IPN Spotlight: Dr. Zarin Gillani (Certified Life Purpose Coach Therapist)
Dr. Gillani has a background as a Clinical Psychologist She has a strong background as an Educational Psychologist, which gives her an edge as a Life Purpose Coach Therapist. As a Certified Trainer in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and a member of Toastmasters since 2001, training in people skills and leadership skills are her forte. She has created custom tailored trainings for various organizations, sales people, HR departments, and Executives in Effective Communications and Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Conducting Effective Meetings, Leadership Skills, and more.
What skills have helped you in your career?
• Effective communication
• Leadership skills
• Time management
• Team building
• Facilitation skills
What do you wish you had known or done differently throughout your career?
Realizing how rich life has been sooner than later, would have lead Dr. Gillani to begin writing earlier. Looking back, she wishes she would have appreciated her mother’s wisdom much earlier.
What is next for you in your career?
Last year, Dr. Gillani decided to educate herself further and transition her career from a Psychologist to a Certified Life Purpose Coach. She is also a Leadership Index Assessment Master Programmer. Her next goal is to become a published author.
What do you do for continuing education and improvement?
Dr. Gillani constantly searches for ways to better herself and learn! She truly is a lifetime student. She teaches, reads, attends classes, seminars and other continuing education opportunities as they become available.
What advice would you offer to others?
Be a lifelong learner, continue to educate yourself. Always err on the side of caution. Keep the mindset of gratitude all the time. Live in the present.
Areas where you can help other Ismailis:
• Coach through career transitions
• Guest speaking on various topics
• Assist in professional development
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