A Tapestry of Triumph & Transformation
A short biography of woven experiences and evolutions.
Creative Social Entrepreneur & Executive Leadership Coach
Honey Al Sayed is the founder of Honey&, where she integrates coaching, consulting, and learning facilitation to empower leaders and organizations through creative, strategic communication and executive leadership development. She also established MAP – Media and Arts for Peace, a global initiative dedicated to empowering the Creative Culture Industries (CCI) and advancing peacebuilding efforts.
An award-winning media expert and creative social entrepreneur, Honey brings over 20 years of experience across the Middle East, the United States, and Europe. Fluent in Arabic and English, she is a seasoned communications professional with expertise spanning media, arts, culture, and executive coaching. Her credentials include certifications in executive leadership coaching, Jungian coaching, mentoring, and psychometric assessments.
After pioneering Syria's media landscape with the #1 rated morning show "Good Morning Syria," which attracted millions of listeners, Honey was forced to relocate due to the ongoing conflict. Displaced by war more than once, she channeled her experiences of resilience and adaptability into her work, collaborating with a diverse range of international organizations, academic institutions, and business entities. Through these collaborations, she has delivered courses and coaching focused on resilience, empowerment, and leadership development, drawing from her personal journey of overcoming adversity.
A sought-after keynote speaker and commentator, Honey addresses topics such as adaptive leadership, women's empowerment, and the role of media in peacebuilding, engaging diverse audiences worldwide. She holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts from the Lebanese American University. Honey is also a certified executive leadership coach with advanced credentials in Jungian life coaching, psychometric assessments, and high-performance leadership. She is currently expanding her expertise through ongoing studies in Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) and Neurosomatic Intelligence (NSI), underscoring her commitment to continuous learning.
Living across three continents has enriched Honey's visionary perspective, uniquely positioning her to offer valuable insights across sectors. Her entrepreneurial spirit, combined with her profound life experiences, fuels her dedication to shaping human-first leadership and fostering a compassionate global community through her work.
An award-winning media expert and creative social entrepreneur, Honey brings over 20 years of experience across the Middle East, the United States, and Europe. Fluent in Arabic and English, she is a seasoned communications professional with expertise spanning media, arts, culture, and executive coaching. Her credentials include certifications in executive leadership coaching, Jungian coaching, mentoring, and psychometric assessments.
After pioneering Syria's media landscape with the #1 rated morning show "Good Morning Syria," which attracted millions of listeners, Honey was forced to relocate due to the ongoing conflict. Displaced by war more than once, she channeled her experiences of resilience and adaptability into her work, collaborating with a diverse range of international organizations, academic institutions, and business entities. Through these collaborations, she has delivered courses and coaching focused on resilience, empowerment, and leadership development, drawing from her personal journey of overcoming adversity.
A sought-after keynote speaker and commentator, Honey addresses topics such as adaptive leadership, women's empowerment, and the role of media in peacebuilding, engaging diverse audiences worldwide. She holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts from the Lebanese American University. Honey is also a certified executive leadership coach with advanced credentials in Jungian life coaching, psychometric assessments, and high-performance leadership. She is currently expanding her expertise through ongoing studies in Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) and Neurosomatic Intelligence (NSI), underscoring her commitment to continuous learning.
Living across three continents has enriched Honey's visionary perspective, uniquely positioning her to offer valuable insights across sectors. Her entrepreneurial spirit, combined with her profound life experiences, fuels her dedication to shaping human-first leadership and fostering a compassionate global community through her work.
A Gallery Snapshot of Honey's
Professional Palette
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Leadership: Influence, Persuasion, Manipulation
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Online Course: Media and Arts for Peace (MAP) 2017
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Panel Talk: Honey Al Sayed interviewing Artist Tania El Khoury
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Food for Humanity Panel Talk: Moderated by Honey Al Sayed
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Educational Roots and Professional Pathways
Charting a journey of learning and growth.
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Awards & Fellowships |
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Academic Education
Tufts University, Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy | Master of Arts in International Affairs | 2015 | Boston, United States Thesis: Media and Arts During Conflict Lebanese American University | Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts (Radio, T.V., Film & Theatre) |1997 | Lebanon Coaching Certifications CRR Global & Competence | 2024 | USA, Switzerland Certificate ORSCTM Fundamentals | Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching Creative Mind Media | 2023 | USA, U.K. Certified Jungian Life Coach The Rayner Institute | 2020| Canada, U.K. Certified Professional Executive Leadership Coach Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Psychometric Assessments: Hogrefe Ltd, Hogrefe House | 2023 | UK, Switzerland NEO-PI-3 Certified | Psychometrics assessment coach Metaberatung Talent Management & New Leadership Hogan Distributor | 2022 | Germany, Switzerland HOGAN Certified | Psychometrics assessment coach Management Research Group | 2022 | USA, Ireland, Switzerland LEA 360 Certified | Leadership Effective Analysis 360 suite Psychometrics assessment coach Professional Development IMD Business School | 2022 | Gstaad, Switzerland Certificate: Advanced High-Performance Leadership Course IMD Business School | 2016 | Lausanne, Switzerland Certificate: High-Performance Leadership Course Geneva Centre for Security Policy | 2016 | Geneva, Switzerland Certificate: Strategic Foresight Course Indiana University–Purdue University - Lilly Family School of Philanthropy| 2016 | Indianapolis, U.S. Certificate: Principles and Techniques of Fundraising Course |
Inaugural Practitioner in Residence |University of Denver, the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy - Inclusive Global Leadership Initiative |September-December 2019 | Colorado, Denver, U.S.A
Inaugural Fellow, Spark Media |November-December 2015 Washington, DC Participating Journalist |U.S. Department of State Edward R. Murrow Program |October 2011 | Washington, DC, St. Louis, MO, New York, NY, U.S.A Alumni Achievement Award | |July 2009 |Lebanese American University | Beirut, Lebanon Associate Fellow |Global Fellowship Initiative |2016-Present GCSP-Geneva Centre for Security Policy |Geneva, Switzerland |
