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confidence | self-care

I would always compare myself to other people and felt like they were ahead of me, and that I was behind.

Originally from London, UK and now living in Dubai, I am a qualified life coach, and certified NLP and Thetahealing practitioner, an entrepreneur, speaker, trainer and podcast host. I studied Biomedical Science as my undergraduate degree and then completed my Master’s in Public Health at King’s College London. I quickly worked my way up the career ladder, being promoted after 6 months of starting my public health career, and then another 6 months after that, landing a role as a senior member of my team in a national organisation aged 24.

Although on paper I had my dream job, one that I had studied and worked so hard for, I couldn’t help but feel like something was missing.

Although I knew that somewhere along the line I was making a difference, I wanted to feel like I was having more of an impact on a daily basis. I also asked myself the question of ‘can I really see myself doing this for the next 10, 20 years?’ and when the answer was no, I knew something had to change. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do and so I did a lot of self-reflecting into my values, what I enjoy, and what it is that I am interested in.

I completed my life coaching and NLP training and started my business on the side whilst working full time. What I truly felt passionate about was helping others to develop confidence within themselves. Why?

Because my whole life changed when I started to believe in myself. When I lacked confidence in myself I would shy away from opportunities, I never saw myself as someone who could be successful, someone who could speak in front of large audiences or someone who could ever run their own business.

I learnt that you have two choices. You can either be your own best friend or your own worst enemy. You can either choose to be kind, compassionate towards yourself, and your own cheerleader or you can be self-critical, disempower and hold yourself back. The one you choose will have a huge impact on the outcomes in your life.

Working with a coach absolutely changed my life. Coaching enabled me to create a vision for myself, one that I had never envisioned for myself before, and break down my big goals into smaller, more achievable steps to prevent me from becoming overwhelmed and enable me to feel more motivated. I realized that I had blind spots and my coach helped to hold a mirror up to me and show me what I hadn’t been able to see.

My own journey of coaching and healing has enabled me to shed so many of the layers that I had built up around myself, which involved putting everyone else above myself, feeling like I always had to prove myself, and that I couldn’t truly communicate my thoughts and feelings because I was too worried about judgment and how it would be received. This only led to me having poor boundaries which people would continuously take advantage of, being overly critical towards myself, and not having faith that I could achieve great things in my life.

I had to unlearn so many stories that I had created for myself and reprogram my thoughts in order to create a new reality for myself. No, it hasn’t been easy, but has it been worth it? Absolutely. YOU get to decide who you want to be in this world, you just have to give yourself permission to do so.

Working with a coach absolutely changed my life.

I was lucky enough to have a manager who saw in me what I was unable to see in myself at the time. She encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and chair meetings, present in front of large audiences (200+

people!) and show up as a leader. After learning how to value and start showing up for myself, I was able to see what I couldn’t see before. I started to say yes to opportunities and no to what was no longer serving me. The profound impact her coaching had on me inspired me to have the same impact on others. To also be someone who is able to hold a mirror up to women who are right now unaware that deep down they are capable of SO much more. And once they make that realization and feel safe enough to take that first step, the possibilities are endless!

Fast forward a few months, once my business started to pick up I made the decision to go fully in and dedicate myself to expanding and making a success of it. “If it doesn’t work out it’s fine, I can always go back to my career” is what I told myself at the time. I knew I could do it alone but I also knew that by hiring a coach I would be able to achieve my goals so much quicker and with a lot more clarity than if I tried to figure everything out by myself and make more mistakes along the way than I needed to.

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get to know me

So back to my story, I started my business in London, working with professionals in the city, helping them in becoming more bold and having more of a presence at work, to start valuing themselves enough to go for what they deserve. I started running workshops in London and then created my first online group coaching programme, with a new topic each week to enhance their self-confidence. As I was able to work remotely, I decided to visit my family in Abu Dhabi for 3 months and work from the UAE. I had no previous intention of doing so, but while I was out here and without knowing anyone, decided to run a confidence workshop. I advertised it on Instagram and hoped for the best.

When I first moved to the UAE I had a lot of conversations with people, who when I told them about my business, told me that there weren’t any opportunities for what I do here because women in this region wouldn’t be interested in what I do, and that personal development isn’t something that is seen as worth investing in. Instead of taking this advice and making it my own reality, I decided to challenge it instead.

I ran my first workshop and to my surprise a whole room showed up and absolutely LOVED the event, asking when the next one will be!

After that event, I began working with clients 1:1 from all around the globe and running workshops every month on topics including confidence, self-love, self-awareness, relationships. One year later I moved to Dubai and created another community in this city, supporting one another on their goals and journey of self-love. I am now one of the leading life coaches in the UAE, working 1:1 with CEOs, public figures, celebrities, professors, lawyers, medical professionals, and have run training sessions for employees of ADNOC, Ministry of Education, Emirates Foundation and First Abu Dhabi Bank. I have gone from being someone who used to absolutely hate public speaking and even shake whenever I had to give presentations, to now running my own events and being hired to speak by organisations…. AND loving it! 

And that’s the beauty of this journey. There are so many incredible opportunities that are waiting for you. All you have to do is decide that it’s time for you to open the door and begin this journey.

What are you waiting for?

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Success Stories

I can’t describe my journey with Aliya. I went from feeling in the dark to finding my passion. I realised that I am enough and now that it is the time to start. The sessions with Aliya completely changed my life and who I was back then compared to who I am now is completely different. I now know who I am, I’m comfortable in my skin and what it is that I want to do with my life.

Bayan, Life Coach

I discovered Coach Aliya’s account 2 years ago when I was in a self-development journey, I attended a workshop and I really enjoyed it. Since then I saw myself growing with every workshop or challenge I took with Aliya. My self-love and self-confidence improved.

I became aware of setting boundaries and felt more confident in making decisions, which improved my relationships. I learned how to watch my thoughts and my self-talk, which at the time was mostly negative. I learned how to set goals monthly and work to achieve them. I became more gentle with myself and not give myself a hard time if things didn’t go as planned. 

I learned how to put myself first and prioritize myself and my desires.

I am really grateful that I met you and learned so much from you.

Ahlam, Founder of Healthy and Vegan

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💫Confidence | Self-Love | Public Speaking
🎤 1:1 coaching | Speaker | Trainer | Podcast & Course Host
👇🏼REGISTER: AD & Dubai workshops

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Do you have to speak in front of an audience as pa Do you have to speak in front of an audience as part of your role/ business?
Have you ever thought about the fact that not only could you become a really confident speaker if you learned and applied the right tools, but you could actually learn to LOVE it too (I promise!).

PS. If you haven’t yet signed up, I’m running 2 live public speaking workshops; Abu Dhabi on 4th October and Dubai on 8th October. Drop me a DM or click on the link in my bio for full details and registration 🎤 🌟
Whether you’re looking to build your confidence Whether you’re looking to build your confidence when it comes to public speaking, networking, developing relationships, content creation or interviews, this workshop is for you:

At this session you will learn how to:
💫 Overcome your fear of being judged by others whilst speaking.
💫Effortlessly build rapport with your audience.
💫Speak with clarity and in a way that captivates your audience.
💫Use your body language and tone to create an engaging presentation.

It will be a highly interactive & engaging workshop with lots of speaking practice throughout the day.

Click on the link in bio for full details and sign up 🎤
2 quick hacks to overcome your initial fear of net 2 quick hacks to overcome your initial fear of networking 🌟 

What helps you to feel more confident at networking events?
Looking forward to bring this public speaking clas Looking forward to bring this public speaking class to Abu Dhabi on 4th October for professionals & entrepreneurs who want to build their public speaking skills in order to increase their confidence & visibility at work and/or build a personal brand & grow their business.

Seats are limited as it’s going to be an interactive masterclass. DM to book your place 🎤
Well this was like the cutest day ever❤️ A tri Well this was like the cutest day ever❤️ A trip to Dopamine Land in London 🇬🇧, a multi-sensory experience designed to increase our dopamine (the feel-good) hormone.

We spun around, danced, played in a ball pool, wrote letters to our younger selves and laughed until we cried (literally).

A little reminder to not take yourself, and life! too seriously. We can get so caught up in the day to day, work, responsibilities but that doesn’t mean we should forget to play 🙃laugh, and bring out our inner child 💃🏻
A little snippet from the ‘Speak, Lead, Succeed’ webinar last week, talking about 8 things that are stopping you from being a more confident public speaker and this is one of the biggest and most stressful ones! 😰

Rather than making the presentation all about YOU, try shifting your focus and putting all that energy into the delivery of your presentation instead and watch how much more smoothly it goes - and how much better you feel too! 💃🏻

PS. If you haven’t yet signed up, I’m running 2 LIVE public speaking workshops for professionals & entrepreneurs!

Abu Dhabi on 4th October and Dubai on 8th October. Drop me a DM or click on the link in my bio for full details and to register 🎤 🌟
Cause only 7% of what you’re saying is actually Cause only 7% of what you’re saying is actually verbal…

Join me on one of my trainings next month (Abu Dhabi 4th October & Dubai 8th October) where you’ll learn all about how to not be a boring speaker and overcome any awkward interactions or silences that you might be experiencing when it comes to presenting or having conversations🤯

I promise you speaking doesn’t have to be something you dread and hate. It can actually be something you really LOVE and want to do more of 💃🏻 

DM me if you’d like details on the upcoming sessions, or if you’d like to schedule a call to work with me 1:1 🎤
It’s been great working with you @suhan.khnoffic It’s been great working with you @suhan.khnofficial and seeing your dedication to this process 🔥
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Together we worked on crafting Suhan’s story, non-verbal communication to build confidence, stage presence, how to engage his audience in order to inspire and motivate. And of course it all paid off as he was recognised as the best speaker! 🔥 
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DM me to schedule a call to discuss your confidence + public speaking goals 🎤
There are always going to be people out there who There are always going to be people out there who have something to say about your life and get off on making judgements about who you are and where you are (or aren’t) in your life right now. Let them. Accept it and even embrace it. By dimming yourself down and trying to mould yourself into who you think you should be, and by suppressing yourself, your wants and your needs, you’re only going to bring yourself more pain than a few comments and judgements that are thrown your way would.

If you’re not happy with something, speak up. If you feel uncomfortable, set your boundaries, if you feel like you’re settling, make a change. Life is too short to stay stuck and stagnant when we know something isn’t right.

The ones who spend time talking and judging you are only doing so because they have the time to do so and clearly don’t have anything else inspiring going on in their lives. Do you really want to look back in 10 years time and say to yourself ‘my life would be so different now if I hadn’t spent so much time giving a sh*t about what other people think about me’ ?

You’ve been through a lot to get to where you are now and you need to give yourself way more credit❤️
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Join me on Tuesday 12th September (7pm UAE) for a Join me on Tuesday 12th September (7pm UAE) for a live webinar: “Speak, Lead, Succeed: Mastering Confident Communication as a Leader.” 

This is an exclusive webinar designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies needed to excel in your leadership role because in today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the ability to communicate confidently and effectively is a cornerstone of successful leadership!

Whether you’re a seasoned leader looking to refine your skills or an emerging leader eager to take the next step, or an entrepreneur who’s looking to build your business and/or your personal brand, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights to elevate your leadership journey.

For full details of the webinar and to register, drop me a DM or click on the link in my bio. I look forward to seeing you there!
It’s been amazing being on this journey with you It’s been amazing being on this journey with you! ❤️
If you’re in a leadership position, it’s impor If you’re in a leadership position, it’s important for you to be able to motivate, inspire and lead you team. But this is harder when you’re unable to motivate, inspire or lead yourself.

Once you’ve gained the tools to get out of your own way, take risks, overcome your fears and deal with the inner critic that’s in your mind, it becomes a lot easier and more natural to help your team to do the same.

If you’ve overcome these challenges yourself, you’ll have a lot more empathy, which is a crucial skill for great leadership.

And if your team have also learned to develop their self-confidence, it will lead to much higher productivity and increased motivation - woop!

On September 12th (7pm) I will be hosting a webinar on how to speak with more confidence as a leader. I will be sharing the details here, but if you’d like me to keep you in the loop feel free to comment below or send me a message.
Imposter syndrome explained in 40 seconds.. Impos Imposter syndrome explained in 40 seconds..

Imposter syndrome is experienced a lot more amongst high-achievers, resulting in ongoing feelings of self-doubt and anxiousness, accompanied by negative self-talk.

If this resonates with you, I would highly recommend taking out some time to reflect on your journey so far. One exercise I give to my coaching clients is to get them to write down
🌟 20 strengths they have (i.e. resilience, determination)
🌟 20 career/academic achievements
🌟 20 pieces of positive feedback received from others (i.e. a positive remark given about a presentation, recognition given by manager, client, colleague etc).

Yes this exercise is challenging but it’s a lot more rewarding than the ongoing frustrating feeling of not truly deserving to be where you are and holding yourself back from reaching your full potential.
A question I like to ask myself is : will I regret A question I like to ask myself is : will I regret not trying / going for this in the future? 

And if the answer is yes then I know what I have to do. For me the idea of regretting something I know I could have done is much worse than the fear of trying / getting it wrong / making a mistake.

I know that even if the outcome was the complete opposite of what I wanted it to be, at least I can say that I listened to what I wanted and was bold enough to at least try - and how can you regret saying yes to you?

There’s real liberation in having so much trust in yourself that even if things don’t work out and get super messy, you know that you absolutely can and will figure it out ❤️
If you’re struggling to make decisions right now If you’re struggling to make decisions right now..
How to boost yourself when you’re feeling low in How to boost yourself when you’re feeling low in motivation 🌟

#motivation #motivationhack #gymgoals #confidence #lifecoach #lifecoaching #selftalk #positivethinking #lawofattraction
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Did you know glossophobia (the fear of public spea Did you know glossophobia (the fear of public speaking) is the number one fear (even more than DEATH!)😰

There are loads of reasons why someone might be scared to get up and speak / socialise/ network / go for an interview / speak up in a meeting and it’s different for everyone.

The great news is that public speaking is absolutely a fear that you can overcome, AND and really excel in your area of work as a result. It just takes some mindset coaching, preparation, practice with feedback and some relaxation techniques.

What’s your biggest fear when it comes to speaking?

If speaking is a fear you want to overcome before the end of the year because you’re fed up with it holding you back in your career or business, drop me a message and let’s change that 🎤 🎙️
I’ve been teaching people how to develop their s I’ve been teaching people how to develop their self-confidence for the past 6 years, and one thing that my clients in leadership roles often share with me is that they have attended various public speaking courses and trainings, but what’s different about my coaching specifically is that we delve into their mindset.

Why? Because yes I can teach you how to stand and change your body language, or use your voice more powerfully, but if on the inside you’re still feeling self-conscious, you’re scared of not coming across as perfect, you’re nerves are taking over, then all you’re doing is just putting a band aid over the problem, not getting to the root, and you’ll still face the same issues time and time again.

What happens when you get asked a question that you’re not prepared for, or suddenly there’s a change in the agenda and you don’t have as long to speak as originally planned?

If you build on the muscle of self-confidence from the inside out, you’ll feel a more equipped. There will be moments where you forget your words or get distracted, but if you are confident in yourself you will know how to navigate through the situation and bounce back when you make a mistake.

My clients are always baffled at what comes up when we delve into it. Often they realise they’re suffering from huge amounts of imposter syndrome. At other times they realise that the standard they set for themselves is perfection and won’t settle for anything less. Sometimes it’s being self-conscious of the way they speak or because English isn’t their first language.

Whatever it is, once you identify it and work through it it’s absolute game changer!

Sharing a sneak peek of my 7 day confidence course that I created with @infijoy_official .
If you’d like more details on the course or if you’d like to have a conversation with me regarding any of the above, feel free to drop me a message.
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