2023 Workiva CPX Emerging Leaders

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Program Leader

Program Coaches

Vahbiz Shroff, PHD, PCC

Vahbiz Shroff is a leadership and career coach. For more than a decade, she has worked as a research scientist running a molecular oncology lab at a major university. Her strong business acumen led her to develop and scale a diagnostic lab to a successful global level. After pursuing a career in research and academia for over 20 years, Vahbiz transitioned into leadership coaching and consulting. Now, she channels her curiosity and dedication to solution-finding through her coaching practice, helping professionals and teams achieve fulfilling careers.

Vahbiz’s clients appreciate her ability to make them feel safe and supported. She is willing to ask tough questions with grace and compassion. Her strength lies in her ability to create a perspective shift in any situation. She is referred to as “the intuitive coach” by almost all her clients.

Vahbiz enjoys yoga, meditation, and martial arts. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. When she is not working, Vahbiz can be found in the kitchen, cooking for family and friends. She is extremely passionate about students and volunteers with several universities and schools. She mentors high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the ICF-Raleigh Chapter. 

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelors -  Biochemistry, and Microbiology - University of Mumbai

• Masters - Biochemistry - University of Mumbai

• Ph.D. -  Biochemistry - Bhabha Atomic Research Center, University of Mumbai

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC),  International Coach Federation

• Certified DISC Assessment Coach,  TTI-SI

• Certified Team Coach, Global Team Coaching Institute, WBECS

• Certified Authentic Leadership Coach (CALC), Raleigh Coaching Academy 

• Certified Executive Coach (XCC), Assenter Coaching Academy

Julia Curtis, PCC

Julia Curtis is an executive coach and expert facilitator. She has a proven track record of designing and delivering organizational, leadership, and people strategies to navigate complex global, economic, and industry challenges and achieve business results. She understands how leadership, change, and corporate culture affect team and individual performance. She is experienced in coaching leaders and individuals to achieve their true potential no matter their aspiration or setting. She enjoys working with all levels of leadership across the globe.

In 2016, Julia left her corporate career to pursue her passion for coaching full-time. She now leverages the amazing experiences, learning, skills, and relationships from her 25 years in corporate to help her clients achieve their desired goals, from leadership performance to promotion or succession planning, and the many phases in between. Julia’s passion is helping leaders be extraordinary, while remaining true to their authentic self. In her personal life, Julia has great passion for her family, travel, walking/hiking, meeting new people, and learning new things. 

Education & Certifications

• BA from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• GE Six Sigma Quality

• Master Black Belt and Certified Authentic Leadership Coach (CALC). 

• Professional Coach Certification (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

• Leadership Executive Coach for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler MBA School & Executive Education team.