BACKGROUND

Memberships: International Coach Federation (ICF), ICF-GTA Chapter, Coaches Training Institute (CTI)-GTA Chapter, Coachville

Coach training: The Coaches Training Institute(CTI), Coachville with the late Thomas Leonard, Relationship and System Coaching (ORSC) and Team Coaching International(TCI)

I'm a Co-Active Coach. What does it means? Co-Active Coaching* is a fantastic model of coaching in which you as client and I as your coach are active collaborators. This builds an alliance between two equals for the purpose of meeting your needs.

*Co-Active Coaching is a powerful alliance designed to forward and enhance the lifelong process of human learning, effectiveness and fulfillment. I believe you to be naturally creative, resourceful and whole. There are three fundamental principles to Co-Active Coaching - three essential attributes of a client's whole life: Fulfillment, Balance and Process.

Favorite habit: Randomly scheduling 10 "Samy" day in my calendar where I can do anything I want for that day. From staying in bed all day long to taking a drive whenever the car points me to... a day simply for me without accountability of time and commitment to anyone or to anything.

You are moving toward more fulfillment, more balance and more effective process in your life, or you are moving away. The ultimate intention of Co-Active Coaching is to help you maximize your life in these three areas. One of the things that make Co-Active Coaching unique is that it is principle-based, not just content or issue-based.

Specialties: One-on-one executive coaching, group coaching, teleclass coaching, inspirational speaking

Primary Values: intimacy, inspiration, consciousness/spirituality, integrity, sacredness, learning
Secondary Values: being, wisdom, authenticity, truth

Favourite Place: Greece

Favourite Activities: Walking, hiking, reading, meditation, having intimate conversations with my two children, candlelit dining, and engaging in thought-provoking conversations

Favourite Books: Power Vs. Force, The Eye of the I, Celestine Prophecy, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Favourite Authors: Dr. Wayne Dyer, Carolyn Myss, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Neale Donald Walsch, James Hillman, Rumi, Thomas Moore

Favourite Meals: Chinese brunch, Greek

Favourite Habit: One call in the morning with my son and one call in the evening with my daughter. Always ending the call with I love you; I believe in you; I only wish the best for you!

Favourite Time: Quiet, meditative, and reflective mornings just before dawn

Favourite Movies: Ghost, City of Angels, James Bond movies