Naeema Gilani

HR Manager & Leadership Consultant

Naeema Gilani is an architect of human potential who bridges the critical gap between academic rigor and boardroom reality. With over a decade of experience in public speaking, instructional design, and talent development, served by a Master of Philosophy in Humanities from Government College University, Lahore, Naeema brings a uniquely science-driven approach to leadership and organizational growth.
 
Her passion lies in moving beyond intuition-based management to champion evidence-based leadership development. Naeema blends solid research, behavioral psychology, and practical frameworks to train new and emerging leaders for lasting impact. This commitment to intellectual depth is rooted in her earlier work as an academic researcher publishing on governance and human rights. She doesn't just tell leaders what to do; she leverages adult learning theories to ensure they understand why it works.
 
Currently operating as a Human Capital and Leadership Advisory Consultant focused on elevating performance across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), Naeema partners with clients across diverse sectors. She specializes in diagnosing complex organizational challenges, designing scalable leadership solutions, and delivering human capital strategies that align people, culture, and strategy for sustainable growth. Her mission is to help organizations build high-performing cultures and develop leaders fully equipped for the future of work.

Naeema’s methodology is precise and customized. She is an expert in assessing competency gaps and designing personalized development plans using robust instructional models like ADDIE and Kirkpatrick. Her expertise spans the critical skills that turn technical experts into commanding executives: executive presence, emotional intelligence, negotiation, MBTI, and public speaking.
 
As a recognized voice in the industry, Naeema is a contributor to Brainz Magazine and the author of Respect at First Sight: Body Language Secrets for Leaders. Through her writing, speaking, and consulting, she shares insights designed to help professionals become the kind of leaders people trust, follow, and stay with. She is driven by a singular conviction: true brilliance should never go unrecognized.
 
Don’t let your highest potential remain a hidden asset.