Meet Our Expert Trainers

Industry Leaders in Corporate Learning and Development

At Being Essential, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible training and development experiences. That is why we are proud to have a team of highly experienced professionals with extensive knowledge in corporate learning. Our trainers are experts in their fields, with years of practical experience and a passion for sharing their knowledge with others. They are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their learning goals, whether it is through in-person workshops, online training modules, coaching or custom programs tailored to specific needs. With a focus on practical skills and real-world applications, our trainers bring a wealth of experience and expertise to every training session.

We invite you to meet our expert trainers and coaches and learn more about the unique value they bring to our corporate learning solutions.

Our Expert Trainers

Sonia Petropoulou

Master Trainer, Senior Training Consultant and Executive Coach with a passion and significant experience in designing and facilitating training programs to executives. Equipped with a business background for 14 years, she has undertaken viarious roles that led her to becoming a passionate trainer.

 

Panos Malakoudis

Trainer, Board Director, and Certified Executive Coach with 25+ years of experience in leadership development and coaching. He designs and delivers training and coaching programs focused on leadership, career growth, and change. He served as a Board Director for ICF UK and Coaching Center of Excellence Lead at Microsoft, while completing an MSc in Coaching for Behavioral Change and a BA in Psychology.

Maria Basina

Master Trainer with a passion for developing high-performing teams and leaders. With 17 years of progressive leadership experience at Procter & Gamble, she has designed and delivered impactful training programs to 500+ managers across Europe, combining operational excellence with transformative people development.

Melina Tsikogiannopoulou

Business Executive Trainer, Professor, and Content creator with a passion of sharing her 32 years expertise and thousands of hours of experiential training in Effective Communication, Successful Sales and Inspired Leadership. Professor of Leadership & Human Resource Management in postgraduate programs (MBA).


Nikos Katsiantonis

Nikos is a dynamic entrepreneur and corporate trainer known for his expertise in presentation skills. He led his business to rapid growth, mentored TEDx speakers, and delivered engaging training sessions to thousands, leaving a lasting impact on personal and professional development. His energy, commitment, and inclusive approach set him apart.

 

Martha Taklakoglou

Trainer and a Consultant with a passion for sharing her expertise on how to develop and scale up your business with effective people and process management. Equipped with a business background, she has undertaken various roles such as change manager, consultant, trainer, and facilitator spreading her expertise all over the world.

Christina Galani

Christina ‘s experience is a solid blend of people and business knowledge, as for 12+ years she had the opportunity to perform in Leadership roles within the Shipping/Container Business industry, as a member of the Board of Directors. Christina has led multicultural teams and has coached C-level executives.



Katerina Lazari

Katerina is an entrepreneur and a former corporate leader for multimillion-dollar brands in the pharmaceutical sector. She brings years of experience in driving business success and managing high-performance cross-functional teams. With a strong commercial background, her expertise lies in sales, people management and leadership development. As a trainer she is committed to helping individuals develop and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their potential.

Alexia Vasdeki

Trainer, Entrepreneur and Podcaster with a passion for sharing her expertise on how to run a business efficiently and creating thriving teams. Equipped with a business background, she has undertaken various roles such as project manager, consultant, trainer, and facilitator, leading her to becoming a passionate trainer.

Danae Zografos

Danae is an experienced L&D professional with a strong background in training, coaching, and soft skills development. She has led initiatives in global organizations across industries like IT, FMCG, finance, and professional services, working in Sydney, London, and Athens. Passionate about leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence, she brings energy and expertise to every project. Outside work, Danae is a dedicated writer and lifelong volunteer.

Irini Andrioti

As a Project Coach, Irini focuses on Human Capital development by delivering training and consulting services. She has a financial and broader business academic background and extensive expertise sculpted during over 25 years of consulting industry work.

 

 

Greg Kirk

As a leader, facilitator and coach, Greg focuses on the intersection between people growth and organizational effectiveness. He is a seasoned global executive with 20 years of experience leading and developing people, organizational capability, transformation and change.

 

 

Jenny Grigoropoulos

Jenny is a resourceful trainer that has acquired experience and knowledge in different roles including that of the student and lifelong learner, the business professional, as well as the business professor teaching leadership courses to students in the Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at the University of Bolton and e-Campus University.