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SAE Magazine 12-2

days looking to be realistic in the objectives and expectations I set myself. I’ve never been afraid of hard work and simply focus positively (or as posi- tively as possible) on what needs to be achieved. I then visualise the path forward and work in earnest towards that. It’s surprising how much can be ac- complished on 4 hours sleep a night!” (he laughs). “Actually, I’m convinced that one can manifest success and a beneficial outcome through positive projection and I have always tried to practice this. More scary than that (he laughs again) is that I can also generally see a pathway through the fog and reasonably quickly conceptualise and visualise the key elements required for the construction of a deal or project from scattered data or an empty field.” When attending a dinner party with friends many years ago, the guests were invited to draw where they saw themselves in 20 years time. The sketches were lost by the host but recently found (18 years later as it turns out) and Hawatt’s long forgotten drawing (which he shared with me during an inter- view) turned out to be an uncannily accurate road- map of his future success. Amongst the things he visualised for himself were a farm near the beach, a portfolio of real estate investments and flying a helicopter. As it turns out, years later, he has all of these. Recognised and respected globally for his manage- rial and negotiating skills, Hawatt has been hugely successful in the world of business development. What’shispassion?Whatmotivatesanddriveshim?Romy Hawatt & HH. Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan – UAE Minister for Higher Education. “I genuinely love business and the constructs of a dealorproject.Ibelieveinhavinggoodlinesofcom- munication and working out how to link the criti- cal aspects and key elements of any given project. I also believe that everything has been created in similitude and if one can read the signs and make sense of the patterns, they can also work the compet- itive advantage. I can generally move very quickly but can also ponder, consider and reconsider whilst​ also making decisions on the move.” “It is important to me that I have genuine liking or a passion for what I do or will be doing (usu- ally on a project by project basis) but constantly remind myself that with success and growth comes increased responsibility personally, professionally and morally. I strongly feel that with gratitude, the right intention and if you plough something back (according to your means at any given stage of per- sonal and professional development to your fam- ily, friends and community), then the universe has a way of conspiring positively with you and you continue to grow and succeed.” Hawatt’s entrepreneurial spirit and compelling drive are a great motivator to those around him. He maintains an extraordinary energy level, espe- cially given the rigors of global travel and working in many different jurisdictions and business envi- ronments. For up to 9 months of the year he travels and tra- verses the challenges of doing business with dif- ferent countries, languages and cultures, having clocked up well in excess of 14 million miles dur- ing his business career. ➤ He describes himself as being generally philosoph- ical and this has been the case since he was quite young. “I like to see myself as focused and dedi- cated to whatever I commit to but similarly, loyal and supportive to those that I like and feel I have a connection with. I also try to be accepting of the reality of what is and maintain a positive energy and outlook alongside a can-do attitude wherever possible.” Would you call yourself career driven? “I would call myself success driven and I think it is impor- tant to set goals, good standards and aim high but also think and act practically. Most people ‘strive for high ideals’and seek self-improvement but like- wise in this process, one should not lose perspective of who they really are. In my case, where I started out can be humbling and also kind of an honourable reference point – especially when your life goals are reached.” So what makes you successful? “I would say I am a bit pragmatic and definitely intent on starting my 21 SAE & SAE Alumni News // Featured Profile Index

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