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Human-centred
in leadership, work and in life

MY "NOW"

PARTHENA,
THE COACH

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and certified Systemic Business Coach, I support individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations in navigating leadership, personal growth, and change.

My coaching approach is holistic, systemic, and trauma- and neuroscience-informed. Drawing on Nonviolent Communication (Marshall B. Rosenberg), Narrative Coaching (Dr. David Drake), Clean Space®, and trauma-sensitive coaching, I create a space for reflection, self-discovery, and meaningful change.

Since 1997, I have been coaching and mentoring individuals and groups across all professional and leadership levels in the international high-tech industry, bringing more than 5,000 hours of coaching experience to my work.

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MY "THEN"

CORPORATE LIFE

For nearly three decades, I have worked in Human Resources across international organizations, industries, and cultures.

 

For me, the roles I held are more than job titles. They reflect a journey shaped by a deep curiosity about people, leadership, change, and the relationships that connect them:

  • Since 2017: Associate Vice President HR & Global HR Business Partner, partnering with leaders and teams through organizational change, leadership development, talent growth, and executive coaching.

  • Associate VP Country HR DACH, mentoring leaders and HR teams while guiding organizations through operational and strategic transformation.

  • Global Senior HR Business Partner, partnering with international leadership teams on people, culture, organizational development, and leadership alignment.

  • Global HR Director, building and leading global HR structures, leadership development, transformation, and talent initiatives across diverse industries and business environments.

  • Earlier roles include HR Country Lead, Regional HR Leadership, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and HR Trainee.

While the roles evolved over time, the focus remained constant: helping people navigate change, unlock potential, and create environments where individuals, teams, and organizations can thrive. Over the last 20 years, that journey has also included building, developing, and leading global HR teams, supporting their growth as individuals and helping them increase their impact as strategic business partners.

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MY "ME"

WHAT FLOATS MY BOAT

I am endlessly curious. I love learning, travelling, and exploring how people, cultures, and history shape the world we live in. For reasons I cannot fully explain, Scotland holds a special place in my heart. Its landscapes, history, and stories never fail to draw me back.

 

When I'm not coaching or facilitating workshops, you'll often find me with a book, an audiobook in my ears, or practicing Tai Chi. I buy books much faster than I can read them, convinced that the right one always finds its moment.

 

I also have a soft spot for disco and mirror balls. There is something magical about the way they reflect light. Perhaps it is a reminder that we are all beautiful compositions of shiny, imperfect fragments, and that we come to know ourselves through our connection with others.

Yet, it is the ocean that holds a very special place in my heart. Its dance of light, movement, and depth reminds me that everything is in constant flow, that change is part of our nature, and that beneath the surface lie worlds of color, wonder, and stories waiting to be explored. More than anything, it gives me something I find almost nowhere else: stillness, renewed energy, and the feeling of being able to breathe deeply again whenever life and breathing on land feel a little too tight.

 

Born in Greece and raised in Germany, I am shaped by two cultures and a large, lively Greek family that taught me the value of connection, resilience, and never leaving a table hungry.

 

And then there is the question of home. For me, home is not a place, a passport, or a set of coordinates. Home is found in a sense of belonging, meaningful connections, shared experiences, and the people who accompany us on our journey through life.

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A Community of Empathy and Giving

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