YOUR EXECUTIVE COACH

I'm Maria Kyriakos, Your Executive Coach!

I have a successful track record of developing and coaching leadership potential and effective career management practices in dynamic, high change Fortune 50 companies domestically and globally.

I successfully led the development and implementation of HR programs and global leadership initiatives to enable top quartile business results. I incorporate this expertise into my services.

I'm a business leader, who held Executive Human Resources positions in global Technology and Health Services companies, prior to launching my Executive Coaching practice in 2013.

Working with me leaders learn to use their individuality as a leadership differentiator and career accelerator. I use my 3 Pillar approach to help leaders Career Intentionally™, while customizing the coaching program to the needs of each client.

At Leader Assist I work with mid-career professionals who are Physician Leaders, Sr. Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, Sr. Vice Presidents and CEO's.

I am an approved Executive Coach for Amazon, Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Inc and the University of Washington.

Credentials:

PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation
Certified Executive & Leadership Development Coach
Certified Leadership Engagement & Impact Coach
Certified Career Management Coach
Academies Certified Strengths Coach
Certified Practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
BA University of Washington
MA Seattle University

Maria's PHilosophy

We all have a career story (whether we know it or not). Your job titles, employers, and accomplishments do not a story make!

During my corporate HR career, I observed many talented executives often taking a back seat while others drove them to their next professional destination.

I asked: Why outsource your most important professional decisions to a manager or a predetermined corporate structure? Why not lead an Intentionally Directed Career®?

I founded Leader Assist to guide mid-career professionals to be intentional about their executive presence and career story, by better understanding themselves, their core values, individual strengths and their future goals. Together we develop and implement a customized approach that will boost their confidence, as well as their professional impact.

Every career path has its own unique twists and turns. It's one of the things that makes for an interesting life. You're not necessarily on a wrong path, but you may be moving in circles or stuck, rather than consistently propelling your career forward in a rewarding and powerful way.

If you're ready to convert your career mindset from one that is based on what's available--to one that is intentionally directed--let's work together so you can become the leader of your own career.