Meet the team
Pourquoi Pas, headed by founder Mimi Moore, is an established group of international thought leaders — informed consultants, coaches, and go-to people in their fields of expertise.
Recognized as a trusted source, we move and inspire people with our innovative human-centric approach to Coaching and Leadership Development.
We work with entrepreneurs and business people, not-for-profit leaders, executives in the private and public sectors. We work with men, women, students, and members of the LGBTQ2SA+ community who are on their journey of self-discovery and growth.
‘Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray’
– Rumi
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Our coaches
Mimi MooreCEO & Executive Coach
Mimi is a lawyer and strategic adviser. She is an executive coach and the CEO of Pourquoi Pas Coaching International – a boutique coaching and advisory firm that offers tailored services to organizations, and to current and aspiring c-suite executives around the world. SEE FULL PROFILE
Keith Rutman COO & Executive Coach
Keith joins Pourquoi Pas Coaching International’s leadership team with more than 30 years of broad, general management experience across a variety of industries, including automotive, healthcare/pharmaceuticals, insurance, oil & gas, and retail. SEE FULL PROFILE
Elly Saidi
Elly is accredited as an Associate Certified Coach and member of the International Coach Federation. Elly has over 25 years of experience in business management, real-estate development, and as an executive/life coach. SEE FULL PROFILE
Joanne John
Recognized as an expert in the field of federal government Communications, Joanne provided strategic advice to department Heads and Ministers, on key issues facing Canadians. SEE FULL PROFILE
Deirdre Freiheit
Deirdre transitioned to coaching after a 30+ year career in the not-for-profit sector, 22 as CEO. She led three organizations, two at the national level and a third large community-based organization. SEE FULL PROFILE
Julian Saipe
A former entrepreneur and business leader, Julian’s work now includes leadership coaching and executive education, with the aim of bringing new consciousness to human performance. SEE FULL PROFILE
Kasturi Mishra
A professional Kathak dancer who was fortunate to have been classically trained by the most renowned artists. She has toured extensively in Asia, Europe, and North America. SEE FULL PROFILE
Cuvel Tipu
Cuvel has many strengths – one of them being his ability to see and seize life lessons whether personal or professional – and to tackle challenges, obstacles and set backs with the same kind of focus, determination and intensity in all other areas of his life. SEE FULL PROFILE
Claire Caloren
Drawing on several decades of experience as a senior leader in the Canadian Public Service, Claire has enabled countless individuals and teams to achieve great heights of fulfillment and performance. SEE FULL PROFILE
Amine Manceur
Former Programs & Projects Specialist, Amine's work focused on networking, project and program management, client relations and helping university graduates access the workforce. SEE FULL PROFILE
Gaby St-Pierre
For over 30 years, Gaby has dedicated himself to career development and experiential learning programs .His commitment to nurturing individual and team growth have made him an esteemed expert all over the world. SEE FULL PROFILE
Our approach
Pourquoi Pas, headed by founder Mimi Moore, is an established group of international thought leaders — informed opinion leaders, consultants and the go-to people in their fields of expertise.
