Testimonials

A few words from leaders who have walked the road of governance, leadership, and generational transition.

Supria Dhanda
Supria Dhanda
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, WYSER

Yawar has been my introduction to the world of Organisational development and it’s impact and need in the world of business. Yawar is charismatic in his vision of a better and more humane world and he leads by inspiring all to go above and beyond. A leader who is dedicated to the cause of strategic development of leaders, transformations within and rejoicing in essence of being truly authentic, Yawar will always be the first name in my list of those I admire and respect. Yawar has been my introduction to the world of Organisational development and it’s impact and need in the world of business. Yawar is charismatic in his vision of a better and more humane world and he leads by inspiring all to go above and beyond. A leader who is dedicated to the cause of strategic development of leaders, transformations within and rejoicing in essence of being truly authentic, Yawar will always be the first name in my list of those I admire and respect.

Hani Yusuf
Hani Yusuf
Founder, EFL

I had the opportunity to engage with Mirza Yawar Baig during my time at Expolanka, where he conducted structured sessions on family business, governance, and generational transition for our leadership and family stakeholders. What stood out immediately was Mirza’s rare ability to combine deep conceptual clarity with practical, culturally grounded wisdom. His understanding of family enterprise dynamics—particularly the often unspoken tensions between ownership, management, values, and legacy—is both nuanced and insightful. He does not offer textbook solutions; instead, he facilitates thoughtful reflection and meaningful dialogue that leads to sustainable alignment. Mirza approaches family business not merely as an economic entity, but as a living institution shaped by trust, values, faith, and long-term stewardship. His sessions were impactful, thought-provoking, and relevant to real-world decision-making at board and shareholder level. I would confidently recommend Mirza Yawar Baig to family-owned enterprises and business families seeking clarity, continuity, and principled leadership across generations.

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Osman Kassim
Chairman Emeritus, Aberdeen Holdings Pvt Ltd

It was a privilege and a pleasure to have Mr. Mirza Yawar Baig work with both the Expolanka family and the Aberdeen family groups. His depth of understanding of family business values, governance, and generational transition is exceptional. What impressed me most was his ability to combine deep wisdom with practical insight – guiding us through sensitive and important discussions with great empathy and clarity. Before the commencement of his sessions, I made his book “The Business of Family Business” compulsory reading for all our members, and it proved to be an excellent foundation for the programme. Mr. Baig brings rare integrity, intellect, and humanity to his work. We greatly benefited from his guidance, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to any family business seeking to build unity, continuity, and purpose across generations.

T S Babu
T S Babu
Corporate Head HR and OD, Vasavi Group

Mr.Baig has been a repository of knowledge and insights into the dynamics of leadership especially in family businesses. His advisory and coaching services are consistently impacting translating into business outcomes. Every organization should have a mentor like Mr.Yawar Baig to reshape the strategic direction of leadership. Mr.Baig has been a repository of knowledge and insights into the dynamics of leadership especially in family businesses. His advisory and coaching services are consistently impacting translating into business outcomes. Every organization should have a mentor like Mr.Yawar Baig to reshape the strategic direction of leadership.

Haroun Pochee
Haroun Pochee
Director & editor, Roshgold News

We engaged Br Yawar to spend a week in our community hosting leadership programs at different levels of leadership. He engaged our youth, did workshops with the Women's Forum, leadership training with our Buinsess men and asssited us with community building. The outcome was good and the Roshnee communities leadership pool has grown and we have found our volunteer pool expanding!!!! He has also presented the Family Business one day workshop and returned for community keynote presentation on the concept of Standard Bearers. I would recommend him for his ethical manner and also the value he delivers. Many from our community in Roshnee interact with him via email and other social media and we have found that he always responds with positivity. We engaged Br Yawar to spend a week in our community hosting leadership programs at different levels of leadership. He engaged our youth, did workshops with the Women's Forum, leadership training with our Buinsess men and asssited us with community building. The outcome was good and the Roshnee communities leadership pool has grown and we have found our volunteer pool expanding!!!! He has also presented the Family Business one day workshop and returned for community keynote presentation on the concept of Standard Bearers. I would recommend him for his ethical manner and also the value he delivers. Many from our community in Roshnee interact with him via email and other social media and we have found that he always responds with positivity.

Arshed Shariff, IOSH-MS
Arshed Shariff, IOSH-MS
Senior Manager–Facilities, AMD through Cushman & Wakefield

I met Mr Mirza Yawar Baig in Cranes Software ,The first call of Yawar Baig was for his move requirement to Bangalore .A very hard core professional while at work and a very gentle personality at ease . It was always a pleasure to take his call and work for him all the time . A very encouraging and motivating experience to gain when ever i came across. I wish all have a BOSS like him around and also look forward to work again with Mirza Yawar baig. I met Mr Miraza Yawar Baig in Cranes Software ,The first call of Yawar Baig was for his move requirement to Bangalore .A very hard core professional while at work and a very gentle personality at ease . It was always a pleasure to take his call and work for him all the time . A very encouraging and motivating experience to gain when ever i came across. I wish all have a BOSS like him around and also look forward to work again with Mirza Yawar baig.

Kelvin C.
Kelvin C.
State of Transition Advisory

I had the pleasure of working with Br. Yawar as part of a subject matter experts workshop organized by Islamic Development Bank. The relationship continues through till today. Br. Yawar continues to impress me with the depth and breadth of materials produced for the executive training sector and his work with up and coming younger 'entrepreneurs and professionals' of the future. Also, Br. Yawar's continued committment to continuous improvement in all areas of his professional life will hold him in good stead with his client base, both current and future. I had the pleasure of working with Br. Yawar as part of a subject matter experts workshop organized by Islamic Development Bank. The relationship continues through till today. Br. Yawar continues to impress me with the depth and breadth of materials produced for the executive training sector and his work with up and coming younger 'entrepreneurs and professionals' of the future. Also, Br. Yawar's continued committment to continuous improvement in all areas of his professional life will hold him in good stead with his client base, both current and future.

Manish Soni, PMP
Manish Soni, PMP
Global Business Development | B2B Sales | Ex-GE Energy | IIM Indore | PMP Certified

In one word I can say, eyeopener. Its not the answers Mr Yawar gives but the questions he put forward that creates rippels in the untouched ares of mind and the way extracts answers from yourself. The training is a like a journey which involves lots of anecdotes and experience from his life and also lots of humour. I will recommend everyone, if you have any opportunity to be trained by Mr Yawar, do not let t go. Salut !!! In one word I can say, eyeopener. Its not the answers Mr Yawar gives but the questions he put forward that creates rippels in the untouched ares of mind and the way extracts answers from yourself. The training is a like a journey which involves lots of anecdotes and experience from his life and also lots of humour. I will recommend everyone, if you have any opportunity to be trained by Mr Yawar, do not let t go. Salut !!!

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