Dr Hoda Kilani is a Certified Professional Career Coach and Founder of Right Career Fit, a coaching practice committed to providing top-notch career learning and career coaching services to students, parents, teachers and community partners. Hoda’s expertise and deep understanding of Career Literacy allows her to be a vocal spokesperson for the importance of Career Literacy. As a career and academic coach, she works tirelessly to create global awareness of its value through individual coaching, community partnerships, conference presentations, academic articles and blogs as well as career conversations on YouTube, podcasts, and radio shows in English and Arabic.
Session Name: From Hantoor (Currus) to Autonomous: The Power of Career Development
From Hantoor (Currus) to Autonomous: The Power of Career Development
Goals and Objectives :
1. Critically evaluate the use of language for career development
2. Understand the role shift in career development
3. Choose Cognitive Exploration to build clients’ confidence
Abstract :
You need to adapt! The Fourth Industrial Revolution is moving full speed ahead clearly visible in increased human-machine interaction and out of this world smart systems. How do you equip clients to embark on their career journey? Cognitive Exploration. Join me to learn how to launch your clients’ cognitive adventure!
Summary :
You find yourself needing to adapt at a time when the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 or 4IR is moving full speed ahead clearly visible today in moments such as increased human-machine interaction and out of this world smart systems. Supporting our clients in the new world of work, we find that the Skillset of Career Development professionals has shifted from what it was 5 or 10- years ago. You now play the role of work skills trainers. Regardless of our role, our clients need to be entrepreneurs embracing skills known as radical adaptability, the foresight competency, and human creativity. Job seekers todays need more opportunities to develop evaluative thinking including skills such as problem finding, ideation, and evaluation to succeed in the workforce. How do you equip clients to embark on their career journey? Enter Cognitive Exploration. Think of Cognitive exploration as choosing new experiences while actively and curiously processing their value in order to unravel the next best step. Cognitive exploration constructively involves you in your work. Cognitive exploration is most productive when probing and inquiry questions are engaged. Cognitive exploration engages our clients to develop the work skills of the future regardless of what 4IR brings. Learn more about YOU and the clients you work with. Support your clients to build evaluative thinking skills and the soft skills to forge ahead confidently. Join me to learn how to launch your clients’ cognitive exploration adventure!
A career coach certified from NCDA and holder of a master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Poitiers University.
Currently preparing my PhD in leadership from Poitiers University in France
Choosing to integrate a career in the field of human development where I can contribute to the development of youth and put my skills and experience to good use.
This takes place through my experience with youth as a guidance and professional integration counsellor and my work as freelance trainer and instructional design since 2015.
As part of my social responsibility, I decided to create Careerbitesarabia, the first official platform that address career development in the Arabic language. Find the link below for more details :
https://linktr.ee/careerbitesarabia?fbclid=PAAaYvzNH-7f8a6J1-e1bQoh1nygkVT1xKI5ESiyenCypBemw5MO9-dlqESHo
Session Name: From Ghosted to Empowered: Mindset Matters
Goals and Objectives :
Explaining the Ghosting phenomenon trend in Recruitment : Reasons behind and meaning
Explaining the concepts of limiting beliefs and how they shape our reality
Empower youth to overcome the emotional and professional impacts of being ghosted during recruitment.
Identify and challenge limiting beliefs that hinder self-confidence and motivation.
Provide practical tools to shift mindsets and build action plan that work on the true objectives
Abstract :
Learn how to stay confident and resilient after being ghosted in recruitment.
This session will help you break limiting beliefs, build a positive mindset, and turn setbacks into growth opportunities. Stay motivated and take charge of your career journey!
Summary :
In this presentation, I will address the phenomenon of ghosting in recruitment—explaining its meaning, common reasons behind it, and its emotional and psychological impacts on job seekers. We will explore the role of limiting beliefs and mindsets, highlighting how they shape our perceptions, reactions, and behavior during challenges.
To help participants navigate these challenges, I will introduce the Thought-Feeling-Behavior (TFB) Model, also known as the 5-Area Model, which illustrates how thoughts, emotions, behaviors, physical reactions, and environmental factors interact. By applying this model, participants will learn to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and reframe their mindsets to foster confidence and resilience.
My presentation will be backed up from CBT and Growth mindset theories. This session provides actionable strategies to manage setbacks effectively and sustain motivation, transforming recruitment challenges into opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Help you build a distinctive and promising career path that suits your abilities and professional inclinations and have fun on this journey .
Certified Career Development Facilitator from NCDA
Working as freelancer Career Coach enabled him to help more people to find out their own ways
Beside career coaching, he worked as an IT specialist in different Saudi Arabian institutes
Session Name: Exploration mentality
Goals and Objectives :
Alleviating students’ anxiety about the future and helping them answer what my role is and what I will do the rest of my life.
Abstract :
Introduction to the exploration mindset through the concept of IKEGAI
Encourage young people to know their Ikigi
Summary :
Explanation of the concept of IKEGAI How to Answer the Four IKEGAI Circles
Planning for coincidence
encouraging young people to adopt a mentality that helps them on their journey
Global Career Development Facilitator
Session Name: Work Stress Management Skills
Goals and Objectives :
Prepare and qualify for balance and compatibility and know the importance of flexibility and adaptation in the working environment for quality of life and sustainable development
Abstract :
Work stress affects your personal life and professional productivity (we are pleased with your systems to attend the job stress management skills encounter)
Summary :
Work skills under pressure
Factors affecting the working environment
Mental health and its relationship to work pressure
Flexibility and adaptation to the working environment
Dealing with challenges and difficulties in the working environment
The most important guidance and advice for creating a positive work environment “
Mona is a Career Development Facilitator, Capability Building and Talent Development Consultant at several organizations in Egypt. She facilitates training and coaching
programs that facilitate self-discovery and identify essential components of career success.
Mona is also an Encouragement Consultant and a certified Relationship Coach from Mars Venus Coaching. She also has a special experience in developing and delivering character building programs and retreats for young ages and teens.
As an Instructional Designer, Mona support organizations in designing engaging learning journeys and talent management events.
Mona has more than 12 years of professional experience in the consultation field conducted various organization and culture transformation projects for more than 20 local and multinational organizations in different industries.
Session Name: Roots of Success: How Childhood Shapes Career Jouro
Goals and Objectives :
1. Explore how early family dynamics, education, and social interactions shape career aspirations and choices.
2. Examine the role of belongingness in fostering self-esteem and confidence in career development.
3. Understand how feelings of being valued and recognized in childhood impact motivation and career paths.
4. Reflect on individual childhood experiences and their influence on current career decisions.
5. Create actionable plans to leverage positive childhood influences and overcome negative experiences.
Abstract :
In this workshop we will discuss the profound impact that childhood experiences have on career development. Participants will explore the connections between early family dynamics, social interactions, and professional aspirations.
Emphasizing the importance of belonging and significance, the workshop will guide attendees in reflecting on their own experiences, recognizing how these elements influence their career choices today.
Through discussions, exercises, and personal development planning, participants will gain insights into harnessing their childhood experiences to foster resilience, confidence, and a clearer path to career success.
Summary :
The workshop “Roots of Success: How Childhood Shapes Career Journeys” will present theoretical frameworks such as Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development theory and Bandura’s Social Learning Theory.
The workshop will also include research insights such as studies on observational learning that demonstrate how children acquire behaviors and attitudes from their environment and also research on cognitive biases that shows how early experiences can create biases in decision-making, affecting career choices and professional development.
Will apply reflective exercises, through which participants will engage in guided reflections to identify key childhood experiences that have shaped their career paths and learn to create actionable plans that leverage their childhood experiences positively, focusing on building resilience and confidence.
Freelance Consultant,Career coach & leadership/ Executive coach
Session Name: Recruiting Leaders
Goals and Objectives :
The aim of the training workshop is to highlight the most important points in hiring leaders and the great result of making the right choice that is reflected in the performance of the entire company
Abstract :
Appointing leaders has a pivotal impact on the development of everything related to the organization, from building the work team to increasing the required outputs with results that exceed expectations. The techniques required to do this are what we will cover in the workshop.
Summary :
The information is from more than one source, leadership articles and my experience from the leadership programs that I offer in the saudi market.
Majda O. Al-Kenani
Founder & CEO | Writer | Board Member | Consultant
Professional Background:
Majda O. Al-Kenani is the founder and CEO of Pulse Planning Office, a consulting company established in 2029. In addition to her role at Pulse Planning Office, she is a prolific writer, contributing to several specialized magazines, and has authored four books that are currently available on the market.
Ms. Al-Kenani is an active member of various professional organizations. She serves as a board member of the Saudi Businesswomen Association (SBWA), a member of (COC) at the Chamber of Commerce- Riyadh and is involved in different committees. Furthermore, she holds the position of Secretary-General and RNC member at (HMPSRS Company).
Certifications & Expertise:
She is certified in Birkman, JCDC, and JCTC assessments, demonstrating her proficiency in various professional areas. Ms. Al-Kenani is also deeply involved in the technology sector, having contributed to the establishment and founding of several innovative companies. These include:
• Ptway: A platform dedicated to part-time recruiting
• TAWOONI: A platform designed for COOP students
• PTA: A platform focused on measuring professional skills and preparing individuals for career advancement
Recent Initiatives:
In January 2024, Ms. Al-Kenani launched the Pulse Management Newsletter, which aims to enrich the administrative sector in general and the consulting sector in particular. The newsletter shares expertise, industry insights, and experiences to benefit readers and support professional growth.
Session Name: Challenges facing startups
Goals and Objectives :
– Clarify some of the challenges that facing the startups, and possible solutions to help in the stability of the business.
– How to choose your team and who to retain them
– How is the technology is important to facilitate business and avoid huge number of employee
Abstract :
SMEs face several challenges that may affect their business and services provided to the customer, and the lack of highlighting these challenges makes it difficult to deal with them. This workshop will identify the largest possible number of challenges facing owners of small and medium enterprises and we will focus on the most important two identifications, which are team formation and the use of technology to facilitate business
Summary :
A survey was carried out by the Pulse Planning Office for Management Consulting, to study the attitudes and opinions of owners of micro and small and medium enterprises on the use of electronic systems to manage their enterprises
Planning and Development Advisor
Session Name: Aligning Change Management with Career Development
Goals and Objectives :
Raising awareness of the psychological and professional needs of leaders and improving their experience during organizational transformation
Abstract :
In the light of the ongoing and rapid changes in the labour market, companies are moving to adopt entirely new business plans and models with the aim of shifting towards sustainable development, risk management and business continuity, which is a challenge for the leaders, especially their old experts.
Summary :
5 recommendations for successful alignment of change and professional development
Joumana Tasse is an accomplished Career Development Practitioner with extensive experience in higher education and industry partnerships. Currently, she serves as Senior Coordinator at the Alumni & Career Placement Center at Australian University (Kuwait), where she is dedicated to helping students bridge the gap between academic learning and professional careers. With a focus on student internships and fostering meaningful collaborations with local and international industries, Joumana has played a key role in enhancing the student experience and preparing graduates for success in their careers.
In her presentation, Joumana will share key insights on organizing and executing a successful career fair, drawing from her firsthand experience with the 2024 Australian University Career Fair. Attendees will gain practical strategies for engaging employers and optimizing student participation.
Session Name: Organizing a Successful Career Fair
Goals and Objectives :
Career fair planning and strategy, partnerships, marketing and outreach, event logistics and operations, follow up and assessment.
Abstract :
Organizing a career fair can be an overwhelming task, but with the right approach, it can become a powerful platform for connecting talent with opportunities.
Summary :
Drawing from personal experience, this presentation will provide a practical approach to organizing a successful career fair, highlighting key elements such as planning, partnerships, promotion, logistics, and post-event engagement. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and strategies they can immediately apply to their own career fair initiatives.
Dr.Hamda Alnaimi is a Certified Career Counselor (CCC) and a Certifies FCD Instructor from the National Career Development Association (NCDA) with 27 years of experience in Qatari Educational system, 14 of which in career advising. Hamda has a hands-on experience in advising students and job seekers finding the right career paths. Working in the scholarship department in Qatar, Hamda has a good insight of the scholarship programs which enhance the service she provides especially for students who qualify for such service.
Hamda has been rewarded a PhD. From the University of Reading for her thesis that studied Qatari Students future educational and occupational decisions and the factors affecting these decisions. Getting her master degree from Ohio University in secondary education, Hamda had the chance to attend an American high school and live a real experience that helped her dealing with issues across cultures.
Dr.Alnaimi currently serve as Career Development Consultant in Qatar providing several training programs such as employability skills and facilitating career development. She also volunteers to provide free career advising service for various clients.
An FCDI,(Facilitating Career Development Instructor) certified by the National Career Development Association in the USA.
A learning and development specialist with over 18 years of experience leading development programs in multinational organizations in the Middle East and GCC countries.
PhD Student in Management from UNIKL, Malaysia Holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Nottingham, UK
CDCS (Certified Digital Career Strategist)
JCTC (Job Career Transition Coach)
CEIP (Certified Employment Interview Professional)
GCDF (Global Career Development Facilitator)
CCSP( Certified Career Service Provider)
Certified Aptitude Tester – MindMill– USA, 2015
A bilingual in Arabic and English
Passionate about fostering youth development, providing invaluable support and resources to empower young individuals to unlock their full potential.
Goals and Objectives :
The workshop aims to equip job seekers with the tools and strategies needed to build a strong personal brand that highlights their unique skills, experiences, and values. Participants will learn how to craft compelling résumés, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and develop an authentic elevator pitch. The objective is to empower attendees to confidently present themselves to potential employers, enhancing their visibility and competitiveness in the job market. By the end of the session, participants will have actionable insights and practical techniques to create a consistent and impactful personal brand aligned with their career goals.
Abstract :
This workshop empowers job seekers to build a compelling personal brand that highlights their unique skills and value. Participants will learn practical strategies for crafting impactful résumés, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, and creating authentic elevator pitches to stand out in competitive job markets and confidently advance their career goals.
Summary :
This workshop provides job seekers with practical tools and techniques to build a compelling personal brand and elevate their career prospects. Participants will learn how to craft impactful résumés, optimize their LinkedIn profiles, and develop authentic elevator pitches. The session includes interactive activities, such as an elevator pitch exercise, where attendees will practice and receive feedback to refine their introductions. There will also be LinkedIn profile review coaching, offering personalized tips to enhance their online presence. To support learning, participants will receive learner booklets filled with templates, examples, and actionable strategies to implement beyond the session. By the end, attendees will have the skills and confidence to showcase their strengths effectively and stand out in today’s competitive job market.
Mohamed Hani is a dedicated career consultant and coach with a focus on helping individuals achieve their career and personal development goals. Since 2014, Mohamed has provided career coaching services to over 6,000 trainees through +2,000 training hours and +100 one-on-one coaching sessions, assisting them in navigating career transitions, and job searches, and enhancing their professional skills. He has extensive experience in crafting effective resumes, and cover letters, and offering interview preparation coaching.
His educational background includes a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Assiut University, with a specialization in economic development and entrepreneurship. Mohamed holds certifications as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), Professional Career Coach (CPCC), and Career Services Provider (CCSP) from the National Career Development Association in the USA. He is also certified as a Job and Career Transition Coach (JCTC) and a Job and Career Development Coach (JCDC) from the National Career Development Network, USA.
Throughout his career, Mohamed has demonstrated a deep commitment to excellence, establishing himself as a trusted advisor and coach for many aspiring professionals.
Session Name: Emotional intelligence and business
Goals and Objectives :
How Business owner use emotional intelligence to grow their startups
Abstract :
Summary :
emotional intelligence – lean startups – feels management
Amany is a passionate talent development professional committed to fostering employee wellbeing through training and coaching. She is a Certified Professional in Talent development (CPTD) & ICF Certified Positive Psychology Coach. She has 15+ years diversified experience in training, coaching, sales & marketing.
Session Name: The Role of Wellbeing in Fostering Entrepreneurial success : A Positive Psychology Approach
The Role of Wellbeing in Fostering Entrepreneurial success: A Positive Psychology Approach
Goals and Objectives :
By the end of the presentation:
– Attendees will understand the critical link between employee well-being and organizational success within entrepreneurial contexts.
– Attendees will be able to apply key positive psychology principles to enhance employee well-being in their organizations.
– Attendees will be able to develop practical strategies for creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing.
Abstract :
This presentation explores the crucial role of employee well-being in fostering entrepreneurial success. Drawing upon positive psychology principles, we will delve into how organizations can cultivate a thriving work environment that enhances employee engagement, happiness and overall well-being. Participants will gain insights into practical strategies for implementing well-being initiatives within their organizations, ultimately driving entrepreneurial success.
Summary :
This presentation will delve into the critical link between employee well-being and organizational success within entrepreneurial contexts. We will explore how a focus on employee well-being can enhance productivity, innovation, and overall organizational performance. Drawing on key principles from positive psychology, such as PERMA (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment), we will discuss how organizations can cultivate a positive and supportive work environment. This will include exploring practical strategies such as:
– Creating a Supportive Work Culture: Fostering a culture of trust, open communication, and psychological safety.
– Promoting Work-Life Balance: Offering flexible work arrangements, promoting healthy boundaries, and encouraging employees to prioritize self-care.
– Investing in Employee Growth and Development: Providing opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and skill-building.
– Prioritizing Employee Health and Wellness: Offering health and wellness programs, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and providing access to mental health resources.
The presentation will emphasize the importance of leadership in driving and sustaining a culture of well-being within entrepreneurial organizations.
Experienced and enthusiastic career development facilitator with a passion for helping and inspiring others
• MBA holder from Eslsca University
• Career Development facilitator since 2011
• GCDF Career Development facilitator, CCSP certified Career Service Provider
• A skilled and enthusiastic career development facilitator with a desire to assist and inspire others.
• He is the co-founder of the Creative Kids Trainer (CKT) program and has trained more than 50 professional trainers around the Arab world.
• Many years of experience as a camp counselor and small-group instructor.
• As a motivational speaker for children and teenagers, he trained more than 175 trainees
• Committed to learning about varying educational philosophies, and motivated by my appreciation of the human spirit and our innate desire to learn.
• capable of sticking to lesson plans and fostering a learning environment in the classroom.
• Bringing forth dedication, a love of education, and the desire to positively impact the lives of leadership, English, and well -Being • Has experience with all modules of the training, both virtual and physical.
•Working as a digital training manager at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, November 2020 – Present
• Leadership, English & Well-Being Programs Coordinator, Digital Haya Karima, March 2021 – Present
• leadership and language coordinator at the Digital Egypt Builder initiative. December 2019 – November 2020
•MCIT Formal Instructor, April 2020 – March 2021
Session Name: Staying Ahead: AI, Skills, and Sustainability – The Perfect Match
Staying Ahead: AI, Skills, and Sustainability - The Perfect Match
Goals and Objectives :
To equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the AI era, promoting sustainability and ethical AI practices.
Objectives:
Abstract :
As AI reshapes the job market, individuals must adapt to stay competitive. This presentation explores how to leverage AI, develop essential skills, and embrace sustainability to future-proof your career. Discover strategies to navigate the evolving job landscape and achieve long-term career success.
Summary :
Essential Skills for the AI Era:
Sustainability and AI:
Career Strategies for the AI Age:
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to:
