ABOUT MARYAM
As a lifelong learner & people connector, I have supported & made an impact on the lives of people at companies such as: Apple, NBCUniversal and The Walt Disney Company & around the world in countries such as: Korea, Singapore, Canada, The UK, China, India, Costa Rica, France & the United States. My contributions to innovative, high volume & fast-paced organizations have evolved me into the passionate & committed leader I am today.
With over a decade of experience in leadership development, I believe that the root of transformational change is in: authenticity, courage, curiosity, empathy & self-awareness. I whole-heartedly trust that all change is started by an individual's willingness to change.
For me, this isn’t just a career; this is a way of life. As a result of my first-hand experience with transformational change, I am deeply committed & passionate about helping others be the best version of themselves. And as the world becomes more complex & change continues to be the norm & not the exception, the need for being the best version of yourself at home & work is higher than ever before.
When I am not consulting/coaching, I am embarking on some kind of adventure, either: traveling the world, learning the grammar rules of the French language, hunting for the best croissant/espresso in town, hiking a trail accompanied by my dog Kingston, playing tennis or dancing. I find strength, hope & inspiration from people I meet on my travels & also at home from my family & friends. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from California State University, Fullerton & a Masters of Science in Organization Development from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business. I am a certified coach & a graduate of the Co-Active Coach Training & Certification program and hold the Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) designation, one of the most highly respected and sought-after certifications in the coaching industry & accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). While I'm a global citizen at heart, Kingston and I are physically based out of sunny Los Angeles, CA.
Core Values
AUTHENTICITY
Allowing yourself to show up, be vulnerable, & be clear about your values.
HONESTY
Speaking your truth with tact, consideration, & compassion.
PERSPECTIVE-Taking & openness
Willingness to look at self, others, & the world in other points of view. Welcome & appreciate diverse points of view. Empathetic to all stories & backgrounds.
COURAGE
Not shrinking from challenge & difficulty. Speaking up for what’s right & the willingness to stand alone with potentially unpopular ideas/actions, even in the face of opposition.
CURIOSITY
Suspending judgment & ego with a readiness to explore & discover.