About PF – PufferFish

It Starts with

Listening

Our Mission

#Empowertobeempowered

Here at Pufferfish we create spaces for students to apply the knowledge taught by our coaches and promote a culture in which students can provide critical, positive feedback to improve both their own understanding as well as that of their peers.

In an industry primarily focused on the transmission of information, we emphasize personal development through repeated practical application of the knowledge, tools, insights, and feedback received from course instructors and fellow learners.

This approach transforms the goal of learning from perfecting a piece of content to receive the highest marks to perfecting the art of learning to be the best one can be.

It Begins with
Connection

Meet our Team

Shuhaib Ali

Founder / Coach

Shuhaib Ali

Founder / Coach

Shuhaib Ali is a Communications Thought Leader and Educator who creates space for learners to think, explore, and grow beyond the boundaries of their comfort zones. His approach encourages people to challenge conventional thinking, expand their capabilities, and discover new possibilities.

An Internationally Certified Assessor in Training, Teaching and Learning, Shuhaib is also a Professional Coach and Skills Development Trainer. He brings a strong focus on building communication and networking capabilities, helping individuals connect, engage, and express themselves with greater confidence.

With an ability to communicate meaningful ideas and bring positive energy into any room, Shuhaib knows how to connect with audiences, from intimate learning spaces to gatherings of thousands and keep them engaged from the first word to the final moment.

Anderson Haran

Coach / Project Manager

Anderson Haran

Coach / Project Manager

Anderson Haran (also known as Anderson Kirubaharan) is a dynamic public speaker, coach, and stand-up comedian whose style is defined by a natural blend of storytelling, humor, and engaging performance. As a Coach and Project Manager at Pufferfish, he is known for bringing out-of-the-box perspectives that spark creativity and authentic connection.

Beyond the stage and his popular presence as a digital creator, Anderson brings strong technical and leadership skills to his work, holding a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Software Engineering alongside corporate experience in quality assurance and team management.

Whether he’s coaching aspiring communicators, managing event experiences, or delivering a comedic set, Anderson is dedicated to sharing ideas that truly inspire and connect with his audience.

Salma Moosin

Coach / Head of Academics

Salma Moosin

Coach / Head of Academics

Salma Moosin is a Professional Coach, Corporate Trainer, and Teacher. She specializes in helping individuals communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Her work focuses on enabling people to articulate their thoughts effectively, so they are heard, understood, and able to create meaningful impact in their personal and professional environments.

She designs and delivers structured learning and coaching interventions that identify and address communication gaps through assessment, objective setting, reflective practices, and the effective organisation of thoughts and ideas.

Shuhaib Jabbar

Coach / Head of Academic

Shuhaib Jabbar

Coach / Head of Academic

Shuaib Jabbar – Head Coach, Empowering Voices & Identities.

Shuaib Jabbar is the Head Coach of Empowering Voices & Identities, passionate about helping young learners build confidence, develop communication skills, and discover their authentic identities. Through the Intensive Communication Program (ICP), he has coached hundreds of young people, empowering them to overcome self-doubt and communicate with clarity and impact. Having personally experienced the challenges of self-expression despite academic and leadership success, Shuaib understands that effective communication is not just about performance, but also about confidence, authenticity, and meaningful identity.

Shuaib brings a multidisciplinary background in coaching, health, fitness, nutrition, and education. He is a Certified Life Coach from the Institute of Mental Health and a Certified Expert Coach accredited by the International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring. He is also a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association and a certified Nutrition Coach from Precision Nutrition, USA. His academic qualifications include a BSc in Accounting & Finance, a Diploma in Economics from UOL/LSE, and CIMA UK. He has supported over 100 individual transformations and participated in group coaching initiatives involving more than 1,000 participants. .

Learning since 2014 and leading since 2018, Shuaib's mission is to help every learner find their voice, own their story, and communicate with confidence and purpose.

Aasif Jalaldeen

Coach

Aasif Jalaldeen

Coach

A dynamic public speaking coach, compere, and content creator, he is passionate about helping individuals become confident, authentic, and impactful communicators. With over 1,500 hours of hands-on coaching experience, he has worked with students across different age groups, helping them strengthen the essential pillars of communication: clarity, confidence, structure, and stage presence.

As the host of the Fishtalks Podcast, he has led more than 25 engaging conversations with coaches, creators, and learners, exploring communication, personal growth, and real-life experiences. Through these conversations, he creates opportunities to share insights, inspire growth, and encourage meaningful connections. .

His dedication to public speaking is reflected in his achievement as the Speech Master Champion at Sri Lanka’s largest all-island inter-university public speaking competition. Combining practical coaching experience with a passion for storytelling and stage performance, he inspires learners to express themselves confidently, communicate their ideas effectively, and develop the skills to make a lasting impression both on and off the stage.

Zahra Yoonus

Lead Learner Consultent

Zahra Yoonus

Lead Learner Consultent

Zahra Yoonus is an Education Consultant, English Language and Literature teacher, and writer, with postgraduate training in Marketing Management. At Pufferfish, she works closely with parents to identify their children’s strengths, areas for improvement, and individual development needs, guiding them towards training plans best suited to their child.

Alongside her work at Pufferfish, she trains children to build emotional literacy and awareness through reading, storytelling, and literature, while encouraging them to write, express themselves, and reflect. With a keen interest in child psychology and a passion for writing, she is committed to helping children find their path.

Yousuff Fahim

Coach / Lead Operations

Yousuff Fahim

Coach / Lead Operations

Serving as a trainee public speaking coach and academic admin at Pufferfish, Yousuff Fahim leverages his deep passion for communication and personal development. His personal journey of overcoming a speech impediment has shaped his empathetic approach, transforming past challenges into a foundational strength in his coaching practice. He brings a diverse technical expertise, with a BCS Diploma in IT and ongoing studies in CIM marketing, to support organizational efficiency.

It Starts with

Listening

Our Mission

#Empowertobeempowered

It Begins with Connection

Meet our Team

Shuhaib Ali

Anderson Haran

Salma Moosin

Shuhaib Jabbar

Aasif Jalaldeen

Zahra Yoonus

Yousuff Fahim

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It Begins with
Connection