Hey!
I’m Barbara.
Top executive coach, trainer, author, and female leadership thinker in Greece. The coaches’ coach, here to help you step into your power.
WHO AM I?
I am an inner and outer leadership coach and an ICF professional coaching training provider. I am full of positive energy and passionate about connecting with people, building communities, and transforming lives.
I stand by your side to help you navigate life. Moreover, to master your self-awareness, you must be focused and unstoppable toward your ultimate goals, thus creating an outstanding Life Plan.
My mission is to energize you, create miracles you could never imagine, and live your life to the fullest.
As your fairy godmother, I inspire you to light up your path and expand your horizons by developing a unique personal worldview and philosophy based on the words of wisdom of Greek philosophers.
Philosophy became my guiding light when I sought purpose in my journey. It transformed my life, laying the foundation for profound change and genuine happiness.
With over 30 years of corporate experience, solid academic (Bachelor of Science -Chemistry and MBA), continuous professional training, and a proven track record, I’m committed to being your ideal partner in growth. My unique approach blends positive psychology, business development, entrepreneurship, management, neuroscience, mindfulness, and leadership principles to help you achieve your goals.
In my new book, Philosophical Leadership, I share tools and insights inspired by ancient wisdom and modern coaching techniques to help you lead with impact.
If this resonates with you and you’re ready to transform your life, book a meeting with me. I look forward to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Until then, live fully and with purpose.
Barbara is a top award-winning Executive & Team Coach, accredited by ICF professional coaching training provider, author, and speaker with an international reputation and a remarkable career as an entrepreneur, senior executive, and masterful HR consultant for over 25 years.
Distinctions and Awards
– The most influential Executive & Team Coach in 2024 in Greece.
-Best Seller Amazon France for her book Philosophical Leadership: Become a Better Leader through the Lens of Classical Philosophy and Coaching
-The # 1 Executive Coach in Athens 2020.
– HR Award for the most innovative leadership program,
International recognition by the ICF Foundation “Gift of Coaching Collective.”
She has dedicated her life to helping people uncover their genuine gifts and light up their magnificent life journeys. She is known for helping create a positive work-life balance and well-being (in Greek, eudemonia).
She achieves this through her programs, 1-1 coaching, workshops, books and events, and a broad combination of knowledge and expertise within coaching, positive psychology, philosophy, business, management, and science.
Barbara has supported many high-potential, visionary senior executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs in becoming better leaders and happier people. She helps them achieve their milestones and expand their horizons.
In particular, Barbara often works with women to encourage them to speak up and claim more impactful leadership positions.
Furthermore, she coaches teams to be aligned and energized, increasing their performance and satisfaction at work and supporting companies to transform their culture and gain more success and sustainability.
As a coach, trainer, and entrepreneur, Barbara has developed a distinctive personal coaching signature based on wisdom from Greek philosophers and positive psychology and has created the pioneering “Philosophy & Coaching in Practice™” methodology. Through this methodology, individuals learn about their values and those ancient Greek virtues to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and rewarding personal and professional life.
She is an associate of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, which offers two E-learning programs: “Coaching Leadership in the Footsteps of Socrates” and “The Profession of Recruiter.”
Moreover, she designed and led the international coaching training program, Professional Coaching Diploma: Coaching Skills & Tools in Practice, which ICF accredits as level 1 and level 2 (in the process).
After more than ten years as a senior HR executive in multinational companies such as TITAN Cement Group, she founded Human Resources Expertise (HRE) to assist companies of all sizes in efficiently managing human development.
Barbara is an accomplished keynote speaker and a published author of books on coaching and leadership. Her most popular books are The Art of Peace in the Workplace, Philosophical Leadership, and The Coach’s Journal—Self Reflections.
She leads actions and creates communities with social impacts, such as “Your Time of Power,” “The Rebounders,” the V.I.P. Community (Visionary, Innovative & Powerful) Coaches & Leaders, the students and alumni of her Coaching School, and the annual hybrid international conference COACH NOW.
She was the founding member of the ICF Greece Chapter, President in 2015, and board member in 2014, 2016, and 2024.
Barbara
One of the things I’m often asked is
“How on earth did you get started in all this?”
- Executive & Leadership Coaching,
- Female Leadership (Femininship™),
- Team Coaching & Building Coaching Culture.
- Philosophical coaching (Philosophership™)
- Narrative Coaching
- Positive Ethical Culture at Work
- How did you adapt through the Greek financial crisis?
- Why did you bring Greek philosophy and coaching together?
- How and why did you start your coaching business?
- What challenges did you face starting your coaching business?
- How can people harness Greek philosophy for a happier life?
- What is a V.I.P coach?
- What are your coaching methodologies and why did you create your own ones?
- Why has your program “The Leader of Today” been awarded?
She holds
-a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Patras, Greece,
-a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with a major in Organizational Psychology from « Institut d’Administration et Gestion » I.A.G. Université Catholique de Louvain-La- Neuve, Belgium, and
-a Master in Business Administration, with major in Human Resources from ALBA Graduate Business School, Athens, Greece.
- Femininship™ (Female Leadership)
- Philosophership™ (Philosophical coaching )
- Coaching Leadership in the footsteps of Socrates©”
- V.I.P Coach™
- Philosophership in Action: Philosophy & Coaching in Practice
- The Leader of Today: an award-winning program for developing leadership skills and changing culture- HR Award 2020.
Barbara has cooperated with some of the most prestigious companies and organizations, such as:
Diageo, Beiersdorf, Leo Pharma, Bayer, Janssen, Generation Y, Intracom Defense Electronics, Unisol SA, Kone SA, Bluegr Resorts, Vodafone, Sephora, Alfa Laval, Rina, Mapei.
Moreover, she cooperates with the National Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Hult Ashridge Executive Education, UK.
- Certified Leadership Coach by Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching (MGSCC)
- Qualified to hold a license to use 360 assessment, Marshall Goldsmith Global Leader of the Future
- Team Coaching Accreditation by EMCC – ITCA
- Team Coaching Certified Coach by Global Team Coaching Institut: Peter Hawkins & David Clutterbuck
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Accredited Coaching Education Provider, Author & Trainer ACSTH by ICF
- ICF Mentor & PCC Evaluator
- Core Practitioner Certified Narrative Coach™ by Dr. Dave Drake
- Positive Psychology Certification, “becoming the best version of you” by Tim Lebon, City University
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming by nlpgreece
- Coaching Certification from Coach University (Coach U)
- Qualified to hold a license to use OPQ tests by SHL
Why I became a coach.
In order to help people transform their lives and gain peace and joy
My whole life has been filled with challenges. While I have experienced happiness, I have also faced dark moments. I often felt emotional, unfulfilled, and lost among the chaos, unsure of which direction to take toward my goals and aspirations.
However, once I discovered coaching and, shortly after, philosophy, I became more focused and found my true north, achieving a sense of balance. I realized that my life goal was to be serene and happy, which I learned is a journey rather than a destination.
I am on a journey toward wisdom and happiness, and my mission is to help you achieve the same. This is why I became a coach and why I believe in the transformative power of coaching to change lives.
Serving Individuals
Barbara coaches visionary women and men to reach their goals, unleash their potential, and expand their horizons. Furthermore, she helps them successfully lead their winning teams.
As a professional coach, she challenges you and builds your capabilities to overcome internal and external obstacles, design a plan of action, and follow it successfully.
Her ultimate goal is to bring out your best so you can stay focused on your needs, values, and vision and live in authenticity.
Honoring our Greek ancestors together, you look at the significant philosophical issues over the years, such as meaning, freedom, choice, and responsibility, and how these play an essential part in your life to flourish.
Serving Companies
Barbara founded HRE in 2000 after a successful career in many HR positions at Titan cement company, a Greek multinational with great human values at its center.
Major visionary companies and individuals trust her and her team to reach growth and claim success.
She assists businesses and organizations to achieve great results at all times – through their people. She supports them in establishing trust and energizing personnel, changing organizational culture, and reaching alignment with every new strategy and decision.
Serving Society
“I am passionate about building thriving communities with ethical and high standards and an ultimate purpose towards a sustainable society.”
Toward this purpose, Barbara has created:
Your Time of Power, a volunteering project starting from research, offers Free Empowering Coaching Sessions and a specially designed workshop to support the Greek economy and society during a crisis or whenever the need arises.
–Coach Now – An International Hybrid Coaching Conference that explores the essential themes of our times.
–The V.I.P. Community of Coaches & Coach Leaders– Formed from the CSTP alumni, students, and academic team. V.I.P. stands for Visionary, Innovative, and Powerful.
–The Rebounders: Volunteering for people who needed help during the global economic crisis 2008-2018.
To enhance a sustainable and flourishing global society with “ethos,” “pathos,” and “logos” towards a life with “eudemonia.”
Greek Philosophy
The foundation of a meaningful and flourishing life. Unlocking the secrets of a purposeful journey and making decisions in any critical crossroad.
Coaching
As a daily habit for personal & professional growth. Coaching is not just a methodology, it's a way of living. For you to become an everyday Coach.
Leadership
Becoming the leader you desire. How to find the way in for the way out. A journey for peace and happiness for you and those around you.
“The unexamined life is not worth living” Socrates in Plato's Apology.
(470 B.C. to 399 B.C)
ASSOCIATES.
To achieve true success, we must recognize the power of collaboration. I am deeply appreciative of the chance to partner with inspiring organizations and individuals who motivate me to reach new heights.
Join me.
Let me be your coach.
