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The Clupea Coaching Café, hosted on November 30 at La Maison Gateau Café in Abu Dhabi, united over 100 professionals for a transformative morning of learning, networking, and personal development. Organized by Clupea Group Coaching and Consultancy, the event provided actionable tools to help participants enhance their networking skills and unlock opportunities for growth.

Dr. Fatma Ridene, co-founder of Clupea Group Coaching and Consultancy, opened the event with an inspiring address, emphasizing the significance of creating platforms for professional empowerment. The event featured an esteemed panel of speakers, including:

• Franda Graves, Executive Coach and President of ICF UAE Chapter, who shared strategies to overcome networking fears.
• Dr. Yazan Aljabery, Cardiac Surgeon and Health Influencer, who highlighted the importance of authentic connections.
• Layal Charara, Senior Marketing and Communication Consultant, who inspired attendees with impactful communication tips.

Workshops and Activities
The event featured three engaging workshops designed to equip attendees with practical networking strategies:

1. Identifying Networking Fears and Barriers – Led by Raoudha Naser, this workshop addressed common challenges to effective networking.
2. Building Your Authentic Networking Style – Facilitated by Dr. Fatma Ridene, it focused on aligning networking approaches with personal values and strengths.
3. Strategic Networking: Building Meaningful Connections – Presented by Dr. Hatem Goucha, this session explored strategies for cultivating long-term professional relationships.

The morning concluded with an interactive elevator pitch session, where participants practiced and refined their networking skills in a supportive environment.

Participant Feedback and Key Takeaways
Attendees praised the event’s collaborative atmosphere, structured workshops, and expert speakers. Key highlights included:

• Dynamic discussions fostering peer-to-peer learning.
• Practical insights to improve networking strategies.
• An overwhelmingly positive response to the event's engaging format.

Dr. Fatma Ridene reflected on the success of the event, stating, "The Clupea Coaching Café demonstrated the incredible potential of connection and collaboration. The enthusiasm of participants highlighted the importance of fostering environments for professionals to grow together."

Future Plans
Buoyed by the success of this initiative, Clupea Group Coaching and Consultancy announced plans for more workshops and events to continue empowering professionals in the region.

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