Wissam Adib

Wissam Adib

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Biography

Wissam Adib is an Executive Coach who helps senior leaders unlock hidden leadership potential through deep reflection and transformative growth. With over 25 years of experience leading organizational transformation and advising senior executives, Wissam blends strategic expertise with empathetic guidance to help leaders thrive in complexity.

Wissam’s career includes spearheading large-scale restructuring projects, leading Dubai Government’s institutional reform program, and serving as a trusted advisor to Board Members, CEOs, and senior leaders across sectors.

Wissam’s coaching methodology is tailored for executives ready to achieve profound personal and professional breakthroughs. Grounded in psychodynamic coaching principles, his approach helps leaders uncover the unseen forces driving their behaviors, enabling them to lead with greater clarity and purpose.

Wissam’s background in change management uniquely equips him to support leaders during transitions, whether redefining their leadership style, stepping into new roles, or driving organizational transformation. He leverages his deep understanding of the dynamics and complexity of change to help leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence and clarity.

Every coaching engagement is highly personalized, centering on the client's specific needs while incorporating insights from interviews with organizational leadership, HR, and other key stakeholders. He also uses selected psychometric assessments to enhance understanding and ensure each engagement is precisely aligned with the client's situation.

In addition to one-on-one coaching, Wissam designs and facilitates leadership development programs, group coaching and team building workshops, and initiatives that drive exceptional results across the organization. His work empowers leaders to create meaningful, lasting change for themselves and their organizations.

Niche Areas of Expertise

  • C-Suite
  • Career Development
  • Change Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Intercultural Communications
  • Leaders in Transition
  • Onboarding
  • Organizational Development

Industry Experience

  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • High Tech
  • Private Equity & Principal Investors
  • Professional Services
  • Startups
  • Travel, Transport & Logistics

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic

Education

  • INSEAD - MA, Consulting and Coaching for Change
  • American University of Beirut - BA, Business Administration

Certifications

  • StrengthsFinder
  • Benchmarks Suite (CCL)
  • Executive Master in Consulting and Coaching for Change, INSEAD

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