Founded by Payal Patel
Communication.Connection.Human development.
Shamal Consulting develops and facilitates meaningful programmes that strengthen communication, connection and human development across workplaces, communities and generations.
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About Shamal Consulting
Shamal Consulting develops and facilitates programmes that help people communicate, connect and grow, across workplaces, communities and generations.
Across corporate, community, education and youth environments
Each programme is adapted to the people it is for, for organisations in Dubai and beyond.
That might be an employee wellbeing initiative, a session for parents and teenagers, a public speaking workshop for young people, or a conversation between generations about how technology is changing the way we relate to one another.
Areas of work
Seven areas, one thread: the quality of the conversation.
Employee & Family Wellbeing
Programmes that support wellbeing at work and at home, recognising that the two are closely connected.
Who it serves: HR and People & Culture teams, employers, families
- Employee wellbeing sessions
- Family-inclusive wellbeing initiatives
- Workshops for People & Culture teams
Communication & Connection
Sessions on how people speak, listen and build relationships, in teams, classrooms and families.
Who it serves: Corporate teams, educators, parents
- Interactive team workshops
- Communication sessions for parents and educators
- Programmes on building stakeholder relationships
Youth Empowerment & Confidence
Programmes that help young people grow in confidence and find their voice in school, community and beyond.
Who it serves: Schools, youth organisations, community groups
- Youth development sessions
- Confidence-building workshops
- Community youth programmes
Public Speaking & Finding Your Voice
Support for speaking with clarity and confidence, from a first presentation to addressing a full room.
Who it serves: Young people, professionals, community groups
- Public speaking workshops
- Speaking-confidence sessions
- Speaking engagements at events
Intergenerational & Cross-Cultural Engagement
Programmes that bring generations and cultures into conversation, including how technology is shaping the way we communicate and relate to one another.
Who it serves: Families, community organisations, workplaces, schools
- Intergenerational dialogue sessions
- Cross-cultural engagement workshops
- Digital wellbeing and intentional engagement sessions
Workshops, Facilitation & Speaking
Workshops, facilitated sessions and speaking engagements designed around the audience and the occasion.
Who it serves: Organisations, institutions, event organisers
- Facilitated sessions for teams and groups
- Workshops at conferences and events
- Speaking engagements
Strategic Partnerships & Programme Development
Working alongside an organisation to develop a programme, from first idea to delivery.
Who it serves: Organisations, institutions and community bodies seeking a programme partner
- Co-developing a programme with your organisation
- Customised initiatives for a specific audience
- Ongoing partnership programmes
Who we work with
Built for the people in the room.
Choose the group you represent to see where programmes often begin.
Corporate organisations
HR and People & Culture teams looking for practical communication and wellbeing programmes, for employees and the families around them.
Areas of work that often fit
Educational institutions
Schools and educators supporting confidence, communication and connection, in the classroom and beyond it.
Areas of work that often fit
Community organisations
Groups and associations bringing people together across generations and cultures.
Areas of work that often fit
Parents and families
Family-focused communities exploring how we talk, listen and use technology together.
Areas of work that often fit
Youth groups
Young people building confidence, a voice and the ability to be heard.
Areas of work that often fit
Workshops & programmes
Ways to work together
Every programme can be adapted to your audience and your organisation's needs.
Workshops and facilitation
Interactive sessions shaped around your group, from a single team to a whole community.
Speaking engagements
Talks for events and organisations on communication, connection and human development.
Partnership programmes
Longer-term collaboration to develop a programme with your organisation.
Customised initiatives
Programmes adapted to a particular audience, setting or goal.
Practical and relevant to the audience.
The founder
Payal Patel
I develop and facilitate workshops, speaking engagements and partnership programmes focused on communication, connection and human development.
My work draws on a career spanning B2B sales and relationship management, strategic communications, community engagement and education. That range lets me work comfortably with senior stakeholders, organisations, educators, parents and young people.
Let's talk about what your people need.
Whether you represent a company, a school or a community group, tell us what you have in mind and we will take it from there.