Emad Rahim
A tribute to resilience—celebrating those who rise, rebuild, and redefine what’s possible.
Travels from Syracuse NY, USA
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Speaks on:
Inclusive Leadership
Resilience
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Keynote
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Key Audience Outcomes
Renewed sense of purpose and commitment to education.
Increased motivation to create positive change in their communities.
Enhanced understanding of the impact of empathy and compassion in education.
Reaffirmed belief in the value and importance of their work.
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Emad's Bio
Dr. Emad Rahim doesn’t just tell stories—he lives them. Born in a Cambodian concentration camp during the Khmer Rouge genocide, he arrived in Brooklyn as a stateless refugee in the 1980s, carrying trauma and an unshakable will to rise. Once a dyslexic student who barely graduated high school, he went on to earn three doctorates, become a Fulbright Scholar, and serve as a college dean and endowed chair. Today, he’s an award-winning educator, acclaimed author, and globally recognized motivational speaker. With over 15 years of leadership across education, government, and nonprofit sectors, Dr. Rahim blends academic insight with lived experience to inspire lasting change. A TEDx speaker and advocate for education, entrepreneurship, and equity, his story has been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, and PBS’s Against the Odds. His voice doesn’t just inspire—it empowers. His message: your past doesn’t define you—your purpose does.
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Emad Offers the Following Talks
Never Give Up
Empowered Leadership: Business leaders and professionals gain actionable insights into leading with empathy, fostering inclusivity, and creating teams that thrive through uncertainty and change.
Resilience Reframed: Attendees walk away with a renewed perspective on adversity—understanding how personal and professional setbacks can be transformed into stepping stones for growth.
Purposeful Career Direction: Career seekers and students leave with practical strategies for owning their narratives, seeking mentorship, and building a meaningful path forward in volatile markets.
Human Connection: Through emotionally resonant storytelling, audiences reconnect with the power of empathy, self-awareness, and shared struggle—creating a lasting sense of community and hope.
Strategic Action Plans: Every keynote blends motivation with tangible takeaways, equipping attendees to make confident, values-driven decisions in their careers, classrooms, and boardrooms..
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