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Dr. Avra Lyraki

Global Executive Communication Coach (MCC, ICF) | Government & C-Suite Trusted Advisor | ICF Assessor, ACTC & Mentor Coach | TEDx Speaker | HBR Advisory Council Member
info@lifeselfcoaching.com

I am a Global Executive Communication Coach & Mentor (MCC, ICF) who works with C – Level Executives and high potential leaders to help them create positive permanent shifts in their leadership impact and the results they achieve. My engagements consist of working one-to-one with senior executives worldwide and with senior teams to help them co-act better and increase their executive visibility and impact as a team. I also work with executive teams to help them communicate effectively with their internal and external stakeholders while taking decisive actions to expedite progress and capitalize on their character strengths.

By equipping leaders with practical tools and serving as a trusted thought partner, I assist them in navigating the complexities of change. This empowers them to optimize new behaviours through practice and troubleshooting before implementing them in real-world scenarios.

My academic background includes a Ph.D. thesis on Corporate Communication with a specialization in Organizational Communication during Mergers & Acquisitions. Furthermore, I hold a Master’s degree in International Management from the University of La Verne, California, and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Panteion University of Social & Political Sciences, Department of International & European Studies.

Having worked for more than 25 years in the international services industry in the Human Resources Management (as a Regional Global Employment Advisor – U.S. Department of State, an Executive Internal Coach and Public Speaking Mentor), Customer Intelligence and Experience and MarCom field I have gathered extensive experience in Corporate Communication Issues and Image Building through offline as well as through online media.

Additionally, I have honed my expertise as an executive workshop leader in numerous topics specializing in the areas of Executive Coaching, Interpersonal, and Corporate Communication, as well as, Executive Mentoring and ICF Mentor Coaching.

Having genuine interest for the coaching profession, I have created Life Self Coaching Methodology© and co-authored the innovative coaching methodology Face your Strengths ©.

Since 1997 I have coached, trained and mentored more than 10,000 senior executives and have collaborated with multinationals and N.G.O.s across the globe.

CREDENTIALS:

  • Certified Master Certified Coach (MCC) – International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • Certified ICF Credentialing Assessor – International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • Certified ICF Team Coach (ACTC) – International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • Certified Statement Analysis® – Advanced Interviewing Concepts Detecting Deception Using Statement Analysis®
  • Certified Strengths Practitioner – VIA Institute on Character
  • Certified Extended DISC® Consultant
  • Certified Practitioner on Strategic Innovation on Customer Experience Design – International Customer Service Association (International Credit Validation No. ICSALAGR023021142014)
  • Certified NLP Master Trainer – American University of Neuro Linguistic Programming (AUNLP)

COLLABORATIONS:

  • Professional Speaker-YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), USA
  • HBR Advisory Council Member – Harvard Business Review
  • ICF Credentials and Standards (C&S) Appeals Committee Member-International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • ICF Credentials and Standards SME-International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • ICF Academic Research SME on Mentor Coaching Job Analysis- International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • Communication Mentor – IPPA (International Positive Psychology Association), U.S.A.
  • Communication Mentor – Global Thinkers Forum, UK
  • Communication Mentor – Cherie Blair Foundation, UK
  • Coach & Leadership Lab Facilitator – Unlocking Potential Institute by Carly Fiorina, U.S.A.
  • Communication Mentor – Faster Capital, U.A.E.
  • Mentor – 100mentors, Greece
  • Ambassador – VIA Institute on Character
  • Teaching Assistant for the MOOC “The Science of Happiness” – The Greater Good Science Center, University of Berkley, California
  • Article Contributor at Thrive Global Greece
  • Opinion Columnist at CEOWORLD Magazine

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