Rabia Siddique
CSP, BA, LLB
WA, AUSTRALIARabia is an Australian criminal and human rights lawyer, retired British Army officer, former terrorism and war crimes prosecutor, international humanitarian, hostage survivor, professional speaker, coach and published author.
Rabia has undertaken human rights and community aid work in the Middle East, South America, the United Kingdom and Australia, receiving numerous awards including a Queen's commendation in 2006 for her work in Iraq, Runner Up for Australian Woman of the Year UK in 2009, Australian Business Woman of the Year Finalist and being named one of Australia's Top 100 Women of Influence. Rabia was also selected as a State finalist in the 2016 Australian of the Year Awards and has been appointed as a Director of the International Foundation for Non-Violence.
Having earned an international reputation as a powerful, transformative, inspirational and unforgettable speaker Rabia is in demand to address audiences around the globe. In October 2014 Rabia received a standing ovation from 1700 people at her TEDx talk titled 'Courage Under Fire' where she spoke about the power we all have to create the change in the world we wish to see.
In March 2015, Rabia was nominated for the Woman Lawyer of the Year Award and cited as a case study at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York. As nominee for the Professional Speakers Association of Australia (PSA) Keynote Speaker of the Year Award, Rabia was chosen to headline the 2016 PSA National Congress.
Rabia's best selling memoir, "Equal Justice' was published in Australia and New Zealand in 2013 and is now in its sixth reprint. Her book will soon be published in North America and Europe and an Australian/British feature film based on it is currently being developed.
Leading with professionalism, integrity, ethics and compassion, Rabia, who speaks English, French, Spanish and Arabic, is committed to peace, gender equality, inclusion and education. This is evidenced in her philanthropic work and dedication to inspiring others to find their voice and embrace their capacity to create ripples of change.
Rabia has run the London marathon and a double marathon in Australia for charity. She is a Mother to young triplet boys, her biggest and most rewarding challenge yet.
Rabia is an Australian criminal and human rights lawyer, retired British Army officer, former terrorism and war crimes prosecutor, international humanitarian, hostage survivor, professional speaker, coach and published author.
Rabia has undertaken human rights and community aid work in the Middle East, South America, the United Kingdom and Australia, receiving numerous awards including a Queen's commendation in 2006 for her work in Iraq, Runner Up for Australian Woman of the Year UK in 2009, Australian Business Woman of the Year Finalist and being named one of Australia's Top 100 Women of Influence. Rabia was also selected as a State finalist in the 2016 Australian of the Year Awards and has been appointed as a Director of the International Foundation for Non-Violence.
Having earned an international reputation as a powerful, transformative, inspirational and unforgettable speaker Rabia is in demand to address audiences around the globe. In October 2014 Rabia received a standing ovation from 1700 people at her TEDx talk titled 'Courage Under Fire' where she spoke about the power we all have to create the change in the world we wish to see.
In March 2015, Rabia was nominated for the Woman Lawyer of the Year Award and cited as a case study at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York. As nominee for the Professional Speakers Association of Australia (PSA) Keynote Speaker of the Year Award, Rabia was chosen to headline the 2016 PSA National Congress.
Rabia's best selling memoir, "Equal Justice' was published in Australia and New Zealand in 2013 and is now in its sixth reprint. Her book will soon be published in North America and Europe and an Australian/British feature film based on it is currently being developed.
Leading with professionalism, integrity, ethics and compassion, Rabia, who speaks English, French, Spanish and Arabic, is committed to peace, gender equality, inclusion and education. This is evidenced in her philanthropic work and dedication to inspiring others to find their voice and embrace their capacity to create ripples of change.
Rabia has run the London marathon and a double marathon in Australia for charity. She is a Mother to young triplet boys, her biggest and most rewarding challenge yet.
Courage Under Fire
This unique keynote and program explores the essential qualities and key roles of leading effectively under fire, being an agent for change and enhanicng...
What's Holding You Hostage
Perhaps you aren't aware of exactly what that impediment to growth is?
Whether it be fear, an indivial, a relationship, a memory or an environment, this program shows you how to identofy and overcome that which is holding you hostage from becoiming your best self.
Learn:
- The common elements of every self hostage situation;
- Name...
Finding Your Voice
This keynote and program address starts with a story - a story about a migrant girl who was abused and suffered great injustice until she deicded that she would no longer be a victim and would use her experiences to help others find a voice and attain their own justice.
From this powerful autopbiographical...
Story Telling for Leaders
Learn How to:
- Identify and craft your unique and impactful personal story for change;
- Using stories in the...
The 4 Stages to Being the Change You Wish To See
Learn how to:
- Confront your realities;
- Challenge your perspectives;
- Protect and preserve hope; and
- Be...
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