“Leading with Purpose: A Journey from Belief to Impact”
For Irshad, leadership is not about personal success – it’s about helping others grow and inspiring them to reach their potential. It means taking responsibility not just for himself, but for the people around him. He believes true leadership is about growing together toward a shared goal.
Irshad’s first real experience of leadership began three years ago, when he decided to stop working for others and start his own business. He wanted to do something better – not only for himself but for his community. The biggest motivation behind this bold step was his family, especially his children, who believed in him even before he fully believed in himself.
A defining moment in his journey: The turning point in Irshad’s leadership journey came when he realised how much faith his family, friends and investors had in him. Knowing that his loved ones trusted him gave him the courage to step up, take responsibility and lead by example. This experience reshaped his self-belief and continues to guide how he leads today – with confidence, care and integrity.
Values and leadership style: Irshad leads with integrity, transparency and collaboration. He believes leadership is about working together, not competing against one another. His team and investors know they can trust his words and decisions because honesty is at the heart of everything he does.
Toughest decision: One of the hardest decisions Irshad faced was choosing not to hire anyone in the early days and running the company alone. It was a tough lesson – he later realised that growth requires teamwork. That experience taught him the power of collaboration and the importance of trusting others.
Leading through change: During uncertain times, Irshad finds strength in believing in himself. He accepts that challenges bring stress, but calm confidence helps him move forward with clarity and purpose.
Why he chose this award: Irshad is proud that his company, AZ Property Solutions, is solving real problems – providing quality homes for people living with disabilities and creating positive investment opportunities. His leadership has built a culture of integrity, service and innovation.
Legacy and advice: Irshad hopes to be remembered as a leader who blended social impact with financial success and inspired others to dream bigger.
His advice to future leaders: “Believe in yourself, even when no one else does. Leadership is not about titles – it’s about courage, responsibility and service”.
Quick reflections:
- Book: Good to Great by Jim Collins
- Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi
- Dream dinner guest: Elon Musk
Future goal: Taking AZ Property Solutions global.
