Elie Abi Rached
Business Development Manager, UAE

"Being a Business Development Manager in a Defense Company, I found this Program outstandingly interesting and educational. I extremely enjoyed attending the interactive webinars. The speakers were phenomenal! I strongly recommend this program." – April 2021

Marcel Abisamra
Four Seasons Hotel, USA

"Excellent structure and mental stimulant using puzzles, wonderful correlation between real life examples and theoretical concepts."– April 2021

Dr. Tony Asher
Founder of Weston, Inc., USA
Founder of the Asher Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, USEK

"No doubt the very best on-line learning event I have ever experienced or could ever imagine experiencing! This is the only learning event that captured my full attention for a five-hour day for five straight days. I wish that everyone could have the opportunity to experience this outstanding seminar! The subject matter and speakers were phenomenal!" – April 2021

Bahjat Frem
Executive Chairman, Indevco North America & Finforce, Switzerland

"Simply a great program! The speaker selection can’t be better; the material shared was spot on and full of value. One of my best learning experiences!" – April 2021

Joe Frem
Vice President of Portfolio Management, Indevco Group

"OODA loops, red teaming, ARA triangles... I was thoroughly impressed by how the distinguished speakers were able to translate Military principles into powerful business and leadership lessons. The program was well structured and the learning outcomes clearly defined and delivered on point. I very much appreciated the opportunity to learn from and interact with my fellow participants as we learn to see our daily business world from a different vantage point. Thank you Nada for putting together a truly enlightening and applied program, a rare feat indeed." – April 2021

Cristine Kahil
Business Owner, Canada

"Amazing experiences we can all learn from, whether in a life crisis or in business. There were many interesting topics that I have not really thought about before. We can learn so much from these difficult hostage situations and apply this to negotiations in business!" – April 2021

Marcus Nobel
President, United Earth
Member of AFEE/IFWE's Board of Advisors

"This program explores how the logistics of the military and the business worlds are identical. In fact, modern project management originated in the military. The speakers gave real-world examples of how to best use the resources of time, money and people to reach success. Highly Recommended!" – April 2021

Brett Penhollow
Director of HR, Indevco North America

"Highly thought-provoking program! I liked the real world examples the speakers lived through and the approaches they tried to take, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness." – April 2021

Randa Akoury, MA
Interpreter/Translator, Canada
International Civil Aviation Organization, United Nations

"I enrolled in the Leadership program to escape the heavy days of remote working arrangements during the COVID -19 lockdown in Montreal. It was a lifeline that allowed me to meet brilliant people from different countries and enjoy the wealth and depth of the discussions. The high caliber of ALL “moderators/professors” was exceptional. The enthusiasm of the dynamic group was inspirational. I did learn a lot and I will highly recommend this program. I would like to highlight the devotion and professionalism of Ms. Nada Salem who was always eager to answer all questions and facilitate the debate. She did motivate us to go further and pursue the accreditation seal. Her encouragement was unwavering. The myriad of the concepts and practical tools we grasped will definitely help build a brighter future in our professional and personal journeys.” – March 2021

Sola Aoun Bahous, MD
Dean of the Medical School, Lebanese American University (LAU)

"I would like to thank you for the outstanding Program on Leadership that I really enjoyed. The effort put into it is very well noticed and much appreciated. I personally enjoyed each and every webinar and benefited from them all. Your charisma and positive energy have translated into a great ambiance and a connection among attendees that is remarkable. I am impressed by your foundation and supportive of all your initiatives to empower women.” – March 2021

Maya Aridi Taylor, MBA
Managing Director, Hightower Castle

"I thoroughly enjoyed attending the AFEE/IFWE Program on Leadership in Times of Crisis. The speakers were well selected and highly qualified. Overall, the content was stimulating and applicable. The webinars themselves were interesting and interactive, encouraging discussion and an opportunity to ask the speakers our questions. I personally learned a number of tools and insights I can apply in my business, and professional and personal life in general. It also offered me the opportunity to network and forge new friendships. Thank you AFEE/IFWE for arranging this truly beneficial series of webinars.” – April 2021

Lisa C. Beyrouthi, MA
Founder/Managing Director of MENAPE Academy

"The 'Re-Engineering the Future of Business' Program has definitely helped me make a shift in mindset through learning new Leadership techniques in order to survive during crisis. Thank you AFEE and CFP for such a professional program.” – April 2021

Elie H. Bou Harb, HEC/DESS
Head of Media & Communications, MobiMind

"A well-crafted program, with faculty from top notch universities. Re-discover sound theories and actionable, strategic insights for a post COVID-19, AI-led future, where business leaders and organizations alike must innovate, self-reinvent and adapt, to survive, grow and thrive. The friendly atmosphere and lively discussions allow the sharing of rich experiences in a very professional yet convivial manner. Don’t hesitate. Find the time. It’ll prove to be a good investment.” – April 2021

Catherine Dahdah, MBA
Senior Officer/Trainer, EDCOF Consultancy Firm, Lagos, Nigeria
[Facilitate Trainings for Junior Executives in International Nigerian Banks]

"Being part of the Executive Program on Leadership with the American Foundation for Educational Excellence (AFEE) can surely be summed up in one word: 'Excellence.' The exquisite class of speakers' caliber was astounding. I recommend that all business leaders or aspiring leaders take part in this program. The leadership skills and know-how I have gained have resonated in my personal life as well as in my professional life, with my superior confirming that she had noticed an 'exponential growth' in my leadership skills since I enrolled in the program.” – March 2021

Roy Daher, MA
Faculty at Saint Joseph University
General Manager, Customs Clearing Agent/Import Export – Beirut, Lebanon

"While leading a motivated team might not be as hard of a task to achieve, true leadership resides in the ability to motivate a less motivated team and to push the boundaries on multiple frontiers, including thought generation, performance, cooperation and teamwork, among others... This is in particular what I found most impactful in this Program on Leadership, as it helped me become a better leader, notably when working with a sub-optimally motivated team.” – March 2021

Tamina Elias-Rizk, MD, MSc.
Director, Year 4, School of Medicine
Lebanese American University (LAU);
Radiology Clerkship Director; Breast Specialist, LAUMCRH

"Thank you for this great series of webinars! Excellent coordination, very interesting choice of topics and inspiring talks! Very deep sharing experience in these unexpected and difficult crisis circumstances!” – April 2021

Joe Ephrem, MA
Operations Manager for Educational Services
Educational Research Center, Librairie du Liban Publishers

"A very informative and exciting learning journey! I attended the whole Program on Leadership, all 15 webinars from October 2020 to March 2021, and I can say that I learnt from all of them. I liked that all presenters shared some of their personal and professional experiences. They also shared with us practical tools to be used for improving our leadership skills. I also liked the level of interactivity in the series which helped in the learning experience via sharing expertise and building connections. Thank you, AFEE, for organizing this program, and I would highly recommend it for my friends and colleagues at work.” – April 2021

Linda Hotait, MS
Institut Superieur des Sciences de l'Assurance (ISSA)
Business Owner

"Attending the full Program on Leadership was an outstanding experience! I had the chance to interact with world class speakers, professors from the best universities in the U.S, and many participants from all over the world, working in different industries and fields. The webinars were quite informative and helpful, the speakers were superb and ready to give us as much as they could to connect us with the latest trends and challenges. The breakout rooms were a great experience and allowed us to interact, exchange our experiences and try to find solutions to modern problems and challenges. It was also great to earn an Accredited Executive Certificate in Leadership.” – March 2021

Ali Jaber
Food Industrial Engineer
Research and Development (R&D) Director, KSA

"Excellent program! It gave me information and strategies to help take our business operations to the next level. I highly recommend it!" – March 2021

Amira Jaroudi, MS
MS in Economic Policy, Saint-Joseph University of Beirut

"I am glad and grateful that you are the leader of this Program on Leadership. You added a spice of joy and humor to every single webinar. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this program. I assert that this Leadership Program is an effective Program which gave me a lot of insight into Leadership and a vision of the future I want for myself. And the way we interacted with other participants was very fruitful; it did enhance my knowledge.” – March 2021

Sara Jaroudi, MA
MA in Bio Marketing, Saint Joseph University of Beirut

"I really want to express my appreciation and gratitude for this Program on Leadership. The way all speakers were interacting with us and the way they taught us were just awesome! And the Breakout rooms were very helpful to reach out to other participants and communicate with them. You have made online learning very interesting! I really recommend such a Program to all my friends and family members in order to increase their knowledge and develop new skills.” – March 2021

Zeina Kesrouani, Law
Lawyer, Mediator, and Expert Trainer in Mediation and Conflict Management

"I really had an amazing time while learning during the past 6 months. Indeed, it was a pleasure to attend the webinars on leadership which gathered high quality content and were delivered by great speakers. The professionalism, dedication and warm presence of the President & CEO of AFEE, Mrs. Nada Salem, contributed a lot to making this learning enjoyable and efficient.” – April 2021

Rima Makhoul
Founder; Executive & Leadership Coach; Management Consultant

"Thank you for the wonderful and valuable experience and for the amazing Saturdays well spent in learning and developing our leadership skills. The speakers who were great at leading, facilitating and getting the best out of everyone, the theory and experience that sit behind these well-prepared sessions, along with the participants' input made this journey more enjoyable and more beneficial. The very thought-provoking topics and the challenging discussions made it impossible not to come back every Saturday with the same enthusiasm and excitement.” – March 2021

Sherine Torbey, MS
Head of Legal Compliance Unit, Citibank, N.A., Lebanon

"I would like to thank Mrs. Nada Salem, President of the American Foundation for Educational Excellence (AFEE) and the International Foundation for Women's Empowerment (IFWE), for organizing this outstanding Program on Leadership titled, “Re-Engineering the Future of Business: How to Survive & Thrive in Today’s New World,” in partnership with Saint Joseph University of Beirut’s Center for Professional Development. The webinars were presented by highly qualified leaders, who shared their interesting experiences and provided strategic and practical tools and solutions for today's business challenges. I've particularly found the interactions during these sessions with the speakers and the attendees to be extremely beneficial. I highly recommend this fruitful program for enhanced knowledge and leadership skills!" – April 2021