MEET YUMNA
Human-First Leadership Speaker & Coach
Yumna Aysen is an ICF-accredited coach, international speaker, podcaster host, and passionate advocate for keeping humanity at the heart of how we lead, communicate, and grow.
Born and raised in South Africa and now based in New York City, Yumna brings a global perspective and deeply human approach to her work. Through speaking and coaching, she helps leaders, founders, and professionals navigate change with greater clarity, courage, and confidence, while staying connected to what matters most: the human beings behind the work.
She has coached professionals from leading organisations including JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Instacart, and more, and her work and expertise have been featured in Entrepreneur, Medium, and across national television and radio in South Africa, including eNCA, The Afternoon Express Show, and Cape Talk Radio.
FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS
Organizations I've Partnered With
MY VALUES
Humanity at the Heart of Everything
Courageous Growth
Real growth asks us to question what is familiar, have honest conversations, and move forward even when the path is uncertain. I create space for people to explore, stretch, and lead with courage.
Humanity First
Technology may transform how we work, but people remain at the heart of meaningful progress. I lead with empathy, curiosity, and a deep respect for the human experience.
Connection and Trust
Lasting impact begins with genuine connection. By listening intentionally and honoring different perspectives, I help create the trust people need to communicate, collaborate, and thrive.
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TESTIMONIALS
What Clients Say About My Services
Celeste Sirin
Founder/CEO Employer Branding Africa
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I had the pleasure of meeting Yumi in person when I first enrolled with Toastmasters at the beginning of 2019 and thankfully before the COVID pandemic struck. Yumi has been assigned to me as my mentor and a more committed, professional and loyal individual I could not have wished for. She is more than half my age but has a level of maturity and respect that makes me feel so incredibly comfortable and capable to reach my toastmaster aspirations and goals.
Yumi is most accommodating and always responsive to my meeting requests. She has a great understanding of what it's like to juggle ones own business whilst simultaneously cultivating ones personal growth. Yumi can relate as she is working towards achieving similar such goals of building her own business whilst studying for her MBA.
