Experienced Cross-Cultural Psychological Consultant and Coach with over 20 years of hands-on expertise gained from living, studying, and working in diverse cultural environments. Possessing a deep understanding of biopsychosocial contexts, specializing in working with diverse cultural backgrounds and minority populations. Proficient in a range of coaching and psychological techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered approaches, positive psychology, and faith-based practices. A compassionate listener adept at conflict resolution and mediation, providing personalized coaching for personal and professional growth, resilience, and psychosocial support for individuals and teams. Collaborates closely with specialized services, clinicians, and professionals, offering expertise in intercultural management for institutions and companies. Fluent in German, English, and Arabic languages.
Additional Information
Nationality: German
Age: 46
Marital Status: Married
Skills
Intercultural Competence and Cross-Cultural Management
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Work History
Psychological Consultant and Coach
MindWise Coaching & Consultancy FZCO
Dubai
10.2022 - Current
Provided consultancy and coaching sessions for individuals and groups regarding personal or professional problems such as stress, burnout or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment and mental wellbeing.
Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal and professional development.
Delivered HR consultancy to enhance performance by improving self-efficacy and interpersonal effectiveness.
Provided mediation and consultancy on intercultural management to resolve interpersonal conflicts and to further intercultural sensibility and intercultural skills.
Psychological Advisor, Consultant & Coach
Risaala Consulting & Education
Freiburg
06.2018 - 10.2022
Provided psychological consultancy and coaching with focus on minorities and clients with diverse cultural backgrounds, incorporating techniques from cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, positive and faith based psychology.
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and intervention planning.
Designed and executed interventions in collaboration with client, client's families and clinicians.
Coordinated as part of case management community and mental health resources and implemented interventions and professional experience to ensure positive outcome for clients and their community integration.
Co-authored training curriculum and provided training for mental health and social workers.
Cooperated with humanitarian NGOs in developing and implementing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs.
Provided coaching for personal and professional development, growth and resilience for individuals and teams.
Supported clients with mediation and conflict resolution.
Provided consultancy on intercultural management for institutions and companies with focus on Middle Eastern countries.
Managing Partner & Consultant
Tayseer Consult
Dubai
12.2017 - 10.2021
Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
Provided consultancy for institutions and companies on intercultural management; including client and HR-management, negotiation processes and business development in multi cultural environments.
Self Empolyed and Freelance
Multiple Clients
10.2005 - Current
Conducted researches and wrote books and articles, e.g. on topics related to intercultural subjects, coaching, psychology and psychiatry.
Delivered seminars, workshops and trainings.
Managed and supervised team of professional translators, reviewers and proofreaders for Arabic and German language.
Sales Manager & Technical Consultant
Xerox-Dorka
Holzgerlingen
01.2002 - 07.2005
Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
Promoted continuing education opportunities for sales team to bolster skills and add value to department.
NCO Candidate & Assistent Instructor
German Federal Armed Forces
Zweibruecken
01.2001 - 10.2001
Performed as fire team as well as platoon leader during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
Engaged in training and supervising new recruits.
Education
Master (M.Jur.) - Jurisprudence
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University
Riyadh
10.2013 - 06.2022
Bachelor - Islamic Law
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University
Riyadh
10.2008 - 06.2012
Diploma in Arabic Language And Islamic Studies - Program For Arabic Language And Islamic Studies
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University
Riyadh
10.2005 - 06.2008
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Additional Training and Certifications
Psychology: An Introduction 3 - Credited Course Certificate, University of Oxford, Department of Continuing Education, UK.
Foundations of International Psychiatry - Certificate of Completion, University of Melbourne, AU.
4 Months Condensed Program on Applied Clinical Psychology (theory and practice): Diagnostics and CBT-Techniques - Motmaena Medical Center, Riyadh, KSA.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) - Certificate of Completion, John Hopkins University, USA.
Certificate in Psychological Intervention PM+ - SBF, TUR.
Certificate in Global Leadership Assessment - Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching.
Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology - Academy of Modern Applied Psychology, UK.
Practitioner Certificate Counseling Psychology - Academy of Modern Applied Psychology, UK.
Practitioner Certificate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Academy of Modern Applied Psychology, UK.
Life Coach Practitioner Diploma - Academy of Modern Applied Psychology, UK.
Life Coach Certificate - Academy of Modern Applied Psychology, UK.
Certificate of Participation: Coping with the Stress of Corona Virus - Harvard Medical School, Post-Graduate Education, USA.
Certificate of Participation: Covid19 and Mental Health, Caring for the Public and Ourselves - American Psychiatric Association, USA.
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