Affiliate Partners

Sofie is an MBTI®️ Certified Psychological Practitioner. She has a unique energy and aura that positively inspires her workshop participants and those business partners and individuals whom she coaches regularly. Her unique approach to motivate both individuals and groups of up to 1,000 individuals, has led several multinational corporation success in the Middle East and Europe.

As founder and managing partner of Traineroo.com, Jeroen van der Schenk is strongly driven by his purpose: unlocking (human) potential. Jeroen has over 20 years of international experience as a trainer/consultant on topics related to customer experience, leadership development and (cultural) change.

Working with the team of Traineroo means making change happen. You will experience Dutch directness, reflection and (solicited and unsolicited) advice. Are you ready for change?

Leveraging more than 15 years of digital marketing experience, TzuWei helps various clients develop and implement their custom digital marketing strategies to establish their brand in the market through search engine optimization, online marketing and user experience. His approach and strategies focus on long-term gains, strengthen the online identity of the brand and results.

With more than 20 years of experience as a fitness professional Amjad is a veteran in the fitness industry. His experience has earned him more than 20,000 personal and group training sessions and fitness qualifications from institutions in U.S.A and U.K. Of the numerous international awards under his belt, being recognized as one of the top 7 personal trainers in the Middle-East is his most cherished accolade. Amjad has helped numerous individuals and groups of various ethnicities, ages, fitness levels, and health conditions to achieve their health goals and change their lifestyle for good.

Vida is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in strategic communications roles in Europe and the GCC. Vida has been based in Dubai for the past 17 years and has worked with some of the region’s most recognized brands in hospitality and destination marketing, cultural events and media. Adopting an integrated approach to brand building, she enjoys extensive experience in creating and revitalizing brands across disciplines, channels and borders. She covers the spectrum of communications from commissioning and interpreting research, developing brand positioning, to creating meaningful content and digital strategies. She is excellent at project managing complex, multifaceted projects from initiation to delivery.

Gihan is a quality control and service excellence leader with over 20 years of experience in the field, whose ultimate mission is to be an ambassador of change. Over the years, her expertise in organisational development, project management and consulting has been a vessel to improve entire business’ performance and strategy across a myriad of industries including real estate, hospitality and entertainment, among others.  Gihan founded The Qualidad to help companies around the world enhance their mindset, culture and customer experience to inspire cross-organisational change.

As a senior executive and director level recruiter, Phil is preferred recruitment partner for Hospitality Finance & Accounting within SME’s, large Multinationals and Asset Management.  As a lifelong Hospitality Professional, Phil has 15 years pure recruitment network building and 20+ years pure hospitality experience.  He is passionate about delivering the very best service to clients and candidates with speed and quality.

Rene is a hospitality professional with over 30 years’ experience in various sectors ranging from 5-star hotel companies, stand-alone restaurants, chain restaurants and the F&B retail sector. With extensive knowledge of F&B operations and pre-openings focusing on F&B strategy, concept development, operational excellence and business plans, Rene has expertise in creating new business organizations and restructuring existing operations to optimize their performance.

With a personal value of striving to make a difference in people’s lives, Tabitha designs and facilitates programs ranging from guest experience and supervisory skills to leadership development. Tabitha has been instrumental in the implementation of company-wide culture projects and led two separate Customer Relationship Management programs in the companies she has worked for. As an affiliate partner with ARK People Solutions, Tabitha has designed solutions with the aim of providing the best learner experience.

Maja is passion personified. Her goal is to help global companies and individuals develop successful businesses through measurable results, personalized coaching, and customized training. Born in Göteborg, Sweden, Maja moved to the U.S. in her 20’s and graduated with her Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and International Business. Today, she commutes between Los Angeles, California, and San Jose, Costa Rica where she lives and works.

She is a master-level executive coach and the author of the business book, Taking the Pain Out of Managing One Day at a Time.