Layal Alawlaqi
Career, life and business coach in Abu Dhabi
| Rate | $150 to $250 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementStartups and foundersConfidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionLife transitions |
| Works with | Professionals and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Credentials | Certified Life & Business Coach; Professional Coach (Life, Leadership & Workplace); CMI L5; ASQ CMQ/OE; EFQM Assessor; Enneagram Analyst |
Layal Alawlaqi is a career, life and business coach in Abu Dhabi. She helps professionals with career and leadership transitions, and helps aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners start or grow a business. She has more than 20 years of experience in strategy, leadership, quality improvement, education, government, consulting and entrepreneurship. She is also trained in parents' coaching and Enneagram-based personal analysis, and holds an EFQM Assessor credential.
What Layal helps with
Layal works with people who know something needs to change but are unsure what comes next. Her clients face career moves, first leadership roles and business decisions.
- Choosing a new career direction
- Returning to work
- Preparing for a promotion
- Moving into a first leadership role
- Starting a business
- Clarifying a business idea
- Overcoming founder uncertainty
- Building confidence in decisions
Who Layal works with
Layal coaches professionals, career changers, aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs and startup founders. She also works with people going through personal or professional transitions. Many are deciding on a new career, stepping into leadership for the first time, or starting or strengthening a business.
How Layal works
Layal uses a structured process. She starts by finding the real issue and defining the outcomes the client wants. Then she looks at what keeps the client stuck and turns insight into focused action. She uses questions, reflection, practical tools, strategic thinking and accountability. She does not set a fixed path for clients. Enneagram-based analysis is part of her training.
Background and qualifications
Layal has more than 20 years of experience in strategy, leadership, organizational performance, quality improvement, education, government, consulting and entrepreneurship. She holds a BS and is a Certified Life & Business Coach and a Professional Coach in life, leadership and workplace coaching. She also holds CMI L5, ASQ CMQ/OE, EFQM Assessor and Enneagram Analyst credentials. Her coach training came from Coach Transformation Academy and Mindvalley Awaken Coaching Institute.
Layal Alawlaqi pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
She combines more than 20 years in strategy, quality and government roles with coach training in life, business and workplace coaching.
Best for professionals facing a career or leadership change, and founders who want clarity on starting or growing a business.
Layal's rate sits above the range most career coaches charge ($82 to $185 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Layal Alawlaqi charge?
Layal Alawlaqi's rate is $150 to $250 per hour.
What does Layal Alawlaqi help with?
Layal Alawlaqi helps with choosing a new career direction, returning to work, preparing for a promotion and moving into a first leadership role.
Is Layal Alawlaqi certified?
Layal Alawlaqi lists: Certified Life & Business Coach; Professional Coach (Life, Leadership & Workplace); CMI L5; ASQ CMQ/OE; EFQM Assessor; Enneagram Analyst.
Does Layal Alawlaqi coach people starting a business?
Yes. She helps aspiring entrepreneurs and startup founders clarify a business idea, define priorities and build a path for growth.
Does Layal Alawlaqi help with first leadership roles?
Yes. She coaches people who are moving into their first leadership role or preparing for a promotion.
How do I contact Layal Alawlaqi?
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