About Transform8
At Transform8, we envision a future where leadership transcends the boardroom—where it reshapes how we live, work, and connect with each other. We believe that the leaders of tomorrow will be defined not by their titles, but by their ability to cultivate compassion, foster trust, and create environments where everyone flourishes. This is leadership that expands beyond the workplace, impacting everyday life, relationships, and entire communities.
Our approach is grounded in neuroscience and inner development. We focus on brain health and nervous system regulation to help leaders build resilience, emotional clarity, and the self-awareness needed to navigate complex challenges. Through this deep inner work, we guide leaders to move beyond reactive leadership and into conscious, purpose-driven action. By addressing the root causes of stress, disengagement, and conflict, we create lasting, meaningful change.
Our programs are designed for those ready to expand as both leaders and humans, making an impact and building a legacy they can carry with pride, far beyond the office walls.
our founder
Maria Haggo is an international facilitator, Executive Coach, TEDx Speaker, and advocate for conscious leadership. With an MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience from King’s College London, she emphasizes brain health as a core pillar for driving successful transformations, whether personal or team-based. Through Transform8, Maria and the team uses a neuroscience-driven approach to address key corporate challenges, including reducing stress and burnout, resolving team conflicts, and improving engagement and motivation.
Maria’s work focuses on strengthening team connectedness and resilience while helping organizations adapt to change with a transformed mindset. As a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and cultures, she supports the creation of compassionate, diverse work environments that drive innovation and organizational success. Her emphasis on mental and brain well-being aligns with Transform8’s mission to foster emotional resilience and cognitive performance, ensuring employees thrive in supportive, balanced work environments. By integrating conscious leadership with neuroscience, Maria helps leaders and teams build the habits and behaviours needed to create the future they want.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
