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Leadership Development Program / Программа развития лидерства

The CEO role has changed more in the past year than at any point in the previous 25 years.

“This is one of the most testing moments for leaders. I’ve not seen that in 25 years. Today, CEOs face a new challenge: they must simultaneously run their current business, transform it in real time, and build entirely new business models for the future.”

— Mohamed Kande, Global Chairman, PwC (2026)

I believe this quote perfectly captures the leadership crisis we are facing today.

Recently, I delivered a workshop in Morocco for around 90 senior executives on antifragile leadership in times of uncertainty.

While preparing, I researched the latest global studies on leadership and human capital. Some findings were striking. Читать далее «Leadership Development Program / Программа развития лидерства»

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20th Wedding Anniversary / 20 лет свадьбы

On September 29 Taia Zachek and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary 💍👰🤵 And on October 15, we’ll have been together for 22 years.
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My takeaway from these years: marriage is a rollercoaster, just like life itself.
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Commitment, patience, forgiveness, flexibility, support and open communication are all essential to navigating the ups and downs and thriving together.
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It’s fascinating to walk hand in hand through life and watch each other grow and develop as human beings.
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Love you, Taia! 🥰 I wonder what life has in store for us next? 😀
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P.S. Tbilisi was the perfect romantic setting for our anniversary — we really loved this beautiful city 😍
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29 сентября отмечали с Таей 20 лет свадьбы.

А 15 октября будет целых 22 года, как мы вместе!

Что я понял за эти годы: брак — это американские горки, как и вся наша жизнь.

Чтобы вместе проходить через взлёты и падения и становиться счастливее нужно желание быть вместе, терпение, умение прощать, гибкость, поддержка и открытая коммуникация.

И тогда очень интересно идти по жизни рука об руку и наблюдать, как каждый из нас растёт и развивается как личность.

Интересно смотреть, что жизнь приготовила для нас дальше, и как она разворачивается перед нами самым удивительным образом 😀

P.S. Тбилиси стал идеальным романтическим местом для нашей годовщины 😍 Мы там никогда не были и остались в восхищении — прекрасный город!

 

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ICF Eastern Europe & Nordic-Baltic Chapter Leader Forum 2026 in Tbilisi

What do we want to leave behind when our terms as chapter leaders come to an end?
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This question stayed with me after this week’s International Coaching Federation Eastern Europe & Nordic-Baltic Chapter Leader Forum in Tbilisi.
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Each year, chapter Presidents and Vice-Presidents come together to share experiences, exchange ideas and explore ways to develop our chapters and advance professional coaching.
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This was my fourth in-person forum as President of The Cyprus Charter Chapter of ICF. I always value the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new leaders and bring fresh ideas back to our community.
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This year, we explored how to grow membership, build local partnerships and develop coaching across our regions. One of my strongest takeaways came from an exercise on legacy.
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For me, that legacy means helping professional coaching in Cyprus reach a new level of recognition, quality and impact through our work at ICF Cyprus.
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Another insight was the importance of building stronger connections with schools and universities. We want more young people to discover coaching and the ways it can help them understand themselves, make choices and shape their future.
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Many thanks to Eliza Tsolakou and Sofia Rodrigues at International Coaching Federation for organising such a valuable forum, and to Irma Guramishvili, Sopho Latsabidze and our colleagues at ICF Sakartvelo for hosting us so warmly. Georgian hospitality — and the food — made the experience even more memorable! 🇬🇪
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And, of course, thank you to my fellow ICF chapter Presidents and Vice-Presidents for your openness, ideas and shared commitment to advancing coaching!
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The Art & Science of Coaching — second cohort in Cyprus / Второй поток программы Эриксоновского университета «Наука и искусство коучинга» на Кипре

Another exciting milestone for professional coaching in Cyprus!
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Module 1 of The Art & Science of Coaching™ — Erickson Coaching International’s ICF-accredited coach training programme — has been successfully completed by our Autumn 2026 cohort.
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Twenty inspiring participants have begun their journey into coaching, mindfulness, powerful communication and a deeper understanding of human potential.
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This journey is not only about personal transformation, but also about learning how to support their clients and teams in the best possible way.
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This module brought together three MCC trainers and seven dedicated assistants, creating an exceptional learning environment for our new cohort. And we were absolutely delighted to welcome Anna Lebedeva back to Cyprus. Thank you Anna! 🙏
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Thank you to our partners CIM — Cyprus Business School for welcoming us again in their Limassol campus. It feels like home now.
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And the journey continues: Erickson’s Advanced Course (Level 2) begins this November.

 

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Новый поток программы «Наука и искусство коучинга» Эриксоновского университета на Кипре. В этом году группа 20 человек.

Эту программу ведут три MCC коуча, включая Анну Лебедеву, которая снова приехала к нам на Кипр 🧡

Бесконечно горжусь нашей командой ассистентов — семь опытных выпускников Эриксона помогают участникам освоиться в новой профессии.

И, конечно, отдельное СПАСИБО Александре Липчанской, куратору проектов на Кипре 🙏

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Путешествие по Марокко в 2026 году (Касабланка, Фес, Марракеш) / Trip to Morocco 2026 (Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech)

 

Last week, I spent in Morocco. It was my first visit to this fascinating country.

It began in Casablanca, where I facilitated a workshop, Anti-Fragile Leadership During Uncertain Times, for 90 C-level executives.

We explored the latest research and global leadership trends, including one striking insight: the role of a CEO has changed more over the past year than it did during the previous 25 years.

The key question for leaders today is: How do we remain stable in an increasingly unstable world?

My belief is that having a strong sense of meaning and purpose is one of the few things that helps us stay grounded amid global uncertainty. Using Robert Dilts’ Logical Levels model, we worked through a business case simulation to demonstrate exactly that.

After two days in Casablanca — and an unforgettable Robbie Williams concert at the Jazzablanca Festival — I travelled to Fez.

Fez is a truly unique ancient city, with a medieval atmosphere unlike anywhere else I have been.

For me, it is also deeply connected to my favourite band, U2.

I stayed at Riad El Yacout, the hotel that U2 booked exclusively for two weeks in 2007 while recording No Line on the Horizon — in my view, the most profound and mature album they have ever created.

In the riad’s beautiful octagonal courtyard, with its fountain at the centre, they recorded No Line on the Horizon, Magnificent, Moment of Surrender, Unknown Caller, Fez-Being Born, and White as Snow.

And there I was, standing in the very place where some of my favourite songs were born…

A truly magnificent feeling.

My journey ended in Marrakech, a city with a completely different energy — vibrant, colourful, and full of life.

Morocco turned out to be a journey not only across cities, but also across leadership, music, and history. These are the kinds of trips that stay with you long after you return home.

If you’re interested, you can read more about my Moroccan journey in my travel blog below (in Russian). Читать далее «Путешествие по Марокко в 2026 году (Касабланка, Фес, Марракеш) / Trip to Morocco 2026 (Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech)»

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Succeed Together Training Program for Exness / Тренинг ‘Succeed Together’ для Exness

 

Same place, same client, same training — with my partner Anna Sorokina — one year later 😊

Yesterday, we facilitated the Succeed Together workshop for the Global HR Team of Exness, one of the world’s leading fintech companies in Cyprus. This was the fourth time we have delivered this program for the client.

The team came together from three locations — Cyprus, Malaysia, and Uruguay — and represented an even broader mix of cultures, with participants originally from Cyprus, Malaysia, Uruguay, the United States, South Africa, and Argentina.

At its core of this program are practical cross-cultural communication tools, which are especially valuable in an organization that brings together more than 90 nationalities.

In addition to working with The Culture Map, we ran several simulations that allowed the team to apply the SCARF and SCORE models to real workplace situations.

By the end of the workshop, the team had developed:

• a SWOT analysis of their collaboration;
• a Team Charter with clear DOs and DON’Ts;
• a practical roadmap for implementing new cross-cultural communication tools and principles.

What I particularly appreciate is working with organizations that take a systemic approach to developing cross-cultural competence. Sustainable change happens not through a single workshop, but through continuous practice, shared language, and intentional habits. Читать далее «Succeed Together Training Program for Exness / Тренинг ‘Succeed Together’ для Exness»

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Communication Workshop at Matena Business School / Воркшоп по коммуникации в бизнес-школе Matena

I’ve just returned to Cyprus from Dilijan, Armenia, where I facilitated a one-day workshop, Mastering Influence: Trust, EQ, and the Art of Communication.

The workshop was part of the two-days bootcamp Selling from the Top: How a Leader’s Communication Drives Business Growth, organized by Matena International School of Leadership and Professional Development and co-facilitated with Remi Smolinski.

During my session, we explored the foundations of effective communication, including:

➡️ Understanding how the brain works and learning to shift into the observer position;
➡️ Understanding and managing emotions;
➡️ Building rapport;
➡️ Asking powerful open-ended questions and practicing active listening;
➡️ Connecting with others at the level of values;
➡️ Identifying and transforming limiting beliefs;
➡️ Shifting the focus from problems to solutions;
➡️ Delivering constructive feedback;
➡️ Mastering cross-cultural communication, and more.

We had more than 20 leaders from the banking and finance, telecommunications, fashion and retail, marketing, and sales sectors.

As always, it was a true pleasure to teach at Matena. A big thank you to Ruben Hayrapetyan and Lilit Gyulgyulyan for inviting me back to beautiful Dilijan, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to deliver leadership programs.

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Уикэнд в Берлине на концерте Metallica

 

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Ездил с сыном Мартином в Берлин на концерт Metallica. Мартину сейчас 14, он давно мечтал попасть на их концерт, но я не сразу понял, что тур M72 очень необычный (об этом позже) и на него точно стоит сходить. Когда сообразил года полтора назад, то на тот момент тур уже закончился.
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Я очень жалел, что мы не съездили. И вот, чуть больше года назад Metallica объявили, что тур продолжится и в 2026 году, четвёртый год подряд. Чтобы купить билеты на предварительной продаже, пришлось вступить в фанклуб 🙂

В день открытия предпродажи билетов для фанклуба провёл за компьютером в онлайн-очереди Ticketmaster несколько часов. В итоге удалось купить Golden Circle зону у сцены. Билеты были раскуплены за считаные часы. Потом было ожидание длиною в год.

29 мая 2026, пятница

И вот день пришёл, когда мы вдвоём полетели в Берлин (девочкам, естественно, это было не интересно). Прилетели около 7 вечера. На экспрессе домчали на Potsdamer Platz. Там сразу же зарулили в Paulaner Wirtshaus, чтобы поесть сосисок с пивом (Мартин с удовольствием дегустировал безалкогольное) и поставить большую галочку — МЫ В ГЕРМАНИИ ✅ Читать далее «Уикэнд в Берлине на концерте Metallica»