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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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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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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.

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Three trainings on Strategic Thinking & Effective Change Strategies in Armenia

I spent last week in Yerevan and Dilijan delivering three trainings on Strategic Thinking & Effective Change Strategies.
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I was invited by Matena International School of Leadership and Professional Development to lead their summer bootcamp, work with the Ministry of Economy leadership team, and collaborate with ACX International executives. Together we:
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✅ Explored strategic tools for seeing the bigger picture in life and business;
✅ Discussed the psychology of change and why change projects often fail;
✅ Reviewed top change management models and the role of communication;
✅ Worked on shifting limiting beliefs and building empowering values.
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A heartfelt thank you to the amazing team at Matena — Ruben Hayrapetyan, Tigran Mnatsakanyan, Lilit Gyulgyulyan, Alina Ktoyan, Gayane Muradyan. You took such wonderful care of me throughout the week, and I truly felt at home!
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It was also a joy to see Nana Hovhannisyan, my dear friend and colleague from the International Coaching Federation and Erickson Coaching International. Thank you for the excursion around Yerevan and for taking me to Etchmiadzin Cathedral and Museum — an experience that will always stay in my heart.
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And a special thanks to my fellow Rotarians Ashot Karapetyan and Hayk Manassian from Rotary International in Armenia. I truly appreciated your hospitality and your fascinating insights into the history of the region.
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Armenia, thank you for your warmth, hospitality, and inspiration! ✨
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Три тренинга по «Стратегическому мышлению и управлению изменениями» в Армении

Картинки из Армении 🙂

Прошлую неделю я провёл в Ереване и Дилижане, где провёл три тренинга по Стратегическому мышлению и управлению изменениями (change management).

По приглашению Matena International School of Leadership and Professional Development, я провёл летний буткемп для лидеров, поработал с руководством Министерства экономики и руководителями ACX International. Вместе мы:

✅ Изучали стратегические инструменты, которые помогают видеть более широкую картину в жизни и бизнесе;

✅ Обсуждали психологию изменений и причины, по которым проекты по управлению изменениями часто терпят неудачу;

✅ Рассматривали ключевые модели управления изменениями и роль коммуникации;

✅ Работали над ограничивающими убеждениями и формулированием ценностей.

От всей души благодарю замечательную команду Matena — Ruben Hayrapetyan, Tigran Mnatsakanyan, Lilit Gyulgyulyan, Alina Ktoyan, Gayane Muradyan. Вы так заботились обо мне всю неделю, что я чувствовал себя как дома!

Также было большой радостью встретиться с Nana Hovhannisyan, моей замечательной коллегой по International Coaching Federation и Erickson Coaching International. Спасибо за экскурсию по Еревану и за то, что показала мне Эчмиадзинский кафедральный собор и музей — это очень мощные впечатления.

И особая благодарность моим коллегам-ротарианцам Ashot Karapetyan и Hayk Manassian из Rotary International в Армении. Я искренне ценю ваше гостеприимство и ваши увлекательные рассказы об истории региона.

Армения, спасибо тебе за тепло, гостеприимство и вдохновение! ✨

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🎉 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!
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Деревья каждый год теряют свои листья,…

Существует японское изречение, которое гласит:

Если тебе кажется, что ты всё потерял, помни: деревья каждый год теряют свои листья, но они продолжают стоять и ждать лучших времён.

Стойте на ногах крепко и не сомневайтесь — ваша жизнь переменится к лучшему.

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We held our first Erickson Coaching International alumni gathering yesterday in Limassol! ✨💥🎉

It was such a joy to be surrounded by like-minded people — colleagues and fellow graduates of the same coaching school. We were immediately on the same wavelength, and it truly felt like the Erickson Cyprus family was coming to life!
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We shared stories about where we graduated from, and many of our alumni were trained by the incredible Anna Lebedeva and Светлана Попова — who will both be teaching Levels 1 & 2 of the ICF-certified coach training program, The Art & Science of Coaching™, launching this September in Cyprus.
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Even better: these amazing alumni coaches will also be assisting in the program right here in Cyprus!
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The Art & Science of Coaching™ will be delivered in both English and Russian.
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📩Please put a + in the comments below and we will send the details of the program to you.
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It’s inspiring to witness the Erickson community begin to grow in Cyprus. We’re just getting started!
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Ю. Зачек «Волшебная пещера». Сказка про медитацию

Памяти моего друга Максима Попова.

Юрий Зачек

ВОЛШЕБНАЯ ПЕЩЕРА

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Всем тем, кто ищет. 

ЧАСТЬ I

Глава 1. Потеря

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»

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Partnership with Erickson Coaching International

Great news! I’ve just signed a Business Partnership Agreement with Erickson Coaching International —the world’s #1 coaching school, as recognised by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
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It’s official: Erickson and its legendary certification program, The Art & Science of Coaching™, are coming to Cyprus!
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Since 1980, Erickson has been a pioneer in ICF-certified coach training across Canada, the USA, and globally. Today, you can train with Erickson in over 40 countries worldwide.
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Erickson’s accredited coach training includes the world-renowned program The Art & Science of Coaching™, as well as transformational life coaching courses Expanding Emotional Intelligence, The Art & Science of Mindfulness, Coaching Competencies for Leaders, and many others.
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In 2024, Erickson Coaching International was honoured as the Distinguished Coach Education Provider at the ICF Impact Awards—a testament to its global excellence in coach training.
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I graduated from Erickson in 2017 and have since completed multiple advanced courses and programs. Now, I’m thrilled to bring Erickson to Cyprus—a move that I’m sure will make a lasting impact on the coaching profession across the country.
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A heartfelt thank you to Marilyn W. Atkinson, Louise Hendey and Richard Hyams for their trust and support, and to Anna Lebedeva for her invaluable guidance in designing the program for Cyprus.
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Stay tuned! And if you’re interested in becoming a certified Erickson & ICF coach in Cyprus, let me know!