Unlock Your Confidence: Life Coaching and Strengths-Based Development in Dubai

Unlock Your Confidence and Live the Life You Deserve

As a shy teenager I often wished I was different and could turn on confidence with a switch. It took me decades to understand myself and how I could grow.

If you’ve ever felt self-doubt creeping in, whether it’s at work, in social situations, or even at home, you’re not alone. It’s the silent force that holds us back from stepping into the best version of ourselves, from fully owning our successes, and from living a happier more peaceful life.

But here’s the good news: confidence is a skill, not a fixed trait.

As an experienced executive coach in Dubai, I’ve worked with countless clients who, like you, have struggled with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the feeling that they are not good enough.

Of course each have had moments of success. Some have graduated top of their class, others have built impressive careers or companies, or leading teams but they’ve still felt that nagging voice telling them they’re not enough and that they are wearing a mask at times. And let’s be honest: living like that is exhausting.

What if you could quiet that voice? What if you could stand your ground with confidence, speak your truth without hesitation, and show up in the world as the powerful, unique person you know you can be?

This is where life coaching and strengths-based coaching come in.

Why Confidence Matters for Your Personal and Professional Growth

Confidence isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s the foundation for everything in life. When you’re confident, you:

  • Own your worth – You stop doubting yourself and recognise your value in every situation. Quite simply you are the prize.
  • Build better relationships – People are naturally drawn to those who exude confidence, and you’ll find yourself connecting more deeply with others
  • Lead with purpose -Whether you’re managing a team, running a business, or simply navigating personal relationships, confidence helps you step into leadership and make impactful decisions.
  • Experience peace and joy – Confidence allows you to let go of the fear of rejection and judgment, opening up space for happiness and fulfillment.

But here’s the real magic: Confidence is deeply linked to understanding and embracing your unique talents and then turning them into your strengths.

How Strengths-Based Coaching Can Help You Unlock Confidence

Too often we chase after another persons version of success, trying to meet expectations or follow a path that doesn’t fit our natural talents. There is no one size fits all approach. By taping into StrengthsFinder you own your uniqueness.

My StrengthsFinder psychometric will help you uncover your unique talents—those natural ways you think, feel, and behave that give you energy and drive. When you know your strengths, confidence becomes less about faking it until you make it and more about embracing what you are already good at and turning them from good to great.

Think of it as reframing your self-perception. Instead of feeling like you are not good enough or comparing yourself to others, you start to recognize that you are enough exactly as you are and can become uniquely powerful.

Some of the most common strengths that help people unlock confidence include:

  • Achiever: If this is one of your top talent themes, you feel a sense of pride and satisfaction from accomplishing goals. With this strength, you’ll feel confident in your ability to get things done and succeed.
  • Communication: If you shine here, you have the ability to connect with others through your words, helping you communicate with clarity and confidence in any setting.
  • Woo (Winning Others Over): This talent theme allows you to build rapport quickly and easily, making it easier to create connections with clients, colleagues, and even friends.
  • Self-Assurance: This is the bedrock of confidence. It allows you to trust your decisions, feel comfortable in your own skin, and move forward with clarity.

The key to tapping into your confidence is knowing which strengths you possess and aiming them at their best so you aim them in every aspect of your life.

The Struggle with Self-Doubt and How Coaching Can Help

If you’re reading this far, it’s likely that self-doubt has held you back in some way. Maybe you’ve been passed over for promotions because you didn’t speak up. Or perhaps you’ve hesitated to make big decisions in your personal life out of fear of being misunderstood. Or perhaps your relationships are a struggle.

You’ve probably found yourself trapped in an endless loop of overthinking, second-guessing your every move, and worrying about what others think. And let’s not forget the physical toll this takes. The lack of sleep, stress, and burnout. Sound familiar?

The thing is this doesn’t have to define your life.

When you understand and embrace your strengths, you stop questioning your worth, you realise everyone has a pathway and you know yours. Then it’s easier for you to start stepping into your power.

How Life Coaching Can Boost Your Confidence and Personal Growth

Here’s where we break the cycle. Working with me means you will have the tools and support to transform your relationship with confidence. Together we will work on:

  • Identifying your strengths: We’ll uncover the talents that already give you energy and joy, and we’ll use them as the foundation for your confidence.
  • Clearing the mental clutter: By challenging the negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that have been holding you back.
  • Building your self-worth: So you can stop feeling like you’re not enough and start recognizing your value.
  • Developing strategies to overcome fear and rejection: Learning how to handle setbacks with grace and resilience.
  • Set Empowering rituals: Create your set of rituals that bring energy to your day and put you in the right state to do well and be happier.
  • Creating an unstoppable mindset: One that propels you toward success, fulfillment, and peace.

I will support you to tap into your inner talents and turn them into your unique set of strengths, step out of your comfort zone, take even more action, and start showing up as the version of yourself you’ve always known you could be.

What Will You Celebrate in 6 Months?

Imagine this.

Six months from now we are celebrating a happier, peaceful and even more productive you.

You’re confidently handling challenging situations, overcoming self-doubt, and feeling more at peace with yourself. You’re embracing your unique worth and showing up as your best self in your career and personal life. A better spouse, parent and leader.

That’s the power of developing your confidence through your strengths. It can be life changing.

What Clients Are Saying: Real Results from Strengths-Based Coaching

Here are some of my clients have said about their experiences working with me:

“Adam has helped bring an awareness of my core strengths and how I use these to improve my professional and personal life. He is quick to understand my ambitions and has encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone to achieve these. Adam has a passionate, motivational and personal approach to coaching which I would highly recommend to anyone beginning their coaching journey.”
James Esau – Partner at Focal Middle East

“I thoroughly recommend Adam whom I recently engaged with for coaching services. Adam helped me through a development journey, he was able to help me identify the areas in my career/life that I needed to adjust to live a happier more fulfilled life. He is exceptionally professional, reliable, understanding and very friendly. I looked forward to our sessions which were always productive and thought provoking.”
Louise Mitchell – Regional Indirect Procurement Director

“Adam is an extremely authentic coach who is deeply involved in your overall growth journey. He is very quick to understand your personality , goals and needs to guide you with actionable strategies and reflective questions to seek your solutions which is the objective of the coaching process . My journey with him on the Clifton Strengths helped me to increase my own self awareness, increase my emotional intelligence and enhance my strengths to improve my leadership presence which helped me secure my promotion as Director for Middle East and Africa.”
Virasath Khan -Director for MENA at Thermo Fisher

“Adam offers insightful  knowledge and practical coaching, enhancing leadership and strategic skills effectively. His support has been instrumental in navigating my professional and personal life. I highly recommend him to take your career to the next level.Adam offers insightful  knowledge and practical coaching, enhancing leadership and strategic skills effectively. His support has been instrumental in navigating my professional and personal life. I highly recommend him to take your career to the next level.”
Ben McDonald – CEEMETA Partner Marketing Director at Dell technologies

Is It Time to Invest in Your Confidence and Growth?

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re not enough and are ready to unlock your true potential, it’s time to take action. Don’t wait for things to magically improve. If you are from Dubai you know how quickly time goes and another year can paass without improvement. Let’s make this transformation happen together.

Confidence is a muscle that gets stronger with practice. If you ar ready to step into your power and start living the life you deserve I’m here to guide you.

Are you ready to change the game?

Let’s talk. Book your discounted strength and clarity session today and let’s get started on unlocking the confident, productive and happier you.

Therapy vs Life Coaching in Dubai | UAE Coaching

A lot of people who come to UAE Coaching feel lost or overwhelmed and not sure where to turn.

“Should I go to therapy?”
“Is this something coaching can help with?”
“Does my teenager need a psychologist?

All fair questions and as a UK Psychology graduate and an NLP Coach in Dubai for the last 17+ years here is my honest answer to this common question

Therapy helps you heal.

It’s typically for people dealing with depression, trauma, or emotional regulation challenges.

Therapists work with you to unpack the past, process pain, and move toward emotional stability.

It’s deep work and can be important to start there.

Coaching helps you grow.

Life coaching is different.

It’s not about diagnosing an issue ior saying you have a problem. It’s about direction and growth. To understand where you are now and help you get to where you want too. A job of a coach is to support you to get there quicker through powerful questions, tools and techniques.

If you’re feeling stuck, low in confidence, anxious, unclear on next steps, or tired of repeating the same patterns then coaching is exactly what you need.

At UAE Coaching, we focus on:

  • building confidence
  • understanding and working on your strengths
  • helping you gain awareness and clarity
  • and helping you (or your child) take action in the present, not live in the past.

The past is useful for learning yet it’s the present that will get you to the place you want to get too.

Is coaching right for you (or your child or teen)?

Here’s how I explain it:

  • If you or child are clinically depressed and in deep crisis, therapy is probably best as a starting point.
  • If you or yoru child is functioning but not feeling like your best self then coaching will help you shift quickly.I have seen it wiith hundreds of team and I’s clients over the years.

Coaching in Dubai That’s Actually Personal

Whether you’re coming to coaching to:

  • Support your child through a difficult time and build up their confidence or give them early leadership habits or
  • Help you find direction and get back to your best self or
  • Understand your strengths and grow into a leadership role (or get one)

We coach people like you every day and have done for decades.

No judgement. Just a deep relationship built on care and a history of supporting people like you to grow. We love to make you feel understood and to make a difference.

Reach out to us if you want to make the first step and see the difference. We offer face to face and Zoom sessions in Dubai.

If you don’t read these 5 tips you are clearly ‘INSANE’

 

Do you feel satisfied currently in your career?

Or in your life?

It is important to take some time to reflect on the above.

Too often you can be running on autopilot.

Rushing around from one thing or person to another.

Your job.

Your partner.

Your kids.

Your emails or phone.

Before long each day becomes a sort of Groundhog Day.

Each day repeating and each week whizzing by.

A week, month and even a year passes and you have not stopped to think let alone feel.

And when you do, you realise you have lost yourself.

You have stopped looking after yourself.

Health, sleep and energy has started to suffer.

It’s starting to have a knock-on effect on your relationship with the people around you.

It does not have to be that way.

It’s YOUR choice. Remember what Einstein said:

“Insanity is doing the same things over and over again and expecting different results.”

Here are some 5 steps you can take to get out of the ‘asylum:’

1. Define your ideal day: Take time to plan out what your ideal days looks like. Put as much details as you can. Use your senses. How close is it to where you are now? What is one small step you can do to close the gap?

2.You at your best: Look at each role in your life (example: director, father, son) and write down the qualities you would be showing for each role. How close to is it to where you are now? What is one small step you will do towards being your best in each role?

3. Pause to reflect: The time you give yourself to just pause and reflect are the key to you moving in the right direction. If you were lost driving, you would pullover and look at your map navigation before setting off again. Often when you are not being busy your best ideas come.

4. Prioritise you: You are the most important person in your life. Sounds selfish right? Well actually not. If you put a few activities for yourself each week you will be more energized and calmer and thus able to handle the other responsibilities and look after the key people in your life.

5. Look at your indicators: When your car has issues an indicator light come up. Sometimes we curse it, yet it is saving you from more expensive damage if you continue to drive it. It’s the same for our negative emotions. Instead of being so busy you don’t feel them. Embrace the future gift in them. What is it telling you about your life? What is out of sync? Heed those warnings.

Remember YOU are in control of how you want your life to be.

Strive for more.

If you need help, coaching gives you guaranteed regular time for yourself, a sounding board and an accountability partner so that you can make the changes you now KNOW you need.

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Your reaction is everything

No baby was harmed in the making of this photo
But it ruined my BIG plans.

As a parent, business owner and coach, sudden changes can happen

You can have the “perfect” plan.
You can be super excited to do the BIG most important task of the day and then….

…The universe (or wife) has a sudden “emergency” to go too and plans are scuppered

You can complain and get frustrated, letting it ruin your day
(Been guilty of that in the past)

OR

You react to the situation and take control of what you can.

It meant:

  • Doing the best you can with what you have
  • Celebrating the small steps forward you took (with one hand feeding) rather than throwing your toys out of the pram and doing nothing
  • Being grateful for what you have in your life & as Bruce Lee would say, ‘become flexible like water’

A big part of your journey will depend on you understanding that the state of your mind and the lens you see things through plays a big part in how you feel your day went.

Choose to focus on what you have gained + what is under your control

Looking forward to delivering that work kid free.

PS: My big Strength finder corporate proposal did get done (if a little late).
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Three LIFE learnings from my 24-hour World Cup experience

The result was certainly not what I wanted (my jinx continues). The game was a yawn fest & It had cost a small fortune (sorry wife ; ) )

Yet these are my 3 gifts of learning that I took from my Qatar trip that can help you and make the trip worthwhile.

Lesson > Focus on what you can control

The game was boring yet I had no way of creating that.

My control was to create an amazing trip regardless of the result
I met great people, I saw great sights and I ticked off another bucket list experience.

Lesson > Be a positive energy force across your life and you will attract GREAT people to your life

It is not the country that defines the World Cup experience.

It is the people you choose to engage with and the energy you bring.
I brought high energy and love to everyone I met and received it back 10X, making the trip so worth it.

Learning > Understand we all have different perspectives (and agendas). Seek to understand and make your best perception

I (and thousands of fans) were disappointed with the result yet my perception of the country and the World Cup was great.

The media (especially in the UK) had painted the World Cup in a bad light. Disorganized. Corrupt. Hard to get booze.

Yet in my reality, I found it to be super organized. You could get alcohol in certain places easily and on the bright side there was not the violence and aggression of European.

It was incredible safe and friendly for families. Remember that everyone will see things differently based on their own agenda and story. It’s never right nor wrong. Its a perception

You can win (in life) even if you lose (or draw) a football game.
Every situation is full of amazing learning.

I am Adam Zargar. Founder of UAE Coaching. A coaching company that has been at the forefront of the coaching world here in Dubai
If you would to understand yourself more, learn strategies to have a high performing life and be accountable for growing then reply to this email and we can have a chat.

As a company we help people personally and professionally and even have teen 1-1 programs.

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Discover my 3 year olds happiness secret

“To be happy today what has to happen?”
My son gave an unexpected answer…

I ❤️ to ask these questions.
it must be the coach in me 🤓

Every 🚗 to school is an opportunity to learn my 3 year old boys world 🌎

To dig, be curious 🤔 and connect deeply

Clue…

>He did not say teacher telling him a nice comment
>Nor a sticker
>Or for other kids to play
>Not even daddy bringing him snacks after school

His actual answer was so surprising and powerfully deep.

It can be a great lesson for all of you reading.

To help you overcome your current frustration and worries.

To change how you see your world 🌎 ✨️
That is always a big part of the battle.

His answer ?

“If I am breathing ”

It knocked me for six.
My heart melted
My own worries about the future went.

The gift in life is to appreciate the wonders of every day. The present magical breath.

The breath you are taking right now is amazing and makes you already a winner.

From that state and solid foundation you can be happy now and put the energy into being more and having more.

YOU can strive for that promotion or payrise
YOU can strive for an ever better marriage or family life
YOU can strive to become more.

Thanks dear Alex for the reminder ❤️ 🙏

I love to help ambitious leaders (and talented teens) to understand their strengths and become even happier and more confident as they grow.

DM if you want more info or an initial intake

PS – As he is happy I am sure he wont need those haribo snacks after school then 😆

Lessons you must learn from my depressed dad

My dad is 88 years old and sits all day, silent and without hearing
It’s hard to think about, especially when so far from UK, yet I know it’s harder for him and my Mum.

It did not happen overnight.

Small decisions and choices were made (some unconsciously)

My dad’s focus was only on work.
Yes as a doctor and manager he helped so many.
He supported the whole family.

But he also lost sight of himself and his own needs.
The seeds were planted long before his retirement.

Before too long after retirement we had lost the dad we knew…
The spark in his eyes +
The mischievous smile has long faded.

Where once there were walks and nature, the arm chair is now his kingdom (Every day)

There is however a gift of this.
That once again my dad can help others

This time through me, my words, my coaching.

This is for you if work is fast becoming your sole focus.
If you are working every hour (taking on more responsibilities and carrying stress) & telling yourself that you are doing it for your family.

Please PAUSE for a second and listen to these advice (whilst you still have time)

  1. Surround yourself with good friends
  2. Keep exercising and moving
  3. Smile more
  4. Reconnect with nature
  5. Be grateful
  6. Be present
  7. Keep growing and helping others – have a purpose and interests outside of work

I hope this helps you and if you need anything further please DM me or reply to this email.

Discover a (legal) high performance drug that can transform you life

Over the past 14 years, as a coach and then Founder oF UAE Coaching I have helped so many people like you get to the next level in their career and feel happier in their life.

Just imagine yourself with even more confidence, energy & focus and excelling professionally and getting to a higher level of being personally

That’s what most DREAM about, but cease to ever accomplish…

…leaving you feeling sad, unmotivated and being negative

After serving so many clients,

I’ve noticed a pattern of why most leaders, Ceo’s and founders can’t consistently be on top of their game and I will share 3 of the most common forces:

Force #1. Negative thoughts and disempowering beliefs

You are focusing on and feeding on the worst ‘food’ possible. This junk food is affecting your mind, body and heart and slowly repelling your dream clients and friends from your life. If you are growing isolated it could he because of the thought and beliefs you have. The funny (not so funny) thing is you are not aware of most of them. The autopilot is screwing you.

What you actually needed is a plan to understand and then reframe your thoughts.

Force #2. Structure and Rituals

With no structure and rituals in place to build up and manage your energy and your priorities you will struggle to meet your growing responsibilities and get overwhelmed.

Just like a good business runs on systems and a set of rituals, the same goes for you.

Without systems you’re gambling on your success (and those of your families) worse than a drunken bet on a sh&t team like Man Utd to win the league.

The process of getting your emotions in check and your energy working for you is very much about automating the habits needed to excel.

No systems = having to think about too many priorities and make it up daily.

This results in you getting frustrated eventually giving up.

Force #3.

Too much focus on your problems. Not enough on solutions and opportunities

What’s the point of focusing on problem?

I look at what you are losing (and ‘gaining’ – yes you are meeting needs by being a victim) from this approach and bring you into a place of control and responsibility.

Crucial for your success.

Most leaders, founders and entrepreneurs won’t reach out. Whether its ego or fear they will talk themselves into remaining the same.

This results in a cycle of repeated frustration, feelings of failure and ends up spiraling.

Is that what you want?

  • What has it already cost you in the past?
  • What would be the cost of remaining the same have?
  • What would working on the 3 forces (and more) I describe do for you personally and professionally?

Now, if you’re facing any of these forces, I have a good news! These are completely avoidable and reversible if you just follow the right process and face some of the questions that I will ask head on. No performance enhancing drugs needed.

I’ve spent the last 14+ years dialling in a process ( C > S > B >R) that just works!

Don’t take my word for it — check out some of my successful leadership clients words. I am proud of them and many others for investing in their self and improving their lives.

Pratyush Sarup
Content Director, Architectural Digest Middle East at ITP Media Group

“Adam has been a consistent source of optimism since I met him a few years ago and in my professional life has offered clarity and guidance, with kindness and consistency. He has brilliant at both following up, and at accountability, and has continued to offer valuable guidance throughout. I believe that if someone is looking to access the next stage of their career growth, Adam is the person to help them achieve that.”

 

James Esau
Director – Head of Cost Management Dubai and Special Projects

“Adam has helped bring an awareness of my core strengths and how I use these to improve my professional and personal life. He is quick to understand my ambitions and has encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone to achieve these. Adam has a passionate, motivational and personal approach to coaching which I would highly recommend to anyone beginning their coaching journey.

As a high-performance coach I am passionate in coaching individuals to understand themselves better and perform at their highest level, whether it’s in their career or daily life. I will be blessed to support you in your journey. Dm or reply to this to discover how

Stop the negative spiral

Are you feeling negative about your life?

That no matter how hard you are trying things are not going your way.

You are being passed up for the promotion you have wanted.
Your relationships with loved ones and friends are not what it once was.

You have even started to notice friends have slowly started drifting and you are becoming closed off to the world.

People are starting to notice a difference.
Little comments and looks that are making you uncomfortable.

It’s even getting to the stage where you have lost interest for the things you loved.

You are saying NO to things you once loved

Exercise X
Socialising X
Learning X
Travel X

It’s even impacting your sleep and you are waking up later and later.
You know if this continues you will be a shadow of yourself.

Your life is seemingly complex, frustrating & not much fun

I am not hear to judge.
It’s no secret that it has happened to me during stages in my life.

In 2009 being sat in bed crying thinking nothing was going right during my first full time year as a coach.

In 2016 when my then wife announced she was leaving me I barely ate and isolated myself from the world.

It does not have to stay this way.

If you need support to get through this lonely, uncomfortable time I (and my team) are here for you.

I know that the hardest bit is to admit you need help. It’s such a relief when you do.

Imagine over the next 6 months coming through the other side a stronger, more confident and energised person.

What would that be worth to you?

What impact would it have on your loved ones to see, hear and feel that?

Stop pretending to be someone you’re not

Yes, you may be getting the ‘external rewards’ now

      • The car
      • The house
      • The money
      • The appreciation
      • Big groups of friends

Yet deep down despite all this ‘success’ you will be feeling uncomfortable and frustrated & left deeply unfulfilled.

How can you recognise this in you?

      • You have noticed yourself taking out your frustrations on the people who love you the most -Snapping, shouting, neglecting.
      • You are struggling to sleep or get out of bed.
      • Your moods are up and down.

Left unchecked what impact would it have on your health, and the relationships around you.

Imagine the impact of those feelings lasting for years and even decades. (Trust me it happens)

* What would it cost you in the future?

* What has similar feelings cost you in the past?

Now, close your eyes and imagine living your life on your terms.
How would it feel to be living true to yourself?  What would you see, hear?

How would it be to fully understand YOU at your core and best

    1. Aware of your values (your invisible driving force)
    2. Knowing your talent themes (the way you naturally think and behave) and were strengthening and aiming them
    3.  Understanding what human needs drives you and how to feel more fulfilled
    4.  Having learnt your perceived story and changed your limiting beliefs

Imagine the feeling of energy flowing through you, the excitement for your days and being comfortable in your own skin. What is that worth to you?

I love coaching ambitious leaders and business owners to become their best self and get the success they deserve