News DeskAbu Dhabi, UAE (April 25, 2024) – The Association for Talent Development (ATD) has announced that world-renowned executive coach Dr. Marshall Goldsmith will deliver the opening keynote address at the 8th Annual ATD Middle East Conference. The premier professional development event will be held on June 4-5, 2024 in Abu Dhabi in partnership with QnA International.
Dr. Goldsmith, celebrated as the only person to be named the #1 Leadership Thinker globally by Thinkers50 twice, will share his expertise on unleashing leadership potential, aligning individual talents with team goals, and driving collective success within organizations.
“I am delighted to lead the ATD Middle East this year and share my experiences on how we can transform as leaders, employees and individuals,” said Dr. Goldsmith. “Join me in Abu Dhabi for an enlightening journey towards personal and professional growth.”
The executive coach and author of best-sellers like “Triggers” and “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” has an impressive resume. He is an inductee into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, ranked as the World’s #1 Executive Coach, a Top Ten Business Thinker for eight years, and recipient of the Harvard Institute of Coaching’s Lifetime Award for Leadership.
“We are beyond thrilled that Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is joining us. His legacy will inspire aspiring leaders and take the conference to new heights,” said Sidh N.C, Director of QnA International, the event organizer.
The conference theme “All About People: Shaping Leaders, Transforming Talent” underscores the importance of a people-centric approach to leadership and talent development in today’s business landscape. It aims to empower talents across the Middle East to drive global leadership through upskilling, career mapping, sustainable practices and holistic wellbeing.
