Layal Alawlaqi

Layal Alawlaqi

Acting Director of Strategic Affairs & Performance Management Office

Profile summary

UAE National with 18+ years of experience in strategy, performance management, governance, and business transformation across government and semi-government sectors. Currently serving as Acting Director of Strategic Affairs & Performance Management Office, leading strategic planning, KPIs, project management, and partnerships. Key achievements include developing corporate governance frameworks, optimizing strategy execution, and driving excellence initiatives.

Key skills

Skills
business consultingstrategic planningKPIsgovernanceorganizational excellenceleadership coachingentrepreneurshipproject managementchange managementBusiness Coachingknowledge managementstrategy executionData Analytics & VisualizationDigital Transformation StrategyAI/ML in Business StrategyAgile Methodology & ScrumRisk Management & MitigationLife CoachingCareer Coaching

Professional experience

FounderApr 2024 - Present
Inspire Wave Management Consultancy & Coaching | Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Founded and lead Inspire Wave Management Consultancy & Coaching, specializing in life, career, and business coaching programs for individuals and organizations. Design and deliver high-impact coaching frameworks focused on leadership development, personal transformation, and business growth. Build client relationships across the UAE and international markets, & offering tailored one-on-one coaching. Develop and launch branded coaching programs, & digital content. Key achievements include establishing the company’s brand identity, building a growing client base, and integrating innovative coaching methodologies aligned with global best practices.

Acting Director of Strategic Affairs & Performance Management OfficeDec 2020 - Present
Rabdan Academy

Lead strategic planning, KPIs, project management, and partnerships, aligning organizational vision with Abu Dhabi’s 2030 aspirations. Key achievements include developing corporate governance frameworks, optimizing strategy execution, and driving excellence initiatives.

  • Developing corporate governance frameworks
  • Optimizing strategy execution
  • Driving excellence initiatives
  • Aligning organizational vision with Abu Dhabi’s 2030 aspirations
Quality ManagerDec 2016 - Dec 2017
Central Bank of UAE

Leading the Integrated Management System project.

Policy & Procedures ManagerDec 2013 - Dec 2016
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Developing change management and knowledge frameworks.

Quality System ManagerDec 2012 - Dec 2013
Etihad Rail
Head of Strategic PlanningDec 2009 - Dec 2011
National Transport Authority

Developed strategy maps, Balanced Scorecards, and excellence award submissions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Health Information ManagementSep 2000 - Jul 2006
HCT