Hi! I'm Maman

I help cyber, audit, and risk leaders rise from invisible experts to influential voices with the mindset, clarity, and strategy to turn resilience into lasting impact.

You defend the enterprise. I help you defend your leadership.

Elite, high touch, board level mentoring for cyber, risk and audit leaders who carry the pressure, the politics and the blame when things break.

You do not need another skills course. You need clarity, leverage and a partner who understands the rooms you walk into.

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Proven at the sharp end of cyber, risk and assurance

Twenty five years in global cyber governance, risk, audit and transformation, crisis tested at Michelin, GSK and Haleon.

Deeply embedded in the cybersecurity community, contributing to CIISec, UK Cyber Security Council, ISACA, (ISC)², PMI and CSA. I've helped shape CISSP and CCSP exams and contributed to OWASP’s Agentic AI risks and the World Economic Forum’s Cyber Resilience Compass.

I work as a trusted adviser to CISOs, CROs, heads of audit and board directors who want sharper thinking, cleaner decisions and calmer leadership under pressure.

The higher you climb, the fewer people you can talk to

You already know how to secure systems. The hard part is holding your ground when a director questions your judgment, a CEO wants magic with half the budget or a regulator circles after an incident.

Generic coaching tells you to be more confident. Training programs hand you another framework. Peer groups give you sympathy, then go back to their own fires. Consulting firms drop a slide deck and disappear.

You are not missing skills. You are missing a clean space to think, a sharper narrative and a partner who understands board dynamics, politics and pressure at your level.

Who I work with

I work with senior leaders who already earned their seat and now want to own the room.

CISOs and deputy CISOs tired of firefighting and invisible wins.
Heads of cyber risk and assurance stepping into enterprise wide roles.
CRO, CIO and audit leaders who must speak cyber with authority.
Executives preparing for portfolio NED roles and board committee seats.

If your decisions shape billions of value, thousands of jobs or the front page of tomorrow’s news, you are in the right place.

How Diamond Soul is different

I am not a life coach with a few security clients. I am a board level adviser who grew up in the trenches of cyber, risk and audit.

What I do.

General coaches cannot. They do not speak your language or sit in your rooms.
Training programs will not. They are built for scale, not depth.
Peer networks do not. They support, they do not hold you to your highest standard.
Consulting firms do not have time. They optimise deliverables, not your decision making.

My edge.

Rare cross domain credibility: cyber, risk, audit, AI governance and leadership.
Board communication mastery.
Crisis tested judgment.
Infinite game thinking and narrative expertise.
The Diamond Soul method for turning pressure into purpose.
A suite of diagnostics and frameworks you will not find in a generic leadership course.

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Flagship program

Diamond Executive Transformation. 12 months of serious work.

This is the benchmark DiamondSoul partnership. One to one, bespoke and built for CISOs and cyber, risk or audit leaders with fifteen to thirty years in the arena.

You get.

Biweekly deep sessions focused on real decisions, politics and influence.
On demand advisory access for board preparation, crises and leadership crossroads.
Board Communication Accelerator to sharpen your presence and story.
CISO Influence Playbook for power mapping and stakeholder strategy.
DiamondSoul Resilience System to keep you grounded when pressure spikes.
Risk and Assurance Leadership Toolkit, including ROC frameworks and strategy templates.
Full diagnostic suite and quarterly reviews to track real outcomes, not activity.

How You Reshape Your Leadership and Your Legacy.

Flagship ProgramFrom Rough to Diamond. Your next chapter starts here.

Other ways to work together

Cyber Executive Sprint. 8 weeks

Eight 1:1 sessions for cyber, audit and risk leaders ready for their influence to match their responsibility, turning quiet expertise into visible authority so senior rooms open and decisions tilt your way.

Cyber Leadership Accelerator. 6 months

Twelve focused 1:1 sessions for senior managers, directors and new CISOs ready to shift from smart operator to visible enterprise leader, with narrative work, risk-to-strategy framing and executive communication coaching.

Infinite CISO. 10 weeks

Ten weeks for CISOs and senior cyber leaders in firefighting to reclaim calm authority, clarity and infinite-game leadership, becoming the trusted strategist whose crises strengthen confidence rather than eroding it.

Fractional Mentor CISO. Monthly retainer

For leaders needing fast access to board level thinking without a full program. Two focused sessions a month plus priority advisory and shadow coaching for high stakes meetings and decisions.

Senior Leadership Cohorts. 10 week groups

Small curated groups of senior cyber leaders meet weekly for live sessions, homework and CISO Influence System modules, learning from each other in a trust-rich, zero-posturing environment.

Executive Intensives. Half day or full day

Designed for high stakes moments: board meetings, crisis rehearsals, strategy resets. Arrive sharper, hold the room with confidence, and leave with a clear path, decisions, and next moves locked in.

Choose the right program that fit your need

The return on this work

This work is not about feeling inspired for a week. It is about measurable shifts in how you lead and how the organisation responds.

Clients come for:

Stronger alignment with boards and executive teams.
Better strategic decisions under pressure.
Reduced exposure to preventable crises.
Faster progress on the moves that really matter.
A leadership presence that outlasts any single role.

More About Me

Happy Clients

People I've worked with in the past

"I met Maman through the ISACA community, and our conversations quickly went beyond technical topics. We’ve talked about many aspects from how to engage with senior leaders to how to find meaning and direction in work and life. What I appreciate most is how he leads by example, his calm presence, patience, and genuine curiosity make every exchange meaningful.

With decades of experience behind him, he still carries the energy and drive of someone building something new. That mix of maturity and momentum is rare, and it shows in the way he approaches both people and business. He’s generous in sharing his learnings along the way, and I’ve found our discussions, on career, goals, and growth, not only insightful but personally motivating.

Maman has also helped me refine how I communicate with senior stakeholders: answering directly, staying focused, and adjusting to the audience instead of overexplaining. I’ve taken many of those lessons into my own work at Code & Capital, and I keep learning from his example of thoughtful, grounded leadership."

Aristide

Netherlands

"Working with Maman as my coach has been an incredibly enriching experience. His coaching goes beyond just providing guidance; he brings clarity, structure, and deep insight into every session. Maman has a remarkable ability to understand individual strengths and areas for improvement, tailoring his approach to help maximize growth. Under his guidance, I have been able to approach challenges with a more strategic mindset, gain confidence in decision-making, and develop skills directly applicable to my professional journey. His coaching is not just about learning concepts but about applying them effectively in real-world scenarios, which has made a significant impact on my progress.

What truly sets Maman apart is his dedication and genuine investment in the success of those he coaches. He fosters an environment where questions are encouraged, ideas are explored, and every session feels meaningful and actionable. His mentorship has not only enhanced my professional skills but also inspired greater self-belief and motivation. Maman's insights, patience, and ability to break down complex concepts into practical strategies make him an outstanding coach. I feel fortunate to have benefited from his expertise, and his guidance continues to shape the way I approach both challenges and opportunities in my career.

Thank you so much, Maman!"

Anfal

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"Working with Maman Ibrahim has been one of the most transformative experiences of my professional journey. His mentorship goes far beyond theory — it is practical, tailored, and deeply intentional. He walks with you through every stage, holding your hand and guiding you to achieve your goals with clarity, confidence, and focus.

One of the most remarkable qualities about Maman is his vast knowledge and depth of experience. Whether in cyber, tech, leadership, or personal development, he draws from a wealth of insight to provide solutions that are both strategic and relatable.

His coaching and mentorship helped me gain insight and clarity toward my goals and instilled a renewed sense of confidence in my abilities.

His coaching is never one-size-fits-all; it’s designed around your unique goals, strengths, and pace. Even with distance between us, his mentorship remains impactful — a true reminder that distance is never a barrier to growth or purpose.

Maman’s new platform, Diamond Soul, is a reflection of his passion for helping professionals turn clarity into action and pressure into purpose. I wholeheartedly recommend his coaching and mentorship to anyone seeking genuine transformation and lasting impact."

Mary
Nigeria

“Maman’s guidance has been profoundly transformative in my personal and professional growth. His mentorship doesn’t just enlighten. It challenges, provokes, questions, guides, and invites you to go where you never thought you could go alone.

From our very first conversations, I realized his approach wasn’t only about sharing tools, but about awakening what lies dormant within me and revealing my true identity to the world.

Maman has an exceptional intuition; he sees beyond words, sensing the deeper fears and aspirations hidden behind them. With empathy, discipline, and uncompromising honesty, he pushed me to explore my limits and uncover my purpose.

Through this process, I found my purpose, the intersection of my talents, passions, and vocation.

His approach is not about shaping but freeing — helping you stand firm, self-aware, and autonomous. Even at a distance, his presence and insight have a transformative power that restores clarity, confidence, and drive.

His platform, Diamond Soul, reflects his philosophy: turning intention into action and potential into reality.

I wholeheartedly recommend Maman to anyone seeking to rediscover themselves, grow beyond comfort, and move forward with conviction and purpose.”