
08 to 15 Jul, 2026
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM GST | 9 Hours
Our in-person coaching cohort, happening from 8th to 15th July in Dubai at the 2 Seasons Hotel, is an intensive, immersive program designed for aspiring and practicing coaches. This cohort combines strong theoretical foundations with hands-on practical learning, ensuring participants gain real coaching skills they can apply immediately. Led by Master Coach and Mentor Dr. Haris Syed, who has guided countless coaches toward successful credentialing, the program offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field. By the end of the cohort, participants will earn four certifications, accelerating their journey in the coaching profession.
About Dr. Haris Syed
Ph.D., ICF – MCC, BCC, MP – EMCC
Program Director & Master Faculty
Dr. Haris Syed is the Founder and Owner of Coach Transformation Academy.
He has an extensive background in Human Resources, Learning and Development, and Corporate Training. In addition to facilitating coaching certification programs, Dr. Syed is also engaged with multinational companies in designing solutions in the areas of Creating Coaching Culture, Leadership Development through Coaching, Manufacturing Performance, Team Coaching, Management, and Leadership Skills and Design Human Engineering.
Dr. Syed has earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Performance Psychology. He is also an ICF-certified Master Coach (USA), Certified Mentor Coach, Board Certified Coach from Center for Credentialing and Education (BCC – CCE, USA), Master Practitioner – European Mentoring and Coaching Council (MP – EMCC, UK) and NLP Certified Master Trainer from Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ANLP- UK).
Dr. Syed also specializes in Human Resources and Organizational Development and Designing Organizational Change Strategies.
His extensive background in Human Resources and Learning and Development has earned him a reputation for successful outcomes throughout many Fortune 500 companies. Coaching leaders around the world, his client list includes corporate leaders from major companies such as Amex, HSBC, Pepsi, Light House Arabia, UNB, and DHL, to name a few. He is known for his ability to take seemingly complex issues and break them down into easily solvable opportunities for organizations and individuals.

Tuesday, July 14
04:00 PM GST | 1 Hour
Being honest with yourself often brings you back to one simple question: What am I feeling in my body, right now?
This session explores how we embody our experiences, and how patterns like self-doubt, overthinking, or feeling stuck are held within the nervous system — not just the mind. Instead of analysing or fixing, participants are invited to slow down and begin sensing what is present.
Through a simple experiential process, we shift from thinking into feeling — allowing insight, regulation, and clarity to emerge more naturally. The session offers a practical way to recognise patterns, ground in the moment, and begin taking your lead from the body.
About Marléne Nunes
Marléne Nunes is a Master Coach (COMENSA), Coach Supervisor (EMCC ESIA), and Senior Practitioner (EMCC EIA), with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals, coaches, and leaders in personal transformation.
Her work centres on the body as a gateway to change, integrating TRE®, the Enneagram (ieQ9), NLP, Quantum Energy Coaching, and Life Alignment. As a trained Pilates, Yoga, and Callanetics instructor, and an avid open water swimmer, she brings a deep, lived understanding of the body into her work.
Marléne creates a grounded, experiential space where people can move beyond self-doubt and reconnect with their own inner guidance. Based in Langebaan, South Africa, she works both online and in person, offering individual sessions, group work, and supervision.

18th July, 2026
10am to 5pm GST | 7 Hours
The IMC Accredited Mentor Masterclass is a focused, high-impact program designed to build your skills in alignment with the core competencies of the International Mentoring Center (IMC).
In this intensive one-day experience, you will deepen your understanding of mentoring, strengthen your practical approach, and gain clarity on how to apply these skills in real-world conversations.
You will learn directly from Master Mentor and Trainer, Dr. Haris Syed, gaining insights from his extensive experience in mentoring and coach development.
About Dr. Haris Syed
Ph.D., ICF – MCC, BCC, MP – EMCC
Program Director & Master Faculty
Dr. Haris Syed is the Founder and Owner of Coach Transformation Academy.
He has an extensive background in Human Resources, Learning and Development, and Corporate Training. In addition to facilitating coaching certification programs, Dr. Syed is also engaged with multinational companies in designing solutions in the areas of Creating Coaching Culture, Leadership Development through Coaching, Manufacturing Performance, Team Coaching, Management, and Leadership Skills and Design Human Engineering.
Dr. Syed has earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Performance Psychology. He is also an ICF-certified Master Coach (USA), Certified Mentor Coach, Board Certified Coach from Center for Credentialing and Education (BCC – CCE, USA), Master Practitioner – European Mentoring and Coaching Council (MP – EMCC, UK) and NLP Certified Master Trainer from Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ANLP- UK).
Dr. Syed also specializes in Human Resources and Organizational Development and Designing Organizational Change Strategies.
His extensive background in Human Resources and Learning and Development has earned him a reputation for successful outcomes throughout many Fortune 500 companies. Coaching leaders around the world, his client list includes corporate leaders from major companies such as Amex, HSBC, Pepsi, Light House Arabia, UNB, and DHL, to name a few. He is known for his ability to take seemingly complex issues and break them down into easily solvable opportunities for organizations and individuals.

Tuesday, July 28
05:00 PM GST | 1 Hour
In today’s workplace, most conversations happen through emails, messages, and virtual platforms. That means how you write matters as much as what you write. Tone, timing, word choice, and even response speed all send signals, often without you realizing it.
People are constantly interpreting your intent, even in the shortest message.
This session helps you understand those signals, avoid common misunderstandings, and communicate with clarity and intent, so your message is understood the way you meant it.
About Yasir Waheed
With over 20 years of experience in leading multinational organizations, including Unilever Pakistan and Mondelez Pakistan, Yasir Waheed brings a practical understanding of how communication shapes performance in complex corporate environments. As a Head of Strategy and Operational Excellence, he has worked closely with cross-functional teams where clear, effective digital communication is critical to alignment and execution.
Yasir is a Certified Executive Coach and Leadership Development Coach, working with professionals and leaders to strengthen their presence, influence, and communication in high-stakes environments. His approach combines real-world corporate experience with coaching insights, helping individuals become more intentional in how they communicate, especially in today’s digital-first workplace.
Through his sessions, he focuses on making communication simple, clear, and impactful so that messages are not just sent, but understood.
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