Focusing on what matters

Arrival, welcome coffee, and a chance to connect before we begin.

Ms Georgia Stylianidou, EMCC Cyprus President sets the stage with reflections on what truly matters in today’s workplaces.

Ms Zoe Fragou, Organizational Psychologist, Business Coach & Trainer | This is not another speech about stress management. This is a wake-up call for companies to rethink the way they work. 

More coffee, reflections, meaningful connections and networking!

Ms Maria Papazoglou, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, NLP Master | Shifting the spotlight from technology to people. How coaching supports the development of the human skills that can’t be automated.

With contributions from industry experts, this session – facilitated by Vaso Vardaki, EMCC Cyprus member of the BOD -  highlights real experiences of how coaching has supported individual and organisational  growth. 

• Ioanna Panti, Chief Actuarial Officer,  CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd
• Antonios Kotsonias, Creative Director, Partners Connected Communications 
• Nastazia Solomonidou, Sales Manager, Eminentia Trading

A standing buffet to close the day, continue the conversation, and make new connections.

by Zoe Fragou,  Organizational Psychologist, Business Coach & Trainer 

This is not another speech about stress management. This is a wake-up call for companies to rethink the way they work. Burnout isn't just a personal struggle - it’s a symptom of deeper organizational issues. When employees are constantly exhausted, disengaged, or on autopilot, it’s not because they’re not “tough enough.” It’s because the system around them needs to be re-introduced.

In this session, we’ll go beyond naming the problem and dive into what actually works:

• What causes burnout—and why it’s more about culture than workload.
• Why resilience isn’t just a personal skill, but a team and leadership responsibility.
• How inclusive environments act as a buffer against chronic stress.
• Practical tools leaders can take back to their teams (think: structure, feedback, psychological safety, EQ).

You’ll leave with fresh insights, real examples, and tangible ways to build a workplace where people don’t just survive—they grow. This talk is designed for people who lead people. Because the change doesn’t only start with individuals—it starts with how we lead.

Zoe Fragou is an Organizational Psychologist with an MSc in Human Resources Management, a clinical psychologist license, a diploma in Business Coaching & Mentorship, and a Certificate in Agile Leadership. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate at EU Business School, where she holds a prestigious fellowship, and her research focuses on organizational behavior. Professionally, she is an awarded business coach leading projects in culture transformation, employee training, and public speaking for global corporations and Fortune 500 companies all over the world. As a public figure, she advocates for human rights, mental health, and women's empowerment and she is the host of the YouTube vodcast "Straight Outta Life"(Απ'τη Ζωή βγαλμένα).  Since September 2023, she has been a trainer for the World Health Organization, developing public health leaders in global missions, including Kazakhstan and war-torn Ukraine.

by Maria Papazoglou, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, NLP Master

In this keynote, we shift the spotlight from technology to people - and to the essential human skills that drive performance, engagement, and retention: emotional intelligence, leadership presence, creativity, and connection. These skills don’t emerge automatically - they’re developed, nurtured, and sustained over time. This is where coaching plays a vital role. Coaching supports individuals and teams to grow these capabilities, stay connected to purpose, and navigate change with resilience and awareness.

Human skills are no longer optional - they are essential to thriving in the now of each organisation. In the age of AI, your people - and how you coach / mentor, lead, and prepare them for what’s next —  are your greatest asset.

The future isn’t waiting. And it’s deeply, powerfully human.

Maria Papazoglou is an Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer with nearly 30 years of professional experience and over 10 years specializing in coaching and corporate training. She works with organizations and senior professionals to enhance performance, resolve challenges, and foster sustainable transformation. Maria’s hands-on, results-driven approach helps clients navigate complex issues, strengthen leadership, and build cultures of trust and growth. Rooted in her belief that PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS STARTS WITHIN, her methodology combines coaching practices (ICF, EMCC, AC) with applied NLP tools and a commitment to personal development. With a global client base, Maria brings an international perspective to her coaching. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Piraeus University, two diplomas in coaching, and is a certified NLP Master Practitioner. Maria continues to deepen her expertise through advanced seminars annually in the U.S.