Lessons from Stoicism
Dear friends and members of Empower,
On behalf of EMPOWER and the CYPRIOT SEMESTER 2026 we are pleased to invite you to join our personal development workshop on “Work-Life Balance: Lessons from Stoicism” with the Cypriot personal leadership coach Christina Demetriades.
WHEN: 25th of March (Wednesday), 11:00-12:00h
WHERE: Clubhouse, Ispra
LANGUAGE: English
For organizational reasons, please register by the 22nd of March by clicking on the button below.
The workshop:
In a fast-paced expat life, where careers, cultures and expectations collide, work-life balance can feel like a moving target. This one-hour interactive talk draws on Stoic philosophy, in particular the teachings of Zeno of Kition, who was the founder of Stoicism.
Through a combination of short philosophical inputs and guided reflections, participants will explore how Stoic principles help in responding skilfully to pressure and uncertainty, inherent to the ‘V.U.C.A.’ world we are living in. Zeno’s wisdom lends us practical guidance for managing our energy, setting boundaries and redefining success beyond constant productivity.
Participants will leave with simple Stoic tools which they can apply immediately, both at work and at home, so that they may experience greater clarity, emotional resilience, and balance in their lives.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Christina works as a Personal Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Coach/Mentor Supervisor. Through her work, 1:1 and in groups, she guides people in developing leadership skills, empowering and guiding them to succeed in their goals and to enjoy valuable meaning in life.
She is an accredited Coach and Mentor by EMCC Global at the Master Practitioner level and a certified Trainer through the European Commission’s SALTO-YOUTH. Christina is a Chevening Scholar and a recipient of the esteemed EMCC Global 2019 Coaching Award, the highest recognition of best practice in coaching globally.
As an avid lifelong learner and supporter of community service, through many years she dedicated her time to pro bono work and volunteering in various NGOs dealing with coaching and mentoring, leadership, peace, gender equality, social justice, and environmental sustainability. You can e-meet Christina on social media and at www.christinademetriades.com.
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