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Inspire change with every word.
Transformative keynotes that inspire, motivate and Re-define Success™.
Ignite transformation and drive real change
With a wealth of ‘boots-on-the-ground’ experience in C-suite and global leadership roles, Nabeela captivates audiences with engaging presentations. She Re-Define Success™, tackles burnout, and builds strong work relationships.
Bringing Nabeela to your event is an investment in a transformative experience that energizes and empowers your people, driving lasting results. Beyond her captivating presence and engaging delivery, Nabeela provides her audiences with practical tools to replicate and build upon her successes.
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Nabeela's Keynotes
With a distinguished career leading corporate affairs, communications, and corporate events for globally recognized brands, Nabeela understands the importance of selecting the right speaker.
Her priority is to deliver on your organization's objectives by customizing every keynote to inspire deep reflection, promote innovative thinking, and motivate audiences into action.
Whether addressing an audience of 10,000+ or an intimate executive off-site of 10, Nabeela brings her extensive on-the-ground experience, global leadership insights, and pragmatic toolkit to deliver impactful results.
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.
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.
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.
DE&I IS 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 has not
- Discover strategies to avoid polarization and exclusionary practices
- Embrace the essence of DE&I - understanding that diversity means we do not 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Nabeela’s Clients Are Saying
“Nabeela is an exceptional keynote speaker. She presented to an audience of 200 corporate leaders on building inclusive leadership and navigating uncomfortable conversations. Her ability to guide C-suite leaders through complex discussions with grace and insight is a masterclass in leadership.
Nabeela's style is nothing short of transformative, showcasing an extraordinary blend of empathy, nuance, and compassion. As a keynote speaker, Nabeela's thoughtful approach enriches corporate engagement and fosters a deep understanding and connection among all participants."
“Nabeela's keynote presentation was impressive and struck a chord with everyone lucky enough to be in attendance."
“Nabeela is a standout executive leader and coach. Her journey from CHRO to COO showcases a unique blend of strategic insight and prowess. She brings a global perspective and transformative experience, making her an invaluable advisor.
As a speaker and coach, Nabeela’s authentic and empathetic approach is a beacon of heartful leadership. She’s the ideal partner for leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of the corporate world with purpose and empathy.”
“Nabeela is an exceptional keynote speaker. She presented to an audience of 200 corporate leaders on building inclusive leadership and navigating uncomfortable conversations. Her ability to guide C-suite leaders through complex discussions with grace and insight is a masterclass in leadership.
Nabeela's style is nothing short of transformative, showcasing an extraordinary blend of empathy, nuance, and compassion. As a keynote speaker, Nabeela's thoughtful approach enriches corporate engagement and fosters a deep understanding and connection among all participants."
“Nabeela's keynote presentation was impressive and struck a chord with everyone lucky enough to be in attendance."
Nabeela's style is nothing short of transformative, showcasing an extraordinary blend of empathy, nuance, and compassion. As a keynote speaker, Nabeela's thoughtful approach enriches corporate engagement and fosters a deep understanding and connection among all participants."
“Nabeela is a standout executive leader and coach. Her journey from CHRO to COO showcases a unique blend of strategic insight and prowess. She brings a global perspective and transformative experience, making her an invaluable advisor.
As a speaker and coach, Nabeela’s authentic and empathetic approach is a beacon of heartful leadership. She’s the ideal partner for leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of the corporate world with purpose and empathy.”
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