About Foreground & Our Learning & Transformation Network
Foreground is a people and advisory firm delivering strategic HR, organizational, and workforce solutions to organizations across multiple sectors and geographies. As part of our continued expansion, we are building a curated Learning & Transformation Network of senior, independent Trainers, Facilitators, and Executive Coaches who deliver high-impact leadership, capability, and future-skills development programmes.
Our clients require practical, commercially relevant, and outcome-driven learning interventions, from executive leadership programmes to AI enablement workshops and organizational capability building.
By joining the Foreground Learning & Transformation Network, professionals gain access to project-based training and coaching engagements aligned to their expertise, while retaining full independence and flexibility. Inclusion in the network does not constitute an employment relationship or ongoing commercial commitment. Engagements are activated when client needs align with your expertise and availability.
Role Overview
As a Trainer or Coach within the Foreground Network, you will be considered for client engagements that match your subject-matter expertise and facilitation style.
Assignments are outcome-driven and typically involve senior stakeholder interaction. You will be expected to operate as a credible facilitator and trusted development partner, delivering engaging, practical, and measurable learning interventions aligned with business objectives.
Engagement Model
Independent engagement through the Foreground Learning & Transformation Network.
No employment relationship is implied.
All assignments are governed exclusively by project-specific Statements of Work (SOWs).
Areas of Expertise We Engage Across
Depending on your specialisation, you may be engaged in one or more of the following domains:
Executive leadership programmes
Emerging leader and high-potential development
Strategic thinking and decision-making
Leadership presence and executive communication
Leading through complexity and change
1:1 executive coaching
Performance and behavioural coaching
Leadership transition coaching
Team coaching and alignment workshops
Coaching for succession and talent acceleration
AI awareness and executive briefings
Practical AI adoption workshops for business leaders
AI for HR, operations, marketing, and decision-making
Digital transformation mindset programmes
Responsible AI and governance awareness
Strategic workforce capability development
Change readiness and transformation workshops
Innovation and agile ways of working
Emotional intelligence and resilience
Cross-cultural leadership and collaboration
Performance management and accountability
Conflict management and difficult conversations
Stakeholder influence and negotiation
Communication excellence
Building high-performing teams
Typical Deliverables
Depending on the engagement scope, deliverables may include:
Custom-designed training programmes and facilitator guides
Executive workshops and strategy sessions
Coaching engagements with measurable objectives
Capability frameworks and learning roadmaps
Post-training impact assessments and feedback reports
Executive briefings and advisory recommendations
Experience & Professional Requirements
8–15+ years of experience in training, facilitation, executive coaching, or senior leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience delivering programmes to senior leaders and executive teams.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to align learning interventions with business strategy.
Proven ability to design and deliver engaging, high-impact sessions (virtual and/or in-person).
Ability to operate independently and deliver measurable outcomes.
Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MSc Organizational Development, Psychology, Leadership or equivalent).
Accredited coaching certification (ICF, EMCC or equivalent).
AI, digital transformation or innovation certifications are highly valued.
Experience working across multiple sectors and geographies.
Professional Attributes
Credible, commercially astute and outcome-focused.
Strong executive presence and facilitation authority.
Ethical, discreet and aligned with professional standards.
Adaptable, collaborative and delivery-driven.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from experienced professionals with expertise in:
Leadership development and executive facilitation
Executive and performance coaching
AI and digital capability training
Organizational development and transformation
Change management and cultural alignment
Strategic workforce capability building
This is an opportunity to join a curated, high-calibre network delivering strategic impact to organizations across markets, while maintaining full professional independence.
Foreground is a UAE-based HR advisory and recruitment consultancy that partners with organizations across the GCC to deliver strategic talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational growth solutions. The firm provides tailored HR strategies, high-impact training programs, and high-quality recruitment services designed to drive measurable business outcomes. Beyond core recruitment and HR advisory, Foreground operates a curated Learning & Transformation Network of senior trainers, facilitators, and executive coaches who deliver leadership development, executive coaching, AI enablement workshops, and organizational capability building programs. The company serves diverse clients across multiple sectors and geographies, combining practical, commercially relevant learning interventions with strategic HR consulting.
