Positivity Coaching

What Positivity Coaching does

Positivity Coaching (legal entity Α.Δερλώπας και σια Ε.Ε.) is a Greece-based coaching education and corporate training provider founded in 2009 by Angelos Derlopas and headquartered in Aghia Paraskevi, Athens. The company operates the only coaching program in Greece certified by both the International Coaching Federation (ICF Level 1 and Level 2) and the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC ESIA), delivering diploma pathways that prepare students for ACC, PCC, and MCC credentials. Its product portfolio spans three layers: core ICF-accredited certification programs (Diploma in Personal & Executive Coaching, Diploma in Team & Leadership Coaching, Advanced Diploma in Professional Coaching Mastery, Coaching Supervision Certification, and Trauma-Informed Coaching); corporate services for HR and leadership teams (Leader as Team Coach, Bootcamp for Managers, Advanced Conscious Leadership, Upscale your EQ, Managing Conflict in the Workplace); and authorized diagnostic tools (Everything DiSC, Five Behaviors, Team Diagnostics, Coaching Monitor, Internal Coach Assessment, ICF PCC Markers Assessment) distributed under partnerships with Wiley and TCI.

Delivery is anchored on a Moodle-based learning management system supporting asynchronous and synchronous cohort training, complemented by an experiential methodology combining exercises, simulations, and peer practice. Faculty is international, including Master Certified Coaches from China, India, the USA, Italy, and Austria, with curriculum co-developed through a long-standing partnership with Kingstown College Ireland. The company generates revenue from certification tuition (with installment plans), individual executive coaching sessions, custom-quoted corporate programs, all-inclusive coaching retreats at The Ranch in Sofiko, diagnostic tool licensing, and book sales through Amazon and Greek retailers. Distribution combines direct website enrollment for individuals with B2B sales to enterprise HR and learning & development buyers, supplemented by annual events (Coaching Mastery Day, Coaching in First Person) and a continuous alumni engagement layer (Positivity Club, 14 cycles of Peer Coaching, ongoing supervision).

Name

Positivity Coaching

Legal name

Α.Δερλώπας και σια Ε.Ε.

Website

https://positivity.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Positivity Coaching is a Greece-based, ICF- and EMCC-accredited coaching education provider founded in 2009, offering diploma programs, corporate leadership training, and authorized Wiley diagnostic tools to aspiring coaches, HR/L&D teams, and enterprise clients in Southern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABAMAM

Coaching, Feedback & Mentoring Skills

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Soft Skills Development

SECONDARYEDABANAJ

DEI, Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Intelligence Coaching

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Executive Coaching Services

Keywords

• Coaching certification programs
• Executive coaching services
• Leadership development training
• Professional coaching education
• Team coaching workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens (Aghia Paraskevi)

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Coaching Certifications: ICF-accredited diploma programs in Personal & Executive Coaching, Team & Leadership Coaching, and Advanced Professional Coaching Mastery. Revenue generated through program tuition fees with modular and comprehensive package options.
2. Individual Executive Coaching Sessions: One-on-one coaching sessions for personal and professional development
3. Corporate Training Programs: B2B programs including Leader as Team Coach, Bootcamp for Managers, Advanced Conscious Leadership, and EQ training for enterprise clients
4. Coaching Retreats: 3-day/2-night immersive retreats at The Ranch in Sofiko, Corinthia, with accommodation and workshop packages ranging from €395-485 per person
5. Diagnostic Tools Distribution: Distribution of Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors assessment tools as authorized Wiley partner
6. Book Publishing: Publication and sale of coaching books including 'Positivity Coaching' and 'Team Coaching: Mastering the Art of Synergy' through Amazon and Greek retailers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Positivity Coaching delivers ICF- and EMCC-accredited professional coaching certification programs (Diploma in Personal & Executive Coaching, Diploma in Team & Leadership Coaching, Advanced Diploma in Professional Coaching Mastery, Coaching Supervision, and Trauma-Informed Coaching), corporate B2B leadership and team coaching programs, and authorized distribution of Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors diagnostic tools. Offerings are delivered through a Moodle online learning platform, in-person cohorts at the Athens training academy, and immersive 3-day retreats at The Ranch in Sofiko, Corinthia.

Product overview

Positivity Coaching is a coaching education provider offering ICF- and EMCC-accredited coaching certification programs alongside corporate coaching services and diagnostic tools. Its product portfolio consists of three tiers: (1) core ICF-accredited coaching certification programs — Diploma in Personal & Executive Coaching (Level 1/ACC), Diploma in Team & Leadership Coaching, and Advanced Diploma in Professional Coaching Mastery LEVEL 2 (PCC pathway) — plus Trauma-Informed Coaching and Coaching Supervision certification; (2) corporate services including Leader as Team Coach, Bootcamp for Managers, Advanced Conscious Leadership, Upscale your EQ, and Managing Conflict in the Workplace; and (3) authorized diagnostic tools — Everything DiSC Suite, Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, Team Diagnostic (TCI), Coaching Monitor, Internal Coach Assessment, and ICF PCC Markers Assessment — distributed as authorized partners of Wiley and TCI. The company also publishes books (Team Coaching, Positivity Coaching, Οδηγός Coaching), produces the Coaching Dialogues periodical, and operates the Positivity Club alumni community with ongoing Peer Coaching and Supervision services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma in Personal & Executive Coaching ICF Level 1 coaching certification program covering personal and executive coaching skills, qualifying graduates for the ACC credential. For aspiring coaches and professionals transitioning into coaching careers.
• Diploma in Team & Leadership Coaching ICF-accredited certification program focused on developing team cohesion and leadership coaching capabilities within organizations. For leaders, HR professionals, and internal coaches.
• Advanced Diploma in Professional Coaching Mastery (Level 2) ICF Level 2 coaching mastery program with mentoring pack for the PCC credential — the only program in Greece certified by both ICF and EMCC, delivered in partnership with Kingstown College Ireland. For coaches seeking the PCC credential.
• Trauma-Informed Coaching (TIC) Coaching approach based on neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, and Self-Regulation principles; first time presented in Greece to the general public. Targets professional coaches, social sciences graduates, support professionals, educators, business executives, and health professionals.
• Coaching Supervision Certification (MPS) Coaching supervision certification program (MPS) for experienced coaches seeking professional supervision credentials aligned with EMCC ESIA standards.
• Leader as Team Coach Corporate coaching program for leaders to develop team coaching capabilities within their organizations. For enterprise leadership teams and HR/L&D.
• Bootcamp for Managers Intensive corporate training program for managers to develop coaching-style leadership and people management skills.
• Advanced Conscious Leadership Corporate leadership development program focused on conscious leadership principles for executives and senior managers.
• Upscale your EQ Emotional intelligence development program for corporate clients to enhance EQ capabilities of leaders and teams.
• Managing Conflict in the Workplace Corporate training program divided into 3 parts covering conflict management skills, mediation techniques, and organizational culture design for conflict resolution in the workplace.
• Everything DiSC Suite Distribution of Everything DiSC suite (Workplace, Work of Leaders, Sales, Management, AgileEQ, Productive Conflict, 363 for Leaders) as an authorized Wiley partner in Greece.
• Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Distribution of the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team suite based on Patrick Lencioni's model (Personal Development, Team Development based on DiSC, and Team Development based on All Types) as an authorized Wiley partner in Greece.
• Team Diagnostic (TCI) Authorized facilitation of Team Diagnostics suite including Team View, Team Leader View, Team 360 View, and Organization View diagnostic tools.
• Coaching Monitor Internal Coach Assessment tool for evaluating coaching effectiveness within organizations.
• Internal Coach Assessment Assessment tool for evaluating internal coaches within corporate environments.
• ICF PCC Markers Assessment Assessment tool aligned with ICF PCC markers for evaluating coach competency against international standards.
• The Ultimate Coaching Retreat 3-day/2-night immersive coaching retreat at The Ranch in Sofiko, Corinthia, with five educational modules led by Angelos Derlopas MCC. Pricing €395–€485 per person, all-inclusive (meals, accommodation, workshops, certificate, VAT).
• Team Coaching: Mastering the Art of Synergy (Book) Comprehensive guide on effective team coaching and the power of synergy, authored by Angelos Derlopas, available on Amazon globally.
• Positivity Coaching (Book) Foundational coaching textbook by Angelos Derlopas covering the fundamentals of the art and science of coaching, certified by ICF and EMCC, available on Amazon.
• Οδηγός Coaching (Coaching Guide) The only scientific coaching handbook in Greek language, authored by Angelos Derlopas, distributed via Skroutz and Greek retailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coaching programs certified by both ICF and EMCC - the only such dual-certified program in Greece
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kingstown College IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership for delivering the Advanced Diploma in Personal & Executive Coaching - the only program in Greece certified by both ICF and EMCC. Kingstown College provides curriculum framework and accreditation oversight.
• Wiley (Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for distribution of Everything DiSC suite (Workplace, Work of Leaders, Sales, Management, AgileEQ, Productive Conflict, 363 for Leaders) and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team assessment tools.
• Coaching & Mentoring International NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork led by Prof. David Cooperrider for developing mentoring programs. Enables Positivity to offer mentoring certifications and joint program development.
• UNESCO Piraeus and Islands GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder the auspices partnership for Trauma-Informed Coaching presentation events; General Secretary of Mental Health from the group participated in panel.
• EMCC GreeceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication sponsor for Trauma-Informed Coaching event; President of EMCC Greece participated as speaker at Coaching Impact event.
• ActionArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder the auspices partner for Trauma-Informed Coaching presentation.
• SkyWalker.grminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication sponsor for Coaching Impact event at Megaro Mousikis.
• MagicMe.grminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication sponsor for Trauma-Informed Coaching presentation.
• Public Administration School (EKDD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrainer Stella Gavreli teaches at both Positivity Coaching and EKDD (National Centre for Public Administration) public administration school.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iPEC Coaching: ICF-accredited coaching certification provider offering Core Energy Coaching and specialty credentials. Comparable product mix (certification + corporate training) and similar emphasis on experiential learning and personal development.
• School of Coaching: London-based executive coaching school offering ICF-accredited certification and corporate programs. Comparable in coaching-certification-for-professionals model and emphasis on corporate leadership development.
• Meyler Campbell: UK-based executive coaching qualification provider focused on senior leader and executive coach development. Comparable in targeting experienced professionals seeking rigorous coaching credentials.
• Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC): UK-based executive coaching school offering ICF and EMCC-accredited certification pathways. Closely comparable in EMCC dual-accreditation positioning, executive coaching focus, and European market orientation.
• Co-Active Training Institute (CTI): One of the largest global ICF-accredited coaching certification schools, offering Co-Active Coach Training and Leadership programs. Comparable in delivery (cohort-based, experiential), credential pathways, and corporate training extensions.
• Coach U: A long-established ICF-accredited coaching certification school offering core and advanced programs globally. Comparable in product (certification pathways to ACC/PCC/MCC) and target audience (aspiring professional coaches), though with much broader geographic reach.
• Kingstown College Ireland: Positivity's strategic partner for the Advanced Diploma and the only other ICF/EMCC dual-accredited coaching program in the relationship. Both schools serve aspiring coaches seeking international credentials across English- and Greek-speaking markets.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Global leadership development organization offering executive education, coaching, and assessment tools. Overlaps with Positivity's corporate training and diagnostic offerings but operates at much larger scale and broader leadership-development scope.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Global leadership and professional development training company with presence in Greece. Overlaps with Positivity's corporate training and leadership development offerings, though Dale Carnegie operates at significantly larger scale with broader curriculum.

Emerging players

• Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching: Premium executive coaching brand and certification pathway for leadership coaching. Comparable in executive coaching focus and credentialed methodology but stronger individual-coach brand and less institutional education offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/PositivityCoaching
• Facebookfacebook.com/positivity.coaching
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/positivity-coaching
• Instagraminstagram.com/positivity.coaching

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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