ilhAam Almaskery
"There is a consistent pursuit in all that I do, that is enriching educational experiences and personal & professional growth. I do this with the heart of a mother, mind of an educationist and spirit of a horse-inspired leader"
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Ilham Al Maskery
I am a multidisciplinary educationist and leadership practitioner.
As a Founder and Lead Instructor of Inspire-Ilhaam Int, I deliver tailored workshops for various clients including young professionals and C-Level executives. Areas of interest include Emerging and Executive Leadership, Workplace Diversity and Inclusion, and Horse-Guided Leadership.
My enthusiasm for learning and passion for adopting international best practices powered me to become the first Middle Eastern Certified Horse-Assisted educator, which incorporates horses in Personal and Professional growth. More recently, I am a participant of the Royal Academy of Management’s Train the Trainer Program being offered in collaboration with the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Education.
I find myself in the International Association for Horse Assisted Education and in Children First Association.


My various roles enabled me to drive positive change in organization during a strategic transformation process including stakeholder management, conducting process and training gap analysis, staff evaluation and reflective coaching, facilitating change, workplace culture and diversity and managing an inter-department merger. A ‘helicopter view’ of organization with an eye for detail and broad spectrum of skill sets including serving as a Panel Member for External Program Reviews at The Oman Academic Accreditation Authority.
A self-published author of ‘The Horse Book Series’ www.thehorsebookseries.com which has been adapted to various international programs and which has been translated into multiple languages for use by educationists, horse professionals and children around the world.
If you resonate with what I do, I invite you to learn with me, reflect with me, and connect with me.
Welcome.
Loves Learning
LOVES LEARNING (AND TEACHING)
- Ilham N. Al Maskery
Workshops and Conference:
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)G
Investing in Your College Years (Speaker)
2022
2022
Higher College of Technology, United Arab Emirates
Workplace Diversity & Inclusion (Speaker)
Oman Cables Industry (SAOG)
Women in STEM (Guest Speaker)
2022
Oman Society for Petroleum Services (OPAL)
Workplace Diversity & Inclusion (Guest Speaker/Consultative Training)
2022
2022
University of Technology & Applied Sciences, Oman
Workplace Diversity & Inclusion (Speaker)
European Association Horse Assisted Education Horse Assisted Education Week (Attendee)
2021
2021
Ministry of Education, Oman
Home-Schooling Reflections:
Determination determines
your destination (Speaker)
National University of Science and Technology
Engineering Women’s Forum - Skills for Employability (Speaker)
2019
2019
Life Skills LLC
Developing Children’s Social and emotional intelligence through Life Skills education program (Attendee)
Dubai
Middle East School Leadership Conference: Courage in Leadership (Attendee)
2019
2017
Oman Society for Petroleum Services (OPAL)
Enhancing Local Talent Standards workshop (Participant)
Kuwait
International Skills Partnership Seminar British Council (Attendee)
2017
2017
Muscat
Muscat
How Children Learn Conference, Inspire Educational Consultancy (Attendee)
Muscat
Series of Workshops: Strategic Thinking inspired by 6 Thinking Hats (Speaker)
2016
2016
Creative Nest Nursery, Dubai
Series of Workshops: Strategic Thinking inspired by 6 Thinking Hats (Speaker)
Seeb International School, Muscat
Strategic Thinking inspired by 6 Thinking Hats (Speaker)
2016
2016
Oman
I-speak - Public Speaking & debate ettitquette for children (Speaker)
Scotland, Edinburgh
International Skills Partnership Seminar (Attendee)
2016
2016
Ahmed bin Majid Private School
Passion in Professional Practise for Primary Educators (Speaker)
2014
College of Finance and Banking
Quantum Teaching Workshop (Attendee)
International College of Engineering, Oman
SHELL Career Awareness program (SCAP) (Speaker)
2013
2012
Higher College of Technology
College to Career (Speaker)
Ministry of Higher Education
Roles of Colleges of Technologies in Developing the Omani Workforce for the Oil and Gas Industry Seminar (Speaker)
2012
2012
Higher College of Technology
Identity-branding and Opportunities (Speaker)
Areas University
Diploma in Preparation for Kindergarten Teachers (Participant)
2011
2010
Higher Education Conference, Oman Quality Network in HE
Quality Enhancement in Teaching and Learning: A Teacher-Student Perspective (Speaker)
Horse Inspired Coach
“Harnessing the power of horses to reconnect with inner-self and people, at an era of evolving uncertainty and digital transformation, which more than ever demands authenticity, growth, mindfulness and adaptability to move froward in harmony and with understanding for better performance and peaceful communities"
I am the first Middle-Eastern Horse-Assisted Educator based on the Horse Dream Concept® and Horse Powered Reading (HPR) instructor and a member of the International Association for Horse Assisted Education. The Horse Book Series by Ilhaam alMaskery additionally serves some of these institutions through program adaptations. Horses are deeply rooted in the Omani heritage and it is my aspiration to positively exploit the holistic value and potential of human-horse connection for personal growth and professional development in our community and furthermore to represent the Sultanate of Oman in the Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) world map.
EAL is an experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for educational, professional and personal goals which integrates horse-human interaction that is guided by planned learning experience. We do this to promote mindfulness, mutual understanding, peace, essential skills and competencies of the future such as emotional intelligence, active learning and communication. Horse-Guided Education blends beautifully with two national priorities of the Oman Vision 2040.
Are You Growth-Oriented ? Looking for an Authentic Experience ? Reflect with our Horse partners and learn more from a different perspective.
Avid Volunteer
“ The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”
- Ilhaam alMaskery and National University of La Plata (Buenos Aires) have collaborated to enable children in under-served communities access to The Horse Book Series for specialized researched programs in ‘’Assisted Interventions with Animals in Primary Public Education’’ . We are thrilled to witness the children’s excitement and engagement with these books.
- Active member in Children First Association (enhancing awareness and development of children rights, health and education)
- Several sets of The Horse Book Series was gifted to the Public Children’s Library, Muscat following the launch at the 25th Muscat International Book Fair (2020Under the auspices of Her Highness Sayyida dr. Mona Fahad alSaid (Founder and Chairperson of Child First Association),
- Initiated and spearheaded ‘Distance Learning Series Initiative during covid19 Pandemic (Link to Episodes)
- Delivered ‘Primary Ponies’ workshops for children on behalf of Child First Association
- Participated in preparation of the associations five-year strategic plan in collaboration with Injaaz Development
- Spearheaded Children First Association collaboration with Happy Kids Clinic for World Stutter Day Event (under patronage of Minister of Higher Education)
Multi Disciplinary Educationist
Academic Qualifications:
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Train the Trainer Program Participant, Royal Academy of Management in collaboration with University of Arizona Eller Executive Education 2022
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Certificate of completion in ‘Leadership Principles’ Course, Harvard Business School Online 2021
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Diploma in Preparation for Kindergarten Teachers ,Arees University 2011
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Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering & Management, University of Glasgow (Pass with Distinction) 2009
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Research Topic: Solid-base catalysis for Alkenyl Aromatic Isomerisation over fixed bed reactor 2009
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Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, University of Leeds, 2008
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General Education Diploma, The Sultan School 2004
Work Experience:
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Lecturer & deputy-QA, College of Engineering, University of Technology and Applied Sciences Ongoing
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External Reviewer of Program Quality Audits, Oman Academic Accreditation Authortity 2021
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Assistant Principal KG and Primary, Ahmed bin Majid Private School 2018-2020
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Education Enrichment Workshops, Freelancer 2016-2017
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Home-schooling educator 2016-2017
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Horse-Assisted Educator 2019 ongoing
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Lecturer and Quality Assurance, Higher College of Technology 2010-2015
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Social Assistant (reporting to Foundation Program Director), University of Leeds 2008-2009
Publications:
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Scientific July 2010
High Activity Solid Base Catalysts for Alkenyl Aromatic Isomerisation Co-Author of a paper in Topics for Catalysis: Springer U
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Quality Assurance: 2011
Quality Enhancement in Teaching and Learning: A Student-Teacher Perspective Conference Proceedings for Quality Management & Enhancement in Higher Education, Oman
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Home-Schooling: 2016
Embracing the Journey Author of an article for Fitra Muslim HomeSchool Journal
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Horse-Inspired Education: 2019
Reflections of a horse-inspired educationist, Orbits & Inscriptions Magazine
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Science-Fiction: 2020
Author of The Horse Book Series www.thehorsebookseries.com
pROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
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External Reviewer for Oman Academic Accreditation Authority & Quality Assurance Enhancement Since 2018
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Active Member, International Association Horse Assisted Education Since 2020
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Active Member, Children First Association, Muscat Since 2020
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Horse-Powered Reading Instructor & Program Collaborator, Cross P Ranch, Minessota Since 2019
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Research Collaboration, National University of La Plata, Buenos Aires Since 2021
INTERNATIONAL Awards
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Wiliam Wilson Scott Award for Women in Engineering (University of Glasgow) 2009
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Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship (University of Glasgow) (MEng in Chemical Engineering and Management) 2009
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Best Performance in Chemical Engineering (University of Leeds) (BEng Chemical Engieerin) 2008
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Duke of Edinburgh International Award: Bronze www.intaward.org 2000
Other Assignments:
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Co-Host of 'Nisaa Circle' a sharing circle for Empowering Women 2022
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External Reviewer for German University of Technology (GUTech) GFP Quality Audits, Oman Academic Accreditation Authority and Quality Assurance for Education
2021 -
International Partnership Coordinator between the British Council and Higher College of Technology 2014
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Member of Administrative Initiative Committee, Seih il Shamikhaat Symposium 2013
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Master of Ceremony, OmanEco 2015 Forum (Under Patronage of Undersecretary of Environment & Climate Affairs) 2016
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Master of Ceremony, Oman DigiBiz 2015
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Master of Ceremony, World Stutter Day (Under Patronage of Minister of Higher Education) 2021
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Female President of Leeds Omani Society, UK 2004
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Student Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers 2005
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Personal Column in Oman Daily Observe & Youth Observer, Oman Establishment for Press, News, Publications and Advertising 2013