Where conversation becomes transformation.

Overview

At ELMA, we believe every voice carries power: the power to connect, inspire, and change perspectives.

Through speaking engagements, workshops, and facilitation, **Noor Al-Henedy** helps organizations, leaders, and communities communicate with **authenticity, courage, and care**. Her sessions weave strategy with lived experience, blending practical tools with deep human insight.

From city halls to classrooms, boardrooms to community gatherings, Noor creates spaces where difficult conversations become opportunities for learning and leadership.

Signature Offerings

Public Speaking & Keynotes

Inspiring, grounded, and thought-provoking, Noor’s talks invite audiences to reimagine communication as a form of leadership. She brings a rare blend of strategic expertise, cultural fluency, and storytelling to every stage.

Featured keynote themes include:

  • The Courage to Listen: Communication as Leadership
  • Empathy is a Strategy, Not a Soft Skill.
  • Faith, Identity & Belonging in Public Spaces
  • Women, Voice & the Power of Representation
  • From Awareness to Action: Building Inclusive Communities

Training & Workshops

Practical, interactive, and tailored to your context, ELMA’s workshops equip participants with tools to navigate complexity, communicate confidently, and lead inclusively.

Popular sessions include:

  • **Media Training** - learn how to speak with clarity, confidence, and credibility in interviews and press settings.
  • **Advocacy & Anti-Islamophobia Training** - build awareness and language that advance inclusion and understanding.
  • *Inclusive Communication for Teams** - strengthen collaboration and empathy across diverse workplaces.
  • **Storytelling for Social Impact** - craft narratives that drive engagement and change.
  • **Leadership Through Communication** - develop authentic voice and presence for leaders at all levels.

Facilitation & Dialogue

Guided conversations that bring people together

Noor’s facilitation practice draws on years of community leadership, designing inclusive dialogues that create
trust, curiosity, and shared purpose. Whether hosting interfaith panels, civic consultations, or internal team
discussions, she helps participants find common ground through honest, structured conversation.

Focus areas:

  • Interfaith and intercultural dialogue
  • Civic engagement and community consultation
  • Strategic facilitation for boards and leadership teams
  • Retreat and event moderation

Master of Ceremonies & Event Hosting

Poised, engaging, and personable, Noor brings warmth and professionalism to every event she hosts. Her
experience as a community leader and communicator allows her to adapt effortlessly to diverse audiences,
ensuring every gathering feels inclusive and inspiring.

Event types:

  • Conferences & galas
  • Interfaith gatherings
  • Awards and recognition ceremonies
  • Civic & community events

Speaking Style & Philosophy

Noor’s approach to public speaking is grounded in empathy and authenticity. She believes the best communication doesn’t perform, it connects. Her style combines thoughtful storytelling, emotional intelligence, and practical insight, leaving audiences both moved and motivated to act.

""I speak to spark reflection, not applause. The goal isn't to impress, it's to make understanding possible." - Noor Al-Henedy""

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