meet our aces who lead the amazing TRAINING & workshops
Shaima Al Sayed
Shaima is a Legal Counsel by profession, having attained a handful of degrees such as her Bachelor in Law (LLB – Suma cum laude) from the American University in the Emirates, Master in Law (LLM) from Florida Coastal School of Law, Harvard Business School – Negotiation Mastery.
Shaima had always had a passion for the stage and public speaking.
She has been a TEDx Speaker in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and a TEDx Youth Host/ MC in Al Ain, UAE. She has been a member of the international public speaking organization Toastmasters for several years, being a President of the GM Toastmasters Club, creating a huge impact and a safe space environment for the members to learn and grow freely.
Rez Islam
A seasoned educator and professional trainer with over 25 years of experience across leading schools and learning environments in the UAE and the subcontinent. Her expertise spans from early childhood to executive learning, offering a unique blend of academic depth, cultural fluency, and real-world strategy.
She is widely known for designing learning journeys that spark confidence, clarity, and growth—whether she’s guiding teams, mentoring educators, or connecting with young minds. Her approach is grounded, human-centered, and always transformative.
Mina Liccione
Mina is an award-winning comedian, emcee, choreographer and Performing Arts Professor. She’s been seen on MTV’s "The Grind" (original cast), Broadway in the smash hit "STOMP" and touring stages around the globe performing stand-up comedy alongside renown comics. She was coined the "UAE’s Queen of Comedy" by Ahlan!, included in Rolling Stones "Funniest people of 2012” and recently filmed her 1 hour Comedy Special “Araby by Nature.” She can currently be seen on Comedy Central Arabia every Sunday night.
Ali Al Sayed
Dubai’s Ali Al Sayed started writing, performing and producing comedy in 2008. His lightning fast wit and rapport with audiences has allowed him to perform in numerous shows at the iconic Comic Strip Live in New York – Headlining in Caroline’s on Broadway, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and hosting MBC Action’s “Desert Force." He can currently be seen on Comedy Central Arabia Sunday evenings co-hosting Comedy Central Presents… and was awarded “Comedian of the Year 2016” by Esquire Magazine. He was also named 'One of the Most Influential Comedians in the World' by Toastmaster's International Magazine and included in Rolling Stones "Funniest people of 2012" pick.