Nabeela Elsayed

Former Chief Operations Officer; Award-Winning Business Leader, & Advocate for Redefining Success

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Nabeela Elsayed Biography

Nabeela Elsayed brings over two decades of extensive experience in operations, human resources, and technology. Her exceptional career has earned her recognition as one of the Globe and Mail’s Top 50 Executives, WXN’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, and HRD’s Top 100 HR Leaders. Throughout her professional journey, she has held leadership positions at prominent companies like Walmart, IKEA, and Starbucks Coffee.

In her role as the former Chief Operations Officer at Walmart Canada, Elsayed was responsible for overseeing more than 400 stores, serving 1.5 million customers, and managing a workforce of 100,000 associates. In addition to her corporate achievements, she has also made significant contributions as a board member for TaskRabbit and as a board advisor for the Future Skills Centre of Canada. Currently, she serves as a board director for the Miracle Foundation, which focuses on alleviating the suffering of orphaned children worldwide, and at the National Council of Canadian Muslims.

Moreover, speaker Elsayed is recognized not only as a leader but also as a driving force for positive change. She founded MuslimHaqq to combat misconceptions about Muslims and co-founded Riple, which aims to reshape discussions on wellbeing. Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of responsible leaders is evident in her role as a faculty member of Competent Boards and as a certified executive coach, where she is a member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches.

Academically, Elsayed holds a dual degree in Marketing and Supply Chain Management from Indiana University and a master’s degree in industrial and organizational Behavior from the University of Texas. Her distinguished career is a testament to her dedication to leadership, social impact, and transformative thinking.

Nabeela Elsayed Speaking Topics

  • Re-Imagine Success: Re-define Success, a Compass for Better Work and a Happier and Healthier Life

    THINKING DIFFERENTLY ABOUT SUCCESS IS THE KEY TO BEING SUCCESSFUL.

    In a world fixated on climbing the traditional ladder of success, Nabeela invites you to a paradigm shift. What if success transcended the conventional ascent and encompassed a tapestry of gratitude, lateral development, paying it forward, and paving the way for others?

    Our perceptions of success mold our professional aspirations, familial ambitions, and personal beliefs. Liberation from narrow definitions of success can revolutionize our approach to leadership, work, and the pursuit of excellence.

    Drawing on Nabeela’s rich experience with global brands, collaborating with thousands of individuals, insights from scientific studies, and two decades as an esteemed executive leader, this transformative session guides participants toward redefining success. Discover a path that leads to heightened career satisfaction and increased engagement not only in the workplace but also at home and beyond.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Challenging the Status Quo: Examine the current definition of success and unravel why it often falls short.
    • Self-Reflection Journey: Engage in a self-assessment to evaluate personal definitions of success, shedding light on what we sacrifice with a narrow perspective.
    • Expanding Horizons: Explore broader definitions and domains of success that transcend conventional boundaries.
    • Transformational Impact: Understand how embracing a more comprehensive definition of success can reshape personal engagement, enhance achievement, and redefine leadership.

    Ideal Audiences: Private and public sector professionals, leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, students, educators, and nonprofits/NGOs will find immense value in this session. Nabeela is committed to tailoring content, messaging, and data to resonate with the unique needs of each audience.

  • Re-Imagine Leadership: The Strategic Power of Hope and Courage

    INSTILLING HOPE AND DEEP-SEATED BELIEF TO FOSTER COMMITMENT, ENGAGEMENT, AND FOLLOWERSHIP.

    The world is becoming increasingly complex, with change constant and stability nearly nonexistent. Yes, teams and companies need sound plans, strategies, and business models, but even the best business ideas don’t work if people don't believe in them.

    Nabeela’s years as a transformational leader at some of the most notable companies in the world have allowed her to see first-hand what a strong belief and high hopes can do for teams, companies, and performance. In this impactful keynote, Nabeela challenges the conventional wisdom that downplays the role of hope and belief in business success and provides a practical roadmap for leaders to harness these forces.

    Great leaders don’t just have sound ideas and plans, they plant the seed of hope and build belief in where the team and organization is going. Hope and faith in an organization's direction are the foundations of buy-in, commitment, and belief.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Elevate Your Leadership: Assess how you induce faith and hope as a leader and how you can think intentionally about doing this.
    • Lead More Effective Change Initiatives: Update your change models to include belief building and hope maintenance.
    • Transformative Relationships: Deepen engagement and commitment as hope and belief in the future increases.
    • Increase Resilience: When people believe in the possibility of success, they persist longer, work harder, and are more likely to achieve the desired outcome.

    Ideal Audiences: Private and public sector professionals, leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, students, educators, and nonprofits/NGOs will find immense value in this session. Nabeela is committed to tailoring content, messaging, and data to resonate with the unique needs of each audience.

  • Balancing Act: Organizational Stability in a Rapidly Changing World.

    THE RATE AT WHICH THE WORLD IS CHANGING HAS NEVER BEEN THIS FAST, AND IT IS ONLY SPEEDING UP

    Seventy percent of transformations fail, yet an organization’s ability to successfully transform is crucial to staying relevant in an ever-changing world. With the rapid evolution of AI and other technological advances, the need for companies and employees to continue to adapt, apply, and evolve has never been greater.

    • How do leaders keep delivering while changing and evolving successfully?
    • How do you engage people through continuous change?
    • How do you build a great culture and foster a great place to work?

    In this impactful keynote, Nabeela will answer these questions and more. The most successful transformations occur at organizations that can maintain their equilibrium while balancing the execution of significant systemic change.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Understand why we all desire change but resist it.
    • Identify and dispel myths about transformation and change that hold us back from becoming effective change agents.
    • Learn how to make change sustainable and actionable.
    • Discover how to inspire an organization to accomplish the seemingly impossible.

    Ideal Audiences: Private and public sector professionals, leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, students, educators, and nonprofits/NGOs will find immense value in this session. Nabeela is committed to tailoring content, messaging, and data to resonate with the unique needs of each audience.

  • A New Era of Inclusion: Resetting DEI as a Force of Growth for the Future

    DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION ARE NOT DEAD; THEY ARE NEEDED MORE THAN EVER.

    Diversity in the world is not decreasing; it is increasing. Whether it's diversity in how people identify or think, the ever-changing world is becoming more complex, diverse, and interconnected. In a hybrid world where opportunity and talent are global, the world is more connected than ever. Yet, at the same time, differences are being weaponized rather than recognized as potential positive differentiators.

    Diversity isn't dead; it is growing. Equality is not just a buzzword; it's a fundamental human right, and no company or individual should abandon the ambition to build a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that everyone feels valued and included in the workplace.

    As a seasoned DEI advocate, CHRO, and COO, Nabeela has witnessed the evolution of the DEI space over multiple decades. Despite the ebbs and flows, the business case for diversity and inclusion remains indisputable: it’s good for business and the right thing to do. Nabeela’s experience and expertise in this field provide confidence and reassurance in the importance of DEI in the workplace.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Understand where DEI has been and where it's going.
    • Explore the DEI business case 2.0, rewritten and revised.
    • Learn which DEI initiatives have worked and which ones haven't.
    • Discover strategies to counter polarization and exclusionary practices.

    Ideal Audiences: Private and public sector professionals, leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, students, educators, and nonprofits/NGOs will find immense value in this session. Nabeela is committed to tailoring content, messaging, and data to resonate with the unique needs of each audience.

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Nabeela Elsayed is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Re-Imagine Success: Re-define Success, a Compass for Better Work and a Happier and Healthier Life, Re-Imagine Leadership: The Strategic Power of Hope and Courage, Balancing Act: Organizational Stability in a Rapidly Changing World. and A New Era of Inclusion: Resetting DEI as a Force of Growth for the Future. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nabeela Elsayed for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Nabeela Elsayed generally travels from TorontoCanada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katrina Jones, Kimberly Brown, Lisa M. Johnson, SHRM-SCP, Cynthia Marshall and Candi Castleberry-Singleton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nabeela Elsayed for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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