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Panteion University & Deree College
BA in Sociology and Psychology, jointly at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences and Deree College (the American College of Greece).
Dora Founta
Sociologist · Certified Executive & Life Coach · Mentor · Trainer · Athens
Who I am
I help people — and teams — hear their own voice.
I am a sociologist, Certified Executive & Life Coach, mentor and trainer with over 20 years of experience in HR, adult education and personal development. I work with people at pivotal moments — professional or personal — and with teams and organisations through corporate training, helping them find clear direction, draw on their strengths and move with confidence towards what they truly want.
My academic path spans sociology and psychology: a BA from Panteion University and Deree College (the American College of Greece), and an MPhil in Social Sciences from the University of Glasgow.
In coaching, I am certified by the University of Cambridge (Coaching Diploma) and trained in the psychology of executive coaching and in mindfulness at work by the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC, UK). I am also a Certified Adult Trainer. What sets me apart is not a single method — it is my commitment to genuine, lasting change, whether I'm working with one person or an entire team.
Sociologist
Cambridge Certified Coach
Certified Adult Trainer
MPhil, Glasgow
20+ Years experience
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🎓 Academic Background
Academic foundations, human approach
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University of Glasgow (UK)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Social Sciences.
📜 Professional Coaching & Psychology Certifications
Certified, hands-on
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University of Cambridge (UK)
Diploma in Coaching.
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Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC, UK)
Certificate in the Psychology of Executive Coaching.
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Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC, UK)
Certificate in Mindfulness at Work.
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Athens Mental Health Center
Graduate of the "Introduction to Group Analysis" programme.
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Graduate of the "Life Coaching – Organisational and Personal Counselling" programme.
💼 Executive Experience & Training Roles
Experience built in practice
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HR Leadership
Former Head of Training and HR Director, with extensive experience in the broader public sector.
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Adult Education
Certified instructor and educational content author at INEP–EKDDA (National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government). Focus areas: leadership, emotional intelligence, stress management and resilience.
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Academic Instructor
Lecturer for the mental health, counselling and coaching programmes at the University of the Aegean.
🏆 International Awards
Recognised internationally
Queen's Young Leaders Programme (UK) — Awarded as a coach by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
European Union — Awarded as a mentor for female entrepreneurship.
Cherie Blair Foundation (UK) — Active mentor on the "Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs" programme.
🌐 Global Networks & Professional Memberships
Member of recognised professional bodies
Trusted by
Collaborations in Mentoring, Coaching & Training
I have collaborated as a mentor, coach and trainer with private companies, public bodies and academic institutions.
Private Sector
Public Sector & Academic
My values
What guides me in every session
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Authenticity
I believe real change starts from truth. I don't apply cookie-cutter solutions — every person is unique and treated as such.
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Trust
Coaching only works in a safe, confidential environment. Trust isn't declared — it's built through consistency and respect, session by session.
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Results
My commitment is to measurable, sustainable outcomes. I'm not interested in quick fixes — I'm interested in change that lasts.
The first call is free and without any commitment.
Get in touch and let's see together if and how we can work together.