Dr Nisha Abu Bakar

Co-Founder, World Women Tourism

A Visionary leader

Nisha is a spirited campaigner for women’s empowerment and gender equity. She strongly believes that women can be innovative game changers and they have immense capability to change the face of tourism for the better.

As an international tourism consultant, she has provided marketing and management counsel to tourism stakeholders to design and implement strategic plans for tourism development.

“We need to step up as women,

build the tribe

and lead”.

Dr Nisha

Accelerating Women’s Impact in Tourism

Nisha shares inspiring optimism and assists women in accessing opportunities guiding women to attain power in their own lives, communities and society. She envisions endless possibilities in destinations, communities and businesses when women are assisted to increase power and control over resources. 

Building Future Women Leaders

With the experience of more than 30 years of training in the tourism, hospitality, and events industry, Nisha is a thought leader and a highly passionate tourism professional. Using her vast expertise in dealing with the industry, she knows what it takes to become a leader and have a successful business.

In her training, she used a myriad of tools and techniques that assist women in harnessing their competencies to become a leader in the future.

Asian Women’s Leadership Program

The Asian Women Leadership program is designed to unlock women’s immense potential and nurture their growth and development to become effective leaders in their businesses, communities, and society. Our core modules will develop women’s leadership traits, skills, and mindsets. Using cutting-edge knowledge, theoretical models, case studies of best practices, and our professional experiences, we aim to maximize the learning outcomes. We bring our diverse global experience to guide, coach, and mentor our participants to strategically advance in their leadership trajectory.

Core Modules Include:

Crisis Resilience I Resetting your priorities I Impacting Self & Others I Aligning to your purpose I Influencing People I Power of Mentorship

Backing Practice with Research

Nisha is a passionate academic and her research areas include women in tourism, sustainable tourism, tourism education and halal tourism. She has published her research in multiple international academic journals. Her research interests are in the areas of Sustainable Tourism, Women in Tourism, Tourism Education, Halal Tourism, Destination Marketing, and Tourism Development and Management.

Sharing Knowledge and Wisdom

Nisha is the co-host of the Women We Watch in Tourism podcast series and co-author of Undefeated, a collection of stories, that captures the lived experiences of women who braved adversity. She has conceptualized and organised women-focused global summits and webinars to advance the process of empowering women.

Nisha is also an invited keynote speaker, and panellist at various conferences and seminars internationally.

Keynote and Panel Appearances

A highly engaging and interactive speaker, Nisha can speak on the following topics:

  • Being Intentionally Visible to Make an Impact

  • Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Workplace and Industry

  • Building Bridges: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

  • Inclusive Leadership: Navigating Gender Dynamics in the Modern Workplace

  • Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Investing in Women’s' Growth, Development and Opportunities

  • Voices of Change: Empowering Women through Advocacy and Action

  • Equity at Work: Strategies for Closing the Gender Gap

  • The Power of Inclusivity: Fostering Gender Diversity in Organizations

“Dr. Nisha is truly an exceptional speaker and professional in the field of tourism. She has consistently demonstrated exceptional knowledge, dedication and passion.”
— Fazal Bahardeen, Halal in Travel

Consultancies

Dr. Nisha is a regional and international destination management consultant with proven decades of experience in the service industry. She provides marketing and management consul to organizations to develop global strategies and roadmaps to establish strong positioning. Her consultancy expertise includes undertaking detailed feasibility studies, gathering market intelligence, data collection and analysis, facilitating ground-up discussions with relevant stakeholder agencies, designing long-term strategic plans and benchmarks, and developing implementation processes.

In addition to this, Dr. Nisha specializes in empowering organizations to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly focusing on women's empowerment. As a seasoned consultant in this field, she offers expert advice on integrating gender inclusion into organizational structures, designing comprehensive diversity and inclusion policies, and fostering environments where women leaders can thrive. WWT’s tailored coaching programs empower women to excel in leadership roles while guiding organizations on the path toward achieving gender equality in their leadership ranks. We are dedicated to creating cultures of gender equity, advocating for investments in women's growth and development, and driving meaningful action toward a more inclusive and equitable future. With our strategic guidance and collaborative approach, Nisha helps organizations harness the full potential of gender diversity to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and achieve sustainable success.

Areas of consultancy include:

  • Sustainable and regenerative tourism development

  • Strategic Destination development and management

  • Destination branding and marketing

  • Market research and intelligence,

    economic impact assessment, and action plan

  • Women in tourism development

  • Inclusive tourism development

Corporate Training

 As a corporate facilitator and trainer, Dr. Nisha has trained and coached staff from international, regional, and national public and private organizations and in industries ranging from hospitality and tourism, healthcare, banks and financial institutions, utility providers, telecommunication, military and regulatory boards, Immigration and Airports, retail companies and academic institutions. She has provided training for Excellence Service Award (EXSA) winners from the service industry and the Customer Service Professional (CSP) courses. She has provided service excellence training for call center staff from the banking and financial institutions, healthcare, telecommunication, and public sector organizations. Dr Nisha is a Certified MBTI, DISC, and STRONG Administrator with Asianic Psychological Press, Australia, and a Behavioral Coach. She is also licensed by Etiquette Survival Group (U.S) to conduct Social and Business Etiquette.  A TEDx speaker, Nisha is highly regarded for her energetic, engaging, and inspiring speaking style and holds a professional speaking qualification, certified by the renowned Speakers Institute (Australia).

Training Topics:

  • We Are All in This: Women’s Leadership Development Program

  • Gender Inclusivity, Diversity & Equity for Sustainability in Organisations

  • Delivering High-Impact Presentations

  • Business Sustainability in a Circular Economy

  • Transforming Customer Experience Connecting and Creating Value

  • Positive Intelligence: Unleash the Power of Mental Fitness

  • Business Etiquette and Professional Communication

  • Art of Consultative Selling

  • Professional Branding

  • Embracing Change: Navigating Transformation with Resilience and Agility

  • Impactful Communication & Conflict Management

  • Unlocking your professional and team success: DISC/MBTI Profiling

Professional and Personal Coaching

With over 25 years of senior management experience, Dr. Nisha brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their goals through personal and professional transformation.

Why work with me?

  •  Extensive Industry Experience: With a proven track record as an entrepreneur and business consultant for leading organizations globally, I bring practical insights and real-world solutions to the coaching process. I have firsthand experience in driving change, building resilience, and fostering agility in individuals and teams.

  • Holistic Approach to Coaching: My coaching philosophy revolves around the belief that true success is achieved by integrating personal and professional growth. I work closely with individuals to align their values, passions, and goals, enabling them to create fulfilling and meaningful lives both in and out of the workplace.

  • Expertise in Leadership Development: As a corporate trainer specializing in leadership development, I have facilitated significant transformations in mid to large-size organizations. Through targeted coaching, I help individuals enhance their leadership capabilities, foster a positive work culture, and achieve exceptional results.

  • Change Management, Building Resilience, and Agility: Navigating change, building resilience, and fostering agility are crucial skills in today's fast-paced business environment. With my deep understanding of change management principles and strategies, I guide individuals and teams through change processes, helping them adapt, bounce back, and thrive in dynamic situations.

  • Professional Branding and Personal Presence: Building a strong professional brand and cultivating a compelling personal presence are essential for career advancement. I provide insights and guidance on professional branding, executive presence, and effective communication, enabling individuals to stand out and achieve their desired professional image.

  • Specialization in Mental Well-being and Mindfulness: I am passionate about mental well-being and incorporate mindfulness practices into my coaching approach. By fostering self-awareness, promoting resilience, and reducing stress, I help individuals cultivate a healthy and balanced mindset, leading to enhanced overall well-being and performance.

  • Empowering Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs: I am deeply committed to empowering women professionals and entrepreneurs. I specialize in helping women enhance their executive presence, build their professional visibility, and overcome self-limiting beliefs. Through targeted coaching strategies, I help women develop self-confidence, strengthen self-esteem, and achieve their full potential.

    Client Benefits:

  •  Clarify Goals and Priorities: Gain clarity on personal and professional goals, and develop strategies to achieve them with focus and purpose.

  • Enhance Leadership Skills: Develop advanced leadership capabilities, including effective communication, decision-making, and strategic thinking.

  • Navigate Change, Build Resilience, and Foster Agility: Successfully navigate change, build resilience, and foster agility to thrive in dynamic business environments.

  • Improved Well-being and Work-Life Integration: Achieve a balanced and fulfilling life by integrating personal and professional aspirations harmoniously. Emphasis on mental well-being and mindfulness promotes

  • Empowering Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs: Specialized coaching to support women in enhancing their executive presence, building professional visibility, and eliminating self-limiting beliefs.

    Coaching Services                                                 

  • Executive Coaching

  • Life Coaching

  • Career Coaching

  • Group Coaching

  • Executive Presentation Coaching