In today's healthcare landscape, being an exceptional doctor is only part of the journey.

To truly make a lasting impact — for your patients, your practice, and your profession — your voice needs to be seen, heard, and trusted.

That's where I come in.

I help private practice doctors transform their LinkedIn profiles into credible platforms that build authority, attract new opportunities, and open doors for professional growth.

But it's never just about building a better profile — it's about building a better path.

At the heart of my work is the belief that doctors deserve a GPS for their professional journey:

G – Growth: Yes, growth means better numbers — more visibility, more referrals, more opportunities. But true growth doesn’t stop there.

P – Progress: Beyond numbers, we coach doctors to lead with a strong Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV), ensuring that every step forward is aligned with purpose and integrity.

S – Success: Real success isn't just about a thriving practice; it's about making a meaningful impact — on patients, on the community, and on the world through your medical service.

Beyond the LinkedIn profile, my work is part of a larger vision:

To support doctors in becoming not just excellent clinicians, but leaders — leaders in their practice, their community, and the greater healthcare landscape.

Whether you are looking to increase referrals, expand your influence, or build a legacy of impact, I'm here to help you craft a LinkedIn presence that truly reflects who you are — and who you're becoming.

If you're ready to step into greater visibility, leadership, and purpose — starting with your LinkedIn presence.

P.S.  I've helped Doctors, CEOs & Founders in the healthcare industry  leverage the power of AI to build profiles that get noticed and generate real results.  

See what our clients are saying in the testimonials video at the Mafar Academy page section below!

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Al Jazzura

Post Raya awal ke tu? 

Eh..tak lah. 

Kan today #IWD so kita post la sikit

This is my wife, Adawiyah…

She’s with Pos Malaysia Berhad tapi dia takde LinkedIn acc. 

She’s been asking me to set up one for her and I’ve been delaying it. 

Not that I can’t do it…
Not that I think it’s not useful…
Not that I think she won’t benefit…

I’m just selfish 

I want her for myself 
I want her in my corner 
I want her not be busy posting 

Bukan nak compete 
Tapi nak compliment 

Bukan tak nak tolong 
Tapi nak time together 

Biar some of it in private laa

P.S Would you set up a LinkedIn account for your partner?

Al Jazzura Khan

Working with doctors and leaders build their authority, attract and create new opportunities through LinkedIn™ without the overwhelm.

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Doktor selalu tak dapat peluang nak buat CSR…

Tak cukup staff
Tak sempat keluar cari peluang
Tak ada team yang boleh support 

Tapi kita tahu that they really want to contribute and create impact for the community. 

Sebab itu our MAP akan bagi strategy untuk “unlock” this opportunity. 

Alhamdulillah…

Pagi ni berpeluang visit my Dad. 

Dia memang aktif buat CSR and aku ajak Dr. Ghazali Md Nor and Dr Nor Tahirah Aasimudin turun sekali. 

Just to berkenalan and explore macam mana kita boleh buat CSR dengan lebih baik in the coming months. 

Dalam our MAP (Mafar Group Accelerator Program) outreach dan CSR kita tekankan…

Bukan sekadar ambil gambar…
Bukan sekadar social media…
Bukan sekadar publicity…

It’s also a mechanism to create social impact and also training for our soul. 

Arieffahmi Abd Razak selalu mentioned this as MG’s XFactor, the soul and spirit of the business. 

Strategy penting…tapi orang akan tiru
Systems penting…tapi ia akan bertukar

Tapi apa yang akan motivate us to continue serving is when we have clarity of what business is about. 

We want our doctors to reclaim their position as a community leader. 

This is also part of our VMV. 

Ini pun kita cover dalam our MAP. 

Doktor boleh join our webinar and find out more about the MAP and kita akan kongsikan details of what we did in the last cohort. 

🔗 di ruang komen.

Let’s talk IPO 

From medicine to money! 

Today was a different conversation with old colleagues Lilyana Abdul Latiff and Ts. Haslinda Rasip 

The first half we talked about how we should help more founders share their stories on LinkedIn. 

Why? 

Well there are a lot of “silent” observers here. 

Some may be your future…

Talent 
Partner
Investor
Collaborators 

The we continued the conversation with Amir Hakim Samsudin and Hazman Yusof 

Now it’s a different abbreviation…

IB
IPO
IAR 
PAT

Listing and its mechanism for either Bursa or Ace market here in Malaysia is like an “exclusive” club only for those who are ready. 

Sometimes seen as the bigger boys game. 

Well truth be told, it’s not. 

However, there are requirements to follow. 

It’s not just about fundraising.
It’s also about fundamentals. 

It’s not just about money.
It’s also about your credibility. 

It’s not just your traction.
It’s also about your story. 

So how do we combine all these great ideas and share it with more people? 

Maybe a post 
Maybe a podcast 

For those inspiring founders out here on LinkedIn…

Have you ever thought of going for listing? 

When it comes to business growth, is money really the medicine? 

P.S. What’s your thoughts on doing a workshop on IPO readiness for startups? 

P.S.S. Suddenly realised I have a lot to say about this topic. Maybe a post idea for the next chapter.

Teamwork makes dream work! 

Itu semua cliche jer Doc...

You’ve heard them all right…

Another one that’s often dropped here on LinkedIn! 

“They say if you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.”

Bila baca memang best, so ramai lah coaches suka guna. 

But nobody told us that “going together” comes with it’s own sets of challenges.

The hardest lesson for me, this last 2 years working with doctors, is not so much the business ideas or strategies, rather it’s the softer side of things.

The “communication” with fellow team members and partners.

Part ni yang kita tak faham
Part ni yang kita selalu fail
Part ni yang kita akan frust 

Kalau tak ada TPC (theory, principles and concepts) and mental models yang Pak Izzi ajar and kami implement di Mafar Group dah lama dah…

Saya bertumbuk dengan Arieffahmi Abd Razak di sungai. 

Saya keluar dari group ni…

And I have the best story too! 

But it didn’t happen that way, and there are many reasons why. 

That’s what we are “really” sharing with fellow doctors. 

P.S. Do you feel intimidated working with other doctors? 

P.S.S. Kalau tak sebab “LOVE” “ENERGY” dan “HAPPY” or LEH Foundation, tak sempat aku berbuka dengan dua doktor hebat ini Dr Amir Izzuddin Suib Ghazali Md Nor

Mata memandang 
Mata memikat
Matalah puncanya

Haritu aku borak dengan Muhamad Fadlishah Rusli
 
Aku ajak dia jumpa, tapi last minit. 
Dia agak upset laa, tapi kami jumpa jugak. 
Thanks Shah sebab make time, walaupun kau busy hari tu. 

Sembang sikit pasal direction tentang podcast Recharge Usahawan. Dia bagi suggestion dan ideas. 

Tapi tiba-tiba dia share tentang satu situasi yang dia hadapi, dan dia bagi satu analogi yang buat aku terus pause.

Dia tanya, “Al…kau pernah fikir tak pasal mata lebah dengan mata lalat?”

Mula-mula aku gelak. Bunyi macam random. Tapi bila dia cerita, aku rasa macam dia tengah cakap pasal aku...haha!

Dia kata, kalau kau letak lalat dalam taman bunga paling cantik, dia tetap akan cari benda busuk dulu. Bukan sebab lalat tu jahat. Memang itu radar dia.

Lepas tu dia sambung, kalau kau letak lebah dekat tempat yang kotor, dia tetap cari bunga juga. Dia cari madu. Bukan sebab lebah tu baik. Memang itu radar dia.

Tempat sama. 
Realiti sama. 
Cuma fokus berbeza.

Then aku dapat aha moment, aku dapat connect the dots dengan topik "self-awareness" yang Pak Izzi share kan. 

Ada masa, aku punya self-awareness pun low jugak! 

Dekat situ aku sedar, self-awareness ni bukan benda besar yang kau kena pergi retreat baru dapat. Kadang-kadang self-awareness tu simple… kau perasan apa yang mata kau asyik cari bila kau penat, bila kau tertekan, bila kau rasa tak cukup.

Sebab masa kita stress, kita mudah jadi “mata lalat”. Cepat nampak yang tak kena. Cepat nampak salah orang. Cepat nampak yang kurang. Dan bila itu yang kita scan hari-hari… itu jugak yang memenuhi kepala.

Energy follows attention. 
What you focus on expands.
Where you put your attention, your energy follows. 
 
Bukan maksudnya kita kena pura-pura semuanya ok. Bukan toxic positivity. Cuma satu shift kecil.

Apa yang kau cari, itu yang kau jumpa. 
Apa yang kau jumpa, itu yang kau percaya. 

Apa yang kau percaya, itu yang kau bawa dalam cara kau bercakap, cara kau buat keputusan, cara kau layan orang.

Sejak tu aku buat satu check-in simple.

Hari ni aku nak operate sebagai lebah atau lalat?

Dan bila aku pilih jadi lebah, aku bukan ignore masalah. Aku cuma pilih untuk cari sesuatu yang boleh dibina. Satu peluang kecil. Satu langkah yang boleh buat keadaan jadi lebih baik.

So soalan hari ini…

Sekarang dalam hidup atau bisnes, kau rasa kau tengah banyak operate dengan mata lebah… atau mata lalat?

How’s the first day treating you? 

Okay or not?

The traffic is still calm as it’s still school holidays kan. 

If you’re feeling a bit sleepy or keep glancing at the clock waiting for Maghrib… don’t worry, we are in the same boat. 😅

But honestly, this month is also a reminder for me, from a business perspective…

In business, we are always chasing speed. 

Chasing KPI. 
Chasing growth. 
Chasing the next big thing.

But Ramadan teaches us something else. 

It teachers us to slow down.
It teachers us to be present. 
It teaches us about "Kita"(Us).

For example networking this month isn't just swapping business cards in a stiff meeting room. 

Real connection happens when…

- We pass the dates to a stranger.

- We send that "Jom catch up for moreh?" text to an old friend.

- We ask our team members, "You okay?" instead of just asking for updates.

To all my doctor clients and friends facing patients today while fasting, I salute you. 

That too is real leadership.

So this month, l wanna focus less on "Saya" (Me) and more on "Kita". 

Less of "What can I get?" and more "What can we share?"

Salam Ramadhan to everyone observing. 

P.S. Sahur apa pagi ni?

"It's so difficult to teach them" or "Susah la nak handle team ni"... and your mind says, "Okay boss, let's make it difficult."

Have you had your mind thinking like this?

This was the short conversation I had when I had this frustration and asked Pak Izzi that exact question. 

A simple breakdown in this  weeks newsletter. 

Wishing you a great week of more "SOUL"full conversations with your team.

View newsletter: Reflections with Pak Izzi 

Why leading your team feels so exhausted (and how to fix it) Hey everyone, If you’ve ever led a team, you’ve probably had this moment. You explain som

Open article: Why You Have to Repeat Yourself 10 Times (The Leadership Trap) by Al Jazzura Khan • 2 min read

Why You Have to Repeat Yourself 10 Times (The Leadership Trap)

"Why do I have to repeat myself 10 times?" 

"Why is my team so slow?" 

"Kenapa susah sangat nak ajar diorang ni?"

If you lead people, you know this frustration. 

It feels like dragging a boulder uphill. 

Every. Single. Day.

You think the problem is “them”. 

But Pak Izzi told me directly the other day, that the problem is “me”.

When we get frustrated, our "cup" is empty. 

We are trying to serve with stress instead of love. 

And when we complain "Susah la," we are literally programming our brain to fail.

Your mind is a faithful servant. 

You tell it, "This is hard." 

It says, "Okay boss, let's make it painful."

You are self-sabotaging your own leadership.

Here is the Panadol…

- Stop the "Susah" narrative immediately.

- Tell yourself, "It is easy, and it is necessary."

- Fill your cup first (Love, Energy, Happiness).

You can't lead the 'rakyat' if you are at war with your own mind.

In this video you see exactly how to flip this switch.

P.S. You dah tengok full video di YT?

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Ranked the #1 global LinkedIn creator in branding and positioning by Favikon in March 2025, Iza Montalvo built an audience across social media of 125,000 and surpassed 50 million impressions in under a year. 

Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, her brand has been showcased on Times Square, and she has been formally recognized twice on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and entered into the Congressional Record.

Her approach is rooted in a career that spans newsrooms, Capitol Hill, and the creator economy. 

She began in print journalism, television production, radio, and public affairs before serving as Communications Director for two U.S. Congressmen from Florida, leading high-stakes communications at the intersection of media and policy. 

That rare combination of editorial instinct and platform fluency is what she brings to every stage and every client.

Today, she helps founders, executives, and organizations leverage LinkedIn and other platforms to become the most quoted, referenced, and sought-after voices in their industries and is at the forefront of an emerging field: how AI is reshaping PR, visibility, and reputation.

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IZA MONTALVO

Everyone wants to be a visionary.
Few want to ship.

There's an old idea from Steve Jobs:
the difference between dreamers and doers.

He said it best in a 1995 interview:

"The difference between the dreamers and the people that build stuff is the dreamers talk about what they're going to build. The people that build stuff actually ship."

I've watched this pattern play out for years:

→ Founders perfecting pitch decks while competitors take market share
→ Teams spending 6 months on strategy while missing whole product cycles
→ Leaders talking big changes but scared to ship anything

I get it. I've done this more times than I can count.

Shipping something unfinished feels vulnerable.
What if it's not good enough?
What if people don't get it?

But here's what separates builders from talkers:

Dreamers talk about what they're going to build.

Doers build it.
Then they improve it.
Then they ship again.

Vision without execution is entertainment.
Execution without vision is labor.

But when both combine, that's when companies are built.
Right now, this gap is growing wider.

It's easier than ever to look like you're building:

Announcing ideas.
Branding ideas.
Explaining ideas.

But builders? They move different.

Artists ship.
Operators execute.
Builders move forward.

If you have something in your head, build it.

Messy is fine.
Imperfect is fine.
As long as you're moving forward.

Because you can't improve what you haven't shipped.

Every day you spend perfecting alone, your competitors are learning from real users.

PS: What are you shipping this quarter?
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