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Layla Rahmeh

Initiator · DISC type Di
Executive Director at Pictou County Chamber
📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

As Executive Director of the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, Layla Rahmeh leverages over 25 years of global experience to foster economic growth and support local businesses. She is also a passionate Personal Brand and Career Coach. Colleagues describe her as a hard-working, passionate, and serious team player dedicated to making things happen.

Originally from Syria, Layla channels her personal journey of immigrating to Canada into her community-focused work. She is passionate about supporting newcomers, fostering collaboration, and championing growth. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, she excels at building meaningful connections within the community.

Unique fact: Layla created a video called "Hope Restored" to welcome newcomers to New Brunswick, reflecting her deep commitment to helping others navigate their own journeys.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Personality Overview

How Layla shows up

Conviction Driven
Confident
Impact-Oriented

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Priorities

Topics Layla cares about

Local Economic Growth
As Executive Director of the Pictou County Chamber, she leads initiatives to foster economic growth, support local businesses, and build strong community networks.
Personal Branding
Runs her own coaching business and frequently speaks on helping individuals present themselves authentically and professionally to build confidence and redefine their identity.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Executive Director
Pictou County Chamber
5-2019 - 8-2024
Senior Small Business Advisor
Scotiabank
1-2018 - 5-2019
Client Manager
Xerox
12-2017
Personal Brand Coach
Layla Rahmeh Coaching
12-2016 - 12-2017
Project Manager / Succession Connect
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
In the press

Media appearances

Layla Rahmeh - Pictou County Chamber (Podcast Episode). Featured in Spotify
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Meet & Greet – Layla Rahmeh | Pictou County Chamber of Commerce. Featured in Pictou County Chamber of Commerce (News)
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Education
2-2010 - 9-2010
Certificate
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
2016 - 2017
120 Hour TEFL Certificate - The TEFL Academy
The TEFL Academy - Leading EFL Teacher Trainer Provider
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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