Turn tough moments into momentum.

Dr. Reem Olaby is an accomplished educator, researcher, and leadership trainer with 15+ years of scientific research and 14+ years in higher education. An Associate Professor of Biology & Biotechnology at California Northstate University and an Ed.M. candidate at Harvard Graduate School of Education, she blends deep scientific rigor with human-centered leadership. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and a seasoned keynote speaker, Dr. Olaby helps leaders transform challenges into opportunity—building cultures of trust, clarity, and innovation.

Flagship Executive Programs

1) Emotional Intelligence for Executives

Lead with empathy, clarity, and measurable impact.
This highly practical program equips senior leaders with tools to recognize triggers, regulate under pressure, read the room, and influence across functions. Participants leave with repeatable micro-skills for high-stakes communication and decision-making.

Leaders master how to:

• Map emotional triggers and self-regulation strategies under stress
• Use empathy without losing accountability
• Communicate with precision in moments that matter
• Convert resistance into commitment through psychologically safe dialogue

Ideal for: C-suite, VPs, Directors, Heads of Function, emerging execs.

2) Handling Difficult Conversations With Grace

Grace is strength with dignity.
Your conversations are the culture. This workshop gives leaders a calm, structured way to approach conflict, give growth-driving feedback, and navigate sensitive topics without escalation.

Leaders practice how to:

• Prepare for hard conversations (goal, evidence, empathy map)
• Deliver feedback that builds, not bruises (SBI and adjacent models)
• Hold boundaries with warmth (clear asks, next steps, accountability)
• Recover from missteps and maintain trust after disagreement

Outcomes: Fewer rework cycles, faster alignment, stronger engagement, and a visible lift in day-to-day manager effectiveness.

What sets Dr. Reem apart

• Interdisciplinary edge: Pharmacy, biotechnology, public health, and education—translating evidence into practical leadership tools.
• Pedagogical excellence: SFHEA (UK) recognition for impact in teaching and curriculum design.
• Executive relevance: Keynotes, TED-style talks, and enterprise workshops across industries.
• Human + data: Evidence-based frameworks delivered with empathy and real-world application.

Workshop Catalog (Popular selections)

Programs are tailored to your audience, industry, and objectives. Mix & match for a full leadership pathway.

Communication & Presence

• Breaking the Fear of Public Speaking / Conquering Glossophobia
• How to Deliver Memorable Presentations

Leadership & Culture

• Mastering Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Professional and Personal Success
• Leadership Skills
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Through a DEI Lens
• Equity in Discipline and Conflict Resolution
• Neurodiversity & Accessibility
• Reframing Organizations: Seeing Challenges Through New Lenses

People Management

• Effective People Management: Navigating Difficult Conversations at Work

AI for Teaching, L&D, and Enablement

• AI for Educators: Practical Tools for Teaching and Learning
• Personalizing Learning with AI
• ChatGPT as Your Teaching Assistant

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Formats & Customization

• Delivery: In-person, virtual, or hybrid
• Durations: 60–120 min keynotes, half-day intensives, 1–2-day executive workshops
• Add-ons: Leader playbooks, conversation scripts, reflection guides, manager toolkits, post-program coaching

Ready to elevate your leaders?

Bring Dr. Reem in for an Executive EI immersion or a Graceful Difficult Conversations masterclass—and watch everyday interactions become your strongest performance driver.

Booking & Inquiries: Share your goals and timeline, and we’ll craft a targeted, high-impact program for your team.