Connect One Thursday

This segment features one professional speaker member of the Speakers Network. For more information about the Speakers Network, visit www.speakersnetworkonline.com.

Gwen interviews DR. ZAYD ABDUL-KARIN, author of "7 Leadership Practices to Freedom and Power."

Topic: Release your Power Energy Effectively

Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim brings widely acclaimed expertise in the training and psychology of effective self-leadership and conscious thinking—how great leaders think. Dr. Zayd is an Inspirational Speaker, Coach, and Trainer. He is a Catalyst for Growth and Inner Peace and is affectionately called “Dr. Z.” His life mission is to serve the purpose of Releasing Inner Power for balance, happiness, and peace.

What qualifies Dr. Z to be the “Voice of Self-Leadership” during these times? He was a troubled inner-city teen whose fears led to self-destructive thoughts, feelings and behaviors that held him back. On the brink of failure and flunking out of college, Zayd developed a system of transformation from fear to courage; abusive behaviors to inner healing; and mediocrity to excellence. Now, he lives to teach and give testimony to the power of mercy and self-leadership. Dr. Z raises consciousness and ignites constructive energy through coaching, keynote speeches, company workshops, public seminars, tele-seminars, and weekend boot camps.

Zayd holds a doctorate in Adult and Continuing Education/Human Resource Development from Virginia Tech. He has facilitated learning and development sessions with many thousands of people throughout his career. For over 15 years, Dr. Z has served as part-time faculty in three universities: Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University; University of Maryland University College; and National-Louis University.

A motivational coach, acclaimed leadership educator and author, Dr. Z’s groundbreaking programs and presentations explore how exceptional leaders translate their formative exper