Dubai Campus Open House

Dr. Amanda Nimon-Peters is a behavioral scientist and Professor of Leadership at Hult International Business School.  She has extensive senior management experience across a wide range of industries and geographies, having held leadership roles at Procter & Gamble in Europe and the Middle East, served as a board director for a UK housing charity, founded a successful startup in Dubai, worked as Dean of Hult Dubai, and even led a science team examining human impact at a field camp on Cuverville Island in the Antarctic.   

An inspiring educator, she teaches leadership, data analysis, and interpersonal effectiveness. Dr. Nimon-Peters holds a first-class honors degree in Psychology from the University of Adelaide and a PhD in Behavioural Science from the University of Cambridge. Outside the classroom, she’s a sports enthusiast who competes internationally in Ironman and half-Ironman races. 

Why do we say yes when we want to say no? And what does it cost us?

People often agree to requests at work because saying no feels socially risky—especially face-to-face. But once we say yes, we tend to work harder than intended, and our effort is often less appreciated than we expect. The result? Overwhelm, resentment, and less time for our own priorities.

Join us at Hult Dubai for an interactive Open House featuring a masterclass with Dr. Amanda Nimon-Peters, Professor of Leadership and behavioural science expert. You'll learn practical, evidence-based strategies to protect your time and meet your own goals—without damaging your reputation or relationships.

What you'll learn:

• Understanding the psychology: Why saying no feels so hard and what's really at stake when you say yes.
• Building the skill: Practical strategies to decline requests while maintaining trust and respect.
• Protecting what matters: How to prioritize your own work goals without guilt.