Tell us about yourself and what it is you currently do
I am a visionary executive coach and business transformation professional with over 30 years in the global energy and leadership space.
Along with my oil and gas experience, I mentor and coach executives in leading international firms. I am certified by International Coaching Federation (ICF) professional coach (ICF-PCC). This enables me to apply Golden Coaching standards to all people I work with.
At the same time, I am the pioneer of the ICF Azerbaijan Chapter, which was founded in October 2023. I am also recognized for bridging corporate agility with human-centric leadership.
Currently, I work with reputable companies in my country as a professional coach, trainer and mentor and help them to develop leaders and leadership skills accordingly.
I also contribute to ICF as a volunteer global Brand Champion and ICF Credentials and Standards Nominating Committee member. Giving back to the development of the coaching profession is an important part of my mission and journey.
What is your mission?
I like helping people, seeing them developing and I believe that supporting each other in everything will make this planet the better place to live. Eventually, our gift to this world will be the knowledge, kindness, care and support we have shared. So, let’s spread our wisdom around while it is not too late.
With three decades of expertise in the oil and gas industry, I now dedicate myself as a professional coach, mentor, and trainer to empower others to unlock their fullest potential and grow into self-aware, impactful individuals. By inspiring professionals, clients, and the wider community to become their best selves, I believe we create a ripple effect of positive change that returns to us in profound ways. As I live by the mantra, “Aspire to inspire, before we expire,” my mission is to foster growth that uplifts both individuals and society.
Why are you so passionate about coaching?
In an era where AI and advanced technologies challenge our sense of self, I am deeply passionate about coaching because it empowers individuals to rediscover their unique gifts and untapped potential, overcoming self-doubt to shine as their best selves. With 30 years in the oil and gas industry and as a certified coach, I see executives and leaders grappling with outdated leadership models, and I’m driven to guide them toward a more empathetic, human-centered approach that fosters kindness and connection. As I live by the motto, “Aspire to inspire, before we expire,” my passion lies in helping people and leaders unlock their inner superpowers to create meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving world.
What services do you provide?
With nearly 30 years in the oil and gas industry, specializing in cost management, project controls, business transformation, and agility, I offer professional coaching, mentoring, and leadership training infused with practical consulting expertise. My services empower leaders, teams, and businesses to assess challenges, devise strategic plans, and move forward with clarity, leveraging my ability to view situations from multiple perspectives and tailor solutions to specific needs. I provide multilayered support—blending business acumen with people-focused skills—to drive transformation and growth for clients across industries.
What is your approach to helping people to unlock their potential in career and personal development?
In an era where AI and technological shifts can make professions obsolete and dampen motivation, my approach to unlocking potential in career and personal development is encapsulated in my motto and logo: Inspire. Navigate. Maximize. With 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and as a certified coach, mentor, and trainer, I inspire individuals to rediscover their unique gifts and inner spark, re-igniting their passion for growth. I navigate by assessing their current situation, drawing on my consulting expertise to craft tailored strategies that align with their personal and professional goals. Finally, I maximize their potential through empathetic, human-centered coaching and practical training, empowering leaders and teams to tap into their skills, adapt to change, and thrive in a dynamic world. My multilayered approach ensures clients unlock their fullest potential to create lasting impact.
What can executives expect to achieve from working with you?
With over 25 years of experience at BP, a titan in the oil and gas industry, I bring a vibrant tapestry of business acumen, honed through managing multibillion-dollar budgets, project controls, and deep variance analysis, coupled with a keen understanding of global and local decision-making dynamics and organizational psychology. As a certified professional coach, trainer, and mentor, I empower executives to sharpen their leadership edge, blending strategic insight with empathy and kindness to unlock their full potential and drive meaningful impact. By seamlessly integrating my consulting expertise—offering robust analytical skills, compelling visualizations, and a knack for playing “devil’s advocate”—I guide leaders to scan scenarios, craft innovative strategies, and achieve transformative growth in both business outcomes and human capital, all while living my motto: Inspire. Navigate. Maximize.
Can you share a case study of a successful client/coaching project?
Sure, I have many of those stories, however I need to observe confidentiality, and it will be high level.
In a transformative coaching journey, I worked with two senior executives who, despite their professional success, felt a profound loss of purpose in their personal lives and craved more vibrancy, charisma, and productivity in their work. Leveraging my business experience, combined with my expertise as a certified coach and mentor, we embarked on a process to uncover their blind spots, identify untapped support channels, and reframe what true success means in both personal and professional spheres. Through targeted sessions, we clarified their core values, pinpointed behaviors to stop or start, and crafted actionable strategies to reignite their spark, guided by my motto: Inspire. Navigate. Maximize. Within months, these leaders radiated renewed energy, exuding confidence and purpose, transforming their daily work into a vibrant, impactful expression of their authentic selves.
What interesting projects have you been involved in? OR What interesting projects are you currently involved in?
Back in 2015, I proudly served as a core team member for the South Caucasus Pipeline Expansion, a monumental $1 billion+ segment of what was recognized as the planet’s largest non-military project, where I expertly managed costs and budgets to drive its success.
Today, as a certified professional coach, I partner with globally renowned companies, delivering high-impact executive and leadership development programs, conducting tailored training sessions, and providing mentorship to empower leaders to navigate challenges and maximize their potential. Guided by my motto, Inspire. Navigate. Maximize., I blend my strategic business acumen with empathetic coaching to transform organizations and individuals, creating lasting impact in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
Tell us about your leadership philosophy
My leadership philosophy, shaped by 25+ years in the oil and gas industry and my work as a certified professional coach, centers on leaders as connectors, vision-decoders, and strategic decision-makers who shoulder corporate responsibilities with wisdom. I believe leaders must inspire trust by vividly translating the company’s vision into a future their teams can embrace wholeheartedly, fostering a deep connection to the mission. By creating space for creativity and empowering individuals to unleash their productivity, leaders cultivate an environment where innovation thrives and purpose drives success, all while living my motto: Inspire. Navigate. Maximize.
Can you explain the concept of servant leadership?
Servant leadership, as I see it through my lens as a certified professional coach and mentor is about embodying my motto: Inspire. Navigate. Maximize. It’s a philosophy where leaders prioritize empowering their teams to become their best selves, acting as a lighthouse to illuminate the company’s vision and strategy, guiding people toward a shared future with clarity and purpose. By selflessly nurturing their growth—fostering skills, confidence, and connection to the mission—servant leaders ensure their people thrive, which in turn drives exceptional care for clients and transformative organizational success, proving that true leadership begins with serving others.
What is your favourite leadership quote?
A prominent leadership quote related to “becoming more” is by John Quincy Adams: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader”. So, it means leadership is not corporate, it is everywhere where you can make people to dream , learn and become more !
What is next for you? OR what are your goals for the next 5 years?
I find the GCC and UAE markets very attractive and at the same time challenging. And I am open for true, genuine and result building partnerships. I think that is the centre where my skills, creativity and uniqueness could be appreciated much better. So, my journey is clear, just need to make the first step!
Where can readers connect with you?
I am very active on LinkedIn, Instagram and partially on Facebook. I always reply to all kinds of e-mails and incoming messages. It is about respecting people and being clear in expectations. I never ignore messages.
