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
Naomi Zwane
Founder/CEO Minimal Dweba
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Yumi helped me achieve my business goals in a few months, she has really given me the right tools to start my business and made me realise that the possibilities are endless. I gained so much confidence mentally to take the next steps in rowing my business, I will forever be grateful for the resources she brought. I honestly wouldn't be this far with my business without her, every session was fun and productive I learned so much, I looked forward to every single one of them.
She has a way of making you feel like you're on top of the world and can literally conquer anything if you put in the effort. She is an amazing coach, my experience with her was a success, she’s great at what she does! Thank you so much Yumi.
