Career Coach Certification

I am a marketing and business leader with over 30 years of experience, building brands, driving client loyalty and growth in the Middle East and Africa region.

I have led multiple organizational and operational transformations, building teams and integrating digital and data driven techniques to marketing and communications, leading to business growth.

I have built and led teams of enthusiastic, top performing professionals and directed innovative and growth-oriented marketing initiatives; setting up marketing in Egypt, the Middle East, MEA.

I have mentored and coached leaders and professionals for over 12 years from Europe, USA, Canada, Egypt, Turkey, UAE, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa. Led the digital transformation of the MEA marketing organization, by building a dedicated cutting edge digital marketing centre serving MEA and Europe; changing the internal culture leading to a seamless end to end digital journey for clients.

Was a Judge for the MEA Effies 2021, 2018, 2019, 2021; a guest panelist in Arab Luxory Forum, Crisis Communications events in the UAE & Egypt; and was recognised by Byte magazine as one of the Top 20 Tech influencers in the Middle East.

A self-development and self-growth advocate, Victoria Lambrianidi has extensive experience in emerging markets. Well-known as a go-getter, mompreneur, and business development specialist, Victoria boasts a rich experience on a global level with governments and entities in infrastructure, agriculture, and technology.

As a Co-Founder at Signature Lifestyle, Victoria takes pride in operating the only luxury boutique firm in Dubai, offering a luxury cruise experience tailored to individuals looking for something truly unique and sophisticated.

She also started her own Coaching Company called Victoria Lambrianidi Company, providing transformational coaching consulting services for professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners willing to create a life that brings them joy on their terms.

In the past years of her career, Victoria worked as a Secretary-General at Lithuanian Business Association. Her role helped Lithuanian firms and startups to start a business in the UAE. And likewise, connect UAE investors with active Lithuanian professionals looking for opportunities.

With the Founder’s Cap at Africas Link Project Management Services, she worked on several Government project management in West and East Africa in transport, innovation, and trade sectors.

“Unknown, challenges, and impossible is what drives me, and I live by the virtues of courage, compassion, and resourcefulness. I’m passionate about supporting leaders on the journey to excellence.” – Victoria Lambrianidi.

– A human who facilitates other people’s thinking within & beyond the coaching conversation.
– Passionate about using the power of mind, body, and soul to guide and illuminate the path to the wonder of our world. An interesting ride & fascinating journey!
– Much of my learning comes from what I notice and observe in hundreds of 1:1 & group coaching conversations.
– Sought after for my growth-oriented & transformational coaching approach.
– Founder | SCPC | ACC @ Rola Hamade Coaching
– Working with individuals | Corporates | Organizations | Educational Institutes | Households
– Offering:
• 1:1 Life Coaching | Career Coaching | Health & Wellness Coaching | Mental Fitness Coaching
• Group Coaching Programs: Mindfulness Coaching | Health & Wellness Coaching | Rewire Your Mind Coaching | Career Orientation & Wellness Coaching
– Versatile professional experience spanning over 25 years in the construction, banking, fashion, health & wellness, and coaching industries.
– Holder of BA in Economics, MBA, Certified Personal Fitness Coach & Aqua Fitness Coach, Nutritional Consultant, Senior Professional Coach, Physical & Mental Fitness Coach & other CECs from renowned international institutions.
– Achieved 3 major career transitions & experienced the frustration, hard work, commitment, resilience, discipline when juggling work, family & above all having to overcome myself in the process.
– Multicultural, fluent in Arabic, French, English & Spanish.
– Married & mother of twin boys.
– Athlete, avid tennis player & fan.
– Healthy lifestyle advocate.

With over 17 years of experience in Human Resources working with a number of global Multi-National companies, across a range of industries such as insurance, banking, pharmaceuticals, beauty and more recently consumer packaged goods; Sonali has extensive experience in coaching clients across industries, professions and geographies, and is passionate about female empowerment at senior leadership levels.

Sonali has also worked in the UK, Egypt and more recently the UAE. She is married and has two children.

Heather is a senior certified professional coach, licensed art therapist, arts practitioner, and artist.

Heather is an American who has lived in the US, Canada, China, and currently resides in the UAE.

Her work and life experiences allow her to combine her background in art therapy, teaching, and expat living to create a unique and valuable art-based life coaching practice.

A strategic marketer with over 15 years experience in leadership positions at some of the World’s leading creative organisations, guiding strategy, nurturing teams and influencing brand decisions.

Working internationally and within local markets to drive business performance and deliver positive brand ROI.

A specialist in; annual marketing planning, media strategy, channel optimisation and performance efficiency.

Fortunate to of helped world renowned brands; Coca Cola, McDonalds, Nestle, Procter and Gamble, Unilever, Glaxosmithkline, Johnson & Johnson, Energizer and Vodafone and work with award winning global iGaming brands.

Life & Executive Coach

I’m an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential-holder from ICF (International Coaching Federation) – the gold standard in professional life and executive coaching. A Human Resources professional holding qualification of MBA and MA from Renowned Universities of the United Kingdom.

As a Certified Life and Executive Coach, I’ll support you to be the person and professional who you always wanted to be. With over 250 hours of coaching and over 25 years of experience in People Management. I support individuals to connect with their conscious selves and bring a deep awareness in their Life/Career and Relations, equipping them to create the life, impact and income they desire via my coaching enterprise Life Connect. Everyone is unique, and so are you. Gain the confidence you need and live a self-fulfilling life.

Executive coaching to team leaders and managers: Improve individual’s efficiencies in teams
Pro Bono coaching: Front line Covid workers in healthcare
Interview coaching for university graduates: Succeeding in interviews for jobs and internships
Life coaching: Club members to achieve their personal and health goals

Fine Prints

Specialisation
I work with clients to build their professional confidence and help them
truly thrive in all aspects of their life including career, business,
leadership and relations. I work with men and women throughout all
stages of their careers.
Locations
I work with clients mostly in UAE/MENA/INDIA and some International
locations and do a fair amount of travel for this work. I also happily work
virtually over zoom/telephone when needed. I am based in Downtown
Dubai, UAE.

Coaching Language: English
Communication Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi

EIA-EMCC, PCC-ICF, CTA-SCPC, NLP & CBT Practitioner
Life and Transformation Coach

• Senior Certified Professional Coach (CTA-SCPC)
• Certified Coach (PCC) from International Coach Federation (ICF) and
• European Mentoring and Coaching council (EMCC)
  NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) practitioner.
• Trainer on “Power Skills” and “Mental Resilience” to corporates

Global Footprints

•  18+ years in Banking Operations, Delivery, CX and Outsourcing with
  Corporates including GE, Citi, IBM and ENBD.
• Savoir-Relier Leadership program from HEC Paris – 21st century Leaders
• Certifications include AMP – MDI Gurgaon, COPC, Green Belt and LEAN

Author of the book “7 Strides to better life”- A complete guide to self mastery.

Will is a CTA Certified Team Transformation Master Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He is currently obtaining ICF Associate Certified Coach credentials. He specializes in executive coaching and leadership team coaching.

A dynamic leader and successful coach, for the last 27 years in 43 countries, Will has directed the design and management of United Nations programmes, building capacities of organizational teams, communities, governments, civil society, academia, businesses, media,
and international agencies.

He also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (University of Queensland), a Master of Arts (University of Durham), a Postgraduate Certificate (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine), and a Bachelor of Science (University of Southampton). He is currently writing a book on Leading with Compassion

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts: Speech Communication, Concentration Organizational & Interpersonal Communication Morgan State University － May 2018 – Baltimore, MD

Business & Leadership Coach, July 2020 – Present
Golden Alkemi Coaching, LLC Philadelphia, PA

• Identifying and developing clear and tangible business goals
• Plan and prioritize goals and strategies for progress
• Monitor commitments and progress made via regular meetings
• Coaching business owners/managers on ideal business practices
• Aiding clients in problem-solving, goal setting, and achievement
• Provide one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and/or team coaching for program participants

Associate Administrator, September 2016 – September 2017
Elson Consulting Group LLC Baltimore, MD

• Oversaw a variety of account expenditures; maintained and reconciled budgets for various accounts; advised and determined which expenditures are within the budget guidelines; informed management of irregularities and proceeded with corrective action.
• Provided administrative support to supervisor in areas such as maintaining record-keeping systems; developed and maintained databases and spreadsheets; prepared special and recurring reports containing specialized or sensitive information.
• Executed and coordinated office operations such as office moves, meetings, conferences, workshops, convocations and special events; coordinated building and equipment maintenance requests.
• Responded to inquiries, provided information requiring comprehensive knowledge of company and university policies and procedures; interpreted administrative decisions and policies to other staff.
• Prioritized and arranged meetings, conferences, and appointments for supervisor; made all necessary travel
  arrangements and itineraries; prepared and filed travel authorization and travel vouchers for supervisor, faculty, staff, and guest lecturers; prepared background materials needed.
• Served as liaison to faculty, staff, clients, and the general public in facilitating company programs, request for
  information or complaints.
• Coordinated the activities of subordinates including orienting and training new staff.

Blends professional knowledge in areas of digital, corporate wellness, health insurance and marketing, with people skills and coaching/training experience. Known for providing best-in-class innovative product management solutions and project delivery in variety of digital business settings.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Corporate Engagement Specialist
2018 to present | Daman– Digital & Marketing
Trainer/Coach for digital, management and health insurance programs. Key contributor to setup of the digital products portfolio. Acting as a product owner for the mobile apps and the health and wellness digital marketplace.

• Increased mobile apps installs by 100% in 9 months’ time. Improved the customer experience and resulted in crossing 4.5-star ratings and becoming number 1 insurance app in the country.
• Launched first health insurances product on the mobile app to maximize customer satisfaction and generate revenue.
• Created the strategy and managed the development of the digital health and wellness marketplace.

Corporate Wellness Program Leader
2015 to 2018 | Daman– Product Development
Managed the digital wellness team and put the framework for the health and wellness program.

• Launched the corporate wellness program to employees and key clients with over 150,000 participants.
• Coached, mentored and trained the team to develop their skills.
• Managed the unit budget, vendors, policies and procedures.

Senior Health Insurance Specialist
2013 to 2015 | Daman– Corporate Sales
Managed a big portfolio of corporate and key government accounts; ensuring the best service delivery and maximization of health insurance policy profitability.

ICF- ACC | SCPC – CTA

Throughout her life and career, Franda has always had a love for serving others. Professionally, she worked as a Clinical Specialist-Respiratory Therapy for more than 30 years. Academically, she has earned her BS in Respiratory Therapy/ Healthcare Management and is currently completing her MA in Organizational Leadership. She enjoys writing and editing/proofreading, is an avid reader and traveler. She has previously conducted workshops in Conflict Resolution, Personal Empowerment, Drug Prevention, Intervention and Support, and Cultural Diversity in the Workplace. Franda is now embarking on a new path of her life journey as an ICF-ACC certified professional coach and CTA-SCPC coach and coach trainer. Her mission is to provide a safe, rewarding partnership focusing on the growth and needs of her client. As CTA faculty, her mission is to encourage, train, motivate, and mentor all aspiring coaches through comprehensive group and one-on-one training.