There are conference speakers, and then there are global icons who have conquered the toughest stages on the planet.

As June 7th approaches, the Awakening Training Academy has secured more than just a keynote speaker for Pathways to Success 2026 – they have secured a living legend. Mohamed Shukri does not simply talk about leadership. He has stood before the world and won.

Hailing from Bahrain, Shukri holds a distinction no one else in the Middle East possesses. He is the first and only Accredited Speaker awarded by Toastmasters International in the region. But his legend runs deeper. In 2006, he competed in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking and was capped as one of the Top Ten Speakers in the World – the first Arab finalist in nearly a century.

Yet Shukri is not merely a stage performer. He is a Certified Transformational Leader with an MBA from the UK, having guided thousands of professionals and major organizations across the Gulf through complex mergers, privatizations, and culture realignment. He brings real-world strategy execution to the stage, the same tactics used by billion-dollar corporations to help young people ace interviews, pitch ideas, and lead with confidence.

At Pathways to Success 2026, Shukri will deliver his signature session: Awakening Your Leadership Identity: How Young Leaders Create Lasting Impact. This is not a lecture. It is an experiential session designed to strip away doubt and imposter syndrome. As the author of ‘You Are The One And Only,’ Shukri’s message is clear: self-discovery is the root of authentic leadership.

So why should you be there? On Sunday, 07th June 2026 at Marino Beach Colombo, you have the chance to experience a global icon live – not through a screen, but in person. Pathways to Success 2026 is a launchpad. With only 250 slots available for high-potential change-makers, the difference between watching highlights and being the story is your action today.

Don’t wait. Head to Awakening Training Academy’s social channels now, claim your spot and meet the global icon.