Praise
“Despina creates such a safe and nourishing space for self-exploration that allows your true self to emerge, crafting a more purposeful everyday life”
- J.G.
Hey, you!
You are here for a good reason.
And definitely not by chance (even if your mind tries to convince you otherwise, your heart and gut intuitively know!)
My educated guess is that you are…
Spending most of your daytime (perhaps night-time as well?) regretting PAST actions or worrying about FUTURE ones…
Doubting yourself and second-guessing your decisions and choices to the point of overwhelm and stuckness?
Feeling disconnected from the head down, distrustful of your emotions and visceral senses…
Trying to make some space for a more supportive and nurturing voice but your inner critic/protector is fighting hard to stay in charge…
Longing to experience and embody more self-trust and self-belief in your everyday life…
Confused?
Overwhelmed?
Stuck?
Doubting yourself?
I hear you.
And, I am here FOR YOU.
Because I know .
Done that..felt so…been there…
Big Time. Looooong time.
All the while, playing small, staying stuck, missing out on opportunities to grow, personally and professionally…
And then, boom...
One fine January day some years ago I crashed!
Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually!
And that’s when my own hero’s journey began.
I took a bold step back to review and reevaluate my personal and professional life trajectory up to that point in my life…
…making self-care and my overall wellbeing number ONE priority…
And somewhere along my evolutionary journey,
Coaching and I crossed paths.
And THAT made ALL THE DIFFERENCE moving forward.
Fast forward to NOW, my own transformational journey led me to YOU.
As a Certified Self-Belief Coach by the Self-belief Coaching Academy (ICF Accredited Programme).
As an EMCC Accredited Senior Practitioner Coach.
As a Certified Deep Transformational Coach.
I am here for YOU.
To help YOU make wiser life choices, big or small, by trusting and aligning the wisdom of your mind, heart and body.
To help YOU navigate life’s transitions with clarity, compassion and courage-based action.
To support YOU in your deeply personal transformation journey from limiting self-doubt to expansive self belief…
To witness YOUR uniqueness and magnificence unfold.
Every, single, day.
We live in a fast-paced world where worry and rumination, disconnection and conformity rule.
It will be my honor to witness you break the limitations of self-doubt and experience life with strong self-belief, self-trust, self-acceptance, deep presence, and authenticity- harnessing and aligning the wisdom of your inner sources of intelligence.
Mind, heart and body.
So, my one and only question for you is:
Are you willing to transform self-doubt into self-belief and embrace the greatest possibilities of your life?
Praise
“Being unconditionally accepted by Despina helped me explore in depth my inner critic that kept me small and confined. I now offer myself the care and compassion I need to live in alignment with my core needs”
- Mariya Finyak
On a professional note...
Certified Self-Belief Coach, Self-Belief Coaching Academy, 2023
EMCC Accredited Coach, Senior Practitioner Level, 2021
Masterclass on Trauma-informed Coaching, Virtual Live Training (6hrs) by Jenny Rogers and Julia-Vaughan Smith, 2021
Existential Coaching, Virtual Live Training (15hrs) by Yannick Jacob, 2021
Certified Points of You® Practitioner L.2, Points of You, 2020
Certified Deep Transformational Coach, Center for Transformational Coaching, 2018
Microexpressions & Body Language Practitioner, Dynamic Equilibrium System, 2018
Somatic Self-Compassion Online Training, Heartworks, 2018
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program, Mindfulness360.net, 2017
Advanced Diploma in General & Specific Coaching Skills, Coaching Evolution Int’l Academy, 2017
EMCC/EMCC Greece Member since 2015
Non-Violent Communication Certificate, 2014
MBA, International Management, Boston University, School of Management, 2001
B.Sc., Management & Organizational Behavior, Deree College, 1996
14 years of corporate experience in Human Resources Development in a major Greek Energy Group of Companies
...and, a bit more personal!
Born in the USA, raised in Greece
A firm believer in the turnaround power of compassion, kindness, smiles, soulful connections and healing from the inside
Movies I cannot get enough of: Star Wars Saga, Cloud Atlas, The Matrix, Lion, Life of Pi, Kung Fu Panda, The Wizard of Oz, It’s a Wonderful Life, Pursuit of Happiness, Arrival, The Shape of Water (and so many more!!!)
Yoda, Kung Fu Panda and Wall-E: all-time inspirations
A proud Introvert, HSP, and Virgo
My beacon of light: my partner in life, Yannis
Signature Strengths (VIA): kindness, love of learning, forgiveness, gratitude, honesty, love, curiosity, humility
Re-energized by reflective time, walks in nature, book reading, star-gazing, and playing with my nieces, nephews and my furry pet
Part of starting-my-day ritual: a big mug of greek coffee every single morning! :)
Progress over Perfection - a tough cookie to fully embody 24/7…but hey, one foot in front of the other, day by day! Practice makes Progress :)
My anchor values !
Kindness
Authenticity
Leadership
Spirituality
Love
Compassion
Belonging
Community
Connection
My passion !
Supporting ambitious, sensitive strivers and high achievers respond to challenges they face in every day life with clarity, compassion and courage-based action, all the while respecting their autonomy and inner wisdom
My mission !
Raising awareness around systemic and cultural conditioning fueling self-doubt stories, beliefs and protective patterns to help people navigate life’s challenges and transitions from a place of solid self-belief and deep self-trust
Curious to learn more about how YOU can navigate life's challenges with solid self-belief and deep self-trust?
