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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 other women 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 professional women 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 for a small group of ambitious women, 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 for women. 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 of women 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 of women 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 companies and schools. 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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💫 I help professionals build their self-confidence
💫 1:1 coaching | Workshops | Speaker
✉️Workshops: 7th & 8th Dec👇🏼
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Confidence & Self-Love Coach
Aaaaand we’re back! Yesterday was the first ‘ Aaaaand we’re back!

Yesterday was the first ‘Become a Confident & Engaging Speaker’ workshop of 2023 and the energy was 🔥 🔥 

We focused on how to develop the mindset, voice and body language to become a confident speaker, as well as the importance of improvisation and storytelling.

The feedback I ALWAYS get from these workshops is ‘wow, I can’t believe how quickly 6 hours flew by!’ That’s because I’m hugely against boring trainings 😅and always create workshops that are super interactive and practical from the moment we start. Especially when it comes to developing a skill such as become a confident communicator, the only way you’re going to improve is by getting stuck in and practising.

Thank you to the lovely attendees who brought along all your energy❤️

If you’re interested in running a confidence building or public speaking training for your team, or you’d like to work with me 1:1, feel free to drop me a message 💫
How many times have you wanted to fall asleep duri How many times have you wanted to fall asleep during someone’s presentation? 😅
#sorrynotsorry

Imagine you’ve spent so much time preparing for a  presentation but then on the day no one is listening because the delivery is not engaging 🙈 do not underestimate the importance of also working on your non-verbal communication during your presentation prep.

If you’re not getting noticed, you’re getting left behind and my motto is always to work smarter not harder!

I’ve got 2 spots left for my next public speaking workshop in Dubai next Sunday 5th Feb- details in the link in bio.

Or if you’re a senior professional and would prefer to work with me 1:1, drop me a DM ❤️
If you lack self-confidence you will continuously If you lack self-confidence you will continuously find ways to hold yourself back and won’t be able to reach your full potential.

You’ll be a lot more likely to procrastinate, overthink your decisions, compare yourself to others, think you’re not good enough, hold back from taking action, and keep yourself small.

Research shows that increased self-confidence results in:
💫 13% more productivity
💫 27% more leads
💫 22% higher sales
And individuals being 24% more likely to overcome challenges and 45% more likely to be optimistic about the future.

If you’re serious about your career development and would like to work with a life coach to help build your self-confidence so you can thrive in your field and be seen, drop me a message and let’s schedule a call ❤️
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.
My coaching client came to me with 3 objectives. T My coaching client came to me with 3 objectives. To gain:
💫 Confidence
💫 Clarity
💫 Consistency

and that’s EXACTLY what she developed in our 12 weeks together.

Have you thought about what you truly want this year and how you’re going to get it?

If you don’t know where to start, are super committed to putting in the work to make positive changes in your life, and you want someone to guide you along the way, drop me a message❤️
So I think it’s time for an introduction post as So I think it’s time for an introduction post as it’s been a while and I have some new followers here🥰

💫 I’m Aliya, I was born and raised in the UK and have now been living I the UAE for 5 years (AD —> Dubai)

💫 I am a Taurus - any other fellow Earthies here? 🌏

💫 I struggled for many years with low self-esteem which affected a number of different areas of my life. It’s now my life’s mission to help people realise that although it may feel like the norm, you really really do not have to feel that way and you are capable of changing it, and once you do, life becomes so much better.

💫 I have a degree in Biomedical Science and a Master’s in Public Health. I’m also a qualified life coach, NLP Practitioner, thetahealer and MBTI practitoner. I quit my job and started working for myself 6 years ago 📚

💫 Always been a little bit of a rebel🙃

💫 I love dance, yoga, and recently got back into acting classes.

💫I make an effort to smile at everyone I talk to throughout the day. You never know what someone could be going through and how much a smile can really brighten their day. Plus research shows that smiling makes us happier - win win!

💫 It makes me laugh how I always used to get in trouble at school for talking too much and now I get paid to speak 😂 (P.S my next public speaking workshop is on 5th Feb)

💫 Nutella crepes > everything

💫 Although it’s challenging I try my best every day to live in the present moment. To accept what’s happened in the past, and I believe that our future is being created based on the thoughts and actions that we carry out today, which is why it’s so important to be here in the now.

And lastly, my DMs are always open, so if you have any questions feel free to reach out at any time ❤️
Option 1 or option 2? Click on the link in my bio Option 1 or option 2?

Click on the link in my bio to sign up for weekly Motivation Monday emails where I share tips on how to develop your confidence & self-love ❤️
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#confidence #selflove #motivation #selfcare #positivethinking
Did you know that the fear of public speaking redu Did you know that the fear of public speaking reduces your chance of promotion by 15%?
If you’re not getting seen, you’re getting left behind.

Join me on Sunday 5th February 10am-430pm for my next full day ‘Become a Confident & Engaging Speaker’ workshop for professionals and entrepreneurs.

This full day training is designed to get you out of your comfort zone and build both your verbal and non-verbal communication so that you can only not feel confident when you’re in front of you audience, but also present in a way that engages and captivates them.

Click on the link in bio for full details and to register 🌟
What impact has social media been having on your s What impact has social media been having on your self-confidence?
A little confession: I’ve never felt ‘ready’ A little confession:
I’ve never felt ‘ready’ for anything that I’ve done:
- My first coaching session
- Posting my first video on social
- Running my first workshop
- Going live on video and radio
- Delivering corporate trainings
- Speaking in front of 200 people
- Starting a podcast
- Moving to a new country and expanding my business here

None of it. All of the above terrified me😅

But there’s a couple of things I realized early on.

1. You have to create opportunities for yourself, they won’t come to you - not initially anyway.

2. When they do start to come to you - you just have to say yes and trust that you’ll figure out the ‘how’ afterwards - and you will. 

Don’t wait for life to happen to you, instead go out and make your life happen ❤️
Thank you for the lovely testimonial @nouraarty I Thank you for the lovely testimonial @nouraarty I look forward to continuing to watch you flourish and making amazing things happen in 2023 🥰🌺
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.
As Einstein stated ‘insanity is doing the same t As Einstein stated ‘insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.’ 🙃If you want different outcomes in your life this year, then you’ve got to challenge yourself to mix things up and get out of your comfort zone.

Make 2023 the year of saying yes to you 🔥
Thought of the day: how would your life be differe Thought of the day: how would your life be different if you decided to stop holding yourself back from doing what you want and you ditched overthinking everything?
So the women that reach out to me for coaching usu So the women that reach out to me for coaching usually fall into one of 2 groups:
1. ‘I want to build my confidence so I can become more visible and work my way up in my career/business🔥’

2. ‘I’m thriving at work but I am burnt out, stressed and am not having the work-life balance that I would like😫’

My clients always tell me that I feel more like a friend than a professional, but one that enables them to have a completely safe and non-judgmental space to open up and untangle all the knots that are in their mind so that they can create clarity and know what’s holding them back and what the steps are to help them move forward.

If one of the two categories above sounds like you, feel free to drop me a message. I offer a complimentary discovery call where we’ll map out where you are, what the gaps are, and how I can support you on your journey in 2023❤️

P.S you can find the link the full video interview with @tekrevol in the link in my bio 💫
I still can’t believe how another year has just I still can’t believe how another year has just flown by but I am grateful for all that 2022 brought.

A big thank you to all of you too❤️either we’ve worked together on 1:1 basis, you’ve attended my workshops or talks, listened to my podcast, or have enjoyed my content here I’m sending you lots of love.

A few reflective questions to ask yourself as we start the year:
💫 What would I do in 2023 if I knew I wouldn’t fail?
💫 How can I bring more gratitude into my life?
💫 How can I be kinder and more compassionate towards myself this year?
💫What interpersonal /intrapersonal skills are important for me to develop?
💫What am I going to say YES to more of?

Let’s make it a great one😍
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#2022 #2023 #newyear #confidence #selflove #newyeargoals
Thank you @lillifaybrant for the testimonial of ou Thank you @lillifaybrant for the testimonial of our 12 week coaching programme together. It’s been so inspiring to watch your growth and I can’t wait to see you continue to flourish in 2023 😍

DM me to book a call to get you started on your confidence & self-love journey ❤️
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It’s time for your end of year declutter! 😍Jo It’s time for your end of year declutter! 😍Join me for my annual ‘Letting go of the old and making room for the new’ workshop to get you stepping into 2023 feeling confident and excited! 💃🏻 it is an interactive workshop with a mix of exercises and fruitful discussions centering around self-love, and how to develop a better relationship with YOU in the new year.

Thursay 15th December at @hubofconsciousness in Al Barsha.

Swipe >> on the post for full details and click on the link in my bio to register. If you have any questions feel free to drop me a DM❤️

Can’t wait to see you there🥰
3 ways to build your confidence: 1. Stop being so 3 ways to build your confidence:

1. Stop being so horrible to yourself. That voice in your head is you, and each time you put yourself down, your self-confidence is shrinking. The next time you look in the mirror, instead of looking at all the things you don’t like about yourself, look yourself in the eye and tell yourself what you really to hear right now. Be kind.

2. Surround yourself with people who want good for you and lift you up. Conversations that always centre about talking about other people are soul-sucking and a huge waste of your mental energy. If you don’t have those people in your life right now, go find them.

3. Move your body every day. Instead of forcing yourself and thinking ‘uhh’ I have to,’ do it because your future self will thank you for it. Don’t just work out because you want to look a certain way, but also for prevention of mental and physical disease later in life. And of course, the benefits of exercise does wooonders for your self-confidence. Fact.
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#confidence #confidencemindset #lifecoach #selflove
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