DR. ZEINA GHOSSOUB EL ASWAD
Ph.D. MCC, CWC
Dr. Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad is a renowned wellness and leadership coach with over 25 years of experience in coaching and more than 30 years of experience in wellness. She is the founder president of the ICF Chartered Chapter Lebanon, a clinical dietitian, and CEO of Vie Saine, a wellness center in Beirut. Dr. Ghossoub is the co-founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Vital Signs Vital Skills, in Houston, Texas, the global president of executive woman and founder of her coaching company embrace2create. She empowers individuals and organizations globally through her diverse work, wealth of knowledge, dedication, and range of experience.
In addition to her coaching credentials, Dr. Ghossoub is an EQi and MBTI certified trainer, a certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator, an NLP practitioner, and a certified team coach. She served as the President of the ICF- Lebanon Chapter from its inception in January 2018 until 2022 and is currently the Director of the Mentoring Program at the ICF Houston Chapter, underscoring her leadership in the coaching community.
A best-selling co-author with leading global leadership experts, Dr. Ghossoub is a regular presence on television and radio and an editor and contributor to several local and international magazines. Her professional philosophy centers on empowering individuals to become the best versions of themselves and achieve their goals through holistic wellness and leadership strategies.
EDUCATION
Team Coaching Certification
2024
Certified Neurotransformational Coach
2024
Breakout Coaching Master Certificate
2024
Advanced LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Training
2023
Time Line Therapy certification
2023
NLP practitioner Certification
2023
Hypnosis Certification
2023
Certified Team Coaching “GTCI”
2021
Certified Team Emotional and Social Intelligence “Tesi”
2021
PhD in Human Behavior and Counseling, Capella University
2016
Certified Wellness Coach, American College of Sports Medicine
2013
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and EQ 360 certified
June 2011
MBTI personality testing Certified
2013
International Coach Federation Accredited
2009-present
Professional Certified Coach(College of Executive Coaching)
2009-present
PhD Student in Nutrition, Drexel University
2006-present
Masters in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, American University of Beirut (AUB)
1999-2001
1997
Bachelors in Nutrition and Food Sciences (AUB)
1993
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Facilitator in MCC Mentoring Program
with Dr. Marcia Reynolds
2023-present
Co-Facilitator in EQi Certification Program with Dr. Relly Nadler
2023-present
Co-founder and lecturer – Coach2Transform school
2022-present
Board Member-ICF Houston Chapter
2023- present
Board member – ICF Chapter Lebanon
2021-2023
Global President Executive Women
2021-present
President of the ICF Chapter Lebanon
2017-2021
Faculty, College of Executive Coaching (ACTP program)
2013-present
Vital Signs Vital Skills, L.L.C.:
Executive leadership coaching and team development consultancy company based in the United States.
2013-present
Business development, entrepreneur, personal and professional Mentor; Blessing Foundation in Beirut
2013-present
Group Coach Certified
2013
Co-founder Global Coaches 8
2010-2013
Certified “Train the trainer I & II”
2012
Capacity and human development coach
2011-present
Team building and organizational development coach
2011-present
Self-leadership and team leadership coach
2008-present
Corporate wellness, Joint Venture with Wellkom International
2010-2013
Co-founder of the Lebanese Coaching Association
2010- present
Founder and President of NGO “Ghalletna”
2009-present
Certified Executive Coach
2006-present
PUBLISHING
- Management in Healthcare: A Peer-Reviewed Journal. First Published May 2016 Latest Issue June 2022 https://hstalks.com/issue/745/mih-volume-6-number-4-summer-2022/? business Ghossoub Z., Nadler R., El-Aswad N. (2018) Effect of using emotional intelligence,wellness,and leadership training on lived experiences of medical program directors burnout. Universal Journal of Public Health. 6(5): 298-305. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2018.060508 Ghossoub Z., Nadler R., El-Aswad N. (2018) Targeting Physician Burnout Through Emotional Intelligence, Self-Care Techniques, and Leadership Skills Training: A Qualitative Study. Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcome. 2(1), 78-9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/6124346 Leadership Training Targeting Physician Burnout. Poster presentation, American Conference on Physician’s Health, San Francisco, October 2017. Physician Burnout: An Emotional Intelligence, Wellness, and Leadership Coaching Intervention. Poster presentation, Harvard Institute of Coaching, Boston, 2017. El-Aswad N., Ghossoub Z., Nadler R. (2017) Physician Burnout: An Emotionally Malignant Disease. Create Space Publishing. North Charleston, S.C. El-Aswad N., Ghossoub Z., Nadler R. (2017). Physician Burnout and Emotional Intelligence. An online CME course published by the Sullivan Group, an online risk management and reduction group. “From the therapist’s Perspective: What are the perceived factors for successful weight loss and weight loss maintenance?” Ghossoub, Zeina F. Capella University, ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2016. 10130754. Resident Burnout: An Emotionally Malignant Disease in need for an Emotionally Intelligent Therapy. Poster presentation, AHME, Fort Lauderdale, May 2016. Leadership Training Targeting Physician Burnout. Poster presentation, American Conference on Physician’s Health, San Francisco, October 2017.