Dr Emad Ajourloo Careers Consultant
Member of the University of Bath internal coaching network.
Role
Emad is a Careers Consultant and the strategic lead for both the School of Management and international student cohorts. In this capacity, he delivers tailored 1-1 coaching and strategic consultancy, guiding students to identify their ideal career trajectories, cultivate high-demand professional competencies, and navigate application processes. Emad also designs and facilitates high-impact workshops across a broad spectrum of careers and employability themes.
Emad’s coaching philosophy is firmly rooted in holistic self-development. He specialises in partnering with reflective individuals who possess a genuine passion for self-growth. Adopting an action-oriented approach, Emad utilises the power of skill recognition and active reflection, translating insights into tangible, measurable goals that ensure continuous progression beyond each coaching session.
Research
Particular areas of interest in relation to coaching:
Projects
- Building confidence through strategic skills recognition
- Unlocking professional capabilities to live to one’s full potential
- Aligning career trajectories with personal self-fulfilment
- Fostering adaptability and resilience across diverse global environments
- Cultivating self-discipline as a driver for long-term career success
Career
Emad brings a rich, multi-faceted breadth of knowledge to his role, underpinned by unique international experience and a proven track record in talent acquisition. Having navigated the UK higher education system as an international student himself, he possesses a deep, first-hand understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by global cohorts.
Driven by a lifelong passion for human development, Emad intentionally built a career that bridges corporate recruitment and professional coaching. He possesses robust corporate insight gained through a specialised HR placement and subsequent corporate experience as a Recruitment Consultant, giving him an insider’s understanding of what modern employers look for. To formalise his expertise in human potential, Emad completed a rigorous training programme aligned with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He has since successfully deployed these forward-looking methodologies across diverse educational landscapes, serving as an Apprenticeship Coach and as a Careers Consultant at both Coventry University and Anglia Ruskin University. This extensive background equips Emad with a comprehensive understanding of the modern job market, employment pathways, and the psychological frameworks necessary to drive student success.
Education
- ICF - PCC (Professional Certified Coach): Credentialing ongoing
- Advance HE: Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
- BA (Hons): International Business Management