what is needed for the preservation and protection of the Armenian nation.

Ralph Yirikian is the CEO of Viva-MTS. Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, his management career has extended to various corporations in Lebanon, in Cyprus, the Gulf and then to Armenia and Artsakh. Under his leadership, since 2004, Viva-MTS grew to be an exemplary enterprise with over 60% market share, with about 1200 employees, pioneering the concept of corporate responsibility. He is one of the largest taxpayers of Armenia.

Program overview

Armenian leaders share inherited cultural and historical narratives, memories, life learnings and experiences. Down-to-earth, authentic and mindful conversations preserve the stories and legacies of families, and reflect on the lessons learnt from inherited collective trauma and introspective leadership.

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#armenia #diaspora #mindfulleaders #newsfeed #reportsinenglish #armeniangenocide #armeniannation #collectivememory #formativeexperiences #humanvalues #laratcholakian #leadership #leadershipvalues #meaningfulexperiences #ralphyirikian #transmissionofcollectivetrauma

“Unity will allow us to move forward as a nation”, Ralph Yirikian

Ralph Yirikian, in conversation with Lara Tcholakian, speaks about the inheritance of his leadership values, the trajectory of his family history, and the importance of his Armenian identity. He shares his reflections on the painful role that past collective traumas have played in the lives of Armenians, and what is needed for the preservation and protection of the Armenian nation.

Ralph Yirikian is the CEO of Viva-MTS. Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, his management career has extended to various corporations in Lebanon, in Cyprus, the Gulf and then to Armenia and Artsakh. Under his leadership, since 2004, Viva-MTS grew to be an exemplary enterprise with over 60% market share, with about 1200 employees, pioneering the concept of corporate responsibility. He is one of the largest taxpayers of Armenia.

Program overview

Armenian leaders share inherited cultural and historical narratives, memories, life learnings and experiences. Down-to-earth, authentic and mindful conversations preserve the stories and legacies of families, and reflect on the lessons learnt from inherited collective trauma and introspective leadership.

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#armenia #diaspora #mindfulleaders #newsfeed #reportsinenglish #armeniangenocide #armeniannation #collectivememory #formativeexperiences #humanvalues #laratcholakian #leadership #leadershipvalues #meaningfulexperiences #ralphyirikian #transmissionofcollectivetrauma

We Must Not Lose Sight of the Lessons so That we Continue to Build Armenia։ André Gumuchdjian

André Gumuchdjian, in a conversation with Lara Tcholakian, speaks about the relevance of his Armenian roots and the importance of memory in the development of his identity. He shares his thoughts about the implicit role that historical trauma transmission has played in his quest for self-discovery as an Armenian.

About André Gumuchdjian

André Gumuchdjian is a Belgian Armenian entrepreneur, founder of A.V. Gumuchdjian, and the founder of “My Forest Armenia,” a nonprofit that aims to decrease carbon in the atmosphere and increase forest coverage in Armenia.

Program overview

Armenian leaders share inherited cultural and historical narratives, memories, life learnings and experiences. Down-to-earth, authentic and mindful conversations preserve the stories and legacies of families, and reflect on the lessons learnt from inherited collective trauma and introspective leadership.

#MindfulLeaders

#InheritedLegacies

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#armenia #diaspora #reportsinenglish #andregumuchdian #armenianculture #armeniandiaspora #armeniangenocide #artsakh #collectivememory #emotionaltrauma #laratcholakian #myforestarmenia #transmissionofcollectivetrauma