Irene Graham Al Khubar, Ash Sharqiyah
Life Coach, Career Coach, Relationship Coach
BA - Social Work, ICF Associate Certified Coach
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Al Khubar, Ash Sharqiyah
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- Hourly Rate: $75 US Dollars
- Gender: Female
- Training: Creative Results Management
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About Me
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps in expat life? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay there.
Expat life can be full of adventure, but it can also bring moments of doubt, disorientation, or overwhelm. Maybe you’re facing a big decision, adjusting to a new culture, or sensing it’s time for change after years in the same routine. Whatever transition you’re in, you don’t have to navigate it alone. With the right support, you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
I’m Irene, a Dutch-American expat living in Saudi Arabia with my husband and two teenagers. I’m a Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), with a background in social work and more than twenty years of international experience—including six moves across the Atlantic. I’ve walked through career shifts, culture shock, language barriers, and raising a family abroad. These experiences shape my approach to coaching and fuel my empathy for what you may be going through.
My coaching is client-centered, forward-looking, and grounded in your values. Together, we clarify where you are and where you’d like to be, explore obstacles holding you back, and create practical, values-based action steps. Through this momentum-building approach, you’ll make small changes that lead to lasting results.
Clients often describe leaving our sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more confident in their ability to make meaningful choices.
If you’re ready to move forward—or simply curious about how coaching could support you—I’d love to offer a free consultation. It’s a chance to connect, ask questions, and explore whether this feels like the right fit for you.
Reviews
5 reviews (5.0)
I met with Irene during a time when I had significant transitions and losses happen in my life. I was in a season where things weren't turning out as I expected, and I was left feeling disappointed and confused as to how to move forward. I started meeting with Irene who helped me sort through my story and helped me establish some goals to work towards that would help me move forward personally, emotionally, and career-wise. She asks good questions that are very insightful, and helped me process through what was most important to me. Having someone that I met with regularly for a season gave me the accountability I needed to succeed. Her approach is gentle and understanding, yet directive in her suggestions when I asked for feedback. I always looked forward to my coaching sessions with Irene and would definitely recommend her to anyone
Mary B
I had a life changing experience with Irenes coaching sessions. When I began with her, I was in a place of complacency, frustration and absolute chaos related to my lifestyle and health. I couldnt figure out a lasting solution to any of the issues. Having Irene coach me really helped to get to the root cause of the problem and work towards gradually and holistically solving it. She was patient, understanding, non judgmental and supportive throughout the entire journey. Moments of deep reflection, changed perspectives and endless motivation are characteristic traits of her coaching sessions. Id highly recommend coaching with Irene.
Daphne Clitus
Working with Irena has truly been one of the best decisions Ive made. Before I started attending her coaching, I felt overwhelmed by so many areas of my life my finances, how to handle conflict, my private life, classes, and the constant anxiety that came with trying to juggle it all. From the very first session, she met me with so much understanding and presence. She didnt just give advice she guided me to find clarity within myself. Through her support, Ive gained so much confidence in making decisions, trusting my instincts, and learning how to give myself grace when things dont go perfectly. Shes helped me break down challenges into manageable steps, and reminded me that growth takes time, compassion, and patience. I truly feel more empowered, more centered, and more in control of my life and I truly thank her for it. Im deeply grateful for her work, and Id recommend her to anyone whos ready to grow and move forward with confidence.
Fatimah
I had such an amazing experience with Irene. She helped me explore both personal and professional goals, and guided me on how to achieve my best in each aspect. I came with messy mind with scattered goals and left with a mind map I could follow and feel accomplished. Thank you so much for creating safe space for me to be vulnerable with my weakness and be free to talk to you about everything. Truly recommended!
Yara Elos
Coaching sessions with Irene proved to be so valuable and productive! Her intuitive questions and prompts helped me sort through how to get "unstuck" in several areas of life that had been causing stress and tiredness. It brought hope, and also practical help in planning small steps to move forward. Irene is kind, personable, and encouraging! Highly recommend.
Adrienne H
