I have a Certificate in Coaching – AC Accredited, Diploma in Coaching – AC Accredited from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and Diploma in Evidence Based Coaching from Athens Coaching Institute (ACI). I hold a certificate in Motivational Interviewing (MI) (foundational level) taught by Drs. William Miller, Theresa Moyers and Stephen Rollnick and provided by The Institute for Better Health (IBH).
I have a degree in philology from the University of Crete, School of Philosophy, Department of Philology, I have a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Chicago, Department of Linguistics and my research focuses on linguistic analysis of the meanings of language (semantics), how language is used (pragmatics) and how people’s behavior may be influence in a positive way by changing the way we talk (psycholinguistics). My articles have been presented in international and domestic conferences and scientific journals, as well as in the press. I maintain a legal company Staraki Coaching, no. registration 900690 (Lassithi Chamber of Commerce).
What strengths make me who I am?
Appreciation of beauty and excellence is my key strength keeping me over and above pettiness. I notice and appreciate beauty, excellence and skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to science to everyday experience. I deeply appreciate a person’s ability to change. I believe that change is possible every moment and we have the internal power to change the world by changing within.