Meet Dr. Ehssan
Leadership Development | Organizational Development | Educator | Executive Development
Professional Biography
Dr. Ehssan Aljohani is an educator, leadership development professional, and organizational development practitioner with a background in organizational behavior, innovation, learning, and meaningful professional growth. Her work brings together reflective dialogue, leadership development, and practical organizational understanding to support individuals, leaders, and organizations navigating growth, transition, and change.
Her perspective is informed by over 16 years of living, studying, and working across international and multicultural environments. This includes academic and professional experiences across different countries, institutions, and organizational settings, contributing to a nuanced understanding of leadership, learning, and organizational life across cultures.
Dr. Ehssan holds a PhD in Management & Organizations with a focus on organizational behavior and innovation. Her work draws from academic research, leadership learning, reflective dialogue, and applied organizational practice to support thoughtful, human, and meaningful development.
Her areas of work include leadership development, executive and personal development, organizational development, learning and development, reflective advisory conversations, and leadership education.
She works with leaders, professionals, universities, founders, and organizations across different sectors and career stages — including those navigating new roles, transitions, leadership growth, multicultural environments, or entering and working within the Saudi market.
DR. EHSSAN ALJOHANI
Professional Development & Training
Professional coach training in progress through an ICF-accredited program (PCC pathway).
Professional training in quality systems and ISO 9001:2015 auditing.
Professional training in facilitation, adult learning, and training delivery (Training of Trainers – ToT).
Leadership, organizational leadership, coaching, and managing through change studies and professional certificates through the University of Pennsylvania.
Who I Partner With
Leaders, professionals, educators, founders & organizations navigating growth, transition and meaningful change.
What I Help With
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Leadership transitions
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Organizational development
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Executive reflection & coaching
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Learning & culture change
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Human-centered transformation
Areas of Expertise
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Leadership transition
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Career uncertainty
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New management responsibilities
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Professional confidence
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Meaning at work
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Organizational challenges
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
PhD in Organizations, Organizational Behavior & Innovation — University of Leeds, UK (one of the UK’s leading research universities and a member of the Russell Group — a network of top research-intensive universities)
Master-Level Study in Organizational Dynamics, Leadership & Coaching — University of Pennsylvania, USA (Ivy League university and consistently ranked among the world’s leading institutions)
International Academic & Professional Experience Across Multiple Countries & Contexts
Experience Across Universities, Leadership Development & Professional Sectors
Executive Education, Facilitation & Organizational Development
Quality Systems & Organizational Excellence (ISO 9001)
Organizations Across Saudi & International Contexts
Workshops, Advisory & Executive Dialogues