🔊 Host: Joerg Sauer, ACC – Transformational Coach & Morphosis Country Leader, Indonesia
🎤 Guest: Ifigeneia (Ifi) Paraskevopoulou – Mental Health Counselor & Coach, Athens, Greece

“Transition is not change. Change happens around us — transition is the inner journey that helps us reach the next chapter of our lives.”

“You don’t have to have the whole ladder in front of you. Take the first step, and the next one will appear.”

In this heartfelt conversation, Coach Ifigeneia Paraskevopoulou shares her evolution from psychologist and HR leader to a coach supporting women navigating life transitions — from career shifts and motherhood to divorce and rediscovering purpose.
Her work blends psychology, therapeutic tools, and coaching into a deeply human approach that honors both emotion and action.

💡 If you’re standing at a crossroads in life or career, this episode will help you embrace change with courage and compassion.

Ifigeneia highlights:
✅ Why transitions—not changes—create lasting transformation
✅ How inner work, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness shape growth
✅ The role of psychological safety and trust in today’s organizations
✅ Why you never truly feel “ready”—and why that’s perfectly okay

💡 What you’ll learn:

• How to navigate life’s transitions without losing your balance
• Why being “true to yourself” is the foundation of personal and professional success
• The difference between therapy and coaching — and how they complement each other
• How systemic coaching creates ripple effects that transform relationships and workplaces
• What “funpreneurship” means and how joy fuels sustainable coaching

“It’s not about changing who you are — it’s about meeting a new version of yourself.” – Ifigeneia Paraskevopoulou

🎧 Listen now and get inspired to embrace your next transition with confidence and heart.
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(00:00) The COACHpreneur Journey - Coach Ifigeneia Paraskevopoulou(01:02)  Who are you as a human? Who are you beyond titles and bios?(02:28)  So what called you into coaching? Was there a pivotal moment or experience that led you to this path?(04:19) Were there any early signs or patterns that hinted coaching might be part of your journey?(05:04)  What is it about coaching that lights you up?(06:01)  What values guide your work as a coach?(08:43) If you had to name your ‘why’ — the deeper reason you do this work — what would it be?(09:41) What keeps you going when things get tough in your coaching journey?(10:25) Tell us about the people you feel most called to work with. Who are they? What are they navigating when they come to you?(12:22) What are transitions in organizations?(14:27) How do your clients usually describe the transformation they experience from working with you?(16:22) Why do you think your voice or approach resonates with the clients you serve?(17:21) Distinction between therapy and coacing.(18:46) What does your coaching offer look like today?(19:30) Are there any tools or methodologies you would like to highlight? (21:30) Is there an offering or piece of your work that feels especially close to your heart?(22:50) What kind of ripple effect do you hope your coaching creates — in your clients’ lives, or beyond?(23:32) If everything aligned perfectly, what would your coaching practice look like in a few years?(25:03) What’s a dream or creative edge you’re leaning into right now?(26:09) For aspiring coaches - If someone feels drawn to coaching but is doubting whether they’re ‘ready’ or ‘enough,’ what would you want them to know? (27:29) For someone who’s never worked with a coach — what do you wish they knew about what’s possible through coaching? (28:22) Where can people connect with you, follow your work, or learn more about what you do?(29:01) Rapid Fire Questions