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Navid Nazemian

Executive Coach

With 25+ years of international experience at some of the world’s most admired companies, Navid helps senior leaders navigate transitions with clarity, confidence, and impact. Passionate about supporting executives stepping into new roles, he accelerates their journey into C-suite helping them deliver results while staying true to their authentic selves.

Recognised globally as an expert in executive transitions, Navid has lived and worked in five countries across six sectors. His two decades of executive leadership at country, regional, and global levels spanning both emerging and developed markets gives him rare cultural fluency and business insight.

A trusted thinking partner, Navid combines strategic depth with a practical, hands-on approach. Whether supporting leaders through their first 120 days, preparing them for C-suite roles, or guiding high-potential talent, he connects people strategy to business outcomes to drive lasting performance.

Navid’s approach is deeply human, grounded in empathy and lived experience. He is the best-selling author of Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide, a keynote speaker on leadership and transformation, and was named the world’s #1 Coach by CEO Today for three consecutive years. He also partners with leading organisations including 100 Coaches Agency, Hult Ashridge, WWA Coaching, Cambria, and Churchill Leadership Group.

- Executive Coaching

- Career Transition

- Performance

- Outplacement

- Maximising Leadership Impact

- Certified Transition Coach™– Navid Nazemian Executive Coaching FZCO

- HOGAN Assessments Advanced Interpretation Workshop – Hogan Assessments

- Advisory Services – Advisory Board Centre

- Certified Chair™ Executive Program – Advisory Board Centre

- Employee Development Accreditation – Harrison Assessments International

- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – International Coaching Federation

- Accredited Executive Coach – Hult Ashridge Executive Education

- Mentor Coach – International Coaching Federation

- Systemic Team Coaching Certificate – AoEC - The Academy of Executive Coaching

- Coaching Circles Facilitator – Coaching Circles

- Interpreting & Providing Professional Development Feedback using HOGAN (HPI, HDS, MVPI) – Hogan Assessments

- Integral Development Coach – New Ventures West

- Executive Transitions to Portfolio Career – Advisory Board Centre

- Mentor – Ivy Executive