SPEAKING & TRAINING

CONFLICTS. CONTEXT. COMPOSURE.

As a correspondent with Al Jazeera English, I bring over a decade of frontline experience in conflict zones and crises across the world — from Ukraine to Iran, Syria to Southeast Asia. 

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MY SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ARE BUILT AROUND THREE CORE PILLARS

FRONTLINE REALITIES: BEYOND THE HEADLINES

A journalist’s perspective on how global conflicts shape human lives, power dynamics and international narratives.

THE HUMAN FACE OF CRISIS

How to tell compassionate, accurate stories in environments shaped by fear, trauma and upheaval.

TRUTH UNDER PRESSURE

Lessons from war zones on decision making, perception and communicative clarity.

Each keynote blends reporting experience, human storytelling and strategic insight — with room for Q&A and audience engagement.

Keynote Talks

High-impact presentations tailored for:
  • Universities and Academic Institutions
  • Media Organisations
  • Humanitarian and Development Organisations
  • Corporations Facing Geopolitical Risk

WORKSHOPS & TRAINING MODULES

Conflict & Crisis Reporting Fundamentals

Conflict Reporting Fundamentals

Practical frameworks for covering breaking news, high stress environments and volatile contexts.

Narrative & Media Strategy

Narrative & Media Strategy

How to craft stories in a way that resonates with global audiences and respects ethical nuance.

Hostile Environment Awareness

Hostile Environment Awareness

Safety, judgement and risk assessment lessons drawn from real deployments.

Assed Baig Training in BJJ

Resilience and Composure Training

Tools for mental endurance and clarity under stress, drawing on frontline experience and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu principles.

I offer interactive sessions designed for professional and organisational growth. These include:

WORKSHOPS CAN BE DELIVERED:

Remote

Webinar

In-Person

Multi-Day Programs

Panel Discussion

Who I Work With

I have delivered Presentations and Training for:

  • Journalists and Newsroom Teams
  • NGOs and Humanitarian Organisations
  • Academic Institutions
  • Corporate Leadership and Strategy Groups
  • Media Strategy and Risk Teams

My sessions strive to be practical, honest and grounded in real experience.

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