Let’s Not Leave Human Development Behind!
Dr. Motaghy’s work is grounded in a simple but often overlooked truth: Our systems cannot be wiser, more ethical, or more sustainable than the humans who design and lead them.
Across her keynotes and trainings, Dr. Motaghy makes a clear case: without completing human development, no matter how advanced our technologies or systems become, humans will continue to suffer through both foreseen and unforeseen consequences.
Her work focuses on mitigating conflict, instability, and recurring human crises by advancing human development to keep pace technological advancement.
Through her Mindful Life and Human Software Optimization framework, she provides the means for developing and strengthening essential human capacities enabling individuals, leaders, and societies—across generations, cultures, and backgrounds—to benefit from authentic, humane, and naturally intelligent ways of living.
This work resonates with and empowers leaders navigating complexity, disruption, and uncertainty—those who recognize that sustainable success depends not only on better strategies, but on wiser ways of seeing, choosing, and designing together.
125+
Daylong Retreats
850+
Speaking & Courses
20+
Years of Experience
Her Proven Methodology
“She delivered a powerful training to my team at Health Net on Strengths Finder and Mindfulness that transformed the way my team interacts with each other, and how they view themselves and others”
Diane L. Baxter
Health Net of California
“Over the past few years, I have taken over eight classes with Manijeh, and in doing so; I have become a far more effective leader and manager, as well as immeasurably “
Meryl Lander
Vice President, DataDirect Networks
Through Manijeh’s guidance, I approach decisions with greater clarity and objectivity, engage with others more thoughtfully, and find a balance I never thought possible. Her tools transform how you lead, connect, and live. I wholeheartedly recommend her — especially for anyone navigating high-stakes environments who needs a grounded, wise, and deeply knowledgeable guide.”
Sunday Tsai
Technical Program Manager
It’s Not Easy to Be Human
A Compassionate Journey and Guide to Optimize Human Potential, Achieve Fulfillment and Systemic and Ecological Well-Being
Have you ever thought about why it’s not easy to be human? There’s always one problem after another; we can’t just get it right and keep it that way.
It’s Not Easy to Be Human offers a compassionate exploration of the complexities and inherent difficulties that come living as a human being and the ways to mitigate them.
