Sam Thiara is a multifaceted leader who weaves together storytelling, education, and transformational coaching to help others discover their unique paths. As an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business, he brings his dynamic approach to the classroom, inspiring the next generation of leaders. Sam has supported educational institutions in building programs that foster the building of community.
Founder of Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting, Sam has conducted over 5,500 career coaching conversations, helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. His expertise extends to more than 50 non-profits, where he's driven meaningful change through strategic guidance and community activation.
Sam's own compelling story is captured in two books, including a travel memoir that chronicles his quest to trace his ancestral roots in India armed with only a faded photograph—a journey so captivating it's now being adapted for the screen. The current books are focused on personal and professional development. His insights have earned him speaking engagements at two TEDx events, where he's shared his philosophy of personal development and purposeful living.
Holding an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of Exeter and a Higher Education Certificate from Harvard University, Sam lives by his motto: "Everyone's life is an autobiography...make yours worth reading."