Ana-Maria Iliescu keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Ana-Maria Iliescu– ICF PCC-Certified Leadership & Life Coach | Communication Strategist | Speaker | Dreamer at Heart
Ana-Maria Iliescu is a PCC-accredited Professional Coach with a B.A. in Communication and Public Relations. Throughout her career, she held several leadership positions, managing diverse teams from over 120 nationalities—an experience that deeply informs her global, inclusive coaching approach.
Since beginning her entrepreneurial journey in 2021, Ana-Maria has delivered over 500 coaching hours to clients across three continents. She has supported executives, entrepreneurs, and political figures in building confidence, mastering communication, and aligning leadership with purpose.
Trained by CoachU, USA—the world’s first coaching school—and International Coaching Education, UK, she applies a strengths-based methodology rooted in positive psychology.
Known for her engaging and impactful delivery, Ana-Maria’s approach is anything but ordinary. She combines science-based coaching with a healthy dose of humor, real-life stories with powerful questions, and practical tools with transformative insights. Every session she leads is not just a workshop; it’s a powerful, transformative journey toward clarity, confidence, and authentic leadership.
Notable Achievements
- Early Leadership Recognition: At 23, became the youngest leader of a 40-member team in a global tech company, demonstrating exceptional leadership capabilities early in her career.
- Multicultural Leadership: Led teams comprising over 120 nationalities as an Inflight Supervisor for Etihad Airways, showcasing adeptness in cross-cultural communication and leadership.
- Established Coaching Practice: Founded a successful coaching business in Dubai, focusing on empowering professionals to achieve clarity and confidence in their leadership roles.
- ICF Accreditation: Achieved accreditation from the International Coaching Federation, reflecting a commitment to the highest standards in coaching practices.
Language spoken by the keynote speaker:
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English
- French
- Romanian
Key Themes & Expertise
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Lead with Clarity: How to Communicate Powerfully in High-Stakes Environments: Tools and strategies to master leadership communication, especially under pressure, across diverse teams.
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From Self-Doubt to Self-Leadership: Building Inner Confidence that Inspires: A strengths-based journey into overcoming internal blocks and leading with purpose and presence.
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The Art of Feedback: Creating a Culture of Trust and Growth: Techniques for giving and receiving feedback that drives performance, connection, and team development.
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Authentic Leadership in Multicultural Teams: Insights from leading over 120 nationalities on fostering trust, inclusion, and high performance across cultures.
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Emotional Intelligence at Work: The Missing Link to Lasting Leadership: A deep dive into emotional regulation, empathy, and interpersonal mastery in modern leadership.Ana-Maria’s keynotes are transformative, blending her extensive experience in leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence. Her multicultural background enables her to connect with diverse audiences, offering insights that are both globally relevant and personally impactful. Attendees leave her sessions equipped with practical tools and renewed motivation to implement meaningful changes in their personal and professional lives.
