6 Days CHRISTMAS CAMPs

• Day 1- Ice breakers and trust exercises. 
• Day 2- Non verbal communication exercises. 
• Day 3- Acting scenes without words using facial expressions and body to deliver the scenes. 
• Day 4-Continue brainstorming ideas and scenes and adding minor dialogues. 
• Day 5 -  Refine ideas and delivery. 
• Day 6 -Final rehearsals and presentation of the final showcase to parents. 

Lama Najjar is an actress, educator, and youth development specialist who has spent her career helping children and teenagers grow in confidence, creativity, and self-expression through theatre.

After studying Political Science at the American University of Beirut and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, Lama built a career spanning television, theatre, advertising, and education. For more than a decade, she has taught Drama at Brummana High School, specializing in IB and A Level Drama, while mentoring hundreds of students through their artistic and personal development journeys.

At Najjar Academy, Lama focuses on programs for children and teens, using theatre as a powerful tool to develop communication skills, emotional intelligence, confidence, teamwork, and creative thinking. Her philosophy is simple: theatre is not only about creating performers—it is about helping young people discover who they are and who they can become.

Jana Al Hassanieh is an actress, theatre educator, and performer with over five years of experience using the performing arts to inspire confidence, creativity, and self-expression in children and young people. A graduate of the Lebanese University’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Cinema, she specializes in acting, creative drama, movement, voice, and storytelling. Alongside teaching theatre across leading schools in Lebanon, Jana is an accomplished stage performer and entertainment leader, bringing energy, imagination, and a deep passion for the arts to every class she leads.

📍 ACHRAFIEH  with Jana Hassanieh 

📍 ZOUK MOSBEH with Lama Najjar

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December 

9 AM to 1 PM

$200 / 6 Days

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December

📍 Achrafieh with Rana Najjar 

From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (120 min/session)

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December

📍 Zouk Mosbeh with Lama Najjar 

From 3 PM to 5 PM (120 min/session)

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December

From 11:30 AM to 1:30  PM (120 min/session)

📍 Achrafieh

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December

From 2 PM to 4 PM (120 min/session)

📍 Achrafieh

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December

From 4:30 PM to 6:30  PM (120 min/session)

📍 Achrafieh

One Module  (6 days 200$)

Two Modules  (6 days 350$)

• Day 1- Focuses on Mindset and Confidence with practical exercises to overcome anxiety. 
• Day 2- Focuses on Content and Speech Structure 
• Day 3- Focuses on the Importance of Storytelling in public speaking
• Day 4- Focuses on Delivery: voice, pace, projection, articulation, facial expressions, gesturing, eye contact
• Day 5 -  Focuses on You, as you work on your final presentation, rehearse it and get feedback. 
• Day 6 - Focus on You as you present your final speech to Parents and friends.

Lama Najjar is an actress, educator, and youth development specialist who has spent her career helping children and teenagers grow in confidence, creativity, and self-expression through theatre.

After studying Political Science at the American University of Beirut and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, Lama built a career spanning television, theatre, advertising, and education. For more than a decade, she has taught Drama at Brummana High School, specializing in IB and A Level Drama, while mentoring hundreds of students through their artistic and personal development journeys.

At Najjar Academy, Lama focuses on programs for children and teens, using theatre as a powerful tool to develop communication skills, emotional intelligence, confidence, teamwork, and creative thinking. Her philosophy is simple: theatre is not only about creating performers—it is about helping young people discover who they are and who they can become.

Rana Najjar is a stage director, award-winning creative leader, and executive presence advisor with a unique career spanning theatre, advertising, and leadership development.

A graduate of LAU with honors in Communication Arts and a specialization in theatre, Rana began her journey on stage as an actress and director before moving into the world of advertising, where she spent 18 years leading creative teams across Beirut and Dubai.

Throughout her career, she has earned more than 70 international awards, including multiple Cannes Lions and New York Festival accolades, establishing herself as one of the region's leading experts in storytelling, communication, and audience engagement.

Today, Rana combines the disciplines of theatre, storytelling, and leadership development to help founders, CEOs, executives, and professionals communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and influence. Through executive mentoring, public speaking coaching, and theatre-based methodologies, she helps individuals strengthen their presence, find their authentic voice, and lead with impact both on stage and in life.

Through Najjar Academy and The Cyrano Lab, Rana combines theatre, leadership, and storytelling to prepare people not just for the stage, but for life.

📍 ACHRAFIEH  with Rana Najjar

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December 

9 to 11 AM

📍 ZOUK MOSBEH with Lama Najjar

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December 

3 to 5 PM

One Module  (6 days 200$)

Two Modules  (6 days 350$)

Session 1: The Science and Logic Behind EQ

• Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

• Why EQ matters in personal and professional success

• The 5 Components of EQ based on Goleman’s Model

• The impact of emotions on performance, communication, and relationships

Session 2: Self-Awareness and Self-Management

• The brain science of emotions, triggers, and decision-making under stress

• Identifying emotional hotspots and personal reaction patterns

• Understanding the link between emotions, thoughts, and behaviors

• The ABC Tool: Activating Events – Beliefs – Consequences

• Practical techniques to pause, regulate, and respond effectively

Session 3: Social Awareness and Empathy

• Understanding social awareness and group dynamics

• Recognizing emotions through words, tone, body language, and behavior

• Putting oneself in the shoes of others

• Empathy vs. sympathy: understanding the difference

• Enhancing social skills for healthier professional relationships

Session 4: EQ in Communication, Feedback, and Conflict

• Applying EQ for clearer and more respectful communication

• Active listening and emotionally intelligent responses

• Giving constructive feedback using the EQ Feedback Formula

• Handling conflict with logic, empathy, and emotional control

• Managing different perceptions, expectations, and reactions

Session 5: EQ in Action and Personal Development

• Boosting motivation and energy with practical strategies

• Applying EQ to decision-making, goal setting, and daily challenges

• Designing an EQ-based solution for a recurring  issue

• Stress management tools to support emotional balance

• Creating a Personal EQ Development Plan with measurable actions

Session 6: Final recap & Presentations

• Recap of the 5 sessions and presentation of final projects

Johnny El Helou is a trainer, instructional designer, and motivational speaker with extensive experience in leadership development, communication, and interpersonal skills training across the Middle East and Europe. 

He is the Managing Director and Senior Trainer at Tawjih s.a.r.l., where he designs and delivers high-impact learning experiences for professionals using highly interactive and engagement-driven methodologies.

A Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in the USA, Johnny has trained over 8,500 individuals across private companies, NGOs, and public institutions in Lebanon, the UAE, KSA, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and France. His work focuses on transforming traditional training into dynamic, applied learning experiences that build real behavioral change in leadership and communication.

Beyond corporate training, Johnny is also the coach and host of “The Entertraining Show,” an innovative online emotional intelligence program delivered in collaboration with public figures and celebrities, designed to make learning more human, accessible, and engaging. He also brings academic experience as a university lecturer in Human Resources and Management, further grounding his practice in both theory and application.

At Najjar Performing Arts Academy, Johnny leads workshops that blend structure with energy, helping participants develop confidence, presence, and influence through experiential learning. His approach reflects a deep belief that leadership and communication are not taught, but practiced, embodied, and lived.

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December

From 11:30 AM to 1:30  PM (120 min/session)

📍 Achrafieh

One Module  (6 days 200$)

Two Modules  (6 days 350$)

Session 1 - Negotiation Is Everywhere

Mindset, daily negotiation examples, positions vs. interests, negotiation styles.

Session 2 - Tools of the Negotiator

Active listening, mirroring, labeling, reframing, anchoring, silence, open‑ended questions.

Session 3 -  Negotiation in Everyday Life

Emotional triggers (ego, fear of loss, fairness, respect) and how to manage them.

Session 4 -  Negotiation in Everyday Life

Recaping triggers, tools and styles and applying them through role play

Session 5 . Creating Win‑Win Outcomes

Expanding the pie, multi‑variable negotiation, creative solutions.

Session 6. Final Simulation & Feedback

Full negotiation scenario, personalized coaching.

Bechara Kioumji is a seasoned global executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience across FMCG, food, and consumer goods businesses spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, and Asia. 

Having held senior leadership roles at Nestlé, IFFCO, EFI, and several boards and advisory positions, he has built and led high-performing teams, consistently delivering transformational growth and operational excellence.

Known for his ability to connect strategy with execution, Bechara is equally passionate about developing people. 

Throughout his career, he has mentored leaders and teams across multiple countries, fostering cultures of trust, collaboration, and accountability while empowering individuals to negotiate, influence, and lead with confidence.

Today, as COO and Managing Partner at HK Associates and an Independent Board Member at Amana Foods, Bechara continues to advise organizations on growth and transformation. At Najjar Performing Arts  Academy, he brings his wealth of real-world leadership experience to help participants master the art of negotiation: combining strategic thinking with the human skills that drive meaningful outcomes.

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December

From 2 PM to 4 PM (120 min/session)

📍 Achrafieh

One Module  (6 days 200$)

Two Modules  (6 days 350$)

Session 1

Lead Yourself First

Self-awareness, strengths, values and personal responsibility

Session 2

Think Like a Leader

Critical thinking, time management, problem-solving and decision-making

Session 3

Speak Up & Inspire

Assertive communication, active listening and influencing others

Session 4

Lead with Empathy

Emotional intelligence, understanding others and managing conflict

Session 5

Stronger Together

Teamwork, collaboration, delegation and building trust

Session 6

Step Up & Take the Lead

Taking initiative, adapting to challenges and putting leadership skills into practice

Ranya Ghanem is a regional marketing leader with over 15 years of experience across the Middle East and Africa, working with multinational organizations in industries including professional services, banking, telecom, and business transformation. 

Throughout her career, she has led strategic initiatives, managed cross-functional teams, and partnered with senior stakeholders across diverse markets, shaping both brand and business growth.

Beyond her corporate leadership roles, Ranya has played an active mentorship role within her teams, guiding professionals to strengthen their communication, leadership presence, and career development. 

She is known for investing in people, helping individuals grow into clearer thinkers, stronger communicators, and more confident leaders within fast-paced corporate environments.

At Najjar Performing Arts Academy, Ranya leads leadership workshops that bridge real corporate experience with practical human skills. Her sessions focus on leadership development, workplace communication, executive presence, team collaboration, personal branding, and professional confidence, equipping participants with tools to lead and influence with clarity and impact.

Known for her engaging and relatable style, Ranya brings a grounded, real-world perspective to leadership training, empowering professionals and future leaders to navigate complexity, communicate effectively, and grow with confidence in today’s evolving workplace.

21 - 22 - 23 - 28 - 29 - 30  December

From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (120 min/session)

📍 Achrafieh

One Module  (6 days 200$)

Two Modules  (6 days 350$)