Reza is an executive coach and facilitator at RoundTable Institute. As a certified Strengths Coach, he is passionate about helping leaders clarify what drives them, define what is most important to them, and leverage their unique strengths. His education and skills in engineering, roles in HR and leadership development, and training and experience as an executive coach all come together when he works with leaders to address their most relevant developmental challenges.

Reza found his passion and purpose when he shifted from engineering to a role in human resources. As a Senior HR Generalist at Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation, Reza managed recruitment, onboarding, and leadership development and became a certified executive coach. Reza was honored to receive the prestigious PRISM coaching award from the International Coach Federation (ICF) at the national and international level for his work co-creating a coaching and development culture. He has coached leaders in legal services, financial services, technology, biotech, automotive, hospitality and entertainment, telecommunications, and government. Reza’s clients value his cultural diversity, results-driven approach, and genuine warmth.

Reza was born and raised in Iran and he immigrated with his family to Canada when he was 14 years old. He had to overcome many challenges such as navigating divorcing parents, learning English, and adapting to a brand new culture. Reza loves snowboarding, skiing, hiking, biking, and playing tennis. He also enjoys riding his scooter around town in the summer. When he is not working with clients, he plays competitive tennis matches or dreams about beating Roger Federer one day!