A little about me
Hi, I'm Maham
I coach high school and university students through the parts of student life that don’t always come with clear instructions.
That could be staying motivated, making a decision, getting a plan to work, or simply having too much to keep up with at once.
What I care about most is helping students feel more capable of handling things for themselves, not just solving the problem in front of them.
What I Bring To Coaching
Working with Students
Working with students has been one of the most meaningful parts of my career. I’ve supported students in schools as a teaching assistant, coached high school and university students one-on-one, and worked in college admissions helping students navigate programs and the admissions process.
Career Path
I’ve had a few different chapters in my career. I started in corporate marketing, working in fast-paced international companies, and later moved into roles supporting senior leaders. Along the way, I went back to school more than once (apparently I really do like being a student) before moving into education and student-focused work. The roles have looked pretty different, but supporting people has always been a big part of what I enjoy.
International Experience
I’ve been lucky to live and work in Switzerland, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Canada, and Texas. Along the way, I’ve been exposed to different school systems, cultures, and family expectations, which has given me a broader perspective on student life and the many different ways success can look.
Training & Education
I’m a Certified Academic Life Coach, trained specifically to work with high school and university students. I also have a Master’s degree in International Business and postgraduate studies in Human Resources.
So, What Is Coaching?
It’s not another class, and it’s not someone telling you what you should do.
You bring something real: a decision, a goal, a habit that isn’t working, something you keep avoiding, or just something that’s been taking up too much headspace.
My job is to help you look at it properly. I’ll ask questions, challenge an assumption when it helps, bring in a practical tool if it’s useful, and help you decide what you want to try next.
Over time, coaching can help you:
Get clearer on what you want
Notice what’s getting in your way
Make decisions with more confidence
Turn ideas into next steps
Stay accountable and follow through
You might be wondering...
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Here's a simple way to think about it.
Tutoring
A tutor helps you learn and understand different
subjects.
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Course content
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Homework help
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Assignment support
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Test prep
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Subject-specific skills
Therapy
A therapist helps you work through mental health and emotional concerns.
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Past experiences
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Emotional patterns
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Anxiety or depression
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Grief or trauma
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Healing and coping
Advising
An advisor helps you understand your options and next steps.
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Course selection
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Registration
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Degree requirements
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Program planning
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School policies
What's It Like To Work With Me?
You can expect a conversation that’s focused on you, not a lecture.
I’ll listen closely, ask things that make you think, and say what I’m noticing when it might help. If something isn’t working, we can change direction. If you need a push, I’ll give you one.
I want our sessions to feel useful, not like another thing you have to get “right.”
Want to see if we’re a good fit?