How does the search for work-life balance impact our lives, for better or worse? Aiming for a balanced life can help both our work and home life. In this session Maria Zarotiadou will explore strategies to achieve this equilibrium, understand the challenges that may arise, and prioritize self-care in the pursuit of a harmonious lifestyle.
We will also delvel into how to embrace the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being, and enhance our overall quality of life to foster greater fulfillment in all aspects of our daily routines.
Speaker
Maria Zarotiadou
Managing Director-Gender Equality Consultant
Maria Zarotiadou is the Managing Director at Plan of Business and Plan Career by Plan of Business.She has served as an Advisor on gender equality issues at the General Secretariat of Family Policy and Gender Equality. Maria is a Certified Business Coach and Strategic Marketing Specialist with a Bachelor's (B.A. in Business Administration) in Business Administration (Gender Equality specialised), and a Master's (M.Sc. in Marketing) in Marketing and Gender Equality.
Maria has received training in Women's Social Entrepreneurship and holds the WISE4Women certification of the corresponding training program by the European Union. She is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and has been a mentor for young entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs for more than 10 years.
Maria mentors young entrepreneurs at Women on Top, at Women Do Business, Startab, ACEin at the University of Financial Studies in Athens and at Foundit by Prince's Trust International and Bizrupt. Her seminars, webinars and workshops are presented, among others, at the actions of Women Do Business, Skywalker.gr and Plan of Business.

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