Biography
Akeel is seasoned financial services professional with over fifteen years of experience consulting for tier-one retail, investment banks and asset management firms. He has a strong academic background with a BEng in Computing and an MSc in Finance & Investment from the world- renowned CASS Business School. He recently completed his Executive MBA in 2020.
Akeel has worked across a range of industries including both the private and public sector. Recent examples of clients he has helped include:
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Senior managers whom he helped successfully transition to leadership roles (Director level).
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A client transition from military duties to civilian life in the private sector.
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Managing director from a large finance company improve his decision-making and time management skills whilst working with him on a one to one basis.
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Helped a Chief Information Medical Officer map out his leadership journey from local role to a national level position.
Akeel coached me through my first leadership position, which benefitted in areas of management, stakeholder engagement and goal setting. He provided me with the practical tools to help me in my journey.
Project Director, MedTech
Prior to the programme, I struggled with my professional development, but now feel much more confident and well equipped to tackle this head-on.
Chief Medical Information Officer
National Health Service
Method
Session 1
SESSION 1
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Working on mindset (e.g. imposter syndrome, self sabotage, self limiting beliefs, lack of clarity, overwhelm)
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Vision for transformational leadership journey
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Implementation strategy
SESSION 2 - 7
Tailored sessions to cover topics such as:
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Leadership
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Raising personal brand awareness
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Leading and engaging whilst remote working
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Enhanced career motivation
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Building collaborative teams
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Effective decision making
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Dealing with overwhelm and burnout
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Increased negotiation and influence techniques
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Improved resilience/ wellbeing
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Company culture/ cultural shift (e.g. innovation)
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Time management/ productivity
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Self confidence
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Obtaining work/ life balance
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Diversity and inclusion
SESSION 8
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Reflection on transformational coaching journey and next steps.
Delivery
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One on one coaching – 8 sessions x (60-90 mins) over a 3 month period
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Detailed report and action plan
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Email support
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Recommended reading/ podcasts
Other Services
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Keynote speaker – e.g. building resilient teams, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority (BAME) leadership, mental wellbeing
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Group coaching for emerging leaders
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Group coaching for BAME leaders
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Group coaching for direct reports requirements
