Experience

In June of 2021, I presented my signature story titled “Lead from Your Soul” at the WeRallOK Annual Online Conference. The conference was titled “There’s Always Hope.” I was also nominated for and participated in the personal growth Q&A panel.

I’ve had the privilege of building impactful coaching relationships with leaders across a diverse range of organizations, including:

The following executives from UP Partnership:

  • Executive Director
  • Senior Director of Investment and Sustainability
  • Director of Community Learning

         http://www.uppartnership.org

  • Executive Director of CAIR.

         https://pa.cair.com/pitt/

  • Administrative Assistant in Baitul Maal.

        https://baitulmaal.org/

  • Cofounder of Thompson Rolfing Center.

          www.tamparolfing.com

  • Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pilates Unleashed.

         https://pilatesunleashedstudio.com/

  • Founder and Chief Executive Goddess of First-Class Goddess.

         http://firstclassgoddess.com/about/

  • Gaza Sky Geeks:
  • Mentorship Coordinator
  • Investment readiness officer     

         https://gazaskygeeks.com

  • Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Liminal Spaces.

          https://www.liminalspacesllc.com

  • Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reset Natural Remedies.

         https://www.resetnaturalremedies.com/

  • Business Communication Trainer & Founder of Cross-cultural Communication Academy
  • Hospitalist MD with BayCare Medical Group

        https://baycare.org/

  • Bayaan Academy Tampa:
  • Heartfelt Presence

 

     It has been a privilege to deliver personal well-being and leadership training to the following esteemed organizations:

  • Islamic Schools League of North America
  • Heartfelt Presence
  • Bayan Academy Tampa
  • Muslim American Society National
  • Women Inspiring Women International – Women’s Health Awareness Symposium
  • Young Leaders at Sheffield Welfare House
  • Bradford University, Bradford, UK/ Human Relief Foundation UK
  • Islamic Society New Tampa-Convert Study Circle
  • Islamic Society New Tampa- Dawah mentoring and coaching
  • ICNA Relief USA
  • Personal Well-being Virtual Program
  • Young Professionals Lighthouse

Testimonials

Here is what our clients have to say about their transformational journey through coaching and mentoring with Lead from Your Soul:

“Before joining this coaching, I was stuck in patterns that (of which I was unaware of) kept me from growing my business. I couldn’t define what success meant to me or what that goal really even was. Now I have a much better sense of where I’m going and where I’d like to end up. My experience was a journey of earth-shattering realizations which turned into life-changing transformations. Suddenly, I could communicate with loved ones the way I always wanted to in ways I couldn’t before. I could see the outcome of scenarios before having them based off of my changing perspectives and I could have more trust in knowing that everything has been right, ok, with me all along. I personally think this program should be essential to every human being if they want to grow or have peace in their life.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Aya over the last 6+ months and one of the things I truly love about coaching with Aya is her innate ability o coach from a place of curiosity and appreciativeness in a way that helps you to think and see things in a different way in order to help you grow or achieve your goals.  I appreciate Aya's presence during our sessions, it helps me to feel safe, to be heard and to help me find my true potential.”
"Dr. Aya is an amazing and incredible coach. I had gotten sidetracked and lost my reason for making healthy choices in eating and working out.Her encouragement and great advice helped me to get myself re-motivated to workout and continue upon my healthy lifestyle.   She would efficiently analyze and cut through my excuses and bring clarity to my goals. She also gave me an effective plan that I could follow easily and this helped me to achieve my goals. Thanks so much for everything."
“Aya is a powerful guide for accessing inner wisdom. She uses that gift to help you step into the next chapter of your life”

The founder of ‘Lead from Your Soul,’ Dr.Aya Akkari, is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation, with specialized training in Group Coaching through Potential Realized, founded by Effective Group Coaching author Jennifer Britton. With over 25 years of leadership expertise and a postgraduate degree in Organizational Leadership, she serves as an Organizational Leadership Specialist and Consultant to professionals, executives, and organizations. She is also a Personal Well-Being Mentor, a seasoned Professional Speaker, and a Published Author committed to empowering ambitious professionals, executives, and change leaders to EXCEL!

She specializes in assisting leaders and teams in beating burnout, enhancing their performance and productivity, and mastering the art of work-life balance. Her mission is to empower leaders to lead from their souls through conscious awareness via coaching and mentoring.

In May 2023, she shared a piece of her heart with the world: Lead From Your Soul: The 4 Worldviews of Inspiring Leaders, which was nominated #1 new release in leadership and management. You can find it on Amazon or through her resource page.