Who We Are
Unquietness is a knowledge and inspiration point dedicated to helping you realize your leadership potential and building a network of influential leaders. Our life-changing programs, such as Futures Foresight Navigator and the Atlas of Leadership, are designed to equip people with the knowledge and skills they need to lead effectively and create a better future.
Unquiet’s Vision
Inspired by the essence of 'unquietness,' our vision is to uncover restlessness, optimism, and impact. We nurture curiosity and self-discovery, empowering all to craft intentional futures for a meaningful impact.
Our Unquiet Founder
Dr. Hafsa Ahmed, MNZM, is the founder of Unquiet. Known as The Optimistic Futurist, she draws inspiration from Van Gogh’s The Starry Night as a symbol of hope and possibility, believing in our collective ability to shape a brighter, more intentional future. As a leadership guide and professional member of the Association of Professional Futurists, Hafsa empowers individuals and organisations to navigate their life narratives and craft purpose-driven futures. Her expertise spans leadership development, futures foresight planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement, helping communities and organisations thrive in an ever-evolving world. Hafsa’s groundbreaking work includes pioneering New Zealand’s first ethnic women’s leadership programme in 2021, equipping women with the skills and confidence to become catalysts for positive change. Her contributions have been widely recognised, including receiving The Christchurch Foundation’s Kate Sheppard Grant in 2023 and the prestigious Visionary Legacy 2025 Award at the Kiwi Indian Excellence Awards 2025. A passionate advocate for community empowerment, Hafsa is the co-founder of the Lady Khadija Charitable Trust and serves on the boards of several not-for-profit organisations. In January 2023, her impactful service to ethnic communities in New Zealand was honoured with her appointment as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). Through her work, Hafsa continues to inspire individuals and organisations to embrace hope, possibility, and purposeful action in shaping a better tomorrow.
The Vision of Dr. Hafsa Ahmed for Unquiet
Dr. Hafsa Ahmed, MNZM, is the dynamic Founding Director of Unquiet Ltd, hailing from Hyderabad, India. An "Optimistic Futurist," she migrated to New Zealand in 2007, driven by a passion for enhancing lives and fostering thriving communities. In January 2023, she earned the prestigious Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her contributions to ethnic communities and women.
The journey of the unquiet founder
In January 2023, she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to ethnic communities and women. Her professional expertise includes leadership coaching, futures foresight planning with a focus on stakeholder ecosystems engagement and managing change. She has professional work experience of over 20 years in private, public and not-for-profit sectors in India and New Zealand. She is also the co-founder of Lady Khadija Charitable Trust and has held board positions in different organisations in the not-for-profit sector over the past decade. Her favourite places to visit are coffee shops, (as a self-acclaimed coffee snob) and bookstores to find non-fiction books to read (from high performance to soulful mysticism). She has spoken as a keynote at various events – and you could consider inviting her to your next event to inspire some “unquietness.”
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