Maryam is a Harvard-trained applied psychologist and certified coach. With 20 years of experience as an educator, learning designer, and former university professor, Maryam has delivered psychology and communication lectures and has designed learning experiences for a wide range of industry professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of British Columbia, a Master of Liberal Arts in Psychology from Harvard University, and a Health Coaching Certificate from Harvard Medical School.

Maryam’s expertise includes:

• Certified administrator of the EQ-i 2.0, EQ 360, and EQ-i Higher Ed, providing evidence-based diagnostic assessments that help individuals and teams understand how they operate, relate to others, and use emotional information effectively at work and in life.

• Designing and delivering customized workshops informed by emotional intelligence and neuroscience.

• Using EQ assessments to support recruitment, selection, talent development, and employee growth.

• Facilitating customized team-building and team effectiveness sessions.

• Delivering conference presentations, keynotes, and interactive talks on leadership, resilience, and performance.

• Providing one-to-one and group coaching to support professional and leadership development and career readiness.

Maryam loves new technology and advocates for using it mindfully. In 2026, she presented her research at the American Psychological Association (APA) Convention, examining employee coping strategies in changing digital work environments. She has also presented on age and gender equity and sustainable approaches to work to HR and other professional audiences through the Work Wellness Institute.

With an arts background, Maryam brings curiosity, creativity, and an interdisciplinary lens to her work with people and organizations. Additionally, her coaching approach also draws on established somatic and embodied practices, recognizing the interconnected relationship between mind, body, emotion, and environment. This perspective helps her support clients not only in how they think and perform, but also in how they experience and respond to the ever-changing demands of work and life.

Beyond her work at Numind, Maryam works with non-profits such as Pain BC, supporting people living with chronic pain through behaviour-change and self-management approaches, and with Futurepreneurs, coaching and supporting emerging entrepreneurs as they navigate the challenges of building a business and managing overwhelm. She also serves as a Pollinator with WeBC, sharing practical strategies for managing overwhelm with women entrepreneurs.