The Career Mentor  ·  Executive Coach & Learning Architect

Magdi Sayed AhmedMohamed Ibrahim

Enterprise Learning Architect and PCC-certified executive coach engineering measurable capability across 14 countries.

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Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia +966 53 469 7906 drmagdi@icloud.com linkedin.com/in/drmagdi
Portrait of Magdi Sayed Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim
DBA (in progress) · MBA · PCC
Track record by the numbers
Two decades of delivery, verified against learner evaluations
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Instructional hours delivered, in class and online
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Professionals trained across 14 countries
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Training topics engineered and customised
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Proprietary portfolio growth in one fiscal year
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SAR portfolio value under P&L accountability
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Average learner satisfaction, sustained 20 years
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Conference speaking engagements, HR & careers
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Subject areas mastered across HR, OD & coaching
Executive profile

Bridging business intelligence, academic rigour, and work science.

Enterprise-level learning architect and ICF-PCC executive coach with over 20 years conceptualising, scaling, and commercialising multi-million-SAR educational products, consulting portfolios, and corporate learning frameworks. Drives commercial viability, curriculum engineering, and advanced Kirkpatrick Level 1–3 impact measurement — integrating AI-driven methodologies and digital platforms into design and delivery, backed by Google AI Professional Certification. A strategic leader focused on transforming organisational performance, establishing international alliances (SHRM, ISO), and building world-class development pathways.

Strategic core pillars

Four capabilities that compound into portfolio impact.

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Portfolio Strategy & Commercial Growth

  • Product scaling: drove 450% proprietary product growth in one year under strict NDA compliance.
  • Market alignment: gap analysis matching programmes to active regional demand.
  • Financial stewardship: direct P&L accountability for portfolios of 30M+ SAR.
  • Digital strategy: synchronous and asynchronous products deployed across LMS platforms.
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Curriculum Engineering & Design

  • Instructional architecture: long-form diplomas, intensive B2C courses, and custom B2B journeys.
  • Accreditation: secured the first SHRM Academically Aligned badge in KSA.
  • Quality benchmarking: departmental frameworks aligned to ISO 21001.
  • AI-enhanced design: embeds AI tooling into development and learner experience.
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Performance Consulting & ROI

  • Impact measurement: Kirkpatrick Levels 1–3 evaluation proving behavioural change.
  • Diagnostics: HR auditing, cultural-readiness assessment, competency frameworks from scratch.
  • Business metrics: linked interventions to +7% productivity and −9% operational waste.
  • Partnership auditing: evaluates partners against ROI, profitability, and growth benchmarks.
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Executive Coaching & Team Leadership

  • Executive development: ICF-PCC coach — CEO advisory and second-line leadership pipelines.
  • Faculty management: sources and evaluates multinational trainer networks.
  • Mentorship: scales co-located and remote cross-functional L&D teams.
  • Thought leadership: speaker at 13 regional and international conferences.
Professional experience

Two decades of leadership across HR, L&D, and organisational development.

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Key responsibilities
  • Portfolio scaling: engineered a high-velocity framework scaling proprietary assets 450% (2 → 11 market-ready programmes) in one fiscal year.
  • Program governance: oversees national HR training initiatives valued at 30M+ SAR.
  • Consulting lead: designs change-management, talent, and behavioural learning journeys for enterprise and government clients from diagnostic needs analysis.
  • Team leadership: mentors and coaches in-person and remote instructional-design and delivery teams.
Achievements
  • Secured the SHRM Academically Aligned badge for the HR Diploma — first educational institute in KSA to hold the distinction.
  • Lead HR SME on nationwide programmes, including CBI used to train 250 governmental hiring panels, Manpower Planning, and Compensation & Benefits.
  • Built HR dashboards visualising portfolio performance to guide program investment and partner evaluation.
Oman Housing Bank — Banking · Feb–Nov 2022
  • Ran a full HR audit and risk-assessment; measured engagement and satisfaction for the first time in the bank's history.
  • Analysed career interests for 208 employees; structured individual career plans for 80; built a competency framework and complete HR manual with KPIs.
Al Shams Real Estate — Real Estate · Jan–Jul 2022
  • Built the HR department from scratch; analysed 178 employees; re-engineered personnel procedures and created a company-wide KPI system.
Gano Foods — FMCG · Oct 2020–Dec 2021
  • Coached the CEO and redesigned structure, delivering +7% productivity and −9% waste; innovated 4 new positions.
Highlights
  • Reduced turnover from 26% to 12% within 6 months via targeted retention and manpower budgeting.
  • Designed a zero-budget capability model and improved the organisational learning strategy.
  • Deployed the Odoo ERP HR module enterprise-wide in 27 days.
  • Authored a behavioural competency framework (4 core, 8 behavioural), a 4-value corporate model linked to performance and hiring, and prepared second-line leaders.

Prior leadership & L&D roles

Founder & CEOLighthouse Training2007 – 2015
Human Capital ConsultantKaizen Institute — Egypt2018
Part-time TrainerHO Group — United Co. for Pharmacists2015 – 2017
Part-time Training ManagerAl Saudia for Texture & Garments2015 – 2016
General ManagerAl Omani Institute — Oman2013
Education & credentials

Academic depth reinforced by global professional certification.

Professional Certified Coach (PCC)International Coaching FederationValid through Jan 2029
Global Career Development FacilitatorCCE, USADec 2023
MTa Experiential Learning FacilitatorMTa Learning, UKDec 2023
Facilitating Career DevelopmentNCDA, USAJan 2021
Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS)NCDA Credentialing CommissionCredentialed
SPHRiHRCI · ID 600660205Sep 2015
ROI Methodology PractitionerROI Institute — Dr. Jack PhillipsMay 2018
Corporate Training ConsultantJadarat International & HRCIOct 2017
Psychometric Testing Level 1Indian Institution of Business PsychologyOct 2020
Google AI Professional CertificateGoogleCertified
SAP HCM ConsultantJupiter2000 Training CentreJun 2022
EFQM Excellence Assessor DiplomaEFQM, BelgiumOct 2014
Education Quality AssessorNat'l Authority for Quality AssuranceNov 2008
Capabilities & languages

Deep expertise where learning strategy meets measurable performance.

Training AdultsExpert
Human Resource ManagementExpert
Organisational Design & DevelopmentExpert
Talent ManagementUpper Intermediate
HR Data AnalyticsIntermediate
ERP — Odoo & SAPIntermediate
Program & Project ManagementIntermediate
Arabic
Native
English
Expert · bilingual delivery
Thought leadership & industry visibility

Shaping practice beyond the classroom.

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Conference Speaker

Regional and international platforms in HR management and career development.

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Academic Research

Author of “The Effect of Local Culture on HR Practices,” currently in its publishing phase.

SME

Subject-Matter Authority

Lead HR SME for nationwide government capacity-building initiatives across the Kingdom.

Mentoring

Inside the mentorship.

A structured, five-session journey I deliver as a Global Mentorship Initiative mentor — guiding students and early-career professionals from graduation to a first professional role.

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Career Mentorship Program

A structured 5-session journey from graduation to a first professional role.

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Session 1

Introduction Session

Meet your mentor, set expectations, and choose how you'll communicate.

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Session 2

CV Writing & LinkedIn Profile

Build a strong, keyword-ready CV and a recruiter-friendly LinkedIn profile.

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Session 3

Understanding Which Career Suits You

Explore your strengths and interests to find the right career direction.

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Session 4

Job Search Techniques

Find and apply to the right roles and set up informational interviews.

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Session 5

Getting Ready to Work

Prepare for interviews and your first days, and excel in the workplace.

Work with Magdi

Book a session.

One-to-one executive coaching, career strategy, or an L&D consulting conversation — in Arabic or English. Choose a time that suits you and you'll receive a confirmation and video link automatically.

  • ICF PCC-certified executive & career coaching
  • Discovery call to scope your goals and fit
  • Delivered remotely across time zones

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