Emerging Leader Program _Oct 2026 to May 2027

Across Asia, climate action organisations face a growing leadership gap that limits their ability to create lasting change. This program is designed to strengthen leadership capacity through seven carefully planned sessions led by diverse facilitators, followed by 1:1 Individual/ Group Coaching sessions are available for your personal support. Together, we will tackle pressing challenges in talent management, evolving workplace dynamics, and strategic capability. To ensure meaningful impact, we encourage participants to commit to the full series, as each session is intentionally designed to build on the last and create lasting transformation.

Below, you can explore the profiles of our facilitators and the sessions they will be leading in this program.

Leading self with 1 onsite and 2 online sessions by InsightPact

• Build clarity on how you lead, how you use authority, and what shifts when pressure rises.

• Leadership identity & authority · feedback & self-awareness ·sustainable leadership

Leading teams with 3 online sessions led by Margaret Thevarakom

• Strengthen how you develop others, create accountability and address the conversations that shape performance.

• Coaching & development · difficult conversations · delegation & accountability

Leading systems with 3 sessions led by Noorulain Masood

• Extend your influence beyond your immediate team and make stronger decisions across organisational complexity.

Upward & stakeholder influence · strategic judgement & ambiguity ·culture & systems

Below, you can explore the profiles of our facilitators and the sessions they will be leading in this program.

Alongside group sessions, our experienced coaches are available to provide personal or group support tailored to your needs. You can review their profiles by clicking on each name to see their bio, expertise, and the ways they can support you with local context and languages, helping you find the best fit. Each participant is entitled to approximately three to four sessions. All coaching sessions are expected to be completed by the end of April 2027. This is a unique opportunity to receive hands-on, individualised support from top coaches within the NPB ecosystem.

We encourage you to make the most of it!

1. Mutiara Alam from Indonesia

Mutiara (she/her) is a people person, which explains her dedication to her work in the public policy sector and coaching. She is a mission-driven professional with experience in project management, public sector advisement, and impact evaluation. Her research and work experience has been in the small and medium-sized enterprises development, social assistance, trade facilitation, and the digital economy. Mutiara is a dedicated advocate for racial equity and is actively involved in supporting the Racial Equity Index initiative, which aims to measure and improve racial equity in the global development sector.

As a facilitator and certified Co-Active coach, Mutiara helps individuals, particularly women leaders, and impact-driven organizations to discover their purpose, exercise their courage, and achieve their desired impact. Her coaching program provides a safe and supportive environment for self-discovery and growth, akin to an oasis in the desert. Mutiara received her professional coach certification CPCC from the Co-Active Training Institute and is also working on creating various care spaces through www.AndSelfcare.com.

Mutiara is excited to explore opportunities in economic development, women empowerment, business impact, and digital data governance. She is a curious person who enjoy traveling and learning about different cultures. Mutiara has lived in four countries and traveled to 14 countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, as well as 12 states in the US.

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2.Clarice Cabanlit from the Philippines

My mission is to empower leaders and employees, building their capacity to transform their workplaces into thriving environments where productivity and impact flourish. I achieve this by crafting dynamic learning experiences, encompassing leadership development and team-building programs, training sessions, workshops, and leadership coaching, all complemented by the passion for meaningful conversations.

In my various work with organizations, I have come to recognize that leaders are key influencers of workplace culture. I believe that effective leaders play a transformative role in cultivating an environment where individuals not only thrive, but also work collaboratively with a sense of safety. By championing values of communication, trust, and respect, leaders can inspire a shared vision that encourages team members to contribute their best selves through excellent work. I am dedicated to guiding leaders in honing these skills, fostering a culture that not only enhances individual growth but also fuels collaborative synergy among team members, ultimately leading to a more productive and impactful workplace.

With my company, Work Well Teams, I facilitate meaningful conversations and relevant learning experiences that are seeds for impactful change and transformation within organizations.

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3.Sabnam Mostari from Bangladesh

Ms. Sabnam Mostari is Bangladesh's 1st triple-accredited Leadership coach! She holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), ILM Level 7 Coach and Mentor for C-suite, and Practitioner of EIA (for Individual) and ITCA (for Team) certifications from the European Coaching and Mentoring Council (EMCC). With her 15 years of versatile experience, she empowers entrepreneurs & leaders through her firm D Leader ("Dignify Your Leadership"). A former EMCC APAC ambassador & Leadership Motion Country Manager, she also teaches HRM at Stamford University Bangladesh. Sabnam's coaching creates a safe space for clients to unlock their potential with dignity & authenticity.

She has 3000+ hours of coaching experience with teams and individuals.

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4.Best Nattapong from Thailand

[TBU]

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5.Daeun Kim from Korea

My areas of expertise are Leadership Self-awareness, Coaching Leadership, and Systems Thinking. I use the Leadership Circle Profile(LCP) to help leaders gain deeper insights into their leadership patterns, strengths, and development areas. I support leaders in developing coaching capabilities, empowering people, and understanding team and organisational dynamics to foster meaningful and sustainable growth and change.

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6.Saquib Niaz from Pakistan

[TBU]
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7.Naho Kawashima from Japan

[TBU]
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8. Margaret Thevarakom from Singapore

[TBU]
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9. Noorulain Masood from Pakistan

[TBU]
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Thank you, and I look forward to collaborating with you all. Kindly reach out to us if you need further support!
Lyn at asia@nonprofitbuilder.org or Raisha at raisha@climateasia.org.