Meet Ms. Rabia Mirza
Ms. Rabia Mirza is an accredited HR Consultant, Executive Coach, and Trainer, recognised for her expertise in leadership development, risk mitigation, and organisational efficiency.
As the Founder & CEO of Leadership & HR Solutions, based in Dublin, she partners with organisations to develop effective leadership teams, implement strategic HR solutions, and drive business performance. Rabia firmly believes that strong leadership and well-structured HR practices not only enhance organisational culture but also improve EBITDA and long-term sustainability. Her services include Executive Coaching, People Management Training, and Outsourced HR Consulting.
With over 20 years of experience in HR and leadership development, Rabia has held senior roles in the industrial manufacturing and logistics sectors, leading teams across Ireland, Canada, and the USA. She has successfully managed multi-site, global operations, focusing on optimising efficiencies, strengthening leadership capabilities, and fostering high-performing teams.
Rabia’s academic credentials reflect her commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence. She holds an Honours Degree in HR Management from Technological University Dublin (TUD), a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Vancouver, Canada, and an Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Executive Coaching from Kingstown College, Dublin. She is also a certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner with RocheMartin (ECR and ECR 360, Dublin). Additionally, she pursued an Advanced Diploma in Computing Sciences at TUD.
Beyond her professional work, Rabia is an active member of the HR, coaching, and logistics communities. She is a Practitioner and Member of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). She is also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Ireland (CILT) and serves as the Chairwoman of Women in Logistics and Transport Ireland (WiLAT), advocating for greater diversity and leadership in the industry. In addition, she is a Companion of Engineers Ireland (EI) and a Member of the Irish Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (IDEAM) network. Alongside running her business, she lecturers in HR Management at the University of Dublin (UCD).
Rabia’s expertise has earned her recognition as one of the Top Coaches in Ireland for 2025, 2024, and 2023. Her insights are regularly featured in business publications, industry webinars, and radio segments, where she shares thought leadership on HR, leadership, and organisational strategy.
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Personal background…
Born in a small town in Bhalwal, Pakistan, I moved to Dublin, Ireland with my parents and younger sister at the age of 5. I demonstrated leadership traits from a very young age. I took part in many extra-curricular activities throughout school, ranging from Irish dancing to drama classes to being captain of the netball team to being a prefect and helping younger students. I won several medals in art and reading. My first public speech was at the age of 13 to President Mary Robinson at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin (I have a photo to prove it!). I was a stellar student throughout school. I continued to university and obtained several qualifications (see below). I love learning new things that inspire me. I come from a long line of leaders from many past generations. My grandmothers are my biggest inspiration in life. Both were natural leaders with very different leadership styles. I guess leadership is in my DNA! I thrive as a leader.
I believe that we need to be completely aligned with who we are in order to be at peace with ourselves. Peace comes when you make peace with your past, present and anticipated future. Many people feel obliged to ‘act’ a certain way in the various roles that they hold in life (job title, parent, sibling, spouse etc.). This can cause an immense amount of pressure and stress which seeps into all aspects of life over time. My purpose in life is to make people’s lives easier by aligning them to their values and purpose. This is why I started my business.
Hobbies, interests & quirks…
I am a big foodie (this is not to be confused with me enjoying cooking). I enjoy most foods but Middle Eastern, Mexican and Spanish cuisines are my favourite. Coffee is magic! I go for dark roast and prefer Indonesian coffee. I enjoy being outdoors in nature going for long walks, cycling, rowing, hiking and camping. There is nothing better than being surrounded by the 5 elements. I love being in great company building good relationships. Painting my nails is my self-therapy. Laughing hard is under-rated! I have had grey hair since I was 13.
Professional background…
I have extensive experience in HR and leadership development in industrial manufacturing, logistics, private healthcare and professional services sectors. Prior to starting my business in 2022, I worked in senior roles in Human Resources developing leadership teams, mitigating risk and creating efficiencies for 20 years. My experience extends across Ireland, Mainland Europe, Canada and USA managing multiple sites globally.
Education, accreditations & affiliations:
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration; Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.
BSc (Hons) in Human Resources Management; Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Advanced Diploma in Executive, Leadership and Personal Coaching; Kingstown College, Dublin, Ireland.
Accredited Executive & Leadership Coach with EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council). In the process of ICF accreditation.
Rated as one of the top coaches in Ireland 2024 and 202.
Emotional Intelligence Practitioner; ECR & ECR 360, Roche Martin, Ireland.
Chartered member of the Certified Institute of Personnel & Development, Ireland (CIPD).
Former member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC, Canada (CPHR BC).
ChairWoman of Women in Logistics and Transport Ireland (WiLAT), a section of the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics.
Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics (CILT).
Member of Engineers Ireland (EI).
Member of Irish Digital Engineering and Manufacturing (IDEAM).
Keynote speaker at conferences, trade shows and events.
Work is regularly featured in articles, journals and radio show.
