About us
October 20, 2020 2025-04-19 17:23About us
Improving Lives
Through Learning
About us.
GRIT Coaches is a leading coaching platform that has set a new standard in professional growth and development. Founded with the mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching, GRIT Coaches has emerged as a prominent force in the MENA region, boasting a diverse team of expert coaches from over 10 countries. Our accredited training programs are designed to unlock the full potential of individuals and organizations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
At GRIT, we believe in the transformative power of coaching. Our programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each participant, whether they are aspiring coaches, seasoned leaders, or organizations aiming to enhance their team dynamics and performance. By integrating cutting-edge methodologies and evidence-based practices, we ensure that our training not only meets but exceeds global standards, preparing our clients to excel in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
Vision
Our vision at GRIT Coaches is to revolutionize professional growth and leadership development across the globe. We aspire to be the go-to platform for transformative coaching, where professionals from all walks of life can come to enhance their skills, broaden their perspectives, and achieve their fullest potential. By breaking down geographic and economic barriers, we aim to make high-quality coaching accessible to a global audience, fostering a world where professional development is inclusive and impactful.
Goals
- Empower Individuals: We aim to transform ambitious professionals into strategic leaders and skilled coaches through our comprehensive training programs. Our goal is to equip them with the tools and skills needed to navigate complex challenges and lead with confidence and integrity.
- Enhance Organizational Performance: Through our specialized training modules, we seek to help organizations cultivate high-performing teams that are equipped to meet the demands of modern business environments. By improving team dynamics and leadership skills, we help organizations achieve sustained success.
- Expand Educational Offerings: We continuously strive to broaden our curriculum and introduce innovative courses via our Learning Management System (LMS). This allows us to offer a diverse range of learning opportunities that cater to the evolving needs of the global workforce.
- Build a Global Community: One of our primary goals is to nurture a vibrant community of learners and leaders who are committed to lifelong learning and shared growth. By fostering a supportive network, we encourage our participants to share knowledge, challenge each other, and drive collective progress.
At GRIT Coaches, our vision and goals are rooted in a commitment to excellence and a belief in the power of education to transform lives. We invite you to join us on this journey of growth and discovery, and to be part of a movement that values deep learning and meaningful change.
The Founder’s Story
Her first business failed. Her second suffered due to a scam. Her third went bankrupt during a pandemic. And yet…
Today, Khadija Usman runs a global coaching company that’s catered to people from over 20 countries.
At 18, she started saving Eidi. Used that to launch a clothing line. But her co-founder dropped out. So she pivoted to the stock market. And she did well—until she didn’t.
Her investment in a “promising” business turned out to be a Ponzi scheme. COVID hit.
She had no money, 2 young kids, and a husband battling depression.
She was at rock bottom. But she didn’t stay there.
With the support of a few good friends—and some great coaches—she started again.
This time with purpose. This time with GRIT.
Khadija founded GRIT Coaches to democratize access to quality coaching. To help people unlearn societal conditioning. To make transformation affordable and real.
But life wasn’t done testing her. Just as her coaching business gained momentum—another banking scam wiped her out. Still, she didn’t stop.
Khadija earned a full scholarship from a Coaching Academy in the UK to become an ICF Level 2 Certified Coach and Coach Educator.
Today She is
- A certified ICF, DISC, Extended DISC, and Positive Intelligence coach
- A global speaker + facilitator
- A published author (with another book coming)
- A coach to 1000s across the MENA region and beyond
From zero to global impact. This isn’t just a story of success. It’s a story of resilience, of rebuilding, of choosing purpose—over and over again.
And with Grit her mission is to help others do the same, live a life of purpose and meaning and create a positive change, helping people shift the mindsets that do not serve them.
Her message: “Life will keep redefining rock bottom—so you must keep redefining your strength. Shift from ‘Why me?’ to ‘Bring it on.’ That’s where your power lives.”
Our Team
Prajesh Chhanabhai
Director Trainings
ICF Level 1 Certified | Transformational Coach I MindsetRX | Mindfulness | Extended DISC I NLP Master Practitioner | SOMA Breathwork Instructor Changemaker | Podcaster
Mehreen Ovais
Lead Facilitator
Executive Coach | Corporate Trainer & Facilitator | ICF ACC (accredited), PCC (Trained) | Goleman-certified EI Practitioner | E-DISC Practitioner
Rohit Bahl
Facilitator
Executive Coach | Corporate Trainer & Facilitator (ICF PCC Pathway, SHRM, HRCI, CPD) | Tailored L&D Solutions | Master Hypnotist | Certified Reiki & Pranic Healer | Founder of Empowering Soul
Shabeen Mazher
ICF Mentor & Assessor
ICF PCC Executive Wellness Coach | Certified Corporate Trainer | CBT & NLP Master Practitioner | Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) | BSc. Computing & IT (Staffordshire University) | MBA Finance & Supply Chain (IOBM)
Kelly Masterson
Lead Mentor
ICF PCC | Director ICF Corporate Partnerships, Mumbai | Global Executive Coach a mission to invite 100M+ people to empower their lives and experience intercultural inclusivity in our Global business world
