lexia is a living example for what she stands for. When she talks about success you know that she has fulfilled all her dreams, so far. Alexia's work and lifestyle reflects the transformation she creates when helping others through her work. She came into my life when I needed it and made me rediscover my passion for my life and my strength. She helped me set clear goals and within a few months I too was successful. I now feel I can accomplish any goal I set. My life has changed radically, and I feel as if I am kitesurfing again!! And if at some point you lose the key to the treasure hiding inside you, share this challenge with Alexia … I'm sure she will help you find it again!
Vasilis Tselios,
Financial and Insurance consultant
Our skype sessions with Alexia were as if she was in the room with me! And her connection and empathy helped me to swiftly tune in to my unconscious mind, in a state of calmness. Her steady voice made me to feel protected and clearly guided. The lessons I learned by travelling back on my past memories have changed in a practical way how I prioritize my day. I now, understand how important it is to take care of my needs before I am overwhelmed by my life’s challenges. My hay-fever allergy has gone too! As if by magic!
Ioulia Mandalou,
Athens, Greece – Judicial executive, Ministry of Justice
Through Alexia’s guidance I realized that having a strategic mindset, visionary thinking and setting clear targets are not skills only for business school graduates! She helped me find the mental blocks that stopped me from moving forward and showed me the steps I needed to take, in order to free myself and allow my business to ‘soar high up in the sky’, just like an Eagle. Looking back now, I owe this to her.
George Tsagkatakis,
Agronomist, Entrepreneur «Agro-Support»
I am a mature student of 52 studying for a B.Sc. degree. What has always kept me back was my exam anxiety. Thanks to Alexia’s sessions, my phobia of exams and of speaking in a classroom full of people has now gone. What a big relief that is and how wonderful to see my exam results improve. I am at last rewarded for all the hard work I put in when I study. I am very grateful to Alexia and the fun and ingenious way she found to help me out. I would highly recommend her to anyone suffering from anxiety and phobias!!
Ioanna Pantalaki,
Supervisor of Bakery Store and B.Sc. mature student, Crete
Dear Alexia,
Only the best lectures of the 1st round have been selected to contribute this time. From us, it will be you. The topic that we propose you to teach is "Time Management". More details will be communicated after your acceptance to be among the 'best of the best' on the next round of our event. For me, it will be a great pleasure to have you on board. I will appreciate your reply by this weekend.
Thank you in advance.
With my best regards,Dr Konstantinos Petridis,
Assοciate Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University and Soft Skills Academy Partner
I was very impressed by Alexia’s workshop ‘Stress Free Parents’ and so were my clients (mothers of the toddlers) and my teachers, who attended it. The key features mentioned in the evaluation comments were that it was highly interactive and fun. Personally, I was very interested in the NLP elements built into the workshop, such as how to engage with other people with rapport and the exercises showing the way beliefs and values influence how we each see reality. Her supporting workbook with the title: ‘Stress Free Parents’ was a useful reminder of the sessions. Since then, I have been lending the book to the new families. I have found that the book helped them acknowledge their feelings and their stress factors throughout their child's adjustment to school. Thank you Alexia!! Come again please!!
Agapi Liapaki,
Founder and Managing Director of ‘Play and Learn’ an alternative preschool establishment, Crete
Mrs. Alexia, it is my wish to keep contact with you because you help me at a personal and professional level and through your self-leadership lectures I have managed to find what it is I would like to do in life. Your You Tube videos have also eased off the difficulties I am facing now during the pandemic. I have done a lot of centering work to identify my needs, my values and my life purpose and I have come to the realization that I would like to live in a much better world with ‘healthier’ emotions and peace. I would therefore like to offer something of benefit to the world. Could you please advise me as to how to combine the studies I have done in University with my interest towards the common good?
Vicky Tranoudi,
Graduate, Hellenic Mediterranean University
I owe you a big “Thank you” for all that you have taught me and I do not only mean the SWOT Analysis and the other strategic tools that we discussed in class ... You were the one that ‘opened my eyes’ and helped me to think differently, ‘out of the box’, more like a leader and with a long term view - just ‘like an eagle’. I am very grateful!!!
With respect,Alexander Vouloudakis,
Graduate, Hellenic Mediterranean University
Good evening dear Alexia ... I have never met you in person. Nevertheless we have been communicating with each other for about a year and a half, through the ‘notes for joy’ you send us and through the live webinars you do on you tube. You have won me over with your crystal clear gaze. I have been touched by your smile and by the directness and sincerity that radiates from you. – Christina Papageorgiou, Primary School Teacher
Comments for Alexia’s work linked to her ‘Art of Joy’ activities
Hi Alexia!
Your last Webinar was a real hit: I found my key driver. Some friends of mine work with Viktor Frankels virtues - that was of no help for me.
Regards from white Hamburg,
Helena IntzebogazidisComment from the Cisco Webinars for female executives on «Stress Management: Concrete tips for women in Cybersecurity» and on «How to succeed in the Cybersecurity industry: Concrete tips for women that wish to start or build a career», Cisco Europe
It was great that it was an interactive webinar (through the exercises). It touched upon really interesting soft skills’ categories and facts about the mind that can help us not only throughout our career but also in our everyday life. - Athina Milona, Master's Student, International Marketing and Communication, Athens University of Economics and Business
This webinar was particularly beneficial for me since I learned important new information about soft skills. - George Papanikolaou, Chemist
The webinar was very insightful and I think I might as well implement the first technique you taught us today on how to ground myself when anxiety takes a hold. – anonymous
Comments from the webinar ‘Defining Digital Age Skills’, Postgraduate Degree Program in International Marketing and Communications, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece
Thank you so much for reminding me how important is the language of the heart – Eleni Poulla, High School Advisor
It inspired me and gave me positive stimuli for action and taking initiative - Anonymous
I had never thought of things as being so simple, as far as building human relationships are concerned – Maria Foukaraki, Teacher, Adults’ Night School, Heraklion High School
Thank you for today’s life lesson! You touched our souls! – Anonymous
One of the things you mentioned really stuck with me: “That when we listen to someone we need to try and do it without judging them and simply empty our mind and listen” – Anonymous
Comments from the seminar ‘The important role of a personal vision in time management’. This was delivered to 32 High School Teachers and was organized by the Schools’ Advisory Board of the municipality of Heraklion, Crete.
Dear Alexia,
the workshop you had taken for our postgraduate students in Social Work: "Speak Your Truth and Lead: Empowering Women to become Compassionate Leaders" was very thoughtfully put together. It had all elements of truth and compassion. It also made the students re-think their value in life and how they can be compassionate leaders in their profession. The sessions were just perfect in bringing out the hidden skills of our students. Every one of us is grateful to you for your time and energy.
Only last month our Dean Dr. Sasangan Ramanathan was commenting on your workshop and was all praise for it. He said we should have more programmes like this.
With Warm Regards and Prayers,
Dr. Suja M.K., Associate Professor
Chairperson (2015-2019)
Department of Social Work
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University)
Tamil Nadu,India.Comment from the 5 day workshop ‘Speak Your Truth and Lead’, designed and delivered to students and staff of the Social Work Postgraduate Program at Amrita University, Kerala, India.
Comments from graduates of the ‘Leadership’ course – 13 units on Emotional Intelligence and Self-Leadership:
Here below we share with you some of the comments that were included in the anonymous course evaluation on the lesson of Leadership that was designed by Dr. Alexia Mary Tzortzaki and that she has been successfully teaching it since 2013 (online since 2020).
Pre and post course measurements have shown that the 450+ course graduates demonstrate an average increase of 30% in their Emotional Intelligence levels and have adopted an obviously more self-led behavior.
This course is one of its kind since to date, it is the only University course that focuses on Self-Leadership and on the development of soft and life skills in Greece. The 13 units offer numerous opportunities for participants to interact and practice and it combines scientific approaches from neuroscience, psychology, sociology, management and marketing.
“What I managed to feel is Freedom!”
“It helped me gain more self confidence”
“I felt really at ease being with my fellow students, though I felt a little uneasy to begin with. The course helped me feel better about myself and I opened new horizons on the direction I would like to take in life, especially career-wise”
“The course managed to awaken me and to think what it is I really want to be doing, to break it up into sizable chunks and get it done!”
“Positive: It was a very well structured lesson and a pleasant one, as our teacher was compassionate. – Negative: It took place too early in the day for me”
“This was a very interactive course. I noticed that none of us were distracted. Our professor made no discriminations and made sure that we all took part in the activities”
“ Professor Tzortzaki, I think that it is really positive that through your courses you help students get to know each other and forge friendships”.
“You transmit the message that not all is gray in life!”
“The main message for me was to be motivated to engage in life. The course helped think creatively and through a different angle. I hope you can show this way of thinking to others.”
“A wonderful course! It is outside the frame of traditional teaching and gives you the impetus to want to attend it [attendance is not obligatory]. My improvement is very clear to me. This is one of the most active courses in the University because learning is not done in a stifling way but in a very creative one. This is why with the other courses after we have sat our exams we cannot remember a single thing!”
“The assignment at the end was very constructive. It got you to really focus on yourself and see new hidden corners”
“To get to know yourself is the biggest gift you can to yourself”
“Positive: this course helps us self-develop – Negative: it should be taught to first year students also. It is very useful”
“I got to understand that every one of us is special!”
“This course helped me feel more sure about myself and how to go after my dreams. It also helped me find new ways of approaching and communicating with other people”.
