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»

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!

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 🙏

Team Coaching in Cyprus with Erickson Coaching International — the world’s #1 ICF-accredited coaching school


🎓 Train in Team Coaching in Cyprus with Erickson Coaching International — the world’s #1 ICF-accredited coaching school.
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Earn your international certificate with the High-Performance Team Coaching program — developed by Dr. Marilyn Atkinson and recognized globally as one of the most effective formats for preparing certified Team Coaches.
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📘 Program Format & Details
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✔ Format: On-site, 4 days
✔ Dates: April 22–25, 2026
✔ Time: 9:00–17:00
✔ Venue: Amathus Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus
✔ Languages: English & Russian
✔ Certification: 30 ICF CCE Units
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💡 About the Program
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This program is designed for coaches who want to develop team coaching competencies and become certified Team Coaches, as well as for leaders who want to learn new instruments of working with teams. The training is based on the Solution-Focused approach and combines practice, theory, and supervision.
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🎯 By the end of the program, you will be able to:
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— strengthen team collaboration and productivity;
— build mission, vision, and team culture;
— foster trust, flexibility, and team mindset;
— work effectively with teams of various cultures and maturity levels.
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👥 Program Facilitators
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Marilyn W. Atkinson — Founder of Erickson Coaching International, PhD in Psychology, a global leader in coaching and NLP, author of 8 books, and trainer with 45 years of experience.
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Yury Zachek, MCC, ACTC ICF — Partner of Erickson Coaching International, President of ICF Cyprus, business coach and strategy consultant with over 20 years of corporate experience (EY, Deloitte, Accenture).
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🏆 Why Erickson
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✅ Training by the ICF Impact Award 2024 Winner
✅ Present in 130 countries, 75,000 graduates
✅ Over 45 years of experience and the largest MCC community in the world
✅ International Coaching Federation Advanced Certification in Team Coaching and CCE program
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Dr Atkinson’s visit to Cyprus is a unique event, we have very few seats left.
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📩 Enroll Now!
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DM: Yury Zachek
Telegram: @yuryzachek
info@erickson-cyprus.com
🌐 https://www.erickson.edu/high-performance-team-coaching-cyprus

Trainings on Communication, Feedback, and Delegation Skills at the Matena International School of Leadership and Professional Development

It was my pleasure to teach again at Matena International School of Leadership and Professional Development, this time delivering two trainings on Communication, Feedback, and Delegation Skills for the management team of Evocabank, one of the top banks in Armenia.
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I truly enjoyed working with this group of 70 open-minded and positive leaders. A big thank-you to the entire Matena team for the invitation — Ruben Hayrapetyan, Tigran Mnatsakanyan, Gayane Muradyan, Lilit Gyulgyulyan, Alina Ktoyan, and everyone else who made this experience special.
Yerevan feels like home now!😄

Тренинги про навыки коммуникации, предоставления обратной связи и делегирования в бизнес-школе Матена

Несколько фото из Еревана, где я снова вёл тренинги в бизнес-школе Матена.

На этот раз про навыки коммуникации, предоставления обратной связи и делегирования для 70 руководителей Evocabank — одного из ведущих банков Армении.

Спасибо всей команде Matena за приглашение — в Ереване уже чувствую себя как дома 😄

On the podcast with Vaso Vardaki. We talk about leaders and their thinking

Episode 15 of The Leadership in Progress Podcast is out today.
Together with Yury Zachek we explore the concept of coaching as the essence of modern leadership.

— How cultivating trust, mastery in powerful questioning, and a active listening mindset can transform how leaders empower their teams and inspire change.
— What does it truly mean to lead through coaching?
– How can asking the right questions ignite ownership and innovation?
– What practical tools and story-based strategies can today’s leaders adopt immediately?

Whether you’re a leader, aspiring coach, or someone passionate about human-centered impact, this episode invites you to see leadership through the lens of elevated presence, empathy, and transformative potential. Tune in to unlock coaching as your leadership superpower.

🎉 ICF Cyprus Chapter Celebrates 2 Years! 🎂 🥳

Over the past two years, we’ve grown from a small group of 20 to a vibrant community of over 60 members. We’ve hosted dozens of events for both our members and the wider community, fostering connection, learning, and professional growth.
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We’re especially proud to have built a dedicated and effective team of professional coaches and to have significantly increased our visibility in Cyprus through active engagement on social media and in public forums.
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As we enter the next chapter, our goals are clear:
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✅ Strengthen coaching community in Cyprus;
✅ Attract new members and partners for our initiatives;
✅ Educate and raise awareness about coaching;
✅ Fully live our mission — to lead positive change by setting a new standard for impactful, values-driven ICF coaching that transforms communities.
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📆 On June 12th, we also held our Board elections. Meet the newly elected ICF Cyprus Chapter Board of Directors for 2025-2027:
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President – Yury Zachek
Vice President – Alexandra Lipchanskaya
Secretary – Christina Aristidou
Marketing Director – Christina Michaelidou
Events & Training Director – Svetlana Karpova
Membership & Credentials Director – Elena Farba
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I’m incredibly proud to be part of this inspiring team and honoured to continue serving as President for a second term.
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A heartfelt thank you to all our members and supporters who have been with us on this journey:
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Liubov Snegireva, Tatiana Kolombet, Liza Solonos, Teodora Gencheva, Natalia Kozyakova, @Malcolm Fiellies, @Eliza Tsolakou, Magdalena Nowicka Mook, Iris Baloglou, Vaso Vardaki, Constantinos Lytras, Panagiotis Bratakos, Gintare Gustainyte Sido, Katja Hansel, Nisso Kaboulova, Theano Kalavana, Tatyana Malyuk, Christiana Melodia, Pete Mosley, Julia Snedkova, Kate Sotsenko, and many many others.
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We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to growing together!

🎉Кипрскому отделению ICF 2 года! 🎂 🥳

 

За эти два года мы выросли из небольшой команды из 20 человек в активное сообщество более чем из 60 членов. Мы провели десятки мероприятий как для членов нашей организации, так и для широкой общественности, устанавливая связи, обучая и способствуя профессиональному росту.

Особенно гордимся тем, что смогли сформировать сплочённую и эффективную команду профессиональных коучей, а также значительно повысить узнаваемость ICF на Кипре благодаря активному присутствию в соцсетях и участию в общественной жизни.

С началом нового этапа перед нами стоят чёткие цели:

✅ Укреплять сообщество коучей на Кипре;
✅ Привлекать новых членов и партнёров к нашим инициативам;
✅ Повышать осведомлённость и развивать культуру коучинга;
✅ Полностью реализовывать нашу миссию — стимулировать позитивные изменения, задавая новый стандарт коучинга, основанного на ценностях ICF, который трансформирует общество и бизнес-культуру.

📅 12 июня у нас также прошли выборы Совета директоров. Новый состав Совета ICF Cyprus на 2025–2027 годы:

Президент – Юрий Зачек
Вице-президент – Александра Липчанская
Секретарь – Кристина Аристиду
Казначей – Стефанос Пападопулос
Директор по маркетингу – Кристина Михаилиду
Директор по мероприятиям и обучению – Светлана Карпова
Директор по членству и аккредитации – Елена Фарба

Я невероятно горжусь тем, что являюсь частью этой вдохновляющей команды и для меня большая честь продолжать служить в роли Президента второй срок.

От всей души благодарю всех наших членов и партнёров, кто был с нами на протяжении этого пути.

С нетерпением ждем, что принесёт нам будущее, и рады продолжать расти вместе!