About
As a Certified Executive Holistic Coach, with over 30 years of professional experience in business development and entrepreneurship in various sectors, across Europe, Romania, Greece, Cyprus, and Qatar, I have been equipped with invaluable insights into diverse cultural dynamics and leadership challenges.
Central to my Coaching philosophy is the HEART© Coaching Methodology – and how someone can become and feel Holistic, Empowered, Accepted, Resilient, and Transformed! Through this approach, I offer practical strategies and tools for effective work-life integration, emotional intelligence and safety, and a transformative journey for personal and professional breakthroughs.
Having a deep passion for Kung-Fu and Qigong, I advocate for balancing my personal physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This passion supports also my Executive Coaching approach, which encompasses the holistic growth, helping my clients achieve harmony and fulfillment in all life aspects.
Being, heart and soul, dedicated to empowering C-level, HR & L&D Executives to overcome their challenges with comprehensive holistic strategies, I invite you to reach out to explore how you can transform stressful roles into successful and fulfilling careers!
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Let's transform challenges into opportunities and create a lasting impact together!
Tassos
Key Skills
Experience
ICF - Coaching Education - Lead Instructor | Leadership Coaching by HEART© Program
Apr 2025 - Present
Step into confident, resilient Leadership with HEART© Methodology by Tassos Kotzias. Earn 40 ICF CCEUs through this holistic, ICF Accredited Coaching program.
Enroll for the next Cohort at: https://anastasioskotzias.com/
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ICF Foundation, Middle East Ambassador | ICF Foundation, USA
Jan 2025 - Present
Middle East Ambassador, ICF Foundation, USA
Passionate for social progress and engage participation in ICF Foundation initiatives. A subject matter expert, who work to communicate the strategy, plans, and projects with ICF Chapters.
https://foundationoficf.org/about/council-of-ambassadors/
Executive Holistic Coach, ICF PCC | Executive Holistic Coaching
Apr 2022 - Present
1-on-1 Executive Coaching & Group Coaching.
I support Senior Executives, experiencing sudden life transitions, to achieve holistic growth and transform challenges to success!
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Project Manager - Events | Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)
Oct 2020 - Jun 2025
Doha, Qatar Dynamic Event Management professional with extensive expertise in large scale Events & Sponsorship. Equipped with advanced business acumen, as well as stellar soft skills, cooperation, interpersonal communication and negotiation skills to achieve the objectives of the organization. Solid background in Events Project Management, Consulting & Business Development, B2B / B2C Marketing, Stakeholders Engagement. Results oriented with 360o Business Management approach to ensure optimization and success to every Client / project. Fluent in English and Greek with advanced linguistic abilities in Italian, French, Spanish and Arabic.
Key Accounts & Events Director | Just us & Otto
Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
Doha, Qatar In this position, I directed the strategic planning of events and marketing initiatives for a diverse portfolio of clients. I also orchestrated a variety of events and promotional activities to bolster branding, engagement, and public relations. I integrated social media and CSR to revamp marketing tactics. Furthermore, I monitored and moderated team performance to determine areas of strength and deploy training schemes to enhance skills. Reported to the General Manager & Owner. Key Achievements: ✨ Established, retained, and fortified business-critical relationships with high- profile clients. ✨ Effectively managed sub-contractors and vendors to maximize satisfaction and optimize profitability. ✨ Managed both Technical & Commercial proposals during tendering process
Marketing & Projects Manager | Al Qamra Holding
Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Doha, Qatar I strategically created and implemented marketing and project management actions in accordance with various service level agreements, key performance indicators and quality assurance measures across media relations, branding, advertising, digital marketing and projects development objectives. Reported to the CEO. Key Achievement: ✨ Successfully provided executive leadership of vendors, resources and budgets to bolster exposure and expand ROI of the target business projects.
Head of Sponsorship | Qatar Olympic Committee
Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Doha, Qatar Drafted and executed the sponsorship contracts. Provided executive leadership of the operations along with delivery of the sponsorship specifications. Interfaced and managed all stakeholder relations to ensure optimal outcomes. Reported to the Marketing & Comms Director. Key Achievements: ✨ Created the full sponsorship program and the respective CSR strategy. ✨ Prospected and carried out negotiations with key-sponsors, until operational delivery.
Events and Exhibitions Consultant | Al Mannai Events
Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
Doha, Qatar Oversaw the conceptualization and implementation of sales programs and marketing strategies to attain the best outcomes in sponsorship agreements. Coordinated logistics and promoted best practices to augment service delivery and drive efficiency. Reported to the CEO & Managing Director. Key Achievement: ✨ Delivered unique events and exhibition Concepts for Qatar Tourism Authority’s licensing with full operational planning and feasibility studies.
Director Of Business Development | Costas A. Papaellinas (Hellas) S.A.
Jul 2008 - Jun 2013
Athens, Greece Developed a FMCG enterprise valued €20M. Derived and introduced sales and marketing concepts geared to broaden market reach. Reported to the President and Owner. Key Achievements: ✨ Successfully led sales & marketing teams in the development of products to produce new business and drive continuous improvement. ✨ Increased operating profitability by 300% through establishing sophisticated CRM and SFA systems geared for higher productivity, cost savings and
ALAPIS | targeting measured B2B and B2C actions.
Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
September 2005 - June 2008 (2 years 10 months) Athens, Greece Governed a pharmaceutical export department valued €65M. Reported to the President and Owner. Key Achievements: ✨ Successfully originated new contacts and developed contracts for intracommunity EU business. ✨ Increased market share by 20%, in highly-competitive niche markets
Business Unit Manager Pharmacy | Sarantis Group
Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
Athens, Greece Managed the Integration of the Merger & Acquisition of 2 Entities of the Group. Achieved over 15% of EBIT for 3 consecutive years. Member of the Group Management Committee.
Education & Certificates
Professional Certified Coach-PCC Accreditation in Executive Holistic Coaching
International Coaching Federation, ICF USA
Apr 2024
EXECUTIVE FINANCE FOR SENIOR MANAGERS, Finance and Financial Management Services
London Business School
Jan 2004
THE OWNER-DIRECTORS’ PROGRAMME, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
INSEAD
Jan 2003
Intl MBA, MBA in International Business
Institut Supérieur de Gestion
Jan 1996
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Athens University of Economics and Business
Jan 1992
Schedule a Session
Coaching Discovery Call
30 min
Free
Discovery Call on Personal and Professional challenges, tailored advice and actionable solutions for next steps.
Leadership Coaching
45 min
$1800 for 10 sessions
One-on-one Coaching Sessions, focused on Core Leadership abilities for success in career growth and team management.
Executive Coaching Session
60 min
$600 for 3 sessions
One-on-one Coaching Sessions, to focus on any Personal or Professional Challenges and drive sustainable transformation for Strategic growth.
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