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Aliya

coachingwithaliya

💫Confidence | Self-Love | Public Speaking
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After leaving my public health career in London to After leaving my public health career in London to start my own coaching business in 2017 and move to the UAE, last year I decided to go back to my health roots and this week I officially qualified as a health coach 🥳 I was inspired to do this because I saw the gap. There are so many ways to build your self-confidence by changing your mindset and getting out of your comfort zone, however it’s still hard to feel confident in yourself when your energy levels are low, you’re feeling sluggish, tired from a lack of sleep and constantly overwhelmed. This will then impact your willingness to speak in front of an audience, to take on new opportunities, as well as your ability to make effective decisions. It’s shocking to see how many people in their 30s and 40s are currently experiencing a range of health issues due to poor diet, high stress levels and a lack of positive lifestyle practices, which can so easily be prevented by getting off the busy hamster wheel, slowing down and making some different choices. Health really is wealth - you can keep running but will only be forced to stop once your body tells you you can no longer continue. Feeling pretty psyched today I just got off a call with a client I’ve been working with over the past few months who told me that her doctor told her she is no longer pre-diabetic and that she no longer requires surgery as there has been a significant reduction in kidney stones after her making so many positive lifestyle changes - and at the perfect time before starting to embark on her new business :) Now to decide which cake I want to eat to celebrate? 😂 🤔 How much do your prioritise your health?
‘Your style of public speaking coaching is reall ‘Your style of public speaking coaching is really very unique and something I’ve never seen before. Most of what’s out there is trying to cater to the masses but your approach is very tailored and in-depth, which I really like.’ Grateful to have received this feedback today. A lot of my coaching clients have been to Toastmasters and other public speaking courses before and have said they’ve been very valuable, but what they gained through my coaching which was different was the mindset part. Let’s just say I like to get deep 😂 because what’s the point in just focusing on how to stand, use your breath, have a more powerful tone of voice - if on the inside you’re freaking out, dreading your upcoming talk, and are completely self-conscious when you’re speaking? That same feeling of dread and anxiety will creep up whether you’re speaking to your team, presenting at a conference or leading a panel discussion. So really you want to work from the inside out. Overcoming the fears and barriers when it comes to you being a more confident speaker so that you no longer have to HATE speaking and then on top of that begin to work on your body language, tone and learning how to effectively engage your audience. If you’re in a leadership position and want to work on becoming a more confident and engaging speaker, I offer a complimentary discovery call to discuss further - feel free to get in touch and we can schedule a time 🎤
As much as our friends and family love us, want be As much as our friends and family love us, want best for us and try to help, the reality is sometimes their advice comes with biases, their own experiences, or them trying to help you feel better in that very moment❤️ and as amazing as all of that is, despite the advice we might be given we end up falling into the same patterns, making the same decisions and continuing to feel stuck or repeating the same mistakes. The benefit of having a coach is that we’re not in your world. We don’t know your friends, your family, your colleagues and so we say everything objectively. A coach doesn’t tell you what you want to hear but instead we help you uncover what you need to hear, to challenge your limiting beliefs, your fears, and to empower you with tools and strategies to create long lasting change based on what’s deep inside of you. If you’re curious about 1:1 coaching to help you with some areas of your life that you currently feel stuck and would love to feel more confident in or if you know someone who would, get in touch or click the link in my bio to schedule a discovery call 💫
In a world that celebrates relentless hustle and i In a world that celebrates relentless hustle and is very externally focused, it’s easy to turn to work and going out as an escape. Those never ending to-do lists, late nights, and “just one more email” to avoid facing what’s really going on inside. But if you’re currently going through a challenging time, escaping and pretend those thoughts and feelings aren’t there doesn’t make them disappear - they only just end up resurfacing in others ways i.e. you being more reactive, isolating yourself, neglecting your health and support network - the list goes on.
My 20 second confidence hack for today - try it go My 20 second confidence hack for today - try it go on I dare you 😆
What exactly is ‘self-love’ and how does coach What exactly is ‘self-love’ and how does coaching help you to build it? ❤️ The answer is it’s unique for every individual person according to their current circumstance. Ie for ambitious, driven entrepenuers/professionals it could be slowing down and finding ways to manage their stress better. For those going experiencing a break-up it is often about working on self-compassion, letting go, forgiveness and build yourself back up after feeling devastated. I have a Master’s in Public Health and am a qualified health coach so for many we look at improving healthy lifestyle practises in order to work on self-love (diet, physical activity, sleep, stress). Setting boundaries and building assertiveness is a key element of self-love and an area I often support with. Self-love is also about giving yourself permission to do the things you want to do in life without allowing all the excuses and reasons as to why you shouldn’t do them get in the way. We work on mindset, your lifestyle, environment. Do a life declutter as I like to call it and start by getting rid of the ‘stuff’ that’s getting in the way and weighing you down. If you’re on a self-love journey and want to enquire about scheduling a coaching discovery call with me where we’ll do an assessment of your life right now and identify which areas you’re not happy with and want to work on, click on the link in my bio and let’s do this ❤️
A message for you if you care too much about what A message for you if you care too much about what other people think of you❤️ If my videos resonate with you and you would love some help in building your confidence and self-love so that you 2025 can truly be your year, click on the link in my bio to enquire about scheduling a call and let’s discuss how we can work together 💫 #confidence #selflove #mindset #selfcompassion #coaching
Does improving your physical appearance increase y Does improving your physical appearance increase your self-confidence? I posted this on my story earlier and 86% of you said yes, 4% said no, and 10% hmm not sure. In my opinion the answer is both yes and no. There’s no denying that when you feel good about your outer appearance you feel a big boost inside, receiving compliments from others feels great, and when you’re making more positive and healthier lifestyle choices in your life that helps to build your confidence. Sounds pretty great right? For sure, but the danger lies when you place TOO much importance on how you look. When despite looking great and making changes to your appearance, you still compare yourself to other people, don’t accept imperfections and rely on external validation for your self-worth. Enhancing your physical appearance can have a positive impact on your overall confidence and wellbeing, as long as there’s also a focus on the other parts of your identity - your values, understanding yourself, your strengths, what makes you unique, the people in your life, and embracing and accepting you as you❤️ I’d love to hear what your thoughts are on the topic?
Have you ever realised that the more you focus ext Have you ever realised that the more you focus externally the less confident you feel about yourself? This is much easier said than done because we live in a world where our lives are shown publicly on social media, we can see what other people are doing every day, and with people are shouting about their wins and achievements and it’s so easy to feel inadequate and like you’re falling behind. The more you do this the worse you’re going to feel about yourself. Building self-confidence is about drowning down the outer noise, unless you use it in productive and beneficial ways (there are many) and dialling up your inner voice and power❤️ . . . If you know of anyone who’s lacking confidence and would love some help in building it back up, you can email me on click the link in my bio to enquire about booking a call to discuss 💫
October what a month❤️ Started off by enjoying October what a month❤️ Started off by enjoying autumn 🍂 in the UK 🇬🇧 attending weddings, a day trip to Bath and lots of nature walks in the forest. Ibiza ☀️ for a wonderful retreat hosted by @polly_alexandre with a beautiful group of women. We did a lot of deep inner work and it was exactly what I needed. As coaches it’s important that we too are coached❤️ Spent some quality time in Istanbul 🇹🇷 with my family. Whenever I go away I love to do bike tours but this time I thought let’s try a segway and it was so much fun! And then ended the month back in Dubai 🇦🇪 , spending the last few days speaking on panels and podcasts, and seeing my coaching clients. Looking forward to November where I am working on a few exciting things where I’ll be sharing so much with you on how to develop your inner confidence so that you can surprise yourself with what you are capable of and really start to love yourself and your life so much more ❤️
‘I want to feel sexy!’ Okay amazing, let’s s ‘I want to feel sexy!’ Okay amazing, let’s start there. This is a question I always ask at the beginning of a coaching journey because the way life works is we think that when we achieve x, y and z it will give us what we’re looking to feel. They definitely do to some extent there’s no denying that but unless you also work the other way round you’ll find yourself continuously chasing and even worse, set yourself up for disappointment expecting that outcome to feel a void which it doesn’t end up doing. Externally things might look great on paper in your life and you’re achieving all your goals, but if on the inside you’re continuously feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, stressed, lacking confidence, resentful and fed up then what’s the point of it all? . . . If you know of anyone who’s lacking confidence and would love some help in building it back up, you can email me on info@aliyarajah.com or click the link in my bio to enquire about booking a call to discuss ❤️
It was great to speak on the panel at @dubaiactive It was great to speak on the panel at @dubaiactiveshow alongside @manelkhemirii @dietitianbegumdemircan and @sheridanjoyaustin , moderated by @emma_isbell.uaetheatre. We spoke about then importance of community in longevity, delving into research, personal stories and practical insights on how social bonds can play am essential role in extending and enriching our lives❤️ Being part of a community isn’t just about connection but also plays a huge role in developing our resilience and wellbeing, reducing stress and depression, and as a result enhancing longevity! And it isn’t just about quantity, but more importantly the quality of your relationships. You could be in a relationship or have a large social circle but still feel lonely. Specialising in confidence coaching, a big area I help my clients with is developing their social confidence so that they can put themselves out there to meet and nurture relationships with like-minded people who have a positive impact in their lives, and 2 ways you can do this is: 1. Explore things that you really enjoy or have an interest in doing. You’re a lot more likely to meet like-minded people there and it’s easier to start conversations when there’s an activity involved. 2. Make time for it and schedule it in your diary! Much easier said than done when you have a busy lifestyle and your mind is filled with all the excuses as to why you shouldn’t go - but unless you plan for it, it’s much more likely that it won’t happen! What does your community look like?
I bet if I asked you to list 5 things you don’t I bet if I asked you to list 5 things you don’t like about yourself you’d be able to answer me, but then if I asked you to name 5 things you love about yourself you’d pause and say ‘oh, erm let me think about that.’ If you mind is programed to focus on all the things you can’t do, what you can’t achieve, the things you don’t like about yourself and the worries you have about how other people see you, there’s this heaviness that you’re carrying that you probably don’t even realise is there because it’s become so normal. This is the weight that keeps you stuck. That causes you to feel frustrated because you know that there’s SO much fire inside you to do so much more. You want to and deep down you know you can but all the current stories and fears you have are taking over. Being kind to yourself means reminding yourself that that this is your life and that you owe it to yourself in every way to say yes to doing the things you want to do no matter what people might think of you. People are going to judge you whether you’re doing well or not, whether you’re happy or unhappy so you might as well shed some of that weight walk your own path.❤️
Looking forward to being a part of the panel discu Looking forward to being a part of the panel discussion at @dubaiactiveshow this coming Sunday at 2pm. We’ll be discussing the role of community in longevity (yes who you have in your life plays a big role in your health outcomes!) and I’ll be sharing insights on how to develop your social confidence in order to create and nurture more meaningful and positive relationships in your life. There will be lots of talks and classes happening over the 3 days. If you’re around it would be great to say hi!
Just returned from a wholesome retreat in Ibiza fe Just returned from a wholesome retreat in Ibiza feeling grateful for a much greater sense of inner self-confidence 💫 Although I’ve been coaching and training since 2017 on self-confidence and have worked with the most amazing and inspiring individuals across such diverse industries, I am someone who likes to try new things, challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone, and so naturally fears creep in and my confidence dips and whenever I step into the unknown. This experience wasn’t just about stepping away from the day-to-day, but stepping into a new version of myself. Through deep dives over the few days I was able to confront the barriers that have been holding me back, both personally and professionally - and FYI holding a mirror up to yourself and calling yourself out on what you’re doing (or not doing) is never easy, takes a lot of courage but it is SO worth it! The reason why I’m so passionate about what I do is because I believe personal growth is an ongoing journey because yes we might think we know ourselves, but as the externals change in our lives (a new career, location, relationships, loss etc) we also change internally. And if we’re not aware of what’s going on internally through the change, we can very easily feel lost, frustrated, overwhelmed or even resentful about it all. Thinking 10 steps ahead is overwhelming. The key to unlocking our potential lies in taking that first step, and then the next and then watching the journey unfold and observing the domino effect of one brave move. And it isn’t just about goals. It’s also about fun. The older we get the easier it is to forget to experience joy in the little moments, and once you start removing all the ‘stuff’ that’s holding you back - life also becomes a lot lighter and much more fun! ❤️💃🏻 . . . If you’re in a leadership position, and want to have a conversation about the area of your life you’d like to build your confidence in, or if you’d like to run a confidence building training for your team to increase your sales, feel free to drop me a message.
Hello from Ibiza ☀️ It’s been an amazing pas Hello from Ibiza ☀️ It’s been an amazing past few days gaining clarity, delving into what’s currently holding me back and getting super clear on what I want moving forward. Personal growth is an ongoing journey and there’s always lots to learn about yourself. When you purely focus on the externals in life (other people, your career, social media, what you think you should be doing, the so-called ‘checklist’) you start to feel disconnected and as if something is off. It’s because the answers you’re looking for are within yourself and if you don’t give yourself the time and space to explore that you’ll constantly feel that things are off and you won’t be able to live in a way that’s aligned with who you are and what you truly want. I will be sharing more on this. In other news for those of you based in Dubai I’ll be speaking at @dubaiactiveshow next Sunday at 2pm come along and join the conversation 🌟
Sitting is the New Smoking - this is a phrase I he Sitting is the New Smoking - this is a phrase I heard last year and it really scared me! 
With the way that we live today we spend SO much time sitting — at our desks, in our cars, on the sofa — but research has shown that prolonged sitting can be as harmful to your health as smoking as sitting for long periods increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers. Yes with busy schedules it’s not easy to get a walk in on a regular basis but instead you can think about how to incorporate more movement into your day. This can include: 
✨ Taking breaks to stand and stretch
✨ Walking around while on calls
✨ Use a standing desk or try out some desk exercises ✨ Parking slightly further away in the car park ✨ Taking the stairs in front of the life ✨ Going to the store to buy your groceries instead of getting them delivered You can think of these small, consistent actions as acts of self-love and I promise you your future self will thank you for it!
Just finished delivering a virtual training sessio Just finished delivering a virtual training session for Executive Affairs Authority based in Abu Dhabi. My laptop decided to be funny with me today and I faced some tech issues, which really wasn’t a great situation to be in 30 minutes before the training started! After trying lots of different things and still no luck I was able to deliver the session from my phone and all luckily all ran smoothly in the end! 😰 Funny thing is the topic of the session was How to Developing Emotional Intelligence for Success, where I spoke about the 5 pillars of EQ and how to implement them in order manage stress and have smoother relationships, both personally and professionally. When discussing pillar 2 (self-regulation) I was able to use the example of what had just happened as a scenario of keeping calm in a stressful situation because life has a funny way of throwing unexpected curveballs our way and it becomes much harder to think clearly and find the right solutions when we’re not able to stop our emotions from hijacking us. I’m now off to fix my laptop issue - wish me luck! And if you’re interested in running a session for your team to help them thrive in their role feel free to get in touch here or via email on info@aliyarajah.com Some of the trainings I have delivered lately include: 1. Speak, Lead, Succeed: Mastering the Art of Confident Communication 2. Developing Self-Confidence for Success 3. Prioritise, Energise, Thrive: A Blueprint for Work-Life Balance 4. Thriving in Leadership: Building a High Performance Culture as a Leader
A few days of wedding fun last week ❤️ A few days of wedding fun last week ❤️
And that’s a wrap! 5 public speaking talks & wor And that’s a wrap! 5 public speaking talks & workshops delivered in the past 9 days. 1. Speaking at the @funandfocuseddxb talking about how to build your visibility and stand out from your competition. 2. A half day public speaking workshop for previous training attendees last Sunday to practise and build the muscle of speaking - specifically working on storytelling and personal branding. 3. Delivered a public speaking masterclass for @drjowatkins wonderful community of doctors turned business owners. 4. Loved spending the morning with the @jackmorton team, delivering the ‘Become a Confident & Engaging Speaker’ training for 20 members of their team. 5. And today - just finished delivering the full day ‘Become a Confident & Engaging Speaker,’ where we worked on both verbal and non-verbal communication, building self-confidence, improvisation, storytelling and with lots of speaking practise & feedback. And with my 1:1 coaching in between, my goal was to lose my voice and luckily it’s still okay - just about!😆 One thing I love about public speaking training is how diverse the audience always is. In the past week alone I’ve worked with doctors, accountants, marketing professionals, a matchmaker, real estate, a yoga teacher, health coaches, teachers, investment bankers and IT professionals because public speaking isn’t just about standing and talking in front of an audience but sooo much more!
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