Naseem Kapdi, ECCC
Naseem Kapdi (she/her/hers) is a compassionate career coach who specializes in working with immigrants, first- or second-gen BIPOC, and introverts navigating career transitions. As the introverted founder and coach at Kimiya Coaching, she is a particularly invested in supporting early-career professionals. Naseem brings a unique blend of empathy, insight, and professional expertise to her coaching practice.
Drawing from experience supporting job seekers and career changers Naseem's approach is rooted in creating a warm, nurturing, safe space that empowers professionals to discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and confidently pursue their career goals with confidence and grace. She draws on her work with supporting individuals at critical career crossroads—from recent graduates seeking their first opportunities to professionals reimagining their career paths.
Naseem provides gentle, insightful support that creates a calming and welcoming environment. Her quiet strength and intuitive understanding allow clients to feel seen, heard, and supported as they transform their professional lives.
“As a mixed-race woman of color, I’ve navigated many layers of identity, expectations, and perfectionism—and honestly, I didn’t even realize how much I was holding myself back. Naseem has an incredible gift for creating a safe and supportive space where I felt truly seen and heard. Her warmth and empathy made it easy to open up, but she didn’t stop there. She gently but firmly guided me to reframe the way I spoke to myself, helping me notice and celebrate the everyday wins that I used to overlook. With her encouragement, I started to see joy and growth in moments I used to take for granted.
I also loved how Naseem balanced support with accountability. She didn’t let me off the hook when I needed a push, but she did it with so much care and kindness that I never felt judged. And let’s not forget the laughter! Our sessions weren’t just transformative—they were also full of joy, humor, and moments that left me feeling lighter and more hopeful.
If you’re looking for a coach who combines wisdom, empathy, and just the right amount of nudging to help you grow, I cannot recommend Naseem enough. Working with her has been a game-changer for my mindset and my life.”
–Dana J.
“What sets Naseem apart from other coaches is her ability to connect with her clients in a profound and supportive way. Her warmth and compassion combined with her wisdom and experience made me feel courageous in the coaching space. Naseem's quiet strength empowered me to step out of my comfort zone and question things I had long taken for granted. As a woman of color, I felt truly seen and emboldened at each meeting. Naseem helped me reframe my situation and let go of assumptions that were holding me back.”
–Myra L.