Women’s Leadership Development Programme

Anita Franov
Managing Partner at Hivemind Creative Learning Solutions
Accredited Coach and Trainer

Anita Franov has resided in the Middle East for over 21 years, helping people realise their full potential and achieve results. She has worked with many ambitious women across the MENA region, who aspire towards closing the gap of unconscious or implied biases, prove their value and change the status quo.

An accredited Coach and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and an active member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Anita’s training programmes focus on adult learning strategies and preferred learning styles. Anita’s extensive experience working in the field of Leadership and Management has given her the opportunity to design creative training programmes based on the philosophy of brain-friendly learning. Whether conducting a one-to-one coaching session or facilitating training with a large group, Anita is able to present information and create simulations in ways that actively engage both the left and right brain. Additionally, rather than solely utilising conventional training methods Anita creates dynamic, blended learning experiences, which enable the learner to understand the practical application of new concepts and techniques in a fun and interactive way.

Anita’s hands on experience in a learning environment has helped her to understand and apply the right techniques, which support individual learning styles and cultural diversity. On a continual journey to develop creative methodologies that consist of providing the right tools for delegates to explore and recognise their ability, she aims to create training environments where the impossible becomes possible. Anita has assisted companies in strategic changes by designing and implementing training programmes that focus on organisational goals, objectives, and missions. As a facilitator, she has been described as energetic, inspiring and wellinformed, delivering engaging and practical learning programmes.

Anita now manages her own consulting practice after previously holding senior Learning and Development positions in corporate training, aviation safety, and the retail industry. She now works closely with clients in oil and gas, healthcare, federal, state and local government, education, construction and financial institutions, as well as delivering keynote speeches.