Design a meaningful
future with intention

Learn valuable insights and tools to support your teens on the journey to successful college applications

Academic and career coaching that empowers young people to plan their own futures and pursue paths which align with their interests and passions.

Preparing for life after high school often comes with feelings of stress and doubt.

I'm here to help you find clarity, plan your next steps and make progress towards your future goals!

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help

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Meet your
guide

You are a

  • How can you support and encourage your teen in planning their next step after high school without pressuring them?

    As your teen reaches their last year of high school, you are feeling the pressure to make sure they choose the right educational and career path. Just like with all aspects of parenting, you don’t have an instructional manual on how to support your teen in this process. It’s been a while since you applied to college|university or perhaps you didn’t have that opportunity.

    As a parent of a teen nearing the end of high school, you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by all the school and program choices, the financial implications, the essays, the references, the interviews, etc., and are not sure how you can help your teen meet the deadlines. This is taking a toll on your relationship with your teen because all you talk about (or probably, argue about) these days is college|university applications and everyone in the house is feeling the same.

    You’re feeling like you’re doing too much or not enough at the same time…and feeling defeated as a parent.

    Does this sound like you?

    • How can you plan what to do after high school without feeling confused, overwhelmed, and stressed while meeting all your responsibilities and keeping your mental health intact?

You are a

Hi, I’m Tasneem!

I am the person I am today because I chose my own path, but my journey didn’t start that way.

My own experience applying to university was overwhelming and I had little support. After completing my graduate studies in 2001, I moved to the Pamirs, a remote mountainous region of Tajikistan (former Soviet Union), to do an internship in public health. While living there, I was approached by many young people wishing to study abroad, but they didn’t know how to apply.

For over 3 years, I spent my evenings and weekends helping them figure out what they wanted to study and how to apply to the right schools and scholarships. I was inspired by them. In the midst of conflict, poverty, natural disasters, and lack of opportunities, these young people valued education so much.

I moved back to Canada in 2005 where I worked at the University of British Columbia to help international students struggling to adjust to the academic culture. Since then, I have spent my life helping young people create a life that is meaningful and authentic to who they are, connected to what they value most.

Through my travels in South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and North America I have met so many young adults struggling to know themselves and I have learned that this is a universal experience.

If you feel ready to dig deep within yourself, explore new paths, and map your own route, reach out today! I would love to be your guide on this journey.

What is
Coaching?

Coaching is an opportunity to dig deep within yourself to design a life that is true to who you are.

As your coach, I will provide you with support and guidance so that you feel confident and empowered on the path ahead. Coaching happens in an environment of trust, no judgement, and honest dialogue.

From working together,
you can expect to:

  • understand yourself better,

  • explore possibilities that may seem impossible now,

  • develop a goal-oriented plan, and

  • take steps towards achieving your goals!

Working
Together

I am passionate about empowering my clients to focus on themselves and be excited to participate in life.

My 30+ years of lived and professional experience, with all the ups and downs, allow me to support my clients in their next steps in ways that feel good to them and quiet outside pressures.

During coaching conversations, I will make connections that help inform your next steps. I keep my clients accountable so they are motivated to move past the tough parts of their journey. I show up 100% for my clients and expect the same from them — this is a shared responsibility. I inspire my clients to achieve their goals with excitement, persistence, and positive mindsets, all while removing unnecessary stress and pressure.

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Interviews & Podcasts

What You Should Know About University Applications

May 21, 2022


Is the stress of applying for college leading to binge eating?

May 25, 2022


The Importance of Academic Coaching for Students Applying to Universities 

Spice Radio, Morning Buzz

August 13, 2024


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