Soha Chahine is a distinguished figure in the world of Leadership and Emotional Intelligence, anchored in the vibrant heart of Dubai. Her expertise emanates from over a decade of immersion in the field of human resources management, and is not solely a product of her location. Armed with a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and Training and recognized as a Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD) qualified professional, Soha’s academic journey forms the solid foundation of her extensive knowledge and skills.
Cultivating Leaders at Every Level: FORWARD TRAINING & CONSULTING FZE
Soha Chahine is the driving force behind FORWARD TRAINING & CONSULTING FZE. Her vision extends far beyond individual growth; it encompasses the creation of robust organizational cultures that champion resilience, agility, and heightened emotional intelligence. Her goal isn’t just to transform individuals but to cultivate future-ready leaders. She employs a diverse range of tools and methodologies, including EQ-I 2.0® & EQ-I 360®, R@w Resilience Scale, Leadership Circle Profile, MBTI, and Lego® Serious Play, to craft personalized paths of transformation.
Navigating through Diverse Sectors
Soha Chahine’s 15-year journey in corporate HR has taken her through diverse sectors, providing invaluable insights while working with Fortune 500 giants. Her career is woven with roles that granted her the privilege of understanding human capabilities, organizational behaviors, and the symbiotic relationship between them. Serving as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Corporate Coach, and Trainer, she seamlessly blends her HR knowledge with specialized areas like Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Leadership Development.
Certifications That Tell a Story
Each certification Soha has acquired has become a chapter in her story. From Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to EQ-I 2.0 & EQ 360, from Myers-Briggs® MBTI to Lego® Serious Play, and from Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) to Systemic Coaching for Work Resilience using the R@W Resilience Scale, she has been instrumental in shaping holistic organizational growth strategies. Her exposure to tools like the Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) and her specialization in Positive Psychology Coaching have further enriched her toolkit.
Balancing Tradition and Innovation
At the core of Soha’s expertise is her master’s degree in human resource management & training. This academic foundation continually reminds her of the timeless principles in HR, ensuring a balanced blend of traditional wisdom and modern innovations in all her endeavors.
The Genesis of Transformation
One defining experience from her early years in human resources management stands out, when Soha encountered a highly skilled individual lacking in EI, leadership, and resilience. COVID-19 highlighted the importance of these soft skills. While hard skills are vital in our fast-changing workplaces, EQ, leadership, and resilience are equally essential for career growth and a company’s lasting success. This experience gave birth to the idea behind Forward Training and Consulting FZE.
Recognized Excellence: Awards and Accolades
Forward Training and Consulting FZE’s emphasis on EI, leadership, and resilience isn’t just a theory; it’s a necessary and practical response to today’s organizational requirements. In 2023, Soha was honored with the UAE Coaching & Training Impact Leader Award and the Leadership Global Award for being the Best Corporate Coach & Trainer. These accolades, along with the Award of Excellence as the Best Career & Emotional Intelligence Coach, underscore the groundbreaking influence of her innovative methods on the global corporate training landscape.
A New Era in Corporate Training: Proactive Leadership
The corporate coaching and training sector is undergoing significant changes, ushering in a more dynamic, people-centric approach that replaces traditional hierarchical structures in the workplace. These attributes, which prioritize Emotional Intelligence (EI), Resilience, and Leadership, are now becoming the fundamental principles of progressive organizations worldwide.
In today’s rapidly changing global corporate environment, especially in the post-COVID world, organizations must seamlessly integrate the tenets of Growth Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Agility into their foundational strategies. Challenges will arise, especially from deep-seated conventional beliefs, but these hurdles present both a test and an opportunity to pioneer new paradigms.
A Vision for Inclusivity and Excellence
She is ready to forge a globally inclusive, emotionally attuned, and resilient business ecosystem by harnessing state-of-the-art, evidence-backed tools such as EQ-I 2.0® and the R@W Resilience Scale, coupled with innovative methodologies. Her goal is clear: to redefine excellence and inclusivity in the global corporate coaching and training domain.
A Commitment to Holistic Growth
Soha Chahine embarked on a business journey with a deep belief that everyone, no matter their background or challenges, should have equal access to resources for achieving their goals. Her passion extends beyond shaping skilled professionals; she is dedicated to nurturing individuals who are deeply connected to their work, resilient in tough times, and adaptable in our ever-changing global business environment.
Beyond a Brand: A Commitment to Change
Forward Training and Consulting isn’t just a brand; it epitomizes a movement, a trajectory, and an unwavering commitment. As Soha and her team continually strive to redefine standards in corporate coaching and training, their resolute mission is clear: to engineer a future in which businesses transcend mere profit-making. They envision a world where enterprises champion ecosystems that foster individual growth, emphasizing Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Leadership Development. Through this lens, they aim to reshape the narrative of global entrepreneurial success, one transformation at a time.
It’s not merely a name; Forward Training and Consulting symbolizes a movement, a path, and unwavering commitment. Their clear objective is to pave the way for a future where businesses reach beyond financial objectives. Soha and her team are dedicated to consistently reshaping the norms in corporate coaching and training. They envision a world where companies foster environments that promote personal growth, emphasizing leadership development, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Their aim is to gradually alter the narrative of global entrepreneurial success, one step at a time.
