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Bromley, England, BR2 0EB
United Kingdom

07818143035

The Licensed Confidant provides management consultancy, coaching, and training. Reza is also available to speak at, to host, or to chair various social events. 

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Reza, The Licensed Confidant

I support people to develop mental strength and emotional resilience.

Reza Zolfagharifard, The Licensed Confidant

Reza Zolfagharifard, The Licensed Confidant

My name is Reza Zolfagharifard. I am a positive psychology coach and consultant with decades of experience in teaching, training, and coaching.

I help individuals fulfil their aspirations, achieve positive change and thrive.

I provide management consultancy, positive psychology coaching, and corporate training.

Generating a sense of happiness, satisfaction and achievement in people is the most gratifying aspect of my work.

 

Education and Training

  • Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) - University of East London (2015).

  • Leadership Foundation Programme - the University of London, Institute of Education (2006).

  • Advanced Cert in Effectiveness at Work (Emotional Intelligence) - Plymouth CFE (2005).

  • Diploma in Performance Coaching - Newcastle College (2002).

  • Post Graduate Certificate of Education - University of Greenwich, London (1995).

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Management - College of Business Studies, Tehran (1985).

  • BSc Aeronautics and Aeronautical Rating of Jet Pilots - Tehran and Air Force Aviation Universities (1975).

Career History and Experiences

I started my working career (1975) as a fighter pilot (in the Iranian Air Force), where at a very young age, I learned discipline, teamwork and perseverance. Afterwards, I have continuously held positions of high responsibility throughout my working career that included business management, teaching, training, and coaching.

In my previous post (2008-2014), I served as a coach and a training consultant. In addition to coaching and consulting, I was responsible for designing and delivering professional training workshops and arranging marketing seminars, educational conferences, and networking events. My prominent achievements in this period included; Bold Club and Perspect Training.

During my teaching career (1995-2007), in addition to teaching mathematics and physics (to A-level), I held various responsibilities that included positions as deputy head and head of the mathematics department, assistant director of studies, membership of the senior management team, and an elected member of the school governing body.

Before teaching, I managed several businesses, either as the managing director or the general manager. Throughout this period, I ran sizeable projects and carried out complex operations, which helped me improve my professional knowledge and competencies. They also enhanced my ability to work diligently with limited budgets, tight deadlines, and difficult circumstances.

I have worked with and supported a number of charitable organisations that promote mental health, educate the public and assist people to overcome adversity and misfortune. My voluntary engagements have helped me reach out to the community and make small differences. As a result, I found good friends, learned new skills, and more importantly, gained a warm sense of connection and belonging.