My career ran from civil engineer, to programmer, to manager — and then a downsizing let me go after twelve years. That moment turned into the work I was meant to do: helping owners turn hard turns into stronger businesses and fuller lives.
I've always been drawn to problems and puzzles — I still solve one every single day, and it's the part of work I love most. Early on, that pull showed up in unexpected ways: I was a civil engineer who couldn't stop programming, and I was good enough at it that it reshaped my whole career. I worked in the U.S. and overseas, and over time I rose into management, where I discovered something that surprised me — a real gift for motivating people and helping them grow.
Then, after twelve years with my last firm, I was let go in a downsizing. It was the pivotal turn of my career. The early days of coaching were a struggle, honestly — but they taught me what owners actually go through when the ground shifts under them. I went on to build the Focused.com platform, and I've spent the years since combining the three things I'm endlessly curious about: technology, human development, and the way people work together.
Along the way I became a published author and have led seminars like Pathway to Maturity — but the credential I trust most is the track record of owners who've sat across from me and broken through.
That reinvention is why I don't coach from a textbook. I coach from having been there — and from genuine excitement every time a client breaks through. As I like to say: we just need to get out of our own way.
across engineering, technology, leadership, and coaching
professionals led and developed in prior management roles
certification process led end-to-end — built for quality and rigor
We're all born with great potential. Unlocking it usually means stepping outside ourselves for a moment — seeing ourselves the way others see us. The diversity in our backgrounds and experiences isn't just something to appreciate; it's a curriculum.
I stay in my lane — I coach, I don't counsel — but I see the whole person. Your business and your life aren't two separate things, and I won't pretend they are.
These aren't wall decorations. They decide how I show up for you — including reaching out with help long after our formal work together ends.
Most of the people I coach are small to medium-sized business owners and founders who started with a skill they're great at — and then found themselves buried in the operational side of running a company. You may be working incredibly hard without seeing the financial results you deserve. You may feel like you're working for the business instead of it working for you. And at the top, it can get lonely.
If you're time-starved, a little isolated, maybe even navigating family-business dynamics on top of everything else — you're exactly who I built Soaring Revenues for.
"I signed up with Coach Tarek after one of his seminars. I had challenges at home and work, and he worked to understand me and where I was coming from. Through a series of exercises he helped me find my purpose and where my interests lay. I'd highly recommend him as a personal coach."
Harris B.
"I took his soft skills class for ten weeks. Despite what I already knew about the topics, this one blew my mind. The way he communicates and brings the points has opened so many avenues for me to explore. I'd highly recommend anyone take one of his courses."
Inayat R.
"I signed up with Coach Tarek to improve my presentation skills. He covered areas that help when interacting with people at home, at work, and socially. I can use his tips to keep improving my voice and body language. No doubt he is a great coach."
Khalid S.
"I took his sessions to find the best of my skills so I could help my career. So far it's been a satisfying experience. Time is precious, so I didn't want to wait — I signed up, and I think I made the right choice."
Fayaz S.
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