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Zen Khan

Partner

Zen PD

Zen is an inspirational educator, International speaker and safeguarding expert who has worked in education for over 10 years. Her diverse background, enthusiasm and passion are the driving force that empowers those she works with, helping them to achieve lasting outcomes. Zen has designed and delivered online qualifications (including safeguarding) for multiple disciplines in large and small organisations both in the UK (Government) and Internationally. Zen is a member of the International Task Force on Child Protection and the Founder of the Child Safeguarding Conference Middle East With a unique background of over 20 years of experience in Education, Business leadership, HR training and strategic planning, she provides her clients with unique advantages. The Zen PD team collaborate with local/international safeguarding experts to deliver quality online/face-to-face, internationally accredited Safeguarding training that is aligned with International best practices and provides the most up-to-date information and tools for organisations to protect children in their care. The Zen PD Team have organised key UAE-based safeguarding-related events and webinars (Child Safeguarding Conference Middle East) and understands the local challenges faced in the region. Zen PD empowers leaders through engaging interactive online/face-to-face training that is aligned to the bespoke needs of the learners and the unique context of the Middle East.

SPEAKER SESSIONS

26 May, 2025 | 14:30 to 14:50
Growing Your Own: Career Pathways and Leadership Development Within Schools

Zen Khan, founder of Zen Professional Development (Zen PD) and former Vice Principal, explores how school leaders can cultivate leadership from within. This session shares practical, school-tested strategies to design clear career pathways, identify high-potential staff, and build a strong leadership pipeline aligned with your school’s long-term goals. Drawing on Zen PD’s work across UAE schools, Zen will demonstrate how investing in internal talent leads to improved retention, higher morale, and sustained school improvement. Ideal for principals, SLT, and HR teams committed to empowering their people and growing future leaders.