Debbie Pearmain

With over 25 years of experience in leadership development, employee engagement, and workplace mental health, Marjan Atefi is a highly experienced executive coach and organizational development professional who supports individuals and organizations in building resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance. Marjan is an ICF-Certified Coach with more than 20 years of coaching experience, working with leaders, teams, and employees across a wide range of industries. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice and integrates psychological insight with practical leadership application, helping clients navigate complexity, manage stress, and lead with confidence and emotional intelligence. She has partnered with leading global and Canadian organizations, including Accenture, DDI, Global Knowledge, Gallagher, LHH Knightsbridge, TELUS Health, Homewood Health, and the Canadian Mental Health Association, delivering leadership development, coaching, and well-being initiatives at scale. Through this work, she has supported individuals at all levels in strengthening self-awareness, adaptability, and effectiveness during periods of change and pressure. Marjan is also a Certified Assessor in: • Emotional Intelligence • Resilience • Personality • Leadership These accreditations allow her to provide insight-driven coaching that is informed by validated assessment data, ensuring interventions are tailored, measurable, and impactful. Her approach supports both personal well-being and organizational performance, with a strong focus on burnout prevention, psychological safety, and long-term resilience. Known for her calm, grounded presence and strategic perspective, Marjan creates supportive and trusting environments where clients can reflect, gain clarity, and translate insight into meaningful action. Her coaching style is warm, direct, and results-focused, balancing compassion with accountability to help clients thrive both personally and professionally.