Zeta Yarwood

Zeta Yarwood Coaching

Award-winning Executive Coach, Career Coach & Life Coach in Dubai:

•	Conducted over 3000 hours of leadership coaching and career coaching to corporate and individual clients across 5 continents, including Hilton Group, Siemens, Rolls Royce, WSP, Serco and Tarkett 
•	Led successful career and life coaching workshops for leading companies including Mondelez, Credit Suisse, MBC, WSP, AMS, and Engie
•	Approached by Credit Suisse and WSP to support and run career workshops for their Women’s Network Group

Industry expert:

-	Panellist at Dubai Lynx on “Mental Health in the Workplace” 
-       Panel moderator for London Business School Women Gulf Association
-	Guest Speaker at Microsoft’s “Women in STEM” event 
-	Guest Speaker at two career events and 5 universities
-	Featured in over 20 publications worldwide including Al Arabiya English, Gulf News, The National, Khaleej Times, Arab News, Emirates 24/7, Friday Magazine, Good Magazine, Emirates Woman, Aquarius, Timeout, Stylist Arabia, VIVA Magazine Australia and Perth Psychologist. 

- Official Career Coach and Life Coach contributor to Al Arabiya English and Arab News Careers 

As your Executive Coach, Career Coach and Life Coach I can help you: 

* build a vision for yourself as a leader, for your career or for your life and a plan to achieve it
* identify of key strengths, skills, values and passions
* develop your leadership skills; including emotional intelligence and communication
* get clear on your career path and goals; 
* discover the right career for you and make a career change
* increase confidence & self-esteem; 
* Experience less stress and better emotional well-being; 
* gain a sense of purpose or direction, and regain motivation
* find work-life balance & have better time management 
* Build your Unique Value Proposition and communicate your value on your CV, LinkedIn profile etc. and in interviews.

Executive Coach | Career Coach | Executive Life Coach

Thrive Global

Having seen my career coaching articles on LinkedIn, Arianna Huffington personally invited me to contribute articles to her platform, Thrive Global. 

Thrive's mission is to end the stress and burnout epidemic by offering companies and individuals sustainable, science-based solutions to enhance well-being, performance, and purpose, and create a healthier relationship with technology. Recent science has shown that the pervasive belief that burnout is the price we must pay for success is a delusion. We know, instead, that when we prioritize our well-being, our decision-making, creativity, and productivity improve dramatically. Thrive Global is committed to accelerating the culture shift that allows people to reclaim their lives and move from merely surviving to thriving.

VIP Contributing Author

Merck Serono

Merck Serono is a EUR 15bn multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company headquartered in Germany, with over 50,000 employees spread across 70 countries. 

Supporting the Regional Managing Director, responsible for 11 countries across the MENA region (including Iraq, Iran and Syria)

* Restructured and rebuilt the Office Administration department from scratch, creating and implementing new policies and procedures in alignment with overall company strategy
* Supported the Managing Director in creating and implementing the company strategy, developing an in-depth understanding of the business and pharmaceutical industry
* Motivated, inspired and managed a multicultural team, leading to a more effective and efficient administration department. Responsible for team coaching and performance appraisals. 
* Initiated and developed a corporate social responsibility programme, leading a charity drive for orphaned children in Ghana and establishing recycling facilities into the office
* Introduced a cultural awareness programme and organised events within the office including the celebration of various cultural/religious holidays, increasing company morale and helping maintain a fun and positive working environment 
* Designed, drove and executed the organisation of regular company events of up to 100 people, including full-day visits and business reviews for the group CEO, COO and Vice-Chairman, plus 4-day Leadership Team meetings abroad

Executive Office Manager  - Middle East

Aspiriti

Recruiting for MNCs and large regional companies across all corporate functions including Sales, Marketing, HR, Supply Chain, Finance, and operations throughout the MENA region. Multi-industry focus: Pharmaceutical, FMCG and aviation and industrial automation.

Executive Recruitment

The Gulf Recruitment Group

Supporting the Managing Director and Pharmaceutical, FMCG and Financial Services teams in their recruitment across Investment, Accounting, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance functions. 

Designed and implemented regional talent identification and client marketing strategies, and email marketing campaign.

Resourcing Manager

iQ Selection

Established and led the growth of the Private Equity, Investment Banking and Asset Management desk.

Selected as subject matter expert to discuss industry issues on local and international radio and television, including local TV channel City 7 and international radio station Marketplace.org (www.marketplace.org).

Consultant - Private Equity and Investment Banking

Marks Sattin

Consultant in the Investment Management and Insurance division, recruiting accountants and back office staff into these industries.

Consultant - Investment Management Recruitment

Certified Executive Coach SCC I Career Coach & Executive Life Coach | LinkedIn Top Voice I 🏆 Best Career Coach ‘21 I Helping leaders and professionals achieve fulfilment and success with confidence, clarity and purpose

As an Executive Coach and Career Coach in Dubai, my goal is to help people excel in their careers.

Since 2014, I’ve helped 1000+ people advance their careers in Dubai and globally with clarity and power through my effective career coaching and leadership coaching programmes.

If you’re feeling:

→ unfulfilled or unclear; not sure what you want or how to achieve it 
→ demotivated or frustrated by stagnation 
→ stagnant; unable to progress or earn more 💰
→ stressed out and insecure; doubting yourself and your worth
→ alone or unable to build relationships required for success; maybe questioning if you belong. 

I’m here to help.

For 18 years, I’ve worked with and for multinational companies - as a recruiter, a manager, an executive coach and career coach in Dubai. Through this work, I learned why some people succeed while others struggle in the corporate world.

I’ve personally faced and overcome company restructures, job loss and working in a toxic culture. I learned how to navigate the job market and successfully change careers. 

In the last decade, I’ve built a solid personal brand, became a LinkedIn Top Voice and an award-winning career coach – leading successful executive coaching and career coaching programmes for some of the biggest companies in the world.

Through these experiences and my degree in Psychology, I’ve come to understand the secrets to career fulfilment and success. Now through my Career Transformation Accelerator and coaching programmes, I am on a mission to share them so you can experience greater success too.

Focusing on transformation and empowerment, working with me you will:

→ Gain clarity and a sense of direction
→ Experience renewed motivation and purpose 
→ Build a clear strategy towards your goals
→ Create a powerful Unique Value Proposition and personal brand
→ Learn how to get in front of decision-makers and target audiences, and sell your value
→ Master communication, emotional management, networking and leadership 
→ Develop a success mindset; confidence, resilience and self-worth
→ Get to the next level in your career and more!

If you're ready to elevate your career, drop me a DM. Let’s talk.

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Qualifications:
NeuroLeadership Institute Coach (ICF accredited)
Dr Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach
NLP Life Coach
BSc Psychology, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

Clients: 
Siemens, Hilton, Tarkett, Rolls Royce, PwC, Serco, Engie, Credit Suisse, Mondelez (Cadbury's), Marriott Hotels and more.

SMEs: 
Whiteshield, Cordstrap, Itcan, Tabreed and more.

Dubai -based Executive Coach, Career Coach & Life Coach:

•	Conducted over 3000 hours of leadership coaching and career coaching to corporate and individual clients across 5 continents, including Hilton Group, Siemens, Rolls Royce, WSP, Serco and Tarkett 
•	Led successful career and life coaching workshops for leading companies including Mondelez, Credit Suisse, MBC, WSP, AMS, and Engie
•	Approached by Credit Suisse and WSP to support and run career workshops for their Women’s Network Group

Industry expert:

-	Panellist at Dubai Lynx on “Mental Health in the Workplace” 
-       Panel moderator for London Business School Women Gulf Association
-	Guest Speaker at Microsoft’s “Women in STEM” event 
-	Guest Speaker at two career events and 5 universities
-	Featured in over 20 publications worldwide including Al Arabiya English, Gulf News, The National, Khaleej Times, Arab News, Emirates 24/7, Friday Magazine, Good Magazine, Emirates Woman, Aquarius, Timeout, Stylist Arabia, VIVA Magazine Australia and Perth Psychologist. 

- Official Career Coach and Life Coach contributor to Al Arabiya English and Arab News Careers 

As your Executive Coach, Career Coach and Life Coach I can help you: 

* build a vision for yourself as a leader, for your career or for your life and a plan to achieve it
* identify of key strengths, skills, values and passions
* develop your leadership skills; including emotional intelligence and communication
* get clear on your career path and goals; 
* discover the right career for you and make a career change
* increase confidence & self-esteem; 
* Experience less stress and better emotional well-being; 
* gain a sense of purpose or direction, and regain motivation
* find work-life balance & have better time management 
* Build your Unique Value Proposition and communicate your value on your CV, LinkedIn profile etc. and in interviews.

I’ve learned there’s a difference between loneliness and feeling alone.

I felt completely alone when contemplating my future in Dubai.

I had friends, so I wasn't lonely.

It was the fact that this decision was on me (stay or walk away from my business and livelihood to start again from scratch), and I didn't know what decision to make, that made me feel alone.

People offered their advice; what they would do if they were in my shoes.

Over time, I noticed a reaction.

When someone said, "If it were me, I would stay," my heart sank.
 
When they said they'd go home, I felt a tiny spark of hope.

Fear would then, of course, kick in as all the "What ifs?" quickly followed.

But that spark told me something important: deep down, we know what's right for us. Everything we've been taught to fear is what stops us from hearing it.

So I came home. I felt deeply alone again, with over 30 business and life decisions suddenly on my plate, that only I could make.

But now I know feeling alone isn't necessarily loneliness; the need for human connection.

It's a signal to believe in ourselves. Not just in what we can achieve, but in what we can face and overcome.

A sign to let go of control, those high expectations and need for perfection; from ourselves and others. 

Feeling alone isn't a sign that something is wrong. 

It's a sign that a part of you is calling for you to grow.

If you’re feeling alone, where are you doubting yourself?

How and where is 'life' asking you to grow? 

Thoughts?

#careers #personaldevelopment #growth

Jennifer Spurr Coaching & Consultancy

I work with women in leadership & ambitious professionals to redefine success on their terms, thrive in their careers & make an impact in their roles.

When you can unlock your full potential and feel fulfilled at work, extraordinary things can happen.

But there is so much thrown at you:
- Your demanding role at work
- The relentless expectation to deliver and be ‘always on’
- The pressure you put yourself under

It’s easy for this to lead to self-doubt & overwhelm, as well as feeling undervalued & uninspired in your professional life


I support my clients to navigate these pressures & thrive:

➡️ Accelerate your Career: whether that’s landing a promotion, navigating career crossroads, or re-imagining current role
➡️ Lead yourself & others with courage, confidence & compassion
➡️ Leverage your strengths & unique leadership style to create the impact & results you want
➡️ Leave behind imposter syndrome & feel confident in yourself & your abilities 
➡️ Developing the capabilities to flourish: resilience, communication & influencing, energy management, boundaries, work-life balance etc


I’ve supported leaders from organisations such as Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue, Unilever, Storck, KFC, KPMG, Upfield & Workday, as well as multiple small businesses.

WHY ME:
I spent 20 years building a successful marketing career, leading high-performing teams for brands including Cadbury, Philadelphia & Heinz. I now combine this commercial leadership experience with my coaching expertise to support individuals & organisations. I understand first-hand the realities & pressures you are under, & tailor my coaching & workshops to maximise impact & results. 

My background & experience give me a unique perspective. I take a holistic, evidence-based approach to coaching, focusing on the whole person and offering support, challenge & a compassionate space. It's this approach that enables real, sustainable progress.

Founder: Jennifer Spurr Coaching & Consultancy

The Whole Marketer

Coach & Associate Consultant

Wild Thingz

Fractional Chief Marketing Officer

Mindset Maintenance CIC

Non Executive Board Member

Mondelēz International

Responsible for white space strategy development in light of changing government legislation, media consumption & consumer trends.  Delivered long-term strategic brand vision, equity strategy and marketing plan for full Cadbury portfolio.  

In addition, coaching & mentoring across the Marketing community at all level

Marketing Manager Cadbury - Future of Advertising

Business lead for Cheese & Grocery portfolio, reporting to Category Director Northern Europe.
Leading team of 7 (3 direct reports), with accountability for full P&L delivery, strategic planning and TTL marketing communications.
Brands include Philadelphia and Dairylea

Head Of Marketing - Cheese & Grocery UK&I

Led team of 4 (3 direct reports).
Accountable for P&L delivery and strategic marketing for Cadbury Singles portfolio (brands include Wispa, Flake, Twirl, Crunchie).
Led delivery of London 2012 'golden ticket' campaign.

Senior Brand Manager Cadbury Flake & Wispa

The Kraft Heinz Company

Commercial and Marketing responsibility for Heinz Soup portfolio.
Brands include Heinz Classic, Big Soup, Weight Watchers from Heinz.
Development of strategic plans, led development of the Soup 'It Has To Be Heinz' integrated comms campaign

Senior Brand Manager Soup

Sara Lee Household & Body Care Research

Brand Manager - Radox & Brylcreem

Career & Leadership Coaching: | Impact & results without sacrificing well-being 🌿 | Fulfilment & Confidence on your terms - in your career & beyond📈 | ex-20 years corporate people-leader | ICF ACC accredited coach

I work with women in leadership & ambitious professionals to redefine success on their terms, thrive in their careers & make an impact in their roles.

When you can unlock your full potential and feel fulfilled at work, extraordinary things can happen.

But there is so much thrown at you:
- Your demanding role at work
- The relentless expectation to deliver and be ‘always on’
- The pressure you put yourself under

It’s easy for this to lead to self-doubt & overwhelm, as well as feeling undervalued & uninspired in your professional life


I support my clients to navigate these pressures & thrive:

➡️ Accelerate your Career: whether that’s landing a promotion, navigating career crossroads, or re-imagining current role
➡️ Lead yourself & others with courage, confidence & compassion
➡️ Leverage your strengths & unique leadership style to create the impact & results you want
➡️ Leave behind imposter syndrome & feel confident in yourself & your abilities 
➡️ Developing the capabilities to flourish: resilience, communication & influencing, energy management, boundaries, work-life balance etc


I’ve supported leaders from organisations such as Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue, Unilever, Storck, KFC, KPMG, Upfield & Workday, as well as multiple small businesses.

As a trainer & facilitator, I run a 12-month Women In Leadership programme for a global FMCG organisation.


WHY ME:
I spent 20 years building a successful marketing career, leading high-performing teams for brands including Cadbury, Philadelphia & Heinz. I now combine this commercial leadership experience with my coaching expertise to support individuals & organisations.  I understand first-hand the realities & pressures you are under, & tailor my coaching & workshops to maximise impact & results. 

My background & experience give me a unique perspective. I take a holistic, evidence-based approach to coaching, focusing on the whole person and offering support, challenge & a compassionate space.  It's this approach that enables real, sustainable progress.


“Working with Jen 1:1 has delivered a truly transformative & inspirational experience focussing on a range of areas such as building confidence, resilience, growth mindset & work life blend. Jen is incredibly perceptive and insightful and helps me set clear actionable goals. This has led to a happier, more productive & positive impact on me both professionally & personally"


HOW TO WORK WITH ME:
- 1:1 Coaching
- Workshops

GET IN TOUCH: 
➡️Email: jen@jenniferspurr.co.uk
➡️Book free discovery call: https://calendly.com/jenniferspurr/discovery-call

Jennifer Spurr

I feel like I’ve run a marathon this week
 
 
I haven’t.
Obvs
If I had, you’d definitely have known about it before now 😉
 
 
More like an emotional marathon
 
My girls are going through loads of change
New school, new classes, new people
And the uncertainty, anxiety and just well, big feelings that go with it
 
 
Which are on top of the mental load & logistical gymnastics that’s required for working parents. At the end of the year when everyone’s exhausted 🤦‍♀️ 
 
It is A LOT to manage
And this is before my “real” job even starts each morning
 
 
Sending a virtual hug to all the parents who are navigating this too & holding those big emotions
Before work, and probably even before coffee
You’ve got this.
 
And managers & leaders – kindness always
Chances are your working parents have put in a shift & a half before they’re even at their desk
 
 
Happy Thursday team!

Bespoke coaching for ambitious Marketers & commercial execs to accelerate their careers & dial-up their impact & results, on their terms 🎯Coach & Associate Consultant at The Whole Marketer 🌱Fractional CMO, Ex-Mondelez

Actual things I've been told that I ignored
(and you probably should too) 👇
 
 
- You've got a great job, why would you want to risk it? 
- No one really loves their job
- You're lucky to be where you are, why rock the boat?
 
 
If I’d listened to that advice…
 
I’d still be ticking the boxes
Playing it safe
Still chasing other people’s definitions of success
Still feeling like something was missing.
 
 
I'd never have put my brave pants on & backed myself
I'd never have made the moves I have
I'd never have felt as fulfilled & energised by my work as I do now
 
 
If you've been getting similar "helpful" advice, remember:
 
🎯 You can be proud of everything you've built in your career so far AND be ready for more
 
🎯 You can achieve all the things you set out to AND want to redefine success on your terms
 
🎯 You can be grateful AND still want something different now

3 ways I’ve been brave recently...
 
 
If you’ve been here a while, you know I’m a huge fan of the importance of being brave. Because waiting to *feel* confident is not a thing
 
 
So here’s 3 ways I’ve been brave in November...
 
🎯 Made a big business decision
Running a business is wild at the best of time but in this market it is… well, really tough. I’ve been sitting with this decision for a while & this month I finally made it (more on this shortly)


🌱 Sat in the weeds with my littlest who is having a tough time at school
My natural response is to go all crazy mama bear & “fix it” 
Turns out you can’t really do that 🤦‍♀️
So instead we’re sat in that hugely uncomfortable place of navigating through it together (for those of us who grew up in the 90s when emotions weren’t really allowed, this is HARD)
 
 
🌊 Kept sea dipping despite the big drop in temperature
Thanks Kat Thorne for what you’ve created here, there's no way I'd be getting in this cold sea without the incredible Women who PLNGE community! 
 
 
And thanks Elissa Davies for the inspo with this post 
If you don’t already follow her, go check her out
She is the OG queen of being brave (which is probably a prerequisite for being a special-missions pilot & breathwork coach)
 
 
❓ Tell me how you have been brave recently…
 Ps brave looks & feels different to all of us
 What brave is for me, might be totally different for you

I turned down the promotion I thought I always wanted

To take a role that, on paper, was a sideways move


Except it wasn’t
It turned out to be the best role of my career 

And the springboard for a ton of opportunities I’d never have anticipated
Or felt brave enough to go after
If I’d played it safe & said yes to that promotion

 
 
In 2019 I came back to work part-time after my second mat leave

After I’d been back a few months, I got offered *the* promotion for a role I’d previously longed for

You know the kind...
Big role, big team, benefits to match
(Incredible opportunity I know, and credit to the organisation who didn’t use mat leave as an excuse to push out talented w0men, I know this is still the reality for too many)

 
But my gut instinct said no
So I asked myself...

🤔 Does this promotion fit with my definition of success, in this season of my life
The answer was a clear no

 
My definition of success had evolved, as had I.
What I really wanted was…

🎯 Work that felt genuinely interesting & fulfilling 
🎯 To learn & challenge my brain & get stuck into a strategic topic
🎯 To work with & learn from smart & inspiring people & agencies 
🎯 The flexibility & freedom to do the school run
🎯 To stop drowning in the relentless busy-ness & ‘always-on’ expectations

 
So I backed myself
And went for the role that I genuinely wanted, not the one that just looked good on paper

 
Some people didn’t get it
And tbh I questioned myself about how this looked

But I’m so glad I went for it

The role built my confidence up like nothing else
It connected me to people & opportunities that would never have crossed my path before
And ultimately, it’s what led to launching my business

The path isn’t always linear, and honestly, that’s where the magic usually is

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