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Faris Aranki

Faris Aranki

Strategy and emotional intelligence expert; founder & CEO of Shiageto

faris-aranki
London, United Kingdom
Joined August 2026
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Strategy and effectiveness leader: founder and CEO of Shiageto Consulting who combines structured problem solving from a top-tier consulting background with practical engagement techniques to turn strategic ambition into measurable execution. shiageto+1
Developer and proponent of the IQ × EQ × FQ approach: a concise framework emphasising that strategy (IQ), emotional intelligence to bring others along (EQ) and disciplined focus (FQ) are multiplicative and essential for individual and organisational success. transformforvalue+1
Experienced speaker, podcaster and educator: frequent keynote speaker (including TEDx), podcast guest and workshop facilitator who uses classroom teaching skills and global consulting experience to make complex ideas engaging and actionable. youtube+2
Committed volunteer and practitioner of listening: actively volunteers as a Samaritan listener and writes about how that experience strengthens listening, emotional intelligence and focus—skills he brings into his professional work. babyboomer+1

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Writing

Revealed: What I really get out of volunteering for The Samaritans

August 1, 2026

Personal essay describing the benefits and learnings gained from volunteering as a listener for The Samaritans, including improvements in listening, emotional intelligence and focus.

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Improve Your Success Through Increasing IQ, EQ and FQ — Intro

April 1, 2024

Introductory post to a multi-part pragmatic series designed to help anyone improve success by balancing IQ, EQ and FQ.

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Being smart isn't enough to be successful

December 1, 2020

Article and related media discussing why intelligence alone is insufficient for success and the role of EQ and focus.

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Hobbies

Volunteering as a listener for The Samaritans babyboomer+1

Writing and blogging on Medium about leadership, EQ and focus medium