My goal is to offer support, empowerment and valuable insights to those who wish to make a change and improve their life.
about me
I grew up in a loving family. I had a happy childhood and I feel grateful for all the love, support and values my parents gave me.
I studied Veterinary Medicine in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. After I graduated, I started to work as a vet, but some financial trouble led me to take a job in Pharmaceutical industry to be able to provide for myself.
Although it started as a temporary job, it turned out to be my main career for the following 20+ years.
I worked as a Marketing Executive and Medical Trainer, carrying out multiple projects. I also delivered public speaks to several groups of experts and I collaborated with KOL’s in universities and clinics.
Working in the pharma industry provided me with experience, skills, knowledge, and financial independence, but most of all I learned to work hard with discipline, consistency and responsibility. Overall, it was a very successful career.
But as time went by, things changed. The joy I used to feel wasn’t there anymore. Instead, I felt overwhelmed and exhausted and that had an impact on my personal and social life as well.
I had to make a change, but I was terrified to try something new at the time.
At about that time, I stumbled across an article about Coaching which got my attention. I found myself researching, reading, studying and learning from everything I could get my hands on. I simply couldn’t stop because Coaching was pulling me in like a magnet.
I started to implement coaching in my life, my work and my relationships and magic started to happen.
I decided to leave my job and started studying Coaching. Around the same time, I hired a coach, who became my Mentor and Supervisor to this day. After I got my first degree, I continued my studies in executive Coaching and Mentoring and I fully intend to keep on studying and evolving for as long as I can.
I experienced a full mindset transformation that set me free. I knew then and there that nothing could stop me from changing my life completely, because I wasn’t scared anymore.
Coaching changed my life, improved my relationships with others and myself. I wake up happy and energized every day because now I have a purpose that drives me and fills my soul.
This is precisely what I want to share with you. That it is never too late to change or walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you or makes you happy.
Its up to you to make that decision and when you do, I promise that I will be there to empower and support your every single step of your journey towards success, hapiness and fulfillment so that you can live your One Life the best you can.
about coaching
Coaching can range from a deeply transformative experience to a simply an ok one.
But what is the reason behind that?
In my opinion the overall experience and impact is mostly determined by the Coaches themselves.
A professional coach should have deep knowledge of Coaching methods and techniques, proper credentials & certification as well as experience.
But that’s not quite all it takes to be a great coach.
To be a great coach one needs to have certain qualities that unfortunately cannot be taught such as moral values and integrity, positive energy, an open mind and be totally committed to the client and the services provided.
It’s also very important to understand the reason why, one chooses to become a Life Coach.
If it’s just about the great income and the flexible schedule, all knowledge, or experience or fancy titles could never qualify a Coach as a great one.
I believe Coaching to be a calling and it pays back so much more than money. Coaching gave me a purpose in life. Helping others to succeed, live better or simply be happier is far more rewarding and soul healing for me than all the money in the world.
A Coach should always have in mind that Coaching is a profession than can influence people and therefore must be very careful and mindful when practicing it.
Even though Coaching is about setting and achieving goals, I prefer to start by exploring and establishing self-awareness. This will reveal your true motives and desires. Motivation is why you desire something.
And if your why is big enough the how doesn’t matter. If the reason why you want something is strong enough, it will compel you to take action.
My job is to help and guide you through it. I promise to listen to you carefully, keep an open mind, not judge you and respect your boundaries. I will be there to encourage and support you and I will do so, with care.
Remember that the only key to success is your willingness to commit to yourself and be consistent with your decision.
Finally, about the methods, tools and coaching models I use, you should know that I create a unique custom-made approach for each client that best suits their personality and their needs.
This allows us to work on your specific blind spot and address it properly, because if we don’t the results you will ger will be temporary. And that is definately not my goal.
My goal is by the time we complete our work together, you will not be needing me anymore. At least not as your Coach (but may be as a friend!), because by then you will have realized that success belongs to you 100% and you possess the power and the will to achieve any future goal on your own, without anybody’s help.
the benefits of coaching
Coaching can have great impact in many aspects of one’s life, but instead of listing them I ‘d rather share my personal experience with you.
As you might have read above, I dedicated many years of my life to a career that on one hand offered me a lot but on the other took away just as much.
There was a long period where my basic needs were adequately met, and the balance leaned in my favor. However, life changes just like we do, and so do our priorities.
As time went by, I began to realize that I was losing more than I was gaining. A struggle began between my deepest needs and desires and what was expected of me. I tried to reason with myself and carry on with my career but it was impossible after a certain point.
For several years I prioritized work, colleagues, and obligations, while putting the things and people I love at the bottom of my list. I thought those who love me would be more understanding and tolerant and forgive my absence, while others wouldn’t.
So, I neglected all that mattered to me, in order to meet the requirements of others. I drained my energy, trying to hold on to my professional status up to a point I couldn’t do it anymore.
I had to push my limits to dare the change, but I finally did it.” I did out of pure necessity to break free. And when I did, I felt lost. I had no idea about my next step, and it was terrifying. I used to consider myself as I survivor who always knew how to make things work but now I was confused. I had to create a plan from scratch and do it fast.
My future at that point was a blank page. For the first time, I knew I needed help. Maybe an ally with a calm and clear mind, to help me decide which way to go. Having no specific goal, complicated things. All I knew was that from now on, I wanted to be happy and enjoy the important things in my life.
My Coach helped me do exactly that. My experience was transformative. I rediscovered myself, who I had suppressed for years, in order to receive affirmation, status and the praise of others, without realizing that I was trading my freedom imprisoning myself in the image I had built around me. I realize now that I was my own worst enemy.
I took responsibility and understood that my life and my happiness are both in my own hands. I began to channel my energy into myself and felt strong again. Truly strong this time. I reflected upon my emotions, my motives and actions.
I reviewed all my beliefs and convictions and realized that they were the only obstacles between myself and the life I desired.
Through this challenging and liberating journey, I found my purpose in life. I focus my energy to excel in what I do, finding pure happiness in the process.
My goal is to assist people like myself, who meet crossroads and are ready to transform their lives. Regardless of their age, background, or circumstances. Coaching empowered me to be my authentic self.
If this agrees with you, then you shouldn’t hesitate. Do your research, find a coach who fits you, and take the leap. You have only one life as yourself—make it count.
