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Nedal Ismail
The Holistic Culture
"With extensive experience across academic, diplomatic, public, and private sectors, I have dedicated my career to advancing strategy, operations, and leadership at both institutional and global levels — driving impact across industries, governments, and international markets. As an academic and corporate leader, I specialize in operations management, international strategy, and organizational leadership. My work bridges research and real-world execution, enabling organizations and institutions to navigate complex global environments and achieve sustainable growth. 🎓 Academic LeadershipI serve as Professor and Academic Director of the Supply Chain Management and Management Studies Bachelor of Commerce programs at the Longo Faculty of Business. My research focuses on international trade, supply chain management, operations management, entrepreneurship, family businesses, and the drivers of global foreign direct investment. 🌍 Global Advisory & Government EngagementI have worked as a subject matter expert with multiple governments, advising on areas such as international trade, economic development, transportation, and border services. My work spans collaboration with ministries, chambers of commerce, and free zone authorities, contributing to policy development and strategic initiatives across regions. 🏢 Corporate & Strategic ExperienceMy corporate background includes leadership responsibilities across P&L management, strategic planning, international expansion, investor relations, compliance, and board-level reporting. I have led large-scale capital project planning with pre-feasibility values exceeding US$1 billion, spanning industrial estates, logistics infrastructure, manufacturing, and real estate development, including JV, BOT, and BOO models. 🎤 Governance & LeadershipI have served on the boards of public companies, NGOs, think tanks, and industry associations, contributing to governance, strategy, and organizational oversight. I have also served as an International Elections Observer, supporting democratic processes and global governance initiatives. 🎓 My Expertise ✅ International Trade & Global Strategy✅ Supply Chain & Operations Management✅ Economic Development & Foreign Direct Investment✅ Entrepreneurship & Family Business Strategy✅ Infrastructure & Capital Project Planning✅ Corporate Governance & Board Leadership 🚀 How I Create Impact ✅ Academic Leadership – shaping future business leaders✅ Strategic Advisory – guiding governments and organizations✅ Research & Policy Development – influencing global economic frameworks✅ Corporate Strategy – driving growth and expansion✅ Board & Governance Roles – ensuring accountability and direction✅ Global Collaboration – bridging public and private sector initiatives 🌍 My Vision My vision is to integrate academic insight with practical leadership to build resilient organizations, strengthen global trade ecosystems, and drive sustainable economic development. Because impactful leadership is built on knowledge, strategy, and the ability to operate across borders and sectors. ✨ If you are looking to navigate complex global challenges, build strategic growth, or collaborate on impactful initiatives, I would be pleased to connect. 👉 Let’s work together to shape sustainable and globally connected futures."
Dr Shamma Lootah
The Holistic Culture
"With a strong focus on leadership and mental wellbeing, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, teams, and organizations thrive by building clarity, resilience, and sustainable high performance in today’s demanding environments. As a leadership and mental wellbeing specialist, I work at the intersection of emotional intelligence, organisational culture, and human performance. My approach combines evidence-based coaching, psychology-informed frameworks, and real-world leadership practices to support meaningful and lasting transformation. 🌿 Professional FocusI partner with leaders and organizations to strengthen emotional awareness, enhance decision-making under pressure, and create cultures that support both performance and wellbeing. 🎤 Thought Leadership & SpeakingI speak across corporate, government, and public platforms on leadership under pressure, emotional regulation, workplace wellbeing, and human-centred performance — delivering practical insights that leaders can apply in real time. 🎓 My Expertise ✅ Leadership Development & Coaching✅ Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness✅ Mental Wellbeing & Resilience Building✅ Organisational Culture & Behaviour✅ Performance Psychology✅ Human-Centred Leadership 🚀 How I Create Impact ✅ One-to-One Leadership Coaching – for clarity, confidence, and growth✅ Team Development Programs – building trust, resilience, and alignment✅ Organisational Consulting – shaping healthy, high-performing cultures✅ Workshops & Training – practical tools for emotional and leadership skills✅ Keynote Speaking – empowering leaders to perform under pressure✅ Wellbeing Strategy – integrating mental health into performance systems 🌍 My Vision My vision is to redefine performance by placing human wellbeing at its core — enabling leaders and organizations to succeed without burnout, and to grow with purpose, clarity, and resilience. Because true performance is not just about output — it’s about sustainability, awareness, and the ability to lead through complexity. ✨ If you are looking to strengthen leadership, build resilient teams, and create a culture where people and performance thrive together, I would be glad to connect. 👉 Let’s build stronger leaders and healthier organizations together."
Kelly Kingston
The Holistic Culture
"With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, I have dedicated my career to redefining the intersection of wellness, leadership, and conscious enterprise — helping women create success that honors their health, identity, and long-term legacy. As an internationally recognised wellness visionary, entrepreneur, and transformational leader, I specialize in integrating ancient wisdom with modern science to build scalable ecosystems for personal and collective transformation. My work empowers women to move beyond roles and expectations, reconnect with their true identity, and lead with clarity, balance, and purpose. 🌿 Founder & LeadershipI am the Founder & CEO of Happy and Well® — a global Healing and Wellness Ecosystem that brings together education, retreats, bio-resonance technologies, and leadership development into a unified model for sustainable growth and wellbeing. 🎤 Thought Leadership & Global ImpactI am an international speaker on Sovereign Wellness Leadership, wealth consciousness, and women-led global enterprise. My work bridges nervous system intelligence, energy mastery, and strategic business development — positioning wellness as essential infrastructure for sustainable success, not a luxury. 🌍 My Work & Ventures ✅ Founder & CEO, Happy and Well®✅ Architect, WOW Fund Global Investment Women’s Fund✅ Creator, Yanara Lifestyle Resorts Portfolio✅ International Speaker & Transformational Leader✅ Award-Winning Woman in Business – International Stevie Awards, New York 🎓 My Expertise ✅ Sovereign Wellness Leadership✅ Women’s Wealth & Investment Strategy✅ Retreat & Experience Design✅ Nervous System & Energy Mastery✅ Conscious Business Development✅ Identity & Leadership Transformation 🚀 How I Create Impact ✅ Transformational Retreats – for deep healing, clarity, and identity reconnection✅ Wellness & Leadership Programs – designed for modern women leaders✅ Wealth & Investment Pathways – empowering women through co-ownership models✅ Strategic Business Mentorship – building aligned and sustainable enterprises✅ Global Speaking – activating leadership, purpose, and impact✅ Ecosystem Building – integrating wellness, wealth, and leadership 🌍 My Vision My vision is to create a world where women lead from sovereignty — not survival — building wealth, businesses, and lives that are aligned with their wellbeing, values, and legacy. Because success that costs your health, identity, or relationships is not true success. ✨ If you are ready to reconnect with who you are beyond your roles, build sustainable success, and lead a life of balance and purpose, I would be honored to support your journey. 👉 Let’s rise, lead, and create lasting impact together."
Joelle Samaha
The Holistic Culture
"With over 20 years of experience in education and 15 years in coaching, hypnotherapy, and integrative health, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals reconnect with themselves — transforming their philosophy of life to achieve lasting wellbeing, clarity, and inner balance. As a Philosophical Counsellor, Integrative Health Coach, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I work at the intersection of education, behavioural transformation, and holistic healing. My approach integrates philosophy with science-backed practices, empowering individuals to become active participants in their own healing journey. 🌿 Founder & LeadershipI am the Founder & Head of Wellbeing at PhiloLife Wellbeing Education Center — Dubai’s first KHDA-accredited institution dedicated to integrative health, prevention, and wellbeing education. Through PhiloLife, I have designed a transformative educational model rooted in one core belief: Transform your philosophy. Transform your life. 🎤 Thought Leadership & Global ImpactIn addition, I lead global conversations around emotional education, healing, and self-awareness through workshops, reflective circles, and my podcast platform. I am passionate about making wellbeing education accessible, experiential, and deeply transformative. 🎓 My Credentials & Education ✅ PhD in Philosophy of Health & Wellbeing✅ Master’s in Philosophy (Ethics & Metaphysics)✅ PCC ICF Accredited Life Coach✅ Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach (ICF)✅ Certified Organizational Development Coach (ICF)✅ Associate – Leadership & Executive Coaching (ICF)✅ Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (National Guild, USA)✅ NLP & Meta-NLP Practitioner✅ Neuroscience Coaching Certification (IAPCCT)✅ Counselling Skills – University of Derby, UK✅ Theta Healing Practitioner✅ P4C – Philosophy for Children (UK)✅ Sound Healing • Reiki Level 1 • Laughter Yoga✅ Author – The Pathology: A Vital Normativity? (L’Harmattan) 🚀 How I Create Impact ✅ Therapeutic Wellbeing Education – for adults and youth✅ Integrative Health Coaching – bridging science, philosophy, and holistic healing✅ Emotional Education Programs – fostering awareness, resilience, and growth✅ Personalized Healing Protocols – restoring balance across body, mind, and emotions✅ Workshops & Training – transforming knowledge into lived experience✅ Global Speaking & Podcasting – creating meaningful conversations around healing 🌍 My Work & Contributions I am the creator of the PhiloLife Vital Coherence Protocol© — a scientifically informed, philosophically grounded coaching model that integrates modern medicine with holistic and somatic healing approaches. I have also led the STEPS Program© (2012–2025) at Dubai Homeopathy Health Center, coordinating multidisciplinary integrative health strategies focused on prevention, healing, and long-term wellbeing through the phases: Know. Heal. Evolve. 🌍 My Vision My vision is to transform the way individuals understand health — not merely as the absence of illness, but as a dynamic state of coherence across body, mind, emotions, and life. Because true healing begins when we align our inner philosophy with the way we live. ✨ If you are ready to reconnect with yourself, transform your inner world, and create a meaningful, balanced life, I would be honored to support your journey. 👉 Let’s explore, heal, and grow together."
Emine Yilmaz Butun
The Holistic Culture
"With nearly two decades of experience across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth ventures, I have dedicated my career to driving transformation, investment strategy, and digital modernization — helping organizations navigate complexity, manage risk, and unlock long-term value in rapidly evolving markets. As a multidisciplinary strategy advisor and executive leader, I specialize in innovation convergence, AI economics, governance, and macro-strategic foresight. I work closely with organizations to shape future-ready strategies that balance technological advancement with sustainable growth. 🌍 Global Leadership & Advisory RolesIn addition, I actively contribute to global ecosystems through leadership and advisory roles, collaborating with international organizations, policymakers, and industry leaders to drive inclusive innovation and strategic impact across regions. 🎤 Thought Leadership & Global EngagementI am a frequent keynote speaker and moderator at government-led forums, industry events, and global academic platforms, where I share insights on digital transformation, AI strategy, and the future of innovation. 🎓 My Roles & Affiliations ✅ Founder, ITT Nexus – Innovation Think Tank✅ CEO, AcceleratEMEA✅ Executive Committee Member, IWBD✅ UAE Advisor, G100✅ Middle East Strategy Director, Women in AI 🚀 How I Create Impact ✅ Strategic Advisory – guiding organizations through transformation and growth✅ Investment Strategy – enabling smart, future-focused decision-making✅ Digital Modernization – accelerating innovation and operational excellence✅ AI & Governance Consulting – aligning technology with ethics and policy✅ Global Speaking & Moderation – inspiring leaders and shaping conversations✅ Cross-Border Collaboration – connecting ecosystems, industries, and ideas 🌍 My Vision My vision is to empower organizations and leaders to think beyond boundaries, embrace innovation with purpose, and build resilient strategies for a rapidly changing world. Because sustainable success is not just about adapting to change — it’s about leading it. ✨ If you are ready to transform your strategy, embrace innovation, and unlock new growth opportunities, I would be delighted to connect. 👉 Let’s collaborate to shape the future together."
Arafath Cholassary
The Holistic Culture
"With a deep background in coaching, personal development, and multicultural leadership, I have dedicated my career to empowering individuals and organizations to transform from within — unlocking the clarity, confidence, and purpose they need to thrive. As a Global Collaborator, I actively work on high-impact global projects connecting world-class experts with clients across the globe. I strongly believe that knowledge and opportunity should be borderless, and I am committed to building bridges between cultures, industries, and expertise. 🎤 Global Summit OrganizerIn addition, I proudly organize some of the world’s largest multi-category online interactive summits, creating spaces for powerful conversations, collaborative learning, and life-changing breakthroughs for participants from more than 100 countries. 🎓 My Credentials & Education ✅ Certified Business & Entrepreneurship Coach✅ Certified Life & Emotional Intelligence Coach✅ Certified NLP Master✅ Certified Sex Therapist✅ Executive Board Member, World Women Organization (WWO)✅ Awarded the prestigious Star 2020 Award by the UK World Book of Records✅ Founder & Director, Mega Global Hub Private Limited✅ Experienced event organizer with a global footprint across 105+ countries✅ Recognized speaker and advocate for happiness, success, and emotional intelligence 🚀 How I Can Support You ✅ One-to-One Coaching – for clarity, confidence, and happiness✅ Group Coaching Programs – to build resilience, purpose, and fulfillment✅ Strategic Consulting – for event collaborations and global projects✅ Conference & Summit Speaking – to inspire, educate, and motivate audiences✅ Global Collaborations – connecting experts and organizations worldwide✅ Large-Scale Summit Organization – showcasing your message and brand to a global audience 🌍 My Vision My vision is to help individuals and organizations build a process for a happier, more successful, and more meaningful life, just as they build processes for their careers or businesses. Because a happy, fulfilled life doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by design. ✨ If you are ready to gain clarity, break through limitations, and build a purposeful and successful life, I would be honored to connect with you. 👉 Let’s collaborate, grow, and make a positive impact together. Feel free to message me!"