Companions of Numood
Scholarly Companions
Dr. Maryam was the first individual to join Numood. She has completed Leadership Excellence, The Science and Art of Emotional Intelligence, Mind Mastery and Workshop Design at Numood
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"The journey for transforming at a Personal, Professional, Social and Spiritual Level."
Dr. Maryam Rashid
Dr. Maryam Rashid is Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacology at Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore, with nearly 20 years of experience in medical education.
As a member of the first PhD batch at the University of Health Sciences Lahore, she earned her PhD in Pharmacology in 2020.
Her passion lies in teaching and in creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences that move beyond traditional methods.
She has a strong interest in innovative teaching and learning strategies, with active involvement in medical education and medical journalism.
She remains committed to continuous professional growth and to contributing meaningfully to academic excellence, research culture, and ethical scholarly practice.
As a leader, she believes in leading with empathy and purpose, empowering her team rather than simply directing them.
Guiding Companions
Ms. Maryam Waseem has completed Leadership Excellence at Numood.
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"Working with you gave me clarity, helped me self-actualize and find my path through my strengths in helping myself and other women attached with me. I learnt to take baby steps, and keep going. I want to develop a platform where I can help those women who think they can not rise above their challenges. I want to empower them and help them out of their victim mindset."
Ms. Maryam Waseem
Mr. Maryam is an Islamic scholar and Coach who has been actively engaged in teaching and education for several years.
Alongside her academic work, she is involved in Qur’an and Seerah-based life coaching, where she focuses on guiding and empowering women toward a purposeful, values-driven life.
Her work reflects a deep commitment to inner development, faith-based growth, and helping women align their lives with meaning, clarity, and balance.
Ms. Ambreen Asad has completed Leaderhsip Excellence and Building the Brand You. These days she is going through her "The Science and Art of Emotional Intelligence " journey.
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""The Leadership Excellence Course has transformed my mindset and Yoga Coaching journey. His teachign style has made a lasting impact. His focus on skills and consistent guidance has elecated my Coaching game and made me feel empowered."
Maryam Waseem
Ambreen Asad
Ambreen Asad is a mindset and yoga coach committed to personal growth and helping others cultivate inner balance and transformation.
She lives and runs her Yoga training Instiute in Lahore.
Her work reflects a deep interest in self-development, awareness, and purposeful living.
Healing Companions
Dr. Asma Afzal has completed Leadership Excellence at Numood.
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"It has been an inspiring and empowering journey! The sessions were enriching, practical, and have reshaped the way I perceive leadership in healthcare.
Among the many insights, I found the lessons on strategic decision-making, conflict resolution, effective communication, leading change, and coaching others particularly valuable. These concepts have equipped me with a clearer framework to navigate challenges, drive positive change within teams, and mentor colleagues with confidence."
Dr. Asma Afzal
Dr. Asma Afzal is a pediatrician and a mother of two teenagers, striving to maintain a meaningful balance between her professional responsibilities and family life.
Deeply committed to excellence in her field, she continuously invests in her personal and professional growth.
Alongside her clinical role, she navigates the evolving emotional and developmental needs of her teenage children, engaging with both their physical and psychological challenges with care, awareness, and dedication.
Dr. Sadia Tahir
Dr. Sadia is a Lifestyle Medicine Specialist.
With a background in MBBS from Rawalpindi Medical College and advanced training in Lifestyle Medicine from Riphah Institute and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, she integrates evidence-based health care in her practice with a deep commitment to human connection.
She is the Founder of Islamabad Lifestyle Medicine Clinic and serves as faculty for postgraduate training at SZABMU (PIMS, Islamabad).
Dr. Saadia is also a focal lead for Personalized Medicine for chronic disease reversal at the Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine.
Passionate about addressing modern isolation, she actively advocates building connected and conscious communities.
Dr. Saadia Tahir has completed Leadership Excellence and Workshop Development at Numood.
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"A very well structured course. It alighed with my core values and turned my confusion into clear vision."
Dr Naila Nizami has completed Leadership Excellence at Numood
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I am deeply grateful to my mentor, Dr. Yahya Noori, whose guidance has been instrumental in this transformation. Under his mentorship, I learned that addressing conflict is not about winning an argument, but about fostering a culture of psychological safety. He also helped me understand that delegation is an act of trust that empowers the team rather than simply managing workload.
This journey of learning is not over. My connection with Numood feels like a lifelong collaboration... one that continues to help me face new challenges with greater grace, awareness, and confidence.
Dr. Naila Nizami is a Head of Department and Consultant Neonatologist who joined Numood with a desire to strengthen her leadership and interpersonal capabilities alongside her clinical expertise. While highly confident in managing patients and teams within the NICU environment, she recognized the need to further develop her skills in conflict management and effective delegation.
Enterprise Companions
Mr. Muhammad Akbar
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Mr. Muhammad Akbar
Mr. Muhammad Akbar is a seasoned insurance professional with over 35 years of experience… currently serving in a senior leadership role within the Takaful division of State Life Pakistan. He has successfully transitioned into Islamic finance and is widely recognized for driving business growth, developing high-performing teams, and advancing Takaful awareness across Pakistan.
A participant of the Leadership Excellence Course, Mr. Akbar stood out as a true A-player… consistently translating insights into action. His commitment to applying learning into real-life practice reflects both discipline and depth… qualities that define his professional journey.
Mr Salman Zabid has completed Leadership Excellence at Numood
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With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, Salman Zahid has built deep expertise across network, application, data, and infrastructure security.
His career spans high-stakes environments within the Financial, Service Provider, Chemical, and Oil & Gas sectors, where he has led complex security operations and strategic technical initiatives.
Backed by strong academic foundations and extensive multi-vendor certifications, he combines technical depth with business insight... helping organizations strengthen security, empower technical teams, and drive sustainable growth.
Rising Companions
Eshaal Abiha
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Eshaal Abiha is an 18-year-old A Level student at LACAS with a keen interest in psychology, particularly neuropsychology. She brings a thoughtful and creative personality, balancing introspection with social adaptability.
She describes herself as a balanced blend of introversion and extroversion, adapting naturally to her mood and the company she is with.
She has experience teaching Science and English to Grade 9 students and has actively invested in personal growth through an English-speaking course.
She is curious to learn about human behavior, communication, and personal-development.