Unique expertise and compassionate insight

Nabeela’s expertise and insight are as unique as her experience. Having worked across the world as a C-suite executive, board member, management consultant, coach, and organizational psychology expert, her experience offers audiences thought-provoking ideas and pragmatic tools.

Balancing wisdom with compassion

Nabeela approaches topics with authenticity, vulnerability, and courageous candor. With a keen eye on how the world is changing for the better and the worse, she navigates

Nabeela in the Media

Nabeela is a trained and seasoned media expert and has been interviewed countless times. Her ability to provide insightful and articulate commentary makes her a valuable resource for media outlets.

Would you like to interview Nabeela?

Nabeela in Articles and Print

Nabeela's expertise has been featured in various articles and print publications. Her unique viewpoints and practical advice have been highlighted in leading outlets, providing readers with actionable insights and inspiring stories.

Would you like to feature Nabeela in your publication?

Nabeela on Podcasts

Nabeela's insights and thought leadership have made her a sought-after guest on numerous podcasts. In engaging and thought-provoking discussions, she shares valuable perspectives on leadership, the future of work, and personal development.

Would you like Nabeela to be a guest on your podcast?

01
Organizational Balance in a Shaky World

THE RATE AT WHICH THE WORLD IS CHANGING HAS NEVER BEEN THIS FAST, AND IT IS ONLY SPEEDING UP

Having led global multi-billion dollar transformations for both IKEA and Walmart, Nabeela has learned that the most successful transformations occur at organizations that can maintain their equilibrium while balancing the execution of significant systemic change with current performance demands. Nabeela’s stories, lessons learned, and pragmatic tools will enable your organization to achieve more successful transformations in a constantly evolving world.

Learning Objectives and Audience Outcomes: 

  • Understand why we all desire change but resist it
  • Identify and dispel myths about transformation and change that hold us back from becoming effective change agents
  • Learn how to make change sustainable and actionable
  • Discover how to inspire an organization to accomplish the seemingly impossible, such as "flying the plane while rebuilding the engine"
  • Embrace courage and trust through periods of uncertainty

Everyone needs to know how to lead and adapt to change, making this a must-hear message for all audiences.

02
Re-Imagine Success

THINKING DIFFERENTLY ABOUT SUCCESS IS THE KEY TO BEING SUCCESSFUL 

The future of work is facing an existential crisis. Workplace engagement is at an all-time low, anxiety and mental health issues are at an all-time high, and the rapid pace of technological change continues to challenge both employees and organizations. Despite their best efforts, many leaders and teams feel unsuccessful and disenfranchised.

Based on Nabeela’s groundbreaking research, extensive experience, and numerous interviews with C-suite executives and thought leaders, this keynote will demonstrate how to think differently about success. Learn to rethink your relationship with work, escape the burnout loop, and foster a healthy work-life balance for a happier, healthier, and more engaged professional life.

Learning Objectives and Audience Outcomes: 

    • Gain insights from research into “our unhealthy relationship with work and success”
    • Identify common misconceptions about work and success that lead to disengagement
    • Understand the burnout loop and learn strategies to break free from it
    • Explore the work paradox and discover how to stay in the sweet spot of work engagement
    • Redefine success to feel more successful, present, and engaged

This keynote  is ideal for all organizational levels.

03
Reimagine Leadership

IN AN ERA OF UNCERTAINTY AND POLARIZATION, HOPE AND COURAGE HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT  THAN TODAY.

More than ever, leaders and enterprises need the correct dose of hope and courage. While the world is losing faith in more traditional institutions, more and more people are putting their hope for a brighter future in the hands of leaders and organizations. To carry this hope is both a responsibility and a privilege. Leveraging her years of experience as a CHRO and COO, Nabeela’s keynote will uncover the power of hope and courage as leadership and strategic superpowers. 

  • Research on the power of hope and courage 
  • What happens when we lose hope and lack courage 
  • How hope and courage are intertwined 
  • What does hopeful leadership look like, and why it’s so powerful 
  • Pragmatic tools to be a more hopeful and courageous leader 

This program is for leaders but can also be tailored to all organizational levels.

04
A New Era of Inclusion

DE&IIS NOT DEAD, IT IS GROWING

As a DEI advocate, CHRO, and COO, Nabeela has witnessed the evolution of the DEI space over multiple decades. Despite the ebbs and flows of shocking headlines and naysayers, the business case for diversity and inclusion remains indisputable: it's not only good for business but also the right thing to do. 

Equality is a fundamental human right, and no company or individual should abandon the ambition to build a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space.

In this keynote, Nabeela will share insights on where the next chapter of DE&I work is headed and how to lead effectively in this new era.

  • Understand where DE&I has been and where it’s going
  • Explore the DE&I Business Case 2.0 - re-written and revised
  • Learn what DE&I initiatives have worked and what hasn’t
  • Discover strategies to avoid polarization and exclusionary practices
  • Embrace the essence of DE&I - understanding that diversity means we don’t all need to agree

This session is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and lead in the evolving landscape of DE&I, and belonging.