Dr Maria Loumpourdi

With a proven track record in senior leadership roles, I have driven talent and leadership development in large multinational organisations across industries, such as iGaming, banking, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Beyond my corporate leadership experience, I now run my own business as the Founder & Managing Director of Made From Within, a CPD-accredited provider of leadership, team and personal development programmes. In this capacity, I design and deliver bespoke development solutions that help individuals and organisations build capability and drive performance. Accredited as a Senior Practitioner Coach and Coaching Supervisor (Coach of Coaches) by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), I’m also a certified Professional Coach and an award-winning mentor. Over the years, I’ve guided countless individuals toward achieving personal and professional breakthroughs. I hold a Doctorate in Leadership Development from the University of Glasgow. I’m also the author of 'Leaders Made from Within', a book that has earned expert endorsements and achieved global sales across Amazon’s marketplaces. - Global Leadership & Talent Development Consultant with cross-industry, multinational experience. - Leadership Trainer & Executive Coach with a Doctorate in Leadership Development (University of Glasgow). - Accredited Senior Practitioner Coach (EMCC). - Accredited Coaching Supervisor (Coach of Coaches) with a Master's in Coaching Supervision. - EMCC Accreditation Assessor shaping global coaching standards. - Psychologist & Neuroscientist (MSc, King’s College London). - Certified Professional Life Coach. - Accredited practitioner of several evidence-based psychometric instruments. - Award-Winning Mentor (Outstanding Mentor Award 2024). - HR Diversity Champion (Global Diversity List 2023–24). - International Keynote Speaker. - Published Researcher featured in international journals. - Author of 'Leaders Made from Within', endorsed by experts and sold globally.