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.
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 🙏
У одной тёмной, неприветливой реки жил одинокий, грустный Ёж. Он был угрюм и нелюдим, жил, как затворник, совсем один в маленьком домике на краю деревни и ни с кем не общался. Все другие звери, жившие в деревне, считали его сварливым чудаком, и предпочитали с ним не связываться.
Например, если котята или щенки, играя с мячом, случайно перебрасывали его через забор к дому Ежа, то Ёж раздражался, начинал топать ногами и браниться и, прокалывая мяч своими иглами, перебрасывал детям обратно пустую оболочку. Поэтому жители деревни обходили его дом стороной.
Так продолжалось много лет, тропинка к дому Ежа заросла сорняками, забор покосился и покрылся мхом, а ворота заржавели. Про Ежа совсем забыли.
И никто даже не предполагал, что на самом деле Ёж был очень несчастен и одинок. Его родители бросили его, когда Ёж был ребёнком, и с тех пор он был один. В глубине души он мечтал о том, чтобы у него появились друзья и семья, но он не верил в то, что это возможно. Он не любил себя, стеснялся своих иголок, и считал, что в жизни ему очень не повезло. Бывало, он подолгу рассматривал своё отражение в реке и то, что он там видел, ему совсем не нравилось. Читать далее «Ю. Зачек «Волшебная пещера». Сказка про медитацию»
A wonderful testimonial from my wonderful client, Ani Mantashyan, founder of YUKAM law firm.
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As I reflect on the year, I couldn’t help but share the results of working with Yury. We worked together for about half a year in 2024, and during this time, I not only learned all the theoretical tools for the proper development of a legal firm but also took many steps that led to the realization of my long-standing dream.
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Firstly, I moved to a new city, rethought my entire life, and practically from scratch launched an office for a legal firm in Moscow. Them I improved my business processes in the legal firm in Krasnodar and introduced many new tools.
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I want to express my immense gratitude to Yury for his support and the incredible experience I gained. I wish all of you to find such a mentor, consultant, and person in 2025 who will always support, understand, and help you in your development.
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Yury, I wish you in the new year many grateful partners and the realization of all your goals. I wish you boundless energy so that all the benefits you provide to people continue to flow from you. Happiness and health to your family! Happy New Year!
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YUKAM is the leader of the legal market in the Krasnodar region and soon, I am sure, will be the leader in Moscow as well.
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According to Ani, she used to be sceptical about working with mentors and consultants in business. But after years of reading my blog, she decided to try this business development tool
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In seven months of working together, we created a development strategy and identified many obstacles, both internal and external, which were successfully overcome. The speed of change surprised both Ani and, frankly, me.
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There are those who take a long time to get started. Ani is definitely not one of them! To open an operational practice in Moscow in a few months, with a physical office, staff, clients and projects — that is definitely cool. Bravo!
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A lot of lawyers are having a tough time right now, especially those who worked at ILFs. Many put their hands down, thinking it’s not the time to launch their practice or not the time to grow. However, Ani’s experience proves that with the right strategy, you can grow even in a falling market.
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In 2024 I also helped to create business strategies for companies in Spain, Cyprus and US. In addition to continuing to work with Ani, I have several other ongoing business development projects in 2025:
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Creating a launch strategy for an international HR consulting practice in Oman;
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Creating an entry strategy for a tax advisory services company to enter the new UAE market;
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Growing and scaling in international markets for a law firm in Dubai.
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If you would like me to help you launch your own business or help your existing business grow, message me «Growth and Development» in a private message.
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We will have a Zoom call, discuss your situation in detail, I will explain how I work and how I can help you.
I recently had the pleasure of conducting two dynamic training sessions for the Mayflower teams, focusing on Networking & Sales and Communication & Feedback Skills. The teams’ energy and drive were truly inspiring! 💪🔥
While every company has its unique culture, the fundamental principles and challenges of human interaction remain universal.
Kudos to businesses that prioritize the growth and development of their teams—it’s a clear path to market leadership.
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Провёл два классных тренинга для команд IT компании Mayflower.
Первый был про навыки нетворкинга и продаж, второй про навыки коммуникации и предоставления обратной связи. Очень крутая энергия и драйв команд! 💪🔥
Несмотря на то, что каждая компания имеет свою уникальную культуру, фундаментальные принципы и проблемы взаимодействия между людьми остаются универсальными.
Большой респект компаниям, которые уделяют первостепенное внимание росту и развитию своих команд — это прямой путь к лидерству на рынке.
