Ruqya Khan
Life Coach, Corporate Trainer & Motivational Speaker
Sharjah
Summary
Enthusiastic change maker eager to contribute to better the relationships and conversations we have with ourself and others. Clear understanding of communication skills, belief systems, and the power of mindset. Driven by results. Key Strengths include creative thinking, the ability to listen closely, and add a dash of humor and a smile to even the toughest times. Motivated to improve utilization of resources of time, energy and investment across all areas of being.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Life Coach
Smiletastic Lifestyle Coaching
06.2016 - Current
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Helped individuals within education hubs and corporate teams better their communication skills, improve relationships and mindset strategies.
- Used Neuro Linguistic Programming & Emotional Intelligence techniques to assist clients recognize and redirect poor habits.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Conducted talking circles within organizations to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Demonstrated positive influence within the community by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Supervised talking circles with engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
SMILE Strategist & Motivational Speaker
Self Employed
03.2016 - Current
- Conducted Mindset training workshops with the S.M.I.L.E. strategy as foundation across 10 countries - working with audiences of different backgrounds and sectors.
- Collaborated with corporate teams to devise and implement leadership strategies and support peer groups.
- Scheduled and taught in person and online courses to build team spirit, productivity and empower relationships & communication skills.
- Encouraged team managers to use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Features Writer
Gulf News
08.2000 - Current
- Wrote pieces and feature stories for supplements and magazines, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Genetics & Microbiology
Osmania University
IndiaSkills
Proficient in NLP, ICF coaching competencies and the SMILE StrategyGroup and individual instructionStudent EngagementYouth MentoringPersonal DevelopmentMental Health SupportStrong public speakerMultilingual in Hindi, Urdu and EnglishRemote/Online LearningGoal-settingPlanning and CoordinationLeadership trainingWell-being understandingSuccessful hypnotherapist
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Flexible and Adaptable
Active Listening
Written Communication
Training and Development
Multitasking Abilities
Skill building
Group facilitation
Websites
Certification
Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy and Hypnotherapy certified by ABNLP, ANLP, AHB & Time Line Therapy Association™
Additional Information
TEDx Speaker
Author
Internationally honoured Change maker
Timeline
Life Coach
Smiletastic Lifestyle Coaching
06.2016 - Current
SMILE Strategist & Motivational Speaker
Self Employed
03.2016 - Current
Features Writer
Gulf News
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Genetics & Microbiology
Osmania University