Speakers

Osama is a globally recognized executive and leadership team coach, partnering with senior executives, boards, and leadership teams to strengthen strategic impact, alignment, and organizational performance across sectors and regions.

He has delivered more than 17,500 coaching hours across 65+ countries and serves as a trusted leadership advisor to leading global business schools. Osama previously held senior leadership roles within Fortune 100 organizations and is the founding president of the ICF Jordan Chapter.

He is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), ACTC holder, ICF Global Assessor, and co-author of Becoming an ICF Credentialed Coach.

Haitham holds a B.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering and served for 19 years in the Royal Jordanian Air Force, retiring with the rank of Colonel. He later spent nine years in the private aviation sector in Amman, holding senior roles including Quality Assurance Director and Chief Commercial Officer.

In 2016, Haitham transitioned into the coaching profession after completing an ICF-accredited ACSTH program and joining the ICF Jordan Chapter. He joined the International Coaching Federation in 2017 and progressed through regional leadership roles. He currently serves as Regional Director for MENA and Asia Pacific, working with chapters, volunteers, and members to advance coaching awareness and support strategic growth across the regions.

Mary Petro is the Co-Founder and Coaching Director at Ithraa Center Jordan, and brings diverse experiences with over 22 years in team building, 14 years in business leadership, and a certification as a professional coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) involving over 10,000 hours of hands-on training and one-on-one coaching.

Mary has served clients across the world, mainly in the U.S.A., Europe, and the Middle East. Mary has trained (ToT) and certified over 75 coaches in Jordan and Lebanon, where she co-founded a second branch of Ithraa Training Center. Mary Petro is also a certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) professional as well as an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner.

Kathrin is an ICF ACC Certified Coach and trainer at Ithraa Center who specializes in mindful practices to improve mental and emotional well-being. She has a plethora of certifications ranging from a Certified Facilitator in Meditation and Women’s Circle. Her most recent certifications are: Internal Family Systems Practitioner (Level 2), Certified Logotherapy Professional, and PAUSE Model Champion.

Kathrin has been working in the field of coaching and mindfulness for the past decade, helping individuals, organizations, and schools to improve their wellbeing through cultivating better self-care habits and mindful practices. Kathrin is IBDP-certified educator with 12 years’ experience as an English teacher and MYP Approaches to Learning Leader.

Rana works with leaders and teams to build organizational cultures where people feel connected, valued, and able to thrive. Grounded in human behavior and organizational dynamics, she supports mindset shifts and the embedding of values-aligned behaviors that drive sustainable performance.

She holds an MA from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and is certified in CultureScope, Inter-Cultural Agility, DiSC, and as an ICF ACC Professional Coach.

Rana is the founder of YARNU, The Art of Social and Cultural Intelligence, and the author of When in the Arab World, an insider’s guide to living and working with Arab culture. She is a frequent speaker on cross-cultural communication.

With more than 25 years of experience, Mamdouh is a management solutionist who supports organizations in turning strategy into measurable and sustainable results. Working across marketing, sales, IT, HR, quality, and operations, he partners with teams to design initiatives and lead high-impact projects that align daily efforts with strategic priorities.

His expertise includes strategy development and deployment, marketing and communications, sales process management, business excellence, and change management, along with experience in process re-engineering, organizational design, market intelligence, professional coaching, and building cultures where people, processes, and performance align across diverse organizations.

My work is grounded in one core belief: people are more than their roles. Across 17+ years of professional experience in business and people-focused environments, I have worked closely with individuals navigating growth, pressure, and change—both within and beyond Human Resources.

With a background in International Business, training in professional coaching, and a Diploma in Mental Health, I bridge organizational insight with emotional awareness. I am the creator of “Your Emotional Review by Suzanna,” a platform inspired by performance reviews and reimagined to honor emotional wellbeing. Through my work, I bring a deeply human perspective to conversations on mental health, resilience, and sustainable performance—at work and in life.

Wissam is a distinguished actor, director, and educator with over 25 years of experience in the world of theater, television, and film. Wissam is not just a performer; he is a storyteller who brings depth, emotion, and authenticity to every role he embodies. His versatility spans genres, from comedy to tragedy, and his dedication to the craft has made him a revered figure in the arts.

Beyond his impressive acting career, Wissam is also a certified Laughter Yoga leader, harnessing the power of laughter to heal and inspire. He uniquely blends his artistic expertise with therapeutic techniques, offering acting therapy sessions that help individuals explore their emotions, build confidence, and discover joy through performance.

Aida is a licensed psychological counselor in Jordan and a certified counselor in Canada, with experience in individual and group counseling and relationship enrichment training.

She is the founder and director of Al-Ru’ya Center for Counseling and Mental Health, delivering counseling services and mental health workshops. She is also a former co-founder of Ethraa Center and Al-Ru’ya Center for Awareness and Training.

Her work includes programs in parenting, team building, communication skills, identity development, and emotional wellbeing. She has delivered training programs in Canada, the United States, Dubai, and Lebanon.

Lina is an ICF Master Certified Coach specializing in supporting women to build healthy relationships and overcome limiting patterns by strengthening self-confidence and self-worth. She has also worked extensively with adolescents on challenges related to self-esteem, goal setting, personal growth, and emotional awareness.

Through her coaching work, Lina has supported leaders and individuals in achieving meaningful breakthroughs that enhance performance, communication, decision-making, and resilience. Her mission is to help people reconnect with their authentic selves, unlock their potential, and create more grounded, fulfilling lives, guided by a deep belief in human resourcefulness, growth, and sustainable change.

Razan is a Master Certified Coach (ICF), coach mentor, and trainer at the International Coach Academy, with over 15 years of experience working with leaders, educators, therapists, and people focused professionals across the Middle East and Europe. She is currently completing an MSc in Psychology at Northumbria University and specializes in emotional capacity, burnout prevention, boundary restoration, and sustainable performance.

Her work integrates lived workplace realities with psychological insight, enabling professionals to sustain high performance while protecting their nervous system, identity, and personal wellbeing through practical, evidence informed strategies.

Salma is an executive coach and leadership development consultant supporting leaders and organizations through growth and transformation. An INSEAD certified executive leadership coach, she has worked since 2017 in executive coaching, leadership program design, and business development, including advising a coffee business on expansion.

She has designed leadership programs for C-suite executives and youth and coaches leaders. Previously, she served as Chief Delivery Officer at the Jordan Media Institute and worked on youth leadership programs with the Inspirational Development Group UK. She holds training in political science, economics, and conflict resolution and negotiation leadership.

Rania Albassoumi is a Corporate Wellness Specialist and Organizational Psychologist with over nine years of experience supporting leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams across the MENA region. An honors graduate of the University of Jordan, she is the founder of Wellpreneur, translating evidence-based psychology into practical strategies for emotional resilience, leadership, and sustained performance.

Rania has designed and delivered large-scale wellbeing, resilience, and leadership programs for public institutions, corporates, and NGOs, reaching 5,000+ professionals across 40+ organizations. Her work applies science-based tools, including CBT and Applied Behavior Analysis, to strengthen trust, decision quality, and wellbeing under pressure.

Hossam is an ICF-certified Executive and Career Coach with a strong track record supporting professionals across industries to make aligned career decisions and achieve sustainable success and satisfaction. He has delivered 1,000+ coaching hours, impacting clients from 21+ nationalities, and has been recognized multiple times by the ICF Egypt Chapter for his contribution to the profession.

Alongside coaching, Hossam has led high-impact supply chain and transformation initiatives within a Fortune 500 company, driving strategic direction, organizational change, and KPI turnarounds. He is an active voice in career development forums and represented 30,000 Egyptian Red Crescent volunteers at the ICRC in Geneva.

As Vice CEO for Management at MedLabs, she brings over 30 years of leadership experience focused on purpose driven performance and human centered culture. She has played a key role in advancing MedLabs’ commitment to quality, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and leadership, guided by the belief that behind every sample is a human life.

Her leadership emphasizes investing in people, developing talent, and sustaining organizational values while driving growth, resilience, and long term sustainability. She believes successful organizations thrive by honoring both employees and the communities they serve, with a consistent focus on ethics and service.

Accomplished Career Counselor, Trainer, and Regional Sales & Marketing Director with 10+ years of experience empowering individuals, schools, and organizations across the Middle East and Europe. Mera has expertise in designing and delivering training and career coaching initiatives with international organizations, including GIZ and TVSDC. She is a Certified Career Services Provider (NCDA) and an accredited trainer, with a strong track record in capacity building, workshops, and student mentoring.

An experienced higher education recruitment and marketing professional, having led regional roles for Swiss institutions and strengthened partnerships with schools and universities across Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

Samah is a Corporate Wellness and Emotional Intelligence ACC Coach recognized for translating holistic wellbeing into measurable leadership performance. She operates at the intersection of human behavior, business acumen, and organizational results, with a practice-driven approach shaped by real complexity.

With over 25 years of leadership experience across pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors in the MENA region, Samah has led cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives at scale. A breast cancer survivor, she transforms lived resilience into sustainable wellbeing practices that strengthen leaders, teams, and organizational performance.

Sahar Professor of Social Work at the German Jordanian University (GJU). She led the establishment of the Professional Diploma and Master’s Programmes in Social Work with Refugees and Migration at GJU and has held senior academic leadership roles. She is a co-founder of the MENA Civil Society Network for Displaced World Refugees and a former member of the Higher Scientific Committee for Humanitarian Research at Jordan’s Ministry of Higher Education.

A systems builder in education and public sector professions, she consults on national strategies spanning mental health, judicial reform, and the professionalization of social work, and leads international research informing policy, education, and culturally responsive practice with youth, adults, and displaced communities and refugees.

Ahmad leads the successful implementation of Alefredo EdTech’s mission across Jordan and the MENA region. The platform serves 15,000 students in 16 countries, offering educational resources, interactive mock exams, and a digital marketplace for academic books. Alefredo is valued in the seven-digit range and has received national and international recognition, including awards from UNDP, the Swiss Embassy in Jordan, Plan International, the 30Under30 Unicorn Award, the Social Enterprise Award (2021), and the Abu Dhabi Impact List Top 40 (2024).

Ahmad holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Marketing, with over ten years of private-sector and startup ecosystem experience across the region, bringing together technical insight, market strategy, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.

Sara is a Certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Motivation Coach, Bio, Wellbeing, and Transformation Coach, and an ICF member, dedicated to supporting individuals and leaders in creating sustainable change from the inside out. Her work is grounded in emotional awareness, nervous system balance, and aligned leadership as foundations for true success and wellbeing.

She supports professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals experiencing overwhelm or emotional exhaustion, helping them build clarity, resilience, and inner strength. Sara’s compassionate and practical approach integrates emotional intelligence, leadership psychology, and wellbeing practices to strengthen relationships, enhance communication, and support effective performance under pressure.

Rania is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), with over 18 years of corporate experience across the pharmaceutical, banking, and telecommunications sectors. An MBA graduate, she supports individuals and teams in navigating change, pressure, and uncertainty by strengthening mindset, emotional awareness, and internal stability.

She designs and delivers practical, experience-based corporate training, workshops, and coaching programs that translate insight into everyday action. A trained Laughter Leader and medical clown with Red Noses International, Rania integrates joy, humor, and stress relief into her work, helping high-potential professionals and teams build resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance while bringing a human, engaging dimension to growth and wellbeing.