My Mentors
The thinkers, leaders, and teachers who have deeply shaped my journey as a business educator, leadership coach, and educational consultant. From global voices like John C. Maxwell, Simon Sinek, and Tony Robbins to spiritual guides like Ashfaq Ahmed and Wasif Ali Wasif, each mentor has contributed unique wisdom—blending strategy with purpose, and knowledge with meaning. Their teachings continue to guide my work with students, educators, professionals, and organizations worldwide.
John C. Maxwell
Who He Is: World-renowned leadership expert and author of “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.”
What I Learned: His law-based, character-driven approach to leadership helped me redefine how I coach school leaders and corporate professionals.
How I Apply It: I’ve integrated Maxwell’s laws into my leadership training frameworks, especially in coaching school heads and corporate executives to lead with clarity, vision, and influence.
Simon Sinek
Who He Is: Bestselling author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last; known for his insights on purpose-driven leadership.
What I Learned: The importance of “WHY” in leadership and the power of clarity in communication.
How I Apply It: I help professionals, school leaders, and even students connect with their personal and organizational WHYs to lead with authenticity and conviction.
Tony Robbins
Who He Is: One of the world’s leading life and business strategists, known for his transformational coaching and peak performance methods.
What I Learned: Tools for mindset shifts, emotional mastery, and identity-level change.
How I Apply It: In executive coaching and teacher training, I use insights from Robbins’ work to unlock confidence, growth, and lasting behavior change.
Rhonda Byrne
Who She Is: Creator of The Secret, known for bringing the Law of Attraction into mainstream self-development.
What I Learned: The power of mindset, focus, and intentional living.
How I Apply It: I guide professionals and students to reframe limiting beliefs and visualize positive outcomes.
Qasim Ali Shah
Who He Is: Pakistan’s most prominent motivational speaker, educator, and life coach.
What I Learned: Culturally rooted leadership, self-belief, and the art of inspiring through storytelling.
How I Apply It: I use his philosophy to deeply connect with Pakistani professionals and educators in workshops and trainings.
Ashfaq Ahmed
Pakistani Writer, Intellectual & Spiritual Thinker
Ashfaq Ahmed's timeless wisdom on life, love, and human connection continues to shape how leadership is viewed through the lens of humility, purpose, and selflessness. His zavia (perspective) taught me the importance of inner clarity, sincere intention, and service to others—principles I now embed in leadership coaching and educator training.
What I learned: That true leadership is less about position and more about presence. I carry his message into classrooms, boardrooms, and training sessions to inspire people to lead from within.
Harvard University – Leadership Course
What It Was: A certified leadership course from Harvard focused on transformational leadership, decision-making, and influence.
What I Learned: Evidence-based leadership models and strategic tools used in top global organizations.
How I Apply It: I bring these global insights to schools and companies, helping leaders apply world-class principles in their own contexts.
