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farzeen ashik

CO-FOUNDER

Hi, I am Farzeen Ashik

A seasoned HR professional and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in Consulting and Corporate HR roles in the Middle East, excels in talent acquisition, talent management, and employee engagement.With a background in Computer Engineering and Psychology, she obtained her MBA from the prestigious S.P.Jain Center of Management in 2009 and is an ICF certified Professional Coach.Farzeen's expertise spans various sectors, from her consultancy work with Aon Hewitt in Dubai to her leadership at Aster DM Healthcare LLC in Oman, where she spearheaded HR initiatives and mastered areas such as manpower planning and talent management. In 2021, she founded Ascend Consulting LLC, offering comprehensive HR solutions and bespoke training programs on topics like Leadership Development and Emotional Intelligence.Farzeen continues to enhance her HR practice, holding certifications in CIPD Level 5, Hogan, and Podium assessments, furthering her commitment to empowering individuals and businesses globally.

Debati Bhattacharya

CO-FOUNDER

Hi, I am Debati Bhattacharya

As a qualified college and career counselor from UCLA, Debati is dedicated to guiding and empowering the student community who are driven by challenge and intellectual curiosity.Drawing from a wealth of experience, she has successfully mentored students hailing from diverse regions, including Muscat, Dubai, India and the US. Through personalized career guidance programs and tailored candidacy building strategies, she has facilitated their path towards successful admissions to their “best fit” universities.Her professional journey includes impactful roles with renowned institutions such as Crimson Education, a premier education consulting firm, and assisting the counseling department of an esteemed international school in Muscat. Furthermore, her expertise extends beyond the realm of education, as she is also a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of extensive corporate experience in financial consulting across PwC, Timex US, and Ooredoo.Having a data-driven mindset, Debati offers strategic recommendations to students, aiding them in crafting compelling candidacies aligned with their unique aspirations and academic profiles required for top-tier universities. At the heart of her work lies the sincere commitment to supporting students in achieving their dreams and guiding them to be a future leader and global citizen.

CO-FOUNDER

Hi, I am Debati Bhattacharya

As a qualified college and career counselor from UCLA, Debati is dedicated to guiding and empowering the student community who are driven by challenge and intellectual curiosity.Drawing from a wealth of experience, she has successfully mentored students hailing from diverse regions, including Muscat, Dubai, India and the US. Through personalized career guidance programs and tailored candidacy building strategies, she has facilitated their path towards successful admissions to their “best fit” universities.Her professional journey includes impactful roles with renowned institutions such as Crimson Education, a premier education consulting firm, and assisting the counseling department of an esteemed international school in Muscat. Furthermore, her expertise extends beyond the realm of education, as she is also a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of extensive corporate experience in financial consulting across PwC, Timex US, and Ooredoo.Having a data-driven mindset, Debati offers strategic recommendations to students, aiding them in crafting compelling candidacies aligned with their unique aspirations and academic profiles required for top-tier universities. At the heart of her work lies the sincere commitment to supporting students in achieving their dreams and guiding them to be a future leader and global citizen.

Debati Bhattacharya
podium
Podium
ucla
UCLA
coach u
CoachU
ICAI
ICAI
pcc
PCC
icf
ICF