Saher Salim is a transformational storyteller, Speaker coach & Author, whose work empowers changemakers, entrepreneurs, and creative leaders across the MENA region and South Asia. Her journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and purpose-driven transformation, shaped by her own experiences and a deep commitment to helping others find their authentic voice.
With a background in broadcast journalism and narrative coaching, Saher blends the art of storytelling with media expertise, helping leaders craft messages that resonate, inspire, and drive impact. She has mentored and trained over 1,000 young adults, founders, and entrepreneurs, guiding them to communicate their ideas with clarity and confidence, and is also a faculty and trainer with Istituto Marangoni, Symbiosis university, IN5 Tecom hub Dubai Production City, FAD Dubai , Northwestern University, Swiss International School.
Saher is the founder of SOUL SPEAK, a transformational mentorship framework designed for the next generation of innovators and creative entrepreneurs. Rooted in empathy, growth, and authentic leadership, SOUL SPEAK guides participants through a structured journey of Self-Discovery, Ownership, Unlocking their Voice, and Leading with Soul. The workshop / panel is tailored to meet the needs of leaders, startups, founders, and changemakers to create purpose-driven impact on a global scale.
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Soul Speak - Storytelling for Conscious Leadership in Education
Session Summary:
Storytelling is more than communication today, it is a tool for cultivating conscious leadership in education. SOUL SPEAK empowers educators, thought leaders, and changemakers to own their voice, speak with empathy, and lead with conscious awareness. Through a combination of storytelling techniques, media immersion, and leadership principles, participants learn to communicate authentically, foster engagement, and inspire purposeful action to create impact in the education industry. Guided by Saher Salim's SOUL framework ; Self-Discovery, Ownership, Unlocking Voice, and Leading with Soul, this interactive session will equip participants ed to lead with empathy, communicate consciously, and make meaningful connections within their and communities. Most importantly, they will be inspired to step into their own story, share it boldly, and take purposeful action, leaving a lasting impact on their teams and communities thus shaping a culture of conscious leadership and authentic expression in education.
This talk explores how storytelling can be a powerful tool to inspire, engage, and create lasting impact in education. Through real-life examples and practical insights Saher shares how educators and leaders can use stories to connect with students on a deeper level, build empathy, and drive meaningful learning experiences that go beyond the classroom.
This talk explores how storytelling can be a powerful tool to inspire, engage, and create lasting impact in education. Through real-life examples and practical insights Saher shares how educators and leaders can use stories to connect with students on a deeper level, build empathy, and drive meaningful learning experiences that go beyond the classroom.
