Empowering 2SLGBTQ+ Voices to Thrive in Life and Leadership

Email: akel.moe95@gmail.com

Executive & life coaching designed for LGBTQ+ individuals.

You deserve a safe, affirming space to grow, heal, and lead with confidence. My coaching blends professional expertise with lived experience to help you break barriers and unlock your full potential.

About Me

Hi, I’m Moe Akel, an Executive & Life Coach passionate about helping 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, especially from marginalized backgrounds, step into their power.

My Approach

Unlike traditional coaching, I bring lived experience as a queer Arab leader combined with decades of nonprofit leadership and global recognition. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and deeply affirming.


I’ve supported thousands of LGBTQ+ people globally to find strength, resilience, and confidence. With me, you’re not just a client, you’re part of a movement for empowerment and equity.

Highlights & Recognition

Experience
Over the last 10+ years, I’ve led and supported thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals globally through programs in leadership, resilience, grief support, and workplace inclusion. My work spans organizations like Access Alliance, the AIDS Bereavement and Resiliency Program of Ontario, and national advisory committees shaping inclusive policies across Canada.

Certifications
Harvard Business School’s Negotiation Mastery, DEI (Cornell), Trauma-Informed Care, Psychological First Aid, Harm Reduction, Conflict De-escalation, and certified Executive Life Coach.

Certifications

Awards

Learn More about Moe

Coaching Services

High School Valedictorian & Commencement Speaker

Executive Coaching:

For leaders and professionals seeking inclusive leadership skills, conflict resolution, negotiation strategies, and tools to navigate systemic barriers. Perfect for LGBTQ+ professionals and allies leading diverse teams.

  • Embracing Identity with Confidence

  • Healing from Rejection and Building Resilience

  • Finding Strength in Vulnerability

  • Creating Safe Boundaries and Self-Compassion

  • Thriving as Your Authentic Self

  • Building Community and Belonging

Life Coaching:

Identity-affirming coaching to help 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals:

  • Build resilience & overcome trauma

  • Find clarity in personal & career goals

  • Navigate cultural or family conflicts

  • Feel confident living authentically

  • Turning Struggles into Sources of Power

  • Healing from Rejection and Building Resilience

Coaching Formats:

  • 1:1 Coaching Sessions (online)

  • Group Workshops

  • Organizational Training & Speaking Engagements

Speaking & Training

I work with organizations, schools, and community groups to build inclusive spaces. Workshops and keynotes include:

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training

  • Trauma-Informed Workplace Practices

  • LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency

  • Conflict Resolution & De-escalation

  • Resilience & healing in LGBTQ+ communities

  • Navigating grief and personal growth

  • Leadership strategies for underrepresented voices

  • Identity, empowerment, and workplace inclusion

Past clients include nonprofits, advisory committees, and provincial programs across Canada.

  • “Working with Moe helped me feel truly seen and supported as a queer professional. I’ve gained confidence and clarity in both my career and personal life.”

    — Saeed, LGBTQ+ Professional

  • "Working with Moe has been life-changing. As a queer newcomer, I often felt invisible in mainstream coaching spaces. Moe’s lived experience and deep empathy made me feel truly seen and empowered to embrace my authentic self."

    — Kareem, LGBTQ+ Newcomer

  • "I’ve tried other coaches, but no one has understood the unique challenges of being queer from a Middle Eastern background like Moe does. His insights are practical, affirming, and deeply inspiring."

    — Samira, Life Coaching Client

  • "Moe guided me through some of my toughest professional decisions. His coaching style is equal parts compassionate and strategic, helping me step into leadership roles with confidence and purpose."

    Ashraf, Executive Client

  • "Moe’s sessions are a safe space where healing, growth, and ambition intersect. He helped me overcome self-doubt and reframe my story into one of resilience and success."

    — Ahmad, LGBTQ+ Professional

  • "My experience with Moe Akel was truly outstanding. He is an excellent listener, and our conversation was very comfortable. I felt genuinely accepted, as he does not pass judgment."

    - Tyler, Client from the Middle East (pseudonym)