Coach Nami is the founder of The Mind Quotient™, a mission-driven organization that provides tools and strategies for self-discovery and healing. After uncovering her own complex PTSD, she transformed her life by combining personal healing practices with her professional coaching and mentoring experience. This methodology for self-awareness and self-management guides people experiencing challenges to pull themselves out of the dark by working on their MQ. As a speaker, she openly shares her story to encourage others on their journey toward healing. Through The Mind Quotient™, she aims to create a global impact and bring more light into the world.
What were your initial years of growing up like? Tell us about your life before starting your corporate journey/venture/initiative.
As a child, I used to drape blankets over chairs, take about 15 dolls under the tent, and pretend I was a teacher, educating them. Fast forward about 15 years later, and I had started my career as a scientist. From there, I pivoted into corporate leadership roles in healthcare communications. As a leader, I loved mentoring and building high-performing teams, yet I felt something was missing. I embarked on this transformative personal healing journey during my life coaching course. That was when I saw my shift from the external to the internal and found that I could experience life differently once I created that change in my life. The Mind Quotient™ was formed when I realized the gap in a standardized language around this inner work. After all these years, I am circling back to my true calling—being a guide, a teacher.
Every industry that is now a large-scale, top-notch business once started as a small idea in the minds of entrepreneurs. What was that idea or motivation that made you start your business/initiative? What motivated you within to say, “YES, go for it!”
My motivation to start The Mind Quotient™ was deeply personal. After years of navigating my healing journey, I realized there was a gap in the language and tools available for this inner work. I wanted to create a space where people could access self-awareness, self-management, and personal healing strategies—tools I wished had been available to me earlier. My experiences as a scientist, a corporate leader, and a life coach allowed me to develop the framework to guide others toward their best selves. I said YES because I knew this was my calling—to help others rise from their struggles and heal from within.
Would you like to share with our young budding women entrepreneurs the change you would like to see in the world if given an opportunity?
One of my favorite questions to ask my clients is, “Who are you?” Many respond by listing roles and titles, but I encourage them to dig deeper. I guide individuals to explore their innate strengths and unique qualities—the traits that make them who they are beyond societal labels. Often, women especially tend to shrink their gifts to let others shine, which I used to do. I learned firsthand that “staying small” leads to dissatisfaction and resentment. Now, more than ever, the world needs people to show up as the best version of themselves, fully embracing their strengths.
Women are a growing force in workplaces worldwide, standing shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. There are cracks in glass ceilings everywhere, with many women breaking through to carve out a space right at the top of the pyramid. What are your thoughts about women in leadership today?
I believe women in leadership today are changing the conversation around what it means to lead. By embracing our innate strengths—such as empathy, collaboration, and resilience—we are paving the way for more workplaces where people feel comfortable being themselves and bringing their true selves to the work environment. I am proud to see more women moving beyond traditional hierarchical models, bringing their gifts to the world, and following their purpose. This shift is powerful because it acknowledges our whole selves, not just our professional identities. There’s still work to do in breaking barriers and paving paths for other women, but I’m hopeful that by stepping up and speaking out, we’ll continue driving meaningful, healing-centered change on a global scale.
What’s the most important thing you have learned in your personal life and professional journey? What is your personal motto in life?
The most important thing I’ve learned is to focus on myself first because when my Mind Quotient (MQ) is high and I am at my best, I can show up more fully for my family, friends, colleagues, and clients. After years of sacrificing my well-being, I realized I can’t pour from an empty cup. Now, I take that self-awareness and manage myself in a way that aligns with my values, especially kindness. So, even if I have to say no or set boundaries, I do it with compassion.
My personal motto is: “Focus on yourself and what you need to show up as your best self.”
With your grit and determination, you are making a considerable impact, breaking through, and serving as a role model for many budding entrepreneurs. What would you want to say to our young women leaders/audience reading this?
My message to young women leaders is this: trust yourself and the power you carry within. It is not just about hard work—it’s about tending to your Mind Quotient (MQ) so that you can navigate challenges with resilience and clarity. Focus on yourself because prioritizing your well-being can guide others from a place of authenticity and strength. Embrace your vision, honor your values, and stay open to growth—both personally and professionally. The world needs your voice, leadership, and commitment to making a positive impact.
