Transform Your HR Leadership with Coaching Excellence.
Become an impactful HR leader.
“Coaching Skills & Tools in Practice”
A hybrid program for Greek speakers (starting on October 4th, 2025) and English speakers (starting on March 21st, 2026), with an educational retreat in Greece.
HR Leaders, Directors, and Business Partners who want to embed coaching into leadership and culture, HR Managers, Talent & Organizational Development Leaders, and HR Professionals who aspire to become executive coaches and make an impact beyond their current role.
International Recognition, Innovation, Career Development
Gain International Recognition & Career
Advanced Coaching Education according to the highest standards of the leading professional body ICF-International Coaching Federation and global coaching career.
Accelerate your confidence & acquire a unique identity.
Extensive practice under the guidance of experienced and accredited coaches enhances your performance and confidence. Discover your unique coaching identity, which will make you stand out in the international market.
Hybrid Coaching Education with Retreat in Greece.
Live meetings and an in-depth study of the classical teachings of the Greek philosophers take place in their birthplace, Athens, Greece.
Enjoy many opportunities for business development.
You practice coaching with potential clients. You are trained to present yourself as a coach in the international market. “Bring Your Client,” “Your Time of Power,” and the “Coach Now”.
Become a member of our energetic VIP community.
You become a member of the VIP community. V- Visionary, I-Innovative, P-Powerful Coaches & Leaders. The most influential, active, and supportive community of students, alumni, and faculty.
Boost your skills with other sciences and AI.
Leadership, mindfulness, neuroscience, positive psychology, coaching presence, art and of course AI.
The Future of HR Leadership is Coaching. Are You Ready?.
HR isn’t just about policies and procedures anymore. It’s about people, leadership, and transformation.
If you’re an HR Leader or HR Professional who wants to elevate your influence, drive real change, and master the coaching skills that top HR executives swear by, this program is for you.
💡 What if your conversations weren’t just discussions but breakthroughs?
💡 What if your leadership inspired transformation, not just compliance?
💡 What if you had the skills to cultivate engagement, performance, and trust in every employee?
The program combines a unique retreat that includes an immersion in classical teachings and how they are incorporated into modern coaching at their birthplace, Athens, Greece.
Plato, Socrates, Aristoteles, and the Stoics will inspire you there. You self-reflect and enhance your ability to utilize these teachings to help yourself and others develop.
Your time investment is:
LEVEL 1: 10–12 Months | 100 ICF-Accredited Hours | Ideal for ACC Credentialing.
ThriveHR Level 1 is a fully accredited program by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). It offers 100 hours of high-impact training designed to prepare you for your ACC (Associate Certified Coach) credential.
This hybrid program blends live online sessions, an immersive in-person retreat in Athens, and intensive hands-on coaching practice, all guided by credentialed coaches and mentors.
🔹 Program Highlights:
8 live Zoom training days (5 hours each) – One Saturday per month at 14:00 EET
3 in-person training days in Athens (18–20 hours total), including a weekend:
- Deep philosophical immersion in the birthplace of classical thought
- Live coaching with volunteer clients (“Bring Your Client”) under ICF credentialed observation
- Individual & group presentations
- Completion celebration
2 Q&A Zoom sessions (2 hours each) in evening hours
11 hours of mentoring:
- 8 hours of group mentoring
- 3 hours of one-on-one mentoring
- Includes written session feedback and personalized support aligned with ICF ACC standards
3 additional online training days (5 hours each) focused exclusively on coaching for HR:
- Difficult conversations
- Core HR processes
- Building a coaching-based organizational culture
1-hour personalized feedback session from an ICF-accredited coach after submitting your final portfolio
🔹 Coaching Practice Includes:
Peer-to-peer coaching sessions and coaching with your Mastermind Team
Practice coaching observed by credentialed coaches
Participation in the “Bring Your Client” event – real coaching with volunteer clients
Creation of a Mastermind Team for peer support, practice, and ongoing development
🔹 Social Impact & Visibility:
Participate in “Your Time of Power”, our annual pro-bono coaching initiative for professionals in healthcare, education, and other high-impact sectors
Take part in “Coach Now“, our global phygital coaching conference held every 2–3 years
ThriveHR Level 1 is your gateway to becoming a confident, skilled, and certified coach with international recognition, real-world experience, and a compelling professional identity.
🟢 Are you ready to lead the future of HR with coaching?
👉 Apply Now HERE or Schedule a Call HERE
LEVEL 2: 12–14 Months | 150 ICF-Accredited Hours | Ideal for ACC & PCC Credentialing.
ThriveHR Level 2 is designed for experienced HR Leaders and professionals who aim to earn both their ACC (Associate Certified Coach) and PCC (Professional Certified Coach) credentials from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Building on the holistic foundation of Level 1, this advanced program goes deeper, offering greater challenge, impact, and international recognition.
🔹 What’s Included:
11 live online training days (5 hours each) – One Saturday per month at 14:00 EET via Zoom
3 in-person training days in Athens (18–20 hours) – Includes one weekend
- Deep immersion in classical Greek philosophy at its birthplace
- Live coaching sessions with volunteer clients (“Bring Your Client”) observed by ICF-credentialed coaches
- Individual and group presentations
- Completion celebration
2 x 2-hour Q&A sessions in evening hours via Zoom
2 x 2-hour thematic webinars in evening hours via Zoom
19 hours of mentoring:
- 16 hours in group format
- 3 hours of one-on-one mentoring
- Focused on mastering ICF PCC-level competencies
- Includes written evaluation of recorded coaching sessions
3 additional online training days (5 hours each) exclusively dedicated to applying coaching in the HR context:
- Difficult conversations
- HR processes & change
- Building a coaching culture
1-hour personalized feedback session by a credentialed coach after final portfolio submission
🔹 Coaching Practice:
Coaching with peers and your Mastermind Team
Observed coaching in pairs by certified coaches
Volunteer coaching through the “Bring Your Client” event
Creation of a Mastermind Team – a peer group for sharing experiences, co-learning, and continuous support
🔹 Visibility & Impact:
“Your Time of Power” Initiative
- Offer coaching to vulnerable professional groups (e.g., healthcare workers, educators)
- Contribute to society while building your visibility as a coach
Participation in “COACH NOW”, our global hybrid conference held every 2–3 years, brings together top professionals from across the world
ThriveHR Level 2 offers intensive guidance, in-depth training, and prestigious credentials—opening the door to a global coaching career as a certified PCC coach and thought leader in HR.
🟢 Are you ready to lead HR transformation with coaching excellence?
👉 Apply Now HERE or Schedule a Call HERE
Program of High International Standards with a Unique Identity. Classical Wisdom at the service of coaching for HR.
Το “ThriveHR Coaching Diploma” is recommended for:
✔️ HR Leaders, HR Directors, and HR Business Partners who want to embed coaching into leadership and culture.
✔️ HR Managers looking to strengthen employee engagement, performance, and retention.
✔️ Talent & Organizational Development Professionals who want to drive change through coaching methodologies.
✔️ HR Professionals who aspire to become executive coaches and make an impact beyond their current roles.

Program with many advantages
The “ThriveHR Coaching Diploma” stands out because:
🔹 HR-Specific Coaching Modules
Unlike generic coaching programs, ThriveHR includes modules dedicated to integrating coaching directly into your HR role.
Learn how to use coaching in:
- Recruiting
- Performance management,
- Leadership development,
- Coach Your Boss
- Conflict resolution and Organizational change.
🔹 A Unique Blend of Greek Philosophy & Coaching Science
- Coaching is about human potential – and who understood human nature better than the ancient Greek philosophers?
- We combine Aristotelian virtues, Socratic questioning, and modern coaching methodologies to create a timeless, strategic, and deeply effective approach.
🔹 Practical, Hands-On Training
- This isn’t a theoretical program. It’s immersive, practical, and built for real-world HR challenges.
You’ll practice coaching in HR scenarios, receive expert mentorship, and refine your coaching skills through live observed sessions by an experienced credential coach
🔹 ICF Accreditation & Career Growth in the International HR Industry
Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to:
- apply for ICF accreditation,
- boost your credibility as an HR professional,
- open doors to new leadership roles or even an independent coaching career.
Upon successful completion of the program:
-You will receive the TriveHR Coaching Diploma Level 1 or Level 2 by ICF
With the above certifications, you can claim your first accreditation from the ICF, ACC (Associate Certified Coach), or the second, PCC, which is the most efficient and economical of the ICF (through the Level 1 or 2 paths).
You do not need to submit a coaching session for evaluation to the ICF because the review of this session is included in your program and is mandatory for successfully receiving your diploma.
– See exactly the process on the ICF Global website.
Program content
MODULES
The Fundamentals
Level 1 & 2
Being together on this Journey
What coaching is or is not
The ICF and the road to credentialing
Coaching Practice
ICF Competencies and ICF Code of Ethics 1
Level 1 & 2
ICF Competencies and ICF Code of Ethics
Coaching Practice
Setting Your Personal Coaching Philosophy
Level 1 & 2
Setting Your Personal Coaching Philosophy
Your Unique Signature
Coaching Session Structure
Coaching practice
Mindfulness
Level 1 & 2
From Action to Life. Coach’s Presence.
Mastering the being
Coaching Practice
Conversational Intelligence
Level 1 & 2
Neuroscience and Conversational Intelligence
Coaching Practice
Communication - Awereness
Level 1 & 2
COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY & CREATING AWARENESS
Coaching practice
ICF Competencies and ICF Code of Ethics 2
Level 1 & 2
ICF Competencies and ICF Code of Ethics 2
Coaching practice
Powerful Questioning & Accountability
Level 1 & 2
Powerful Questioning & Accountability
Cultivating Learning & Development
Coaching Practice
Philosophy
Level 1 & 2
The Philosophical Roots of Coaching
The Coach Leader – The “Philosophership” Model
Values – Needs – Virtues, Coaching Practice
Psychology for Coaches
Level 2
Psychological Approaches and Traps for Coaches, Emotional Intelligence,
Human Needs and Coach Behavior, Coaching practice
Advanced Coaching Models & Tools
Level 2
Advanced Coaching Models & Tools
Coaching Practice
Positive Psychology & Coaching
Level 2
Positive Psychology & Coaching
Coaching Practice
Integrate Coaching into the HR Processes
Level 1 & 2
Recruiting or exit interviews, performance reviews, leadership development, employee relations, learning & development, organizational changes, and negotiating rewards and benefits. Coaching Practice.
EXTRA BONUSES for Level 1 & Level 2
Powerfull Coaching HR Conversations
Level 1 & 2
Develop powerful coaching conversations that drive performance, motivation, and change, sell your ideas; promote your work; and establish yourself as a valuable business partner. Coaching Practice.
Build a Coaching Culture
Level 1 & 2
Gain the ability to coach leaders within your company to be accountable and build a coaching culture.
Coaching Practice.
This isn’t just another coaching program.
ThriveHR: ICF Coaching Diploma for HR Leaders is a high-impact, ICF-accredited training program designed specifically for HR professionals like you.
It’s time to go beyond HR management and step into HR leadership.
Course Fees
LEVEL 1,10-12 months: Pay in full at 3.629 + VAT
LEVEL 2, 10-14 months: Pay in full at 5.242 + VAT
The best way to learn is to put it into practice!
Your Coach HR
Barbara Asimakopoulou, Leadership Coach, Founder and CEO of HRE | Academic Partner | International Author & Speaker
With over 30 years of experience in the field of Human Resources and organizational leadership, Barbara Asimakopoulou is one of the most accomplished and inspiring professionals in Greece and internationally in the field of coaching for HR leaders and executives.
She served for ten years as HR Manager at Titan Cement Company, one of the leading industrial groups in Greece and abroad. During that time, she gained in-depth experience in human capital strategy, change management, and leadership team development.
Today, she is an Executive, Leadership, and team Coach, certified at the PCC level by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), an ICF Assessor, and an accredited provider of coaching education programs. She is also the Founder and CEO of Human Resources Expertise, offering coaching and leadership development solutions to executives and teams across various industries.
Her unique methodology, “Philosophy & Coaching in Practice™,” combines classical Greek philosophy with modern sciences such as positive psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, offering a holistic and highly effective coaching experience.
She has been honored with numerous distinctions, including:
- Leadership Coach of the Year 2025 – Innovation & Excellence Awards
- Most Influential Executive & Team Coach in Greece 2024 – Corporate Vision Awards
Academically, she collaborates with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she develops and teaches specialized e-learning programs, including “The Profession of Recruiter,” The Art and Science of Recruiting and “Coaching Leadership in the Footsteps of Socrates.”
As the founder of ThriveHR, she has designed a fully tailored coaching program exclusively for HR Leaders, grounded in her extensive experience, the real needs of today’s business world, and her firm belief that coaching is the future of leadership in HR.
Learn More HERE


We are in open communication & interaction with the scientific and academic community in the Coaching field.

What You’ll Learn Inside ThriveHR
🔹 Coaching Skills Tailored for HR
Learn how to integrate coaching into your HR processes (recruiting or exit interviews, performance reviews, leadership development, employees’ relations, learning & development, organizational changes, negotiate rewards and benefits)
Develop powerful coaching conversations that drive performance, motivation and change, sell your ideas, promote your work, and establish yourself as a valuable business partner.
Gain the ability to coach leaders within your company to be accountable and build a coaching culture.
🔹 Mindfulness, Neuroscience & Positive Psychology
Master conversational intelligence for deeper influence and engagement.
Understand neuroscience-backed coaching techniques to shift mindsets and behaviors.
Use mindfulness and emotional intelligence to navigate complex HR challenges.
🔹 Greek Philosophy & Coaching Integration
Apply Aristotle’s virtues and ethics to HR decision-making.
Utilize Socratic questioning to lead powerful coaching conversations.
Build a values-driven HR leadership approach that creates lasting change.
Please book an appointment using the form below to get all the information you need to decide what’s best for you.
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10-12 months for Level 1 or 12-14 months for Level 2 live Zoom meetings and three days in person in Athens, Greece.
- Level 2: 12-14 months
- 5.242 €
Vat is not included
FAQ.
What is the language in which the training program is conducted?
Language of Instruction
The Greek program is delivered in the Greek language. However, selected materials and terminology—such as ICF (International Coaching Federation) standards, core competencies, and required reading—are provided in both Greek and English, or in English only, where appropriate.
It’s important to note that the coaching literature and scientific resources are predominantly available in English, as this is the global language of the profession.
The International program is conducted entirely in English. All training materials, coaching terminology, ICF definitions and standards, and required books are provided in English and should be studied in their original language.
For whom is coaching training for?
The shift of individuals toward inner reflection and contribution to others originates from two different sources:
🌀 The first source is the prolonged economic crisis, which led to the questioning of traditional career choices and industries, and created a deep need to turn to alternatives aligned with one’s authentic desires and confirmed talents.
🌀 The second source is the coronavirus era, accompanied by a global pause and a deeper awareness around the environment, human relationships, and both personal and collective responsibility.
In this context, people are seeking:
- Personal development and deeper self-awareness
- Discovery of new opportunities and the setting of ambitious goals
- Growth in leadership and personal impact
- The ability to support others through meaningful relationships
- A sense of social responsibility, a new purpose, and a clear vision
As society matures through challenges, it increasingly recognizes the value of self-awareness, human connection, and the support of specialized, trustworthy professionals.
The ThriveHR Coaching Diploma is for you if:
✅ You’re an HR Leader, HR Director, or Business Partner and want to integrate coaching into your organization’s leadership strategy and culture.
✅ You’re an HR Manager seeking to enhance employee engagement, performance, and growth.
✅ You work in Talent & Organizational Development and want to drive real transformation through coaching.
✅ You’re an HR Professional with the ambition to become an Executive Coach and expand your role and impact.
✅ You believe in personal and professional development and want to gain skills that elevate your role, identity, and contribution in today’s workplace.
What is included in the ThiveHR Program?
What ThriveHR Includes:
What is the difference between certification, approved certification, and credentialing?
📄 Certificate of Participation
This is a simple certificate confirming your attendance in any educational program.
✅ Approved Certification
When you complete the 100 hours or 150 hours of training in “Coaching Skills & Tools in Practice,” you won’t just receive a certificate of participation—you will receive an approved certification as Level 1, and Level 2 respectively from the leading global professional coaching organization, the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
This means that:
- Your training meets the highest international standards and requirements established by ICF.
- The program is systematically re-evaluated by ICF for quality and renewal.
- You have invested in a reliable, recognized, and high-quality coaching education program.
Additionally:
From the first day of your training, you are eligible to register as a member of ICF Global and ICF Greece and use the organization’s logos.
🎓 Credentialing
Credentialing (ACC, PCC, MCC) is the next and most important step that officially recognizes you as a professional coach.
Completing an approved Level 1 or 2 program gives you the right to formally apply for a credential from ICF.
This means you will go through an evaluation process of your:
- knowledge,
- skills, and
- experience as a coach,
based on the ICF Core Coaching Competencies, definitions, and ICF Code of Ethics.
📌 You can visit the ICF Global website to view all the requirements for each credentialing level (ACC, PCC, MCC).
✳️ Example: What’s required for the ACC (Associate Certified Coach)
- 100 hours of coaching sessions (up to 25% may be pro bono, the rest paid)
- A written multiple-choice exam
- Online application through the ICF Global website
What do I need to work as a professional coach?
Ready to Become a Professional Coach? Here’s Your Path to Success:
🌟 Stay Inspired and Take Action
✅ Choose an Accredited Coaching Program
Select a program approved by a globally recognized body like the International Coaching Federation (ICF)—just like CSTP and ThriveHR do. Accreditation ensures that your training meets rigorous international standards.
✅ Join a Trusted Professional Community
Become a member of both ICF Global and your local chapter, such as ICF Greece. This gives you access to an international network, up-to-date resources, and continuous support for your growth.
✅ Earn Your Credentials
Apply for your ICF credential—ACC, PCC, or MCC—and demonstrate your professionalism, credibility, and commitment to coaching excellence.
✅ Practice Relentlessly
Coaching is an art. The more you coach, the more confident and effective you become.
✅ Invest in Ongoing Development
Coaching is an evolving discipline. Keep deepening your skills and expanding your knowledge through continuous learning.
✅ Partner with a Coach or Supervisor
When aiming for high goals, nothing accelerates progress more than combining your own insight with the wisdom and perspective of a trusted coach or supervisor.
Why Choose an ICF-Accredited Coaching Program?
Training in an ICF-accredited program (formerly known as ACSTH or ACTP, now Level 1 or Level 2) offers you:
✅ A Launchpad for an International Coaching Career
ICF certification is globally recognized and essential for working with major organizations around the world.
✅ Membership in the Professional Coaching Community
You gain immediate eligibility to join ICF Global and ICF Greece, the official communities of professional coaches both internationally and locally.
✅ Eligibility for Professional Credentialing
Upon completing the program, you can apply for your official ICF credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC), formally recognizing you as a professional coach on a national and international level.
✅ Training That Meets the Highest Standards
Your education is evaluated and approved according to the ICF’s core competencies and Code of Ethics, ensuring the quality and integrity of your coaching foundation.
The Credentialing Process (ACC, PCC, MCC)
Credentialing by the ICF is a structured evaluation process that assesses:
– Your coaching experience
– Your competence as a coach
– Your adherence to the ICF Core Competencies and Ethical Standards
This process is your next big step toward becoming a trusted and respected professional coach in the global coaching industry.
Why become a member of an international and local professional body such as ICF and ICF Greece respectively?
