Founder

Hi, I'm Aïda.

Neuropsychologist & Harvard-certified leadership coach

With over 10 years in tech, gaming, entertainment, and startups, I’ve worked as a trusted right-hand to senior executive leaders at Microsoft, King, and Bandai Namco, helping align talent, strategy, and culture across global teams.

I founded LIFT with one purpose:
to bring out the best in people and organisations.

Awards
Purpose

Why I’m Here

Every mind is unique, especially yours.

When you understand how you think, develop your potential,  and communicate your value with clarity,  your mind becomes your greatest asset in work and in life.

My mission is to combine deep academic knowledge, extensive experience, and a strong passion for people : to bring out the best in everyone.

Everything we thoughtfully create at LIFT is designed to serve this purpose:
COACHING
BRANDING
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY
Expertise

What I Bring

In this rapidly evolving era, in which technology and human talent are continuously shaping one another, I’ve dedicated my work to understanding how we can align the two for positive impact.

As a lifelong learner with a deep curiosity about people and progress, I’ve spent years studying this intersection. My academic background spans the US and Europe, with 10 master’s degrees across disciplines including:

Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Human Resources Management, Business, Education, Coaching, Innovation, AI & Digital Marketing, Developmental Psychology

Journey

My Path So Far

Over the past decade, I’ve partnered with global organisations and fast-growing tech and creative companies.

I’ve supported senior execituve leaders, built high-performing multicultural and neurodiverse teams, and led complex change across industries, all in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

I’ve worked with:

My work has received global recognition, but what matters most is the community of over 40,000 professionals I’ve built and continue to support by sharing my insights and experience.

Philosophy

How I Work

My name, pronounced /a-eeh-duh/ becomes a smiley face if you add ) under the ï , and that’s why I try to live my life every day - smiling :-)
Here are the principles behind everything I do:

Lifelong learning

Growth begins with curiosity and never ends with expertise

Lead with humanity

Titles follow, but empathy and integrity lead

Share knowledge

Kindness and knowledge are meant to be passed on

Own your talent

Everyone brings something unique the world needs

Lift others

Champion people and ideas, across cultures and disciplines

Energy is magnetic

People follow those who love what they do

These principles guide my team and me at LIFT, shaping how we think, create, and serve in everything we do.

Passions

What Drives Me

I’m endlessly curious about:

PEOPLE

Mind, behaviour and
potential

TECHNOLOGY

Human-machine interactions
for positive impact

HEALTH

Mental, emotional
and physical

CREATIVITY

How humanity
makes progress

EDUCATION

The most powerful
weapon to change the world