Sumaya Alnasser (Arabic: سمية الناصر; born 1982) is a Saudi Arabian lifestyle coach and businesswoman who has been called the first internationally certified female life coach in Saudi Arabia.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] [8][9] Alnasser specializes in self-development, as well as relationship and career coaching.[10][11]
Sumaya Alnasser | |
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| Born | June 23, 1982 Riyadh, KSA |
| Education | Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | sumaya369 |
Early life and education
editAlnasser was born in Riyadh with congenital hip dysplasia.[12] She graduated from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2011 with a bachelor's degree and later received her Ph.D. in theology[10] from the same institute in 2014. She began reading self-help books at the age of 12, after a childhood made difficult by frequent hospital visits and surgeries.[12]
Career
editAlnasser has a Ph.D. in theology[1] from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She began coaching in 2003[1] and has since authored books and articles.[1][12][13] Over the years, she has trained more than 200,000 people and delivered more than 12,000 hours of coaching. [14]
Alnasser founded Sumaya369, a life and wellness coaching program, in 2016.[10]
In 2018, Alnasser was chosen by the global organization Peace Without Borders to be the first Saudi ambassador for peace.[1] She was chosen by Forbes as one of the 100 most influential women in the Middle East in 2018 by Forbes.[15][16] [17][18]
The same year, she launched the first-ever Arabic-guided Meditation CD, The Back Door, which features fourteen tracks focused on different topics.[10]
Affiliations, awards, and achievements
edit- Member of the International Coaching Federation (IFC)
- Presented the first Arabic meditation audio CD available on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon.[10]
- Won the Bama International Award in 2018 for being the most influential humanitarian figure.[19][20]
- Presenter of the radio program Why? on Panorama FM.[21][22]
- Member of the Arab Federation for Training[23][24]
- Received award and honor of the Sayidaty Award for Excellence and Creativity in its fourth session under the auspices of Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province.[25][26]
Books
editSumaya has published four books[27]
- 2009 – (He Talked to Me and Said) Haddathani Fa Qal
- 2018 - (How to Master the Game of Life) كيف تتقن لعبة الحياة
- 2021 - (Stay Positive and Do It) افعلها – ابق إيجابيا
- 2022 - (Stop.. Don’t Worry) قف .. لاتقلق
Personal life
editAlnasser currently resides in Los Angeles.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Ruba, Obaid (14 June 2018). "Peace without Borders announces first Saudi peace ambassador". Arab News.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia's first Peace Ambassador is a woman". kawa news. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Sumaya Al Nasser Announced As The First Saudi Ambassador For Peace Without Borders". Middle East Events. 3 June 2018.
- ^ "Practicing Meditation at Home". UAE Style Magazine. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
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- ^ PHILIPPA, MORGAN. "The First Female Saudi Life Coach on Her Top Tips for Success". vogue. Vogue (magazine). Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Peace Without Borders chooses the first Saudi woman as an ambassador for peace". okaz. okaz. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Pictures .. the first Saudi "life coach" in "Kalamstat" on ON E". youm7. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ LEAH, SIMPSON. "You're Meditating Wrong, According to This Saudi Life Coach". Vox Media. popsugar. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Peace without Borders announces first Saudi peace ambassador". Arab News. 2018-06-14. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
- ^ "السعودية.. مستشارة تنمية بشرية توقف عرض فيديو لها وتدخل في سجال مع المديفر". CNN. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ a b c Hala, Khalaf (30 January 2018). "Saudi life coach Sumayah Alnasser: 'The more I meditated, the more I noticed everything improving'". The National.
- ^ Olfa, Farhat. "5 Life Tips from Saudi's First Female Life Coach". MILLE WORLD. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ Hala, Khalaf (Jan 30, 2018). "Saudi life coach Sumayah Alnasser: 'The more I meditated, the more I noticed everything improving'". The National News. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "6 Sumaya Alnasser". Miraa. Miraa. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "6 Saudi women on Forbes most influential list". Argaam. Argaam. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ Cleofe, Maceda. "UAE expats among 100 most Influential women in Middle East". Gulf News. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Hussain, Badawi (10 March 2019). "ست سعوديات في قائمة «فوربس» لأكثر النساء تأثيراً في الشرق الأوسط". Al Riyadh (newspaper). Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "د. سمية الناصر". Miraa. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Rowaida, Mahmoud. "من هو زوج سمية الناصر". nawa3em. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "د. سمية الناصر". Miraa. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Rowaida, Mahmoud. "من هو زوج سمية الناصر". nawa3em. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "د. سمية الناصر". Miraa. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Rowaida, Mahmoud. "من هو زوج سمية الناصر". nawa3em. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "تكريم 20 فائزة بجوائز «سيدتي للتميز والإبداع»". aawsat.com Asharq Al-Awsat (in Arabic). Retrieved 2023-07-20.
- ^ "20 سعودية.. في جائزة «سيدتي» للتميز والإبداع". Okaz. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Ahmed, Alkhalaf (30 September 2022). "الناصر.. تواصل في «ملهمون»". Arriyadiyah. Retrieved 21 July 2023.