In a world overflowing with self-proclaimed “gurus,” few professionals carry the weight of experience, cross-cultural insight, and long-term impact the way Ghassan Nakfoor does. With a career spanning 35+ years across the USA, Dubai, and the Middle East, Ghassan stands as one of the region’s most respected corporate trainers, executive coaches, soft-skills architects, and thought leaders.
Today, he is widely recognized as the Founder & CEO of Dr. DAD Business Talks Podcast and a senior consultant trusted by managers, C-suite leaders, and teams from 60+ nationalities. His journey is a masterclass in what it means to transform knowledge into actionable change.
A Legacy Built on Training 10,000+ Professionals
Ghassan’s career has been shaped by a relentless commitment to empowering others. His training portfolio reads like a blueprint for modern organizational excellence:
- Leadership & Management
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Human Resources & Customer Services
- Train-the-Trainer Programs
- Creativity, Innovation, and Business Writing
With 21,000+ hours of hands-on training, he has built a rare ability to blend deep learning with human connection, creating sessions that are both practical and transformative.
Global Experience, Local Impact
Ghassan’s professional path is a fusion of academic strength, corporate experience, and consulting mastery.
Corporate Training & Consulting
Spending more than two decades in Dubai with Meirc Training & Consulting, he served as a Senior Corporate Trainer and Senior Management Consultant, working closely with regional and international organizations across many industries.
Academic Foundation
Before stepping fully into the corporate world, Ghassan taught Business Administration at Haigazian University. He advanced his own learning with:
- Master’s Degree in Human and Speech Communication
- Bachelor of Business Administration with a Minor in Economics
This strong academic grounding shaped the clarity, structure, and depth that define his training methods today.
Operational Insight
His time in Procurement and Supply Chain at both Intel Corporation and Unilever added a real-world operational lens to his leadership and communication training, giving him an edge in understanding how teams function on the ground.
The Multilingual Mentor
Fluent in both English and Arabic, Ghassan is certified in adult learning and has worked with thousands of professionals across cultures. His coaching style is results-driven, culturally aware, and designed to address real workplace challenges with precision.
A New Chapter: Podcaster and Freelance Excellence
Today, Ghassan continues his journey as the Founder & CEO of Dr. DAD Business Talks Podcast aired on Instagram and as a freelance corporate trainer, coach, and consultant in Dubai and worldwide. His mission is simple, powerful, and from the heart:
Empower professionals. Strengthen organizations. Cultivate leaders who make a lasting impact.
In the Spotlight 100, he earns his place as a transformer of people, a builder of leaders, and a global voice in the art and science of human development