Phoenix Research Mentorship Program

" The Authentic Leader"

Explore your path to Authentic Leadership on a unique 8-week journey this summer. Learn directly from a world-class mentor in an intimate group, building the confidence and clarity to lead from your true self.

Begin Your Journey

What is Leadership? Can Leadership Be Cultivated?

We believe leadership isn't about a position, but a responsibility that starts with understanding yourself. Everyone has the capacity to lead, and this journey begins now, especially during these formative High school or University years.
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This highly experiential program is designed for real growth. Through validated tools and guided reflection, you won’t just learn about leadership; you’ll gain profound self-awareness, and will be better able to make decisions that are more aligned with your inner values and future aspirations. 

  • Finding True Confidence

Strengthen self-belief, understand your unique values and strengths.

  • Gaining Life Clarity

Navigate school, sport teams, friendships, and future decisions with more grounding and alignment with who you truly are, especially amidst peer and societal pressures.

  • Develop Essential Skills

Cultivate the core abilities top universities and future employers seek – self-awareness, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration

Who Will Lead My Journey?

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  • Exceptional Engineer And Scholar

Samina Hashimi is a distinguished faculty member and engineer at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. With over 15 years of experience in management, teaching, and consulting. she has established an excellent professional reputation in executive leadership coaching and cultural transformation

"One of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women"
  • Widely Recognized Leadership Expert

Samina Hashimi brings extensive real-world leadership insight from senior management roles in multinational organizations and founding her own global consulting firm, where she focuses on training Fortune 500 executives in team development and strategic planning for inclusive cultures. Her practical expertise is enhanced by prestigious credentials, including a Harvard University certificate in Higher Education Teaching focused on inclusive learning, ICF Associate Coach certification, and LEED Green Associate status. 

 
  • Life Mentor with Great Passion for Young People

Samina Hashimi is passionate about guiding youth to discover themselves and develop resilience. Her innovative work in curriculum design and student experience earned her the inaugural ISTEP Teaching Award (from the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice). Widely recognized for her impact, She is a recipient of both the YWCA Women of Distinction Award and one of “Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women” by Women’s Executive Network Magzine.

What is Leadership? Can Leadership Be Cultivated?

How This Is Different From "Mass-produced" Programs?

1. Seen By Your Expert Mentor

Learning directly and receiving her dedicated guidance and passionate engagement. Unlike programs where you might feel invisible or interact mostly with TAs, here, your progress and ideas are genuinely recognized by your world-class mentor.

2. Engaged In Intimate Setting

In our small groups of just 4-15 students, you're not just a number. This focused environment naturally fosters deeper discussions, tailored support, and a personalized experience designed for accelerated growth.

3. Supported For The Long Haul

This isn't just an 8-week transaction. We foster relationships where mentors gladly maintain long-term connections, offering support for your key academic and career milestones well into the future.

4. Empowered For Your Future

Experience the confidence that comes from knowing your mentor truly understands your capabilities. This leads to a higher likelihood of meaningful, personalized recommendation letters and ongoing guidance connecting you to valuable networks and real opportunities.

5. Encouraged To Question

You're invited to bring your curiosity and engage in authentic, critical thinking. Explore topics in-depth and discuss your unique perspectives directly with your professor, moving beyond rigid, fixed-topic models.

6. Prepared For Real World

Our focus extends beyond just completing a paper. We connect your learning to real-world applications and help you develop practical skills, ensuring you feel ready for future academic and career challenges.

Who Should Join ?

This program is for all, whether you are in high school, University, or already started a job, or whether you’re introverted or extroverted, as long as you have a genuine desire to learn and grow, want to build inner confidence, make a positive impact, or simply understand yourself better – you belong here. 

Ask Questions

Please reach out to scholars@phoenix-soaring.com, or drop a message at About page. We will reply within 48 hours.

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Timeline & Selection

First Stage: Workshop

Date: Early May, 2025

Duration: Half day immersive experience

Discussion Topic: “Becoming a Confident Leader”

Capacity: Around 20 participants

Second Stage: Research Mentorship Program 

Expected Start: Between May-June 2025 (specific dates to be determined)

Program Duration: 8 weeks of in-depth learning

Research Topic: “The Authentic Leader”

Capacity: Around 10 participants

Begin Your Journey