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    About

    Psychologist, Corporate Trainer & Distinguished Toastmaster

    Syed Zia ur Rahman

    Syed Zia ur Rahman is a Psychologist, Corporate Trainer, Soft Skills Coach, Mentor and Motivational Speaker with over 28 years of experience across the Middle East in Information Technology, Healthcare and General Trading.

    He is the Founder of Yahind.com, an Indian web portal for NRIs worldwide, and Managing Director of ZITCO Private Limited, Hyderabad. He previously served as CEO of a leading medical group in the Middle East.

    A Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) — the highest educational award from Toastmasters International, USA — Zia has served as Club President, Area Governor and Division Director, and channels two decades on stage into training people to communicate, lead and grow with confidence.

    28+
    Years of Experience
    500+
    Workshops Conducted
    25,000+
    People Trained
    150+
    Speaking Engagements
    Career

    Work experience

    Soft Skills Trainer, Coach, Mentor & Motivational Speaker

    Independent Practice

    Delivering training, coaching and keynote speaking across corporates, colleges and schools.

    Founder

    Yahind.com — Web Portal for NRIs Worldwide

    Built and runs an Indian web portal serving the global NRI community.

    Managing Director

    ZITCO Private Limited, Hyderabad, India

    Leads business operations and strategy at ZITCO Private Limited.

    Chief Executive Officer (Former)

    Leading Medical Group, Middle East

    Over 28 years of experience across the Middle East in Information Technology, Healthcare and General Trading sectors.

    Club President, Area Governor & Division Director

    Toastmasters International (TMI)

    Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) — the highest educational award from Toastmasters International, USA.

    General Secretary

    India Business Forum (IBF), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Also served as Executive Member of the Indo-Saudi Business Network, under the patronage of the Indian Embassy, Riyadh.

    Education

    Academic background

    MSc, Psychology
    Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad
    MA, Public Administration
    Madurai Kamaraj University, India
    MBA, Healthcare & Hospital Management
    National Institute of Business Management, India
    BBA, Retail Management
    Sikkim Manipal University, India
    B.A. LL.B. (Pursuing)
    Osmania University
    Trainings Attended

    Certifications

    DTM — Distinguished Toastmaster
    Highest Educational Award, Toastmasters International, USA
    Training of Trainers (TOT)
    Central Staff Training and Research Institute, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India
    Train The Trainers Certified Program
    IMPACT Foundation
    Train The Trainers Workshop
    Toastmasters International, USA
    Keynote Speaker, Speaker & Trainings Conducted

    Speaking engagements

    Trainings conducted in schools, colleges and corporates — just to name a few:

    • Keynote Speaker at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2016, Embassy of India, KSA.
    • Speaker at Government Degree College for Women, Hussaini Alam, Hyderabad.
    • Speaker at Azad Day Celebration 2015, Salar-e-Millat Auditorium, Hyderabad.
    • Anchored the book launch of "India's Architectural Heritage" by K. N. Wasif, in the presence of the Home Minister of Telangana.
    • Participated as a Speaker, Evaluator, and Contestant in Toastmasters events hosted by leading organizations including Tata Consultancy Services, Oracle Corporation, Wells Fargo, Franklin Templeton, ADP, Deloitte, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Prolifics, Carelon Global Solutions, and Amazon.
    • Speaker at Vision Toastmasters Club, Hyderabad, and various other Toastmasters clubs.
    Schools & Colleges

    Institutions trained

    Glory Jr. & Degree College
    Dawn High School
    Kare High School
    Metropolis High School
    Zilla Parishad High School, Jangaon
    Saint Owais Century High School
    Zilla Parishad High School
    Govt. High School, Shaikpet
    Govt. High School, Choraha Jansi, Hakeempet
    Govt. High School, Film Nagar
    Govt. Boys High School, Golconda
    Govt. Girls High School, Golconda
    TMRS Golconda (Boys)
    Azaan International School
    Safdaria Girls High School
    Bright The School
    Creative Skills Academy
    Govt. Jr. College, Nampally
    Leaders High School
    Healthcare & Business

    Associated organizations

    Associated with leading organizations including Consultative Medical Clinics (CMC), King Fahad Medical City (Riyadh, KSA), The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, and Mawyah Clinics, among others.