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My mom turns 82 today. We leave at 3:30 with her car packed to the hilt….to move her to independent living in Reno. Nobody should have to move…
My mom turns 82 today. We leave at 3:30 with her car packed to the hilt….to move her to independent living in Reno. Nobody should have to move…
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It was a delight to celebrate Pedro Alvarez and his Franklin Medal yesterday. Thank you WENQING XU, Bridget Wadzuk and Villanova University for…
It was a delight to celebrate Pedro Alvarez and his Franklin Medal yesterday. Thank you WENQING XU, Bridget Wadzuk and Villanova University for…
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An amazing weekend celebrating our GVSU graduating class of 2026! Congratulations to every Laker who walked across the stage this weekend and to all…
An amazing weekend celebrating our GVSU graduating class of 2026! Congratulations to every Laker who walked across the stage this weekend and to all…
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Experience
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Nawaz Consulting LLC
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Education
Publications
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Stop Conflict At Work Now With The Power Of Story
Forbes
See publicationNot getting along with a colleague at work? Discover a powerful technique to short-circuit conflict, reduce stress and be more productive.
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More Women in the Boardroom? It's an Intense Workout, Not a Light Jog
Forbes
See publicationWhat does a real solution to fixing gender imbalance look like? Like a fitness program, it starts and ends with honesty. Scales and heart rate monitors don't lie; they tell you if your fitness program is working or not.
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Difficult Coworker? One Quick Way To Turn The Relationship Around
Forbes Leadership Forum
See publicationThe next time you find yourself amassing evidence for your boss' inbox about why your peer is a dolt, step back and turn your irritation into an opportunity.
Patents
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Object framework and services for periodically recurring operations
US US 6745224 B1
Projects
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Corriere TV – L’Economia del Futuro conference Panel Discussion
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See project"Il panel riflette su tre variabili importanti per raggiungere gli obiettivi a lungo termine della sostenibilità: persone, profitto, pianeta. Le imprese non possono essere sostenibili senza proteggere la salute e il benessere delle loro risorse più importanti, i lavoratori. Quale ruolo devono giocare ceo e leader di aziende e organizzazioni per poter raggiungere questi obiettivi anche attraverso la gestione della loro leadership e del capitale umano? In apertura speech di Sabina Nawaz, global…
"Il panel riflette su tre variabili importanti per raggiungere gli obiettivi a lungo termine della sostenibilità: persone, profitto, pianeta. Le imprese non possono essere sostenibili senza proteggere la salute e il benessere delle loro risorse più importanti, i lavoratori. Quale ruolo devono giocare ceo e leader di aziende e organizzazioni per poter raggiungere questi obiettivi anche attraverso la gestione della loro leadership e del capitale umano? In apertura speech di Sabina Nawaz, global ceo coach. A seguire tavola rotonda condotta da Daniele Manca, vicedirettore del Corriere della Sera, con Simona Comandè, general manager di Philips Italia, Israele e Grecia, Massimiliano Di Silvestre, presidente e amministratore delegato di BMW Italia, e Marco Hannappel, presidente e AD di Philip Morris Italia. Con Sabina Nawaz. In chiusura speech di Telmo Pievani, filosofo ed evoluzionista e una call-to-action di Licia Colò, presentatrice tv, ambientalista e scrittrice."
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I Wish They Knew Podcast
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See project"What if the secret to having more is actually doing less? It seems counterintuitive, but according to internationally acclaimed executive coach Sabina Nawaz, the most productive people have learned to do exactly that. In this episode, we explore the traps that prevent us from maximizing our potential and outline steps to reclaim our sanity, wellbeing and success."
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Led by Foundation Leadership Session - 21st Century Women: Corporate CEOs not Note-Keepers
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See project"Sabina Nawaz has taught us to deliver and communicate with strategy, emotional intelligence, and confidence, and by following this with rigorous practice, it's not far until we transform into beautiful, powerful, and visionary leaders. And that is exactly what she intends to do."
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The Mind Takeaway - Podcast appearance
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See project"We speak to Sabina Nawaz, a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, and writer working in over 26 countries. If you hold a leadership position or aspire to be in one then this episode may be of interest to you."
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Business Unusual - LinkedIn Live Interview
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See project"Experts Francesca Hogi and Sabina Nawaz discuss how to improve your quarantine schedule and take back your time #BusinessUnusual"
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Coronavirus - Idee per il dopo [Italian] - SkyTG24 Interview/Round table
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See project"Curated and created by the director of Sky TG24 Giuseppe De Bellis, "Ideas for the after" is a virtual round table to reflect and imagine together what will happen to the world after the Coronavirus. The theme of the ninth episode is work. In the studio with Giuseppe De Bellis, there are: Carl Benedikt Frey, director of Future of Work at Oxford University, Sabina Nawaz, Global CEO Coach and Jeffrey Schnapp, founder of the MetaLAB of Harvard University."
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Motivating Mavericks Interview - "Leadership Lessons Learnt in Isolation"
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See project"It was a pleasure to host this joint interview with Dianne McGrath and Sabina Nawaz on the topic of Leadership Lessons Learnt in Isolation."
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Your Working Life with Caroline Dowd-Higgins - Podcast appearance
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See project"Sabina Nawaz will talk about how she works with leaders to help them navigate beyond their dysfunctional behavior blind spots."
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Engage By Cell Webinar - "Your Work Relationships Are Changing—How Will You Cope?"
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See project"When a crisis hits, work relationships can become unbelievably strained.
If you’re looking for solutions on how to better manage relationships with your boss, direct reports, and your coworkers, our free webinar is for you.
You may have seen our guest speaker, Sabina Nawaz, on a TED Talk or read her brilliant insights in Forbes or Harvard Business Review. Our own founder and CEO of Engage by Cell, Dave Asheim, moderated this lively discussion with Sabina." -
Imperfect Action - Podcast appearance
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See project"Sabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach who advises C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government, non-profits, and academic institutions in over 26 countries. She shares with us: her leap from computer science to executive development, taking chances on hiring people who aren’t an obvious match for the job, why job descriptions are works of fiction, how perfection is holding you back in your career, the importance of creating blank space for thinking, why compassion requires courage…
"Sabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach who advises C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government, non-profits, and academic institutions in over 26 countries. She shares with us: her leap from computer science to executive development, taking chances on hiring people who aren’t an obvious match for the job, why job descriptions are works of fiction, how perfection is holding you back in your career, the importance of creating blank space for thinking, why compassion requires courage, and more."
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Leadership Lessons Learnt in Isolation: Interview by Vajira Weerasekera of Motivating Mavericks
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See projectIt was a pleasure to host this joint interview with Dianne McGrath and Sabina Nawaz on the topic of Leadership Lessons Learnt in Isolation.
We discussed many topics, including;
- What’s on top CEOs and other leaders mind during this pandemic?
- Dianne's experience with Mars Society isolation training
- Why we need to care about forgiveness and empathy
- Importance of mindfulness and meditation
- Importance of acts of Generosity during this time
- Making use of your…It was a pleasure to host this joint interview with Dianne McGrath and Sabina Nawaz on the topic of Leadership Lessons Learnt in Isolation.
We discussed many topics, including;
- What’s on top CEOs and other leaders mind during this pandemic?
- Dianne's experience with Mars Society isolation training
- Why we need to care about forgiveness and empathy
- Importance of mindfulness and meditation
- Importance of acts of Generosity during this time
- Making use of your personal and professional network to learn and grow
- Tip of 1% of generosity - what can I do in 15 mins a day?
- Focus on physical and mental strength
- Power of mindset
- Power of rituals
- Unconscious bias and Situational Leadership -
A Case of the Mondays - Podcast appearance
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See project"Today Chris sits down with former Microsoft HR exec and current Executive Coach, Sabina Nawaz. Sabina is a prolific business writer and leadership coach, helping to create a new paradigm of empathetic, thoughtful and highly effective leadership.
We discuss work anxiety, managing productivity (and your expectations of it) during quarantine, and how leaders and individuals can create a new framework for efficacy, empathy, and engagement." -
Forgeant - Zoom Interview
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See project"It’s everyone’s job to help make their company succeed. Sabina Nawaz’s tips will certainly push us all in the right direction.
Big thanks to Sabina for sharing her wisdom!
1. Take care of your own personal health
2. Volunteer to help out your managers
3. If you need help, raise a hand" -
Leader Living Life - Podcast appearance
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See project"Sabina Nawaz joins us to discuss "Don’t Just Memorize Your Next Presentation — Know It Cold""
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The Daily Helping - Podcast appearance
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See project"During her time at Microsoft, and in her exposure to organizations across the globe, Sabina has learned things that are common to acts of leadership in organizational culture and things that are different — the most common things that people love about their bosses and the most common things that get in the way of business results."
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Hakaii Magazine Ballast Podcast "The Ballast In Your Life" - Podcast appearance
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See project"In this episode of Ballast, we sit in on Elin’s impromptu therapy session to explore ballast as a psychological metaphor and look at how ballast can lend emotional stability... How our guest Sabina Nawaz suggests using ballast as a tool for finding work-life balance."
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Distant Job Podcast - Podcast appearance
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See project"A big part of building a successful remote team relies on effective leadership management. In this episode, Luis talks to Sabina Nawaz about one of the many benefits of working remotely. She mentions how managing a remote team really broadens your perspective and helps you become a more comprehensive leader. Having a diverse team helps you have a global point of view in your virtual office.
Sabina shares leadership tips for CEOs looking to boost their business. Some of them include…"A big part of building a successful remote team relies on effective leadership management. In this episode, Luis talks to Sabina Nawaz about one of the many benefits of working remotely. She mentions how managing a remote team really broadens your perspective and helps you become a more comprehensive leader. Having a diverse team helps you have a global point of view in your virtual office.
Sabina shares leadership tips for CEOs looking to boost their business. Some of them include having active 1-on-1 sessions with employees and showcasing their achievements properly." -
LeadX Podcast - Podcast appearance
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See projectPODCAST #351: How to Coach Senior Leaders | Sabina Nawaz #ScalingLeadership
"Sabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, and writer working in 26 countries. Her articles can be found in HBR, Inc., Fast Company, and Forbes." -
SWE Diverse Podcast - Podcast appearance
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See projectPodcast: Sabina Nawaz on Courageous Leadership
"FY18 SWE President Jonna Gerken talks to eXXec instructor Sabina Nawaz, a global CEO coach and speaker, about courageous leadership." -
The Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter - Podcast appearance
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See project"On this episode, Sabina and I discuss how “junk mail” that has accumulated in our brains can be sorted in order to regain confidence and control. We also talk about the misunderstandings surrounding the concept of “empathy”, as well as her leadership program for women called “Ignite”. Join us for a truly interesting discussion about courage, leadership, and morale."
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Elaine's Kitchen Table - Podcast appearance
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See project"Do you hate asking for money? Hear how this successful entrepreneur overcame that with resiliency, discernment, and courage.
Sabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach, leadership speaker, writer, wife and mother of two boys who works in over 26 countries. She coaches C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government, non-profits, and academic organizations." -
Incontrera Consulting Vimeo Interview - "Creating Micro-Habits and Remote Working"
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See project"Sabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, and writer working in over 26 countries. She advises C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, non-profits and academic institutions. Sabina also teaches faculty at Northeastern University and facilitates a faculty fellowship development program at Drexel University. Previously she spent over 14 years at Microsoft. There Sabina led the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for…
"Sabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, and writer working in over 26 countries. She advises C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, non-profits and academic institutions. Sabina also teaches faculty at Northeastern University and facilitates a faculty fellowship development program at Drexel University. Previously she spent over 14 years at Microsoft. There Sabina led the company’s executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and 700 executives. In addition, Sabina has spoken at hundreds of seminars, events, and conferences including TEDx. Currently, she sits on the board of Power and Systems, a leadership development institute. Sabina believes the greatest privilege of working with leaders is bearing witness to their acts of courage."
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Power and Systems
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Anita Borg Institute
Advisory Board
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ELATE (Executive Leadership in Academic Technology and Engineering) at Drexel University College of Engineering
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Informed Opinions
Advisory Committee
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One of my favorites reads: Sabina Nawaz "You're the Boss" https://lnkd.in/gF_sXqKV
One of my favorites reads: Sabina Nawaz "You're the Boss" https://lnkd.in/gF_sXqKV
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Grateful to be mentioned in Book Riot’s article of self-improvement trends to watch for in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gtz-RMw3
Grateful to be mentioned in Book Riot’s article of self-improvement trends to watch for in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gtz-RMw3
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To our dear friends, family, and community, It is with a shattered heart that I share the unimaginable news of a profound tragedy. On April 20, 2026,…
To our dear friends, family, and community, It is with a shattered heart that I share the unimaginable news of a profound tragedy. On April 20, 2026,…
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Four presidents. Four extraordinary legacies. Last week, I had the privilege of attending “Stewardship Across Time” at Grand Valley State…
Four presidents. Four extraordinary legacies. Last week, I had the privilege of attending “Stewardship Across Time” at Grand Valley State…
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Check out my conversation with Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos on The Leadership Podcast to understand how pressure can lead to behaviors that…
Check out my conversation with Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos on The Leadership Podcast to understand how pressure can lead to behaviors that…
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“Do they know you’re a former head of marketing, who managed massive events and multi-million-dollar budgets?” My husband’s response came when I…
“Do they know you’re a former head of marketing, who managed massive events and multi-million-dollar budgets?” My husband’s response came when I…
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