19/10/2026
What does it take to be a human? 🌿
Such a simple yet profound question raised by Gaya at Friday's 4th Coaching and Mentoring Conference, brilliantly organised by Cyprus , focusing on Building Healthy Organisations.
And what a wonderful day of learning, reflection, growth and connection!
A big THANK YOU to You Inspire for inviting me to attend as part of the team, together with founder Victoria Esaulova and Plavnik. As professional coaches, continuing to learn, reflect and grow is essential, both personally and professionally.
I was particularly impressed by the diversity of speakers, their expertise and the different perspectives they brought to the conversation.
There was so much to take away, but a few things really stayed with me:
🌿 What does it take to be human? I loved how Dr. Gaya Gamhewege brought together science, psychology, philosophy and spirituality.
🌿 Duty of care, high performance versus healthy systems, and the courage to embrace change. So much food for thought!
🎶 Leadership through rhythm! What an absolutely brilliant idea to bring in orchestra conductor Santiago, who got us synchronising our claps and voices, demonstrating connection, unity and leadership in action. Fabulous!
🌿 Psychological Safety. A topic close to my heart. Creating environments where people feel safe to express themselves, challenge ideas and contribute without fear of judgement or humiliation.
And although the conference focused on organisations, so much of what was shared applies equally to children, families and schools.
A big congratulations to Stylanidou, President of EMCC Cyprus, and her amazing team for such a professionally organised event and for bringing together such wonderful speakers.
And a special mention to , the fantastic Master of Ceremonies, whose presence, charisma and humour kept the energy flowing throughout the day!
My biggest reflection?
Whether we're talking about leadership, coaching, education or family life, so much comes back to how we relate to one another as human beings.
How we listen. How we connect. How we make others feel.
How are we contributing to creating healthier environments for ourselves and the people around us? 💚
Thank you to all the speakers and everyone who made this such a meaningful day!