On a mission to give individuals and organisations science-backed tools and tailored development solutions to transform from within.
What Sets Us Apart
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Laser-Focused on the Outcome
We don’t stop until you see real change. Impact is the bottom line.
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Your Goals, Your Way
No cookie-cutter development solutions here. We design based on your needs to get the results you want.
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Proven Methods Only
Everything we do is rooted in science and real-world experience.
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Tools You’ll Use
If it isn’t practical, we won’t teach it. Our focus is on skills that make an impact today.
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Experience It to Learn It
We know the best way to learn is to experience it first-hand—and that’s exactly what we deliver.
The Founder
Dr. Maria Loumpourdi
Hi, I’m Maria.
With a proven track record in senior leadership roles, I have driven talent and leadership development across industries like Manufacturing, Banking, and iGaming. I specialise in developing potential from within—both for individuals and organisations.
I hold a Doctorate from the University of Glasgow, where my research zeroed in on leadership development. Drawing on this expertise, I design development programmes that build leadership capabilities and drive organisational performance. As the author of Leaders Made from Within: The Blueprint for Developing Leadership in Individuals and Organisations, I provide actionable strategies for cultivating impactful leadership.
Accredited as a Senior Practitioner Coach and Coaching Supervisor by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), I’m also a certified Professional Life Coach and an award-winning mentor. Over the years, I’ve guided countless individuals toward achieving personal and professional breakthroughs.
I’m deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with a history of launching initiatives that foster inclusive workplaces. My efforts earned me recognition as an HR Diversity Champion on the 2023/2024 Global Diversity List, featured in The Guardian. I also founded Malta’s first Diversity & Inclusion network and served as a judge for the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards.
Beyond training, coaching, and consulting, I actively contribute to global thought leadership. I’ve published in respected international journals and delivered talks worldwide. I am driven by a passion for advancing leadership development and shaping the future of workforce growth.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Leadership Development
University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Master of Science in Psychology & Neuroscience
King’s College London, United Kingdom
Master’s (ILM Level 7) in Coaching Supervision
British School of Coaching, United Kingdom
Master of Educational Leadership & Administration
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Bachelor of Education
Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
Accreditations
Accredited Coach, Senior Practitioner
European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)
Accredited Coaching Supervisor
European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)
Certified Professional Life Coach
Transformation Academy
Awards
HR Diversity Champion
2023-2024 Global Diversity List featured in The Guardian
The Outstanding Mentor
2024 Women in Gaming Diversity Awards
Learning Leader of the Year
2025 Learning Awards, Finalist
Speaking Engagements
Publications
The Blueprint for Leadership Development
Leaders Made From Within: The Blueprint for Developing Leadership in Individuals and Organizations.
Leadership Development in Large International Organisations
University of Glasgow
Developing Leaders in the Workplace: An Empirical Research of Line Managers’ Wants and Needs from Leadership Development Programmes.
Women’s Leadership Development
Gender in Management Journal
Leadership Development Programmes: Part of the Solution or Part of the Problem of Women’s Under-representation in Leadership?
The Future of Employee Development in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Journal of Vocational Education & Training
The Future of Employee Development in the Emerging Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Lifelong Learning
Scottish Educational Review
A Critical Analysis of the European Reference Framework of Key Competences for Lifelong Learning.
Features
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