Shai Ahmed
Career and executive coach for mid-career women and professionals
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $210 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Mid-career and over 50Promotions and advancementCareer changeTransitions and new rolesLife transitionsConfidence and self-esteem |
| Works with | Managers, Executives, Women and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | ICF Global Accredited Level 2 Coach; Certificate in Executive Coaching; Diploma in Professional Coaching; Introduction to Yoga Therapy; Bachelor's degree, London School of Economics; Master's degree, University of London |
| Practice | Rayala Coaching |
Shai Ahmed is an ICF accredited coach who offers career, executive and personal coaching through Rayala Coaching. Shai worked in the media industry for over 25 years, including news, current affairs and public relations, before moving into coaching. Clients include middle managers, senior executives, mid lifers, working mothers and women of colour. Shai offers bespoke one-on-one programmes and a free 20 minute coaching session.
What Shai helps with
Shai helps people who face crossroads, uncertainty or a busy life that needs more support. Work covers professional dilemmas, personal relationships and personal growth.
- Navigating career crossroads
- Professional dilemmas at work
- Moving through uncertainty and change
- Overwhelm from heavy commitments and to-do lists
- Personal growth and wellbeing
- Personal relationships
- Rebuilding confidence and courage
Who Shai works with
Shai coaches middle managers and senior executive professionals. Shai also works with mid lifers, working mothers and women of colour. Other clients are people who want to change their lives and need more support and guidance at a crossroads.
Background and qualifications
Shai spent over 25 years in the media industry, working in news, current affairs and public relations. After seeking a new way forward in life, Shai moved into coaching and founded Rayala Coaching. Shai holds an ICF Global Accredited Level 2 credential, a Certificate in Executive Coaching and a Diploma in Professional Coaching. Shai also completed an Introduction to Yoga Therapy. Degrees include a bachelor's from the London School of Economics and a master's from the University of London.
Shai Ahmed pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Career coaching
- Executive coaching
- Free 20 minute coaching session
Shai Ahmed reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former media and public relations professional with over 25 years of experience who coaches career and executive clients.
Best for working mothers, mid lifers and mid to senior professionals facing a career or life crossroads.
Common questions
How much does Shai Ahmed charge?
Coaching with Shai runs $90 to $210 an hour. Message Shai from this page for an exact quote.
What does Shai Ahmed help with?
Shai Ahmed helps with navigating career crossroads, professional dilemmas at work, moving through uncertainty and change and overwhelm from heavy commitments and to-do lists.
Is Shai Ahmed certified?
Shai Ahmed lists: ICF Global Accredited Level 2 Coach; Certificate in Executive Coaching; Diploma in Professional Coaching; Introduction to Yoga Therapy; Bachelor's degree, London School of Economics; Master's degree, University of London.
Does Shai Ahmed offer a free first session?
Yes. Shai offers a free 20 minute coaching session.
What kinds of coaching does Shai Ahmed offer?
Shai offers bespoke one-on-one coaching, career coaching and executive coaching.
How do I contact Shai Ahmed?
Send Shai a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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