Saana Azzam
Chief Inspirational Officer Saana Azzam, a serial entrepreneur, an international award-winning economist, Forbes contributor, and CEO of The Middle East leading speaker’s bureau, MENA Speakers.
Saana Azzam the founder MENA Speakers is also known as a “Chief Inspirational Officer” for businesses globally, Saana Azzam is an international award-winning economist, Forbes contributor, and CEO of The Middle East leading speaker’s bureau, MENA Speakers.
In addition to providing keynotes to conferences and events around the world, Azzam has become the region’s number one expert on public speaking. Her success is grounded in helping businesses in The Middle East select the right speakers for their events from talent in the region and around the world. MENA Speakers’ clients trust the company’s recommendations because of her insightful analysis from her training as an economist and strategic thinker; who works closely with event planners to assist them in understanding the cost-benefit analysis tied to selecting a speaker for any event.
Born to a Palestinian refugee, Azzam has pushed herself far beyond her humble beginnings. She’s a graduate from the esteemed Stockholm School of Economics with a Master’s in Economics. She earned the prestigious title of “Female Economist of the Year” in 2010. Through Harvard University’s extension courses in Boston, USA, she focused her studies on Leadership Communication. Later on, she completes a course in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) training so she could learn the traits of highly successful people.
Today, Azzam is a fellow at The Vital Voices GROW, a leading business program whose founder leaders are Hilary Clinton and Madeleine Albright. Recently, she was named one of the top 10 most influential leaders of 2020 by Insights Success, a top entrepreneur to watch in 2023 by ITP Media, and part of the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ EMEIA class of 2023.
Azzam also has distinguished herself as a keynote speaker, embracing her passion for impacting the lives of others as a professional speaker since 2010. She has been speaking for the likes of Spotify, The Kellogg Company, UAE University, and many more.
Recently, MENA Speakers launched a new tech platform, Experts Market, a marketplace for speakers to be booked for events, sell their books, online courses, advisory and market themselves more effectively. Azzam’s goal is to position Experts Market as a leading speakers’ destination and the ultimate ecommerce shop for speakers. Experts Market will partner with other speakers’ bureaus to modernize the industry; allowing these prestigious agencies to diversify their revenues and better serve their speaking clientele and organizations.
With a boundless amount of energy, creativity and determination, Azzam is continuously expanding MENA Speakers to become an even more globally-recognized brand, helping to bring more global talent to the region, and establishing it as the key global hub for speakers to learn how to monetize their platforms.
Saana Azzam the founder MENA Speakers is also known as a “Chief Inspirational Officer” for businesses globally, Saana Azzam is an international award-winning economist, Forbes contributor, and CEO of The Middle East leading speaker’s bureau, MENA Speakers.
In addition to providing keynotes to conferences and events around the world, Azzam has become the region’s number one expert on public speaking. Her success is grounded in helping businesses in The Middle East select the right speakers for their events from talent in the region and around the world. MENA Speakers’ clients trust the company’s recommendations because of her insightful analysis from her training as an economist and strategic thinker; who works closely with event planners to assist them in understanding the cost-benefit analysis tied to selecting a speaker for any event.
Born to a Palestinian refugee, Azzam has pushed herself far beyond her humble beginnings. She’s a graduate from the esteemed Stockholm School of Economics with a Master’s in Economics. She earned the prestigious title of “Female Economist of the Year” in 2010. Through Harvard University’s extension courses in Boston, USA, she focused her studies on Leadership Communication. Later on, she completes a course in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) training so she could learn the traits of highly successful people.
Today, Azzam is a fellow at The Vital Voices GROW, a leading business program whose founder leaders are Hilary Clinton and Madeleine Albright. Recently, she was named one of the top 10 most influential leaders of 2020 by Insights Success, a top entrepreneur to watch in 2023 by ITP Media, and part of the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ EMEIA class of 2023.
Azzam also has distinguished herself as a keynote speaker, embracing her passion for impacting the lives of others as a professional speaker since 2010. She has been speaking for the likes of Spotify, The Kellogg Company, UAE University, and many more.
Recently, MENA Speakers launched a new tech platform, Experts Market, a marketplace for speakers to be booked for events, sell their books, online courses, advisory and market themselves more effectively. Azzam’s goal is to position Experts Market as a leading speakers’ destination and the ultimate ecommerce shop for speakers. Experts Market will partner with other speakers’ bureaus to modernize the industry; allowing these prestigious agencies to diversify their revenues and better serve their speaking clientele and organizations.
With a boundless amount of energy, creativity and determination, Azzam is continuously expanding MENA Speakers to become an even more globally-recognized brand, helping to bring more global talent to the region, and establishing it as the key global hub for speakers to learn how to monetize their platforms.
Immigration - A better business decision?
Are they really wasting tax payers money?
A 45 minute keynote talking about the financial impact that immigration has on businesses and the numerous business cases that support true diversity in the work place. Perhaps immigrants are good for business?
How to make strangers your alliances
How do you network?
What is the optimum way of networking?
In this speech, we will look at the science of networking and explore ways to network and build relationships. A great opening speech for a conference that expedites the rapport building and networking amongst participants.
Practical ideas for business leaders
A 45 minute keynote that conveys complex strategies in a digestible manner and that are super practical and easy to implement and can have 10x impact on your business.
Art of Networking
Format: 20 - 30 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Client engagement
- Self-promotion
The audience will leave with:
- Key tips on how to communicate
- Master the art of creating meaningful interactions
We are talking about non-verbal communication, elevator pitches, and the art of connection. In this interactive...
Leadership Communication
Format: 20 - 30 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Startup businesses seeking to build a strong foundation for their companies.
- Business leaders and executives seeking to enhance their communication skills and personal impact.
The audience will leave with:
- Understand the importance of having a clear vision for their business and how to...
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Format: 30 minute workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Individuals aiming to enhance their capacity for providing and receiving constructive feedback
- Managers and team leaders aiming to create a culture of constructive criticism
- Anyone looking to strengthen relationships and increase engagement through effective feedback exchanges
The audience will leave...
Winning Corporate Cultures
Format: 20 - 30 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Large corporations
- Leaders looking to improve the culture within an organization
The audience will leave with:
- A solid understanding of what is considered a healthy work culture.
- Key elements to improving the culture within an organization.
Presentation Skills
Format: 30 minute workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Novice public speakers
- Individuals in a leadership position
The audience will leave with:
- Effective techniques to channel nervous energy into a productive tool to craft effective communication
- A solid framework for how to maintain and encourage audience...
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