“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”

Nelson Mandela

I was born and raised in Tehran, experiencing the Iranian Revolution of 1979 firsthand. In 2004 I immigrated to the United States, where I now work as a passionate life coach and a writer. I offer one-on-one coaching sessions as well as workshops for groups. On the journey of self-growth, my focus is on Integral coaching practices that help others to see their strength and capabilities in all different areas of their lives and actualize more of their potential for a deeper connection to life. As an author, I also teach memoir writing workshops and has been performing lectures to colleges and interviews with podcasts about my memoir, My Persian Paradox, and the concept of sharing stories. As a coach, I am a compassionate listener when people don’t feel safe to share their stories with the world; I will help my clients in searching to bring out their hidden gems through their stories.

I actively and curiously learn about the subjects of human growth and self-development. I search and learn from the latest scientific tools on human psychology and biology as well as the traditional wisdom and the stories from all around the world. I believe there is a piece of The Truth of this life in every story. Collectively, stories hold the ultimate Truth. We can create a safe world together!

I live in Virginia with my husband and two dogs.

My motto is, “Let’s share our stories. Love is the answer!”

Please contact me for a free consultation session at shabnamcurtis@gmail.com

Education

• Certified Integral Coach – New Ventures West professional coach training
• Finding Safety in Your Nervous System – Sounds True Institute
• Integrating Polarities – Integral Life Community
• The Essence of Integral Flourishing – Integral Life Community
• Dialogos & The Circling(R) Method – Circling Institute
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in business