Azhar Ali Syed, PCC, CPA, DC

Azhar Ali Syed, PCC, CPA, DC.NACD

Azhar is a leadership and executive coach. He coaches C-suite and senior executives aspiring to create a more significant impact in their professional careers while achieving work-life balance. 

Azhar has been in numerous leadership positions, including CEO, CFO, CPO, Board Member, and Committee Chair. He has extensive cross-cultural agility, having lived and worked in the Middle East, Europe, and North America. He traveled to 100+ countries to engage employees and customers; implement global strategy and significant change initiatives. 

Azhar is passionate about developing people and promoting diversity of thought and inclusion to achieve outstanding results, particularly helping women in leadership roles. He mentored on the cross-company mentoring program of the 30% Club to boost the number of women in board seats and executive leadership of companies worldwide.

Education

  • Graduate, Executive & Professional Coaching, University of Texas

  • Certified Lifelong Learner, IMD, Switzerland

Expertise

  • Women in Leadership

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Leading Change

  • Strategy

  • Governance

  • Developing Teams

  • Decision Making

  • Managing Time

  • Managing Conflicts

  • Business Acumen

  • Negotiations

Certifications

  • PCC, International Coaching Federation

  • Emotional Intelligence, Assessments 24/7

  • Everything DiSC®, A Wiley Brand

  • The Five Behaviors™, A Wiley Brand

  • Negotiation and Competitive Decision-Making, Harvard Business School

  • Directorship Certified, National Association of Corporate Directors

  • CPA, Colorado State Board of Accountancy

Industry Experience

  • Accounting & Tax

  • Banks, Insurance

  • Business Consultancy

  • E-commerce

  • Engineering

  • Manufacturing

  • Food & Beverages

  • FMCG

  • FinTech

Coaching Philosophy

My coaching method is thought-provoking, develops self-awareness, gives access to untapped resources, unlocks inner capabilities to self-diagnose and self-solve situations you meet in life.  My genuine interest in your success provides a safe place to explore, discover, deliberate, and experiment. I shine a light on your talents and coach you on developing your strengths into your superpowers. 

My 30-year journey through the corporate world prepared me to realize my dream of being an executive coach, a mentor, and a teacher.  I owe my successful career as a global business executive to many great coaches in my life.  I believe everybody needs a coach; unfortunately, this secret is not known to many. 

To pursue my passion for developing people, I completed a post-graduate academic certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching at the University of Texas in 2017 and earned credentialed Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from International Coaching Federation (ICF)

I have the unique advantage of being a professionally trained coach and lived the life of a global business executive in leadership positions.

Omar Osmani, RPR, RPT

Omar Osmani, RPR, RPT

Omar Osmani is a distinguished HR leader and executive coach renowned for transforming leadership potential across diverse sectors. Over a decade of experience, he has coached over 500 senior leaders at Canada's largest hospital and mentored over 1,000 students in collaboration with major Canadian universities like the University of Toronto and McMaster.

 As the Lead of Leader Recruitment at Trillium Health Partners, Omar specializes in attracting and retaining top executive talent. His coaching approach is deeply rooted in understanding human behavior and organizational dynamics. A certified Clifton Strengths coach, he crafts individualized coaching plans that harness leaders' unique strengths and aspirations.

Omar's influence spans public and private sectors, providing tailored coaching to students and new immigrants through initiatives supporting their growth journeys. He fosters environments where individuals and teams thrive through meaningful, personalized guidance.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communication & Marketing, University of Toronto

  • Registered Professional Trainer & Recruiter – Institute of Professional Management

  • Gallup Certified Strengths Coach

Expertise

  • Executive Coaching

  • Leadership Development

  • Career Development Coaching

  • Diversity & Inclusion

Industry Experience

  • Healthcare

  • University & Colleges

  • New Immigrants

  • E-commerce

Coaching Philosophy

I believe every human has a potential and ability to achieve what they want in life I am passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and ensure they excel in today's fast-paced work environments.

My approach is candidate-centric, focusing on building authentic relationships and understanding their strengths and aspirations. I like to establish trust and open communication, setting clear and achievable goals and practicing active listening to understand clients' needs.

 I am a firm believer of continuous learning through feedback and reflection by creating a personalized coaching experience that facilitates personal and professional growth.

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