About Me

Who I am

I am a psychology graduate turned teacher, digital team leader, and certified coach.

Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, I’ve led an active West Coast lifestyle and have worn many hats as a recreational coach and leader. As a second generation Canadian, born to Chinese-Indonesian parents who fled their home country during a civil uprising, I am grateful for the privilege to live, work, and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), and šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam).

For over a decade, I have worked at the intersection of people, process, and technology. At the University of British Columbia, I’ve led a digital team that shapes the way millions of people interact with one of the world’s largest research universities. While much of that work is technical and creative, my true north has always been people and the belief that developing others is where the most lasting impact is made.

My approach to leadership and coaching is integrated and holistic. I draw from my background in psychology and education, my years coaching recreational and elite athletes, my ongoing training as a certified coach, and a passion for health and well-being. This combination allows me to help individuals and teams grow in ways that are both evidence-based and deeply human.

At the core, I believe we’re all driven by a common pursuit:
to live a good life — our best life — one with purpose, growth, and fulfillment.

That belief is what drives me as a leader, as a coach, and as a person.

Adrian Liem (MSc, BEd, BA, COC, ACC)