Lobna Ismail
Founder and President of Connecting Cultures, LLC, Luby Ismail helps you communicate, work, and engage effectively with diverse teams, customers and communities. An inspirational speaker and powerful trainer and expert on cultural competence, religious diversity & inclusion,
Luby's reputation identifies her as the go-to trusted specialist by US Departments of State and Justice, Walt Disney World, Wells Fargo, Sodexo, NIKE, Wells Fargo to name a few. Luby is often noted by her audiences as "the most dramatic and effective speaker ever experienced".
She offers tangible and applicable strategies to overcome barriers and communication challenges encountered in diverse and international settings. Luby's innovative and gripping techniques grasp her audiences for lifelong learning. Luby provides in-depth and credible briefings and trainings (live and virtual) based on intercultural models and best practices to address the critical skills to engage across cultures and faiths. Her compelling and enthusiastic personal style weaves in her own life experiences.
Luby acquired a Master's degree in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University and a B.A. in International Service from The American University in Washington, DC, the selected Commencement Speaker. She has spoke around the world, including England, Belgium, Bosnia, Croatia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Peru, Singapore, Colombia, and Mexico.
A repeat invited speaker on Diversity and Inclusion at the Human Capital Forum in South America, Arabian Society for Human Resource Management Conference and the Society for Human Resources Management. Her clients include Federal and State agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and corporations including Microsoft, Walt Disney World, U.S. Department of Justice, Campbell Soup Company, CVS, Darden, King Abdullah University for Science and Technology, Foreign Service Institute, Shell Chemicals, Institute of International Education.
She is the recipient of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Honoring the Achievements of Extraordinary Arab-American Women Award.
Founder and President of Connecting Cultures, LLC, Luby Ismail helps you communicate, work, and engage effectively with diverse teams, customers and communities. An inspirational speaker and powerful trainer and expert on cultural competence, religious diversity & inclusion,
Luby's reputation identifies her as the go-to trusted specialist by US Departments of State and Justice, Walt Disney World, Wells Fargo, Sodexo, NIKE, Wells Fargo to name a few. Luby is often noted by her audiences as "the most dramatic and effective speaker ever experienced".
She offers tangible and applicable strategies to overcome barriers and communication challenges encountered in diverse and international settings. Luby's innovative and gripping techniques grasp her audiences for lifelong learning. Luby provides in-depth and credible briefings and trainings (live and virtual) based on intercultural models and best practices to address the critical skills to engage across cultures and faiths. Her compelling and enthusiastic personal style weaves in her own life experiences.
Luby acquired a Master's degree in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University and a B.A. in International Service from The American University in Washington, DC, the selected Commencement Speaker. She has spoke around the world, including England, Belgium, Bosnia, Croatia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Peru, Singapore, Colombia, and Mexico.
A repeat invited speaker on Diversity and Inclusion at the Human Capital Forum in South America, Arabian Society for Human Resource Management Conference and the Society for Human Resources Management. Her clients include Federal and State agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and corporations including Microsoft, Walt Disney World, U.S. Department of Justice, Campbell Soup Company, CVS, Darden, King Abdullah University for Science and Technology, Foreign Service Institute, Shell Chemicals, Institute of International Education.
She is the recipient of the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Honoring the Achievements of Extraordinary Arab-American Women Award.
Longing for Belonging: Breaking Barriers for Inclusion
In my speech, I share my story of my seeking to belong or to be a part of a group based on race, religion, nationality, language, and ability. In our communities and companies, how do we create a space and a place for everyone to feel valued, respected, and included regardless of their identity? When we refer to "diversity," is it an asset or a deficiency? Working in diverse settings is hard and requires time, personal, and professional development. My work is dedicated to bridging across...
Communication Across Cultures Overcoming Challenges
Learn the common stumbling blocks to communication across culltures.
Fighting Islamophobia: Religious Diversity in the Workplace
Stereotypes, bias and misperceptions are detrimental in diverse workplaces, yet we are "wired" to make snap judgments. This powerful and engaging workshop will introduce how I raise awareness of our own hidden bias, unconscious tendencies and how it influences decisions we make every day, specifically in regards to religion. Learn how I have helped managers and companies tackle bias specifically towards Muslims, but also those perceived to be....
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