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All of these people hold senior executive or director level positions in a range of multi-national and Gulf-based companies.
After the sale of my telco start-up and the exit of the family’s core business, I set out to establish Mirath, a purpose-led family office. In my new job, I needed to manage a diversified investment portfolio and lead a team - with a mix of legacy business staff and newly recruited investment executives. I acknowledged that I had made plenty of mistakes as leader of my start-up. I knew that I would benefit from leadership coaching at the inception of my new role.
I worked with Paul for 18 months. I really enjoyed Paul’s approach. I identified a leadership style that suited my personality, overcame an “impostor syndrome” in my new role, learned how to be inspirational, managed a difficult merger of two separate teams, developed a positive culture and improved on my work/life balance. Throughout the coaching process, Paul was incredibly supportive, patient and accessible on short notice to discuss any pressing matters. Today, as I have gained confidence as a leader and achieved many of the set objectives , I remain extremely grateful to Paul for his invaluable wisdom and guidance.”
Rizwan Rahim
Founder and Principal
Mirath,
Dubai
Headquartered in London, HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world with offices, branches and subsidiaries in 62 countries and territories across Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America, serving around 39 million customers.
I worked with Paul as part of the bank’s AFL program (Accelerated into Female Leadership). At that time, I needed to increase my confidence and effectives confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders and being able to impactfully present in forums with senior members of the bank and it’s clients, in so doing. I knew this would be critical to operating at a more senior level myself.
He was both easy to connect and had a wealth of experience working in multi-cultural environments. He also is well versed in the background and requirements of major organisations and the realities of the working cultures; this equipped him well to build a trusting relationship which facilitated my exploration and growth. Not long after concluding coaching, I achieved a huge milestone in my career that of a promotion to Managing Director.
Finali Fernando
MD, Regional Head of Products,
Business Management and Risk ,
Dubai
Jubran alSharaani
Co-Founder and CEO,
Akasia
Riyadh
Robert Richards
Senior Partner
Crowe
Dubai
Akasia is a fintech company established to help retail and affluent customers receive the service required to grow their wealth and establish financial well-being. The company is set to operate in Saudi Arabia and followed by UAE and Bahrain.
Paul had a pivotal role in refining my leadership style & delivery at our startup. His guidance has helped me develop a seamless rhythm of preparation, practice, and confident delivery. I've fostered a positive environment where clear team deliverables are consistently achieved. His strong leadership brand among stakeholders and experience with boards has inspired me to clarify and refine my direction, delegation, and execution skills, bringing serenity to our company's operations. Paul's transformative guidance has significantly elevated my leadership effectiveness and is a testament to his invaluable contribution to our organization.
Crowe LLP is a global public accounting, consulting, and technology firm.
Having gone through an extremely difficult period post COVID, Paul had a profound influence on both my professional development and personal growth. His approach transcends mere coaching methodologies, leaving an indelible mark that reverberates long after the coaching concludes.
In essence, Paul's unwavering dedication, empowering mentorship style, and transformative impact distinguish him as an exemplary figure within the coaching community. I wholeheartedly endorse Paul for those searching for a mentor who possesses not only profound expertise and proficiency but also a genuine commitment to their success. My sincere gratitude to Paul.