Zhanna Utarbayeva

She is the Co‑Founder of the Kazakhstan Digital Energy Association, the CEO of Digital Transformation Consulting, Owner of ITAKAD, and CEO of iHolding | UAE — companies that reflect her global vision of integrating technology, strategy, and human development. Over the course of her career, she has been a driving force behind Kazakhstan’s digital transformation and energy modernization.

Early in her professional path, she became the first PR manager in Kazakhstan to prepare the national grid operator KEGOC for its IPO on the London Stock Exchange. She coordinated the Central Asian Electric Power Council and took part in the management of Kazakhstan’s first offshore oil company. Over twenty years, she has led and implemented more than 100 international initiatives recognized by both government and industry partners worldwide.

Beyond business and energy, Utarbayeva has made a name for herself in the creative world as one of Kazakhstan’s pioneering female film producers. Her film Welcome to the USA won the “Best Foreign Film of 2019” award at the New York International Film Festival and was ranked among the Top 10 Foreign Films of the Year by the American Film Institute (AFI). Variety magazine highlighted her work following the film’s world premiere in Hollywood. Her project Kazakhstan New Generation by Zhanna also received acclaim at the Cannes, Berlin, and New York film festivals.

A certified international coach and PhD psychologist, Utarbayeva has developed her own financial therapy method that helps clients unlock potential, build resilience, and expand their income streams. Her individual coaching practice—often described as “the Millionaires’ Couch”—has guided entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives toward measurable success: launching new businesses, gaining admission to Ivy League schools, and achieving international career breakthroughs.

As an author and thought leader, Zhanna Utarbayeva explores themes of feminine sovereignty, psychological resilience, and internal power. Her philosophy rejects noise and excess in favor of composure, clarity, and disciplined self-command. Drawing from applied psychology and behavioral strategy, she redefines power not as dominance but as mastery—an architecture of boundaries, silence, and purpose.

Her intellectual voice has positioned her as a distinctive figure in modern cultural and leadership discourse. She frequently speaks at private forums and educational programs on psychological intelligence, decision-making, and executive self-regulation. Her commentaries attract professionals across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the global business community who seek a balanced approach to influence and success.

Utarbayeva’s achievements have been recognized internationally: Hollywood Tribute magazine named her “Best International Producer” in 2018, and in 2023 she earned the title “International Business Woman of the Year.” For her contribution to advancing Kazakhstan’s image on the global stage, she was featured in the national encyclopedia “The Greatest Women of Kazakhstan.”

At the core of Zhanna Utarbayeva’s philosophy lies a single idea: true influence begins within. Whether guiding organizations through digital transformation or individuals through personal evolution, she champions cultivated authority built on discipline, emotional intelligence, and strategic clarity.