The Team

Zain Bari Rizvi is a psychotherapist, life, health, and executive coach based in Toronto, Ontario, and the founder of Empowered Transformations. With a focus on helping individuals thrive and organizations excel, Zain conducts individual and group therapy sessions using a client-centered approach that incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and positive psychology. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes empowering clients to unlock their full potential by clarifying goals and overcoming obstacles. Zain also facilitates workshops on career coaching, stress management, and work-life balance, providing practical tools to enhance personal and professional development. As an external consultant to multiple large NGOs, she has advocated for policy-level changes for neurodivergent individuals and mental health services. Zain's extensive background includes leadership roles at Siemens and Canada Life, where she drove financial governance and operational excellence. Zain holds an Executive Education certification in Health and Wellness from Harvard Medical School, a Master of Science in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting with minors in Management and Sociology from Moravian University. Her dedication to mental health and resilience is further reflected in her dynamic seminars for students and young adults, fostering confidence and well-being amidst academic and personal challenges.