Professional Profile

Halina H. Ismail is a trainer, facilitator, and training module developer with experience delivering learning programmes for children, adults, and corporate audiences. Her background combines experiential learning, communication and presentation skills training, personal development, and creative production. She has developed training modules and facilitated groups of up to 350 participants.

Core Training Areas

Communication skills, oral presentation skills, self-development, self-branding, motivation, team building, and soft skills.

Training and Facilitation Experience

Trainer, Facilitator, and Module Developer

Halina’s training affiliations and engagements include Newspaper in Education (NIE), Yayasan Pahang, PETRONAS INSTEP, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in auditing and risk management, and Innovatis.

Innovatis — Trainer and Module Developer

She contributed to the University Pathfinder Investment Camp (UPIC), developing and delivering modules covering communication, oral presentation, self-development, and self-branding.

Training Approach

Halina combines experiential learning with techniques drawn from speech, drama, and her creative production background. Her introduction to experiential learning began with an AsiaWorks self-discovery programme, followed by the application of acting techniques, including the “Actors in Business” approach. Her experience working with both children and adults informs an adaptable, interactive, and participation-focused approach to learning.

Additional Professional Background

Filmbase — Casting Director

Her projects included campaigns for Celcom, KFC, Oreo Cookies, and Jacob’s Cream Crackers.

Fatboys — Assistant Producer and Floor Manager

Her projects included the My Team reality television show, the Kancil Advertising and Radio Awards, and Nokia You Make It Reel.

Professional Development and Recognition

Halina completed an AsiaWorks self-discovery programme and received Honours for Reading and Dialogue Act from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). These experiences have helped shape her interest in experiential learning, interactive communication, and creative facilitation techniques.