Speaking & consulting
Talks and advicethat move people.
Keynotes for conferences, forums and universities, and consulting for leaders who want their people to learn faster and work better together.
Keynote topics
Five talks, each built around one clear idea.
Every talk is adapted to your audience, theme and time slot, and can be followed by a hands-on workshop for the same audience.
Big ideas, made realKeynote · 45–60 min
Why most good ideas die between the meeting room and the office floor, and the simple structure that carries them to the end. Built on ten years of turning briefs into buildings, brands and programmes.
- Leadership
- Execution
- Conferences
Leading when AI joins the teamKeynote · 40–60 min
What changes for leaders when part of the work is done by AI, and what never will. Practical, calm and free of hype, with examples from UAE teams already doing it.
- AI
- Leadership
- Future of work
Think like an architectKeynote · 45 min
Foundations, frame, finish: how the way architects plan a building helps anyone solve a messy problem, plan a project or design a career.
- Problem solving
- Universities
- Youth forums
Designed to be rememberedKeynote · 45 min
Why some messages stick and most are forgotten by lunchtime. The design principles behind presentations, reports and speeches that people still remember a week later.
- Communication
- Presentation
- Government
The measured teamKeynote · 30–45 min
If you cannot see growth, you cannot manage it. How to make learning visible with simple before-and-after measures, and what the numbers taught me about people.
- L&D
- HR leaders
- Performance
Formats
On stage, on a panel or in the room.
01
Keynote
An opening or closing talk that sets the tone for your event.
02
Keynote + workshop
A talk for everyone, then a practical session for a smaller group the same day.
03
Panel & moderation
A panellist or moderator who keeps the conversation sharp and on time.
04
University & youth talks
Career, creativity and structure for students and young professionals.
Consulting
For leaders who want learning to show up in the work.
I work with HR, L&D and leadership teams on the structure behind development: what to train, in which order, and how to prove it worked.
01
Training needs analysis
Find out what your people actually need before you spend a dirham on training.
- Interviews and short assessments per department
- A skills-gap map by team and level
- A prioritised training plan with budget estimates
02
Learning academy design
A structured learning path for a department or the whole organisation.
- Programme architecture by level and role
- Assessment and reporting framework
- Calendar, providers and internal trainers
03
Leadership team offsites
A facilitated day for leaders to agree priorities and how they will work together.
- Pre-interviews with each leader
- Facilitation of strategy and team sessions
- A written summary with owners and dates
04
Executive communication coaching
One-to-one coaching for leaders who present, pitch or speak to the media.
- Message and story development
- Recorded rehearsal with feedback
- Slide and visual support from a designer
How it works
From first call to final report.
- 01
Day 1
A short callYour event or challenge, the audience and what success looks like.
- 02
Within 3 days
A clear proposalOutline, format, schedule and fee, in one document you can share.
- 03
Before the day
PreparationA briefing with your team, tailored content and a technical check.
- 04
After
Follow-upSlides and resources for attendees, and a short report for you.
For event organisers
Easy to work with.
Languages. English and Arabic, or a bilingual talk for mixed audiences.
What I need. A screen with HDMI or USB-C, a clicker, a lapel or handheld microphone, and fifteen minutes for a sound check.
What you receive. A short bio, a high-resolution photo, a talk title and abstract for your programme, and a short promotional video on request.
Where. Based in Dubai and available across the UAE and the GCC, or online for virtual events.
Let's talk
Planning an event or a programme?
Pick one and I'll reply within one working day.