Public speaking and executive coaching for leaders across the Gulf and MENA
Elio Haddad is based in Lebanon and works with executives in the Gulf, the Levant and North Africa. Sessions run online, in English or Arabic, with in-person engagements arranged where a project calls for it.
Leaders coached across the region
Coaching is delivered online, so the list below reflects the markets Elio serves, not offices.
The Gulf (GCC)
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- Oman
Levant and Iraq
- Lebanon
- Jordan
- Iraq
Egypt and North Africa
- Egypt
- Morocco
- Tunisia
- Algeria
- Libya
Not on the list? Elio welcomes enquiries from anywhere in the region. Contact him to discuss.
The rooms leaders here prepare for
Board and executive committee briefings
Concise, well-structured updates that respect the audience's time and prepare decisions.
Investor days and funding presentations
Pitches that make a clear case and hold up under detailed questioning.
Conferences, summits and panels
Keynotes and contributions that stand out at busy regional events.
Bilingual moments
Moving between Arabic and English within one presentation without losing rhythm or authority.
Coaching from Lebanon, wherever you are
Sessions take place on video at times that suit your calendar. Lebanon sits within one to two hours of every Gulf capital, so overlap is easy. Elio can work in English, Arabic or Brazilian Portuguese.
For selected projects, such as a leadership retreat or a major conference, in-person engagements can be arranged. Scope and travel are agreed in advance.
Executives who want a focused programme for the region can also see Gulf and Middle East coaching at Lead by Speaking.
Working with Elio from the Gulf and MENA
Do you coach executives in Saudi Arabia and the UAE?
Yes. Elio coaches executives across the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, in online sessions.
Can sessions be in Arabic?
Yes. Elio coaches in Arabic and English, and in Brazilian Portuguese where relevant.
Do you travel for in-person coaching?
For selected engagements, yes. Please get in touch with the location, dates and format so that scope can be agreed.
What time zone do you work in?
Sessions are scheduled around your time zone. Lebanon is within one to two hours of the Gulf capitals, which leaves plenty of overlap.
Do you work with companies as well as individuals?
Yes. See corporate training for team workshops and organisation-wide programmes.
Let's plan your next talk
Tell Elio about your audience, your date and the outcome you need.