Nathalie Awad

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Our Founder

About Dr. Nathalie Awad, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO at Elevate Talent Strategies | Organizational Psychologist | Executive Coach

Dr. Nathalie Awad, Ph.D. is an Organizational Psychologist, Business Coach, and founder of Elevate Talent Strategies — a boutique consultancy created from both ambition and alignment. With over 15 years of experience across regional and global organizations, start-ups, public institutions, and consulting firms, she’s worn many hats: consultant, professor, talent management and behavioural science expert, coach. Now, as an entrepreneur based in Dubai, she brings it all together to help others lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.

What sets Nathalie apart is not just her expertise, but the intentionality behind her work. After building a successful career in her field, she made the bold decision to launch her own business in a new country — while raising a young family — because she believes women can do anything when they lead from their values. Elevate Talent Strategies is not just what she does — it’s who she is. Her mission is to inspire others to lead authentically, build human-centered organizations, and create careers that feel meaningful and sustainable.

Her style is equal parts rigor and intuition. She’s known for her ability to diagnose complex organizational challenges with precision — and then co-create original solutions that are both evidence-based and deeply human. Her presence is grounded yet energizing — creating space where clients feel safe to challenge assumptions, explore possibilities, and move forward with confidence and clarity. Her work is rooted in business and positive psychology but always tailored to the real people behind the data.

She holds a PhD in workplace and organizational psychology, is a certified professional coach (Erickson International), a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, and a licensed member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec. She also serves on professional committees in the UAE, where she contributes to mentorship programs, AI integration in talent and OD, and the future of well-being in the workplace.

Nathalie leads by example: with courage, intention, and a belief that bold moves create extraordinary outcomes. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, your culture, or your path forward — she’s ready to partner with you and cheer you on.