Maryam Hantooshzadeh
@maryamhantooshzadeh
I am a strategic people and leadership coach driving purpose-led growth and talent transformation.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic People & Culture Consultant and Leadership Coach with over 15 years delivering purpose-led growth across the USA, China, UAE, and Iran. I design HR strategies, leadership development, and digital transformation initiatives that drive measurable improvements in talent development, pipeline management, and performance-based income.
I have led recruitment transformations and competency-based hiring that reduced time-to-fill by 73% and cut costs by 40%, designed 40+ blended learning programs increasing training ROI by 15%, and advised leaders on succession planning that improved workforce productivity by 32%. I mentor and empower leaders through remote and flexible coaching models to foster entrepreneurial drive, cultural alignment, and sustainable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Development & Leadership Coach
Freelance
Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 8 months)
Guided over 30 organizations to enhance leadership skills, drive business growth, and achieve cultural alignment through workshops and coaching. Delivered career coaching at GISMA University, was featured in media and interviewed by FIDIC on diversity and inclusion, and served as a lecturer on Human Resources Day.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GISMA University of Applied Sciences
Master of Leadership for Digital Transformation, Leadership for Digital Transformation
2024 - 2025
Activities and societies: Research on AI impacts on Gen Z leadership skills and digital marketing strategies; coursework in leadership development and digital transformation.
Master's program focused on leadership and digital transformation with research on AI impacts on Gen Z leadership skills in Germany.
Qazvin Islamic Azad University
Master of Business Administration (Strategy), Business Administration (Strategy)
2009 - 2012
Activities and societies: Thesis research on employee demotivation in family businesses; coursework in strategy and leadership development.
MBA (Strategy) with research into causes of employee demotivation in family businesses, emphasizing leadership skills and personal development.
International Coaching Federation
ICF Certified Coach (Certification), Leadership Coaching
2024 -
Activities and societies: Certification in leadership coach training, mentorship, empowerment techniques, and coaching best practices.
ICF coaching certification focused on leadership coach training, mentorship, and empowerment techniques.
Shahid Chamran University
Bachelor of Pure Mathematics, Mathematics
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Pure Mathematics covering advanced mathematical theory and quantitative problem-solving.
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