Dr. Leahcim Semaj at London Institute of Business and Technology (LIBT)

Dr. Leahcim Semaj

Dr. Leahcim Tufani Semaj is a leading Keynote and Motivational Speaker, Creative Thinker, and Problem Solver in the Caribbean. Known as a Quantum Transformation Psychologist, he facilitates Strategic Planning Retreats, Cultural Alignment, and Change Management for various sectors across the Caribbean. As the Founder and Chief Ideator of Leahcim T. Semaj & Company Limited, he has significantly impacted entities in Jamaica, Antigua, The Cayman Islands, and beyond. Dr. Semaj’s interventions help organizations and individuals adapt to international work trends, making him a pivotal figure in organizational development and cultural transformation.

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Dr. Leahcim Semaj

Biography

Dr. Leahcim Tufani Semaj is recognized as one of the Caribbean's foremost Keynote and Motivational Speakers, Creative Thinkers, and Problem Solvers. With a background in Quantum Transformation Psychology, Dr. Semaj excels in facilitating Strategic Planning Retreats, Cultural Alignment, and Organizational Restructuring and Change Management. He has developed Staff Development Programmes for a diverse range of sectors including Sales & Marketing, Hospitality, Finance, Gaming, Telecommunications, and Government, working with entities in Jamaica, Antigua, The Cayman Islands, St. Kitts, Belize, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago.

As the Founder and Chief Ideator of Leahcim T. Semaj & Company Limited – Above or Beyond, based in Kingston, Jamaica, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dr. Semaj has led numerous interventions targeting core challenges faced by organizations. His work helps companies and individuals prepare for the evolving work environment by elucidating international trends and their impacts. Dr. Semaj's academic career includes teaching roles at the University of The West Indies, Mona, Cornell University, and Rutgers University, where he has earned accolades such as The Distinguished Teacher Award. His contributions to workplace innovation and education have earned him multiple awards and honors, including being named one of the 101 men defining modern-day Jamaica.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Psychology, Rutgers University, NJ, USA (1978)

M.S. in Psychology, Rutgers University, NJ, USA (1976)

B.A. in Psychology (Cum Laude), City College of New York, USA (1974)

Pre- and Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Psychology, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ, USA

Distinguished Teacher Award, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, NY, USA (1981)

Leadership in Innovative Workplace Practices, Jamaica Employers Federation (2003)

Included in "Change Makers" as one of the 101 men defining modern-day Jamaica

Experience

Founder and Chief Ideator at Leahcim T. Semaj & Company Limited – Above or Beyond (1992-Present)

Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of The West Indies, Mona (1989-1997)

Lecturer, School of Continuing Studies, University of The West Indies, Mona (1983-1991)

Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, University of The West Indies, Mona (1982-1985)

Research Fellow, Caribbean Child Development Centre (1981-1986)

Assistant Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, Cornell University, NY, USA (1979-1981)

Lecturer and Teaching Assistant, Rutgers University, NJ, USA (1974-1978)

Research Specialist, Rutgers Medical School (1974-1976)

Member, Independent Schools Committee, Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information (2019-Present)

Advisory Board Chairman, Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA) (2014-2016)

Board Chairman, Vocational Training Development Institute, HEART Trust/NTA (2004-2005)

President, Jamaican Psychological Society (2003-2004)