Andy is a thought leader, speaker and coach in the area of Team Work. Andy has spent 25 years working in and with teams in the UK and the Middle East and uses his experience and expertise to help work teams create the culture and practices necessary for them to achieve success. In 2020, Andy published his first book ‘Getting Teamwork Right – the key to happy, successful and resilient teams’ which became an Amazon #1 best seller. Andy was a featured author at the prestigious Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature in 2021. He has written for Gulf Business, Forbes and Arabian Business. Living and working in the UAE for over a decade also gives Andy extensive experience of the particular challenges that highly diverse and multicultural teams face.
I chose to sculpt my career in education due to my conviction that education empowers people and transforms lives. In my professional journey spanning over 35+ years, I had the opportunity to influence the lives of some 25,000 students and 1,500 educators. Our schooling system supports the overall development of children. However, I constantly felt that in the rapidly evolving complex social and technological environment, we need to do much more to equip students to face the future. HFS is created to inspire today's youth to create a better version of themselves constantly. HFS will hold their hands as they transform. HFS will ensure they learn tactics and strategies to remain competitive and on top. I have led reputed schools in India and the Middle East and brought about transformative changes. HFS is my initiative to provide direction and tools to pursue excellence.
Christian 'Boo' Boucousis, a former fighter pilot turned human behavior and deep performance specialist, captivates audiences as an inspirational keynote speaker. His magnetic energy and charismatic delivery ignite teams to confront disruptions head-on, drawing from experiences spanning Afghanistan, UN halls, and global boardrooms. Defined by a journey from 50,000ft to business success, Boo embodies "Deep Performance," transitioning from Mach 2.0 jet turns to steering over $200 million in humanitarian ventures. Individually, or with other peers and pilots, Boo covers topics such as "Performance Mindset", "Evolved Team Buildiing", and highly motivating and experiential engagement and talks.
V.V.S. Laxman is a former renowned Indian cricketer. He is widely regarded as one of the Best batsman in the Test match format of the game. His knock of 281 against Australia in Eden Gardens in 2001 was rated as the greatest Test performance of the last 50 years. He also has the record of highest partnership (376 runs) in the third inning of a test match. He was awarded with Arjuna Award in 2001 for his excellent cricketing performance. He was also named as Wisden Cricketer of the year 2002. He 2011, he was awarded the India’s fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri. Since retirement, he has been a regular part of the Hindi commentary panel. Laxman inspires audiences with his insights on Building High Performance Teams and deep insight on how to develop Winning mindsets and Peak performance.
Joshua, an inspiring keynote speaker and entrepreneur, is renowned for his pivotal role as the lead international team coordinator in the 2018 Thai Cave Rescue. As the founder and CEO of The Progression Group, he drives sustainable and conscious business practices, leading a diverse team towards a more responsible future. Josh's extraordinary leadership during the Tham Luang Cave Rescue, where he navigated extreme challenges, exemplifies his ability to tackle complex problems and inspire others. His dynamic speaking style bridges cultural divides, enhances team performance, and fosters both personal and professional growth. By drawing parallels between high-stakes adventures and business leadership, Josh advocates for progressive approaches to leadership and environmental stewardship. His keynotes are not only deeply motivating but also encourage audiences to pursue a more enlightened and conscious path forward.
Prof. (Dr.) Premankur Das is a seasoned business leader, CHRO, and thought leader with over 28 years of experience in Human Resources, leadership, and corporate strategy. He is the best-selling author of The Journey from EI to AI: Mankind Redefined, which examines the evolving intersection of emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence. As the CEO of PMA, a premier life skills and HR consulting firm, Dr. Das spearheads transformative HR strategies and technology-driven solutions across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. A TEDx speaker, podcast host, and coach, he is recognized for his people-first leadership approach and his expertise in leadership, mental wellness, and AI in HR. With a blend of humor and humanity, Dr. Das challenges traditional perspectives and offers innovative insights on the future of work, inspiring growth and change in business and HR practices globally.
Mireia is a dedicated Certified Executive Leadership and Team Coach with over 18 years of experience.
She supports entrepreneurs, executives, athletes and teams to be the most effective leaders through 1:1 coaching, team coaching, leadership assessments and workshops, always through the lens of holistic well-being.
Mireia holds a degree in Humanities and a Master's degree in Business Communication from Deusto University in Spain. She is certified as a Professional Co-Active Coach from The Coaches Training Institute and she is certified as an Executive Coach from the Center for Executive Coaching. She is also a certified Leadership Circle Profile practitioner which is a comprehensive 360 assessment. Mireia is trained in Systemic Coaching (ORSC) and has a solid knowledge of methodologies and philosophies such as Trauma Informed Leadership, Positive Intelligence, Sports Psychology, Enneagram, and Somatic Experiencing.
Shailaja Khan helps people have positive experiences in their careers, it is intrinsic to her. Through her HR career of over 20 years, she has used her sense of humour and ability to instinctively observe and respond to people in need of enhancing relationships and reducing conflict. She deals with people challenges by adopting two philosophies “rise above it” and “give the benefit of the doubt”. This, along with empathy is instrumental in building lasting relationships in her life and at work.
Helping others gives her great happiness and satisfaction; Shailaja believes that each person is creative, resourceful, and able to challenge their current position and she is determined to support her coachees’ self-discovery process and empowering them to find their own solutions. Her resourcefulness, relationship skills, and resolve to not give up easily on people are integral to the coaching process. Shailaja has her coachee’s best interest at heart.
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