Ioanna Papadaki Ioanna Papadaki

Evolution of an Impactful RJS Coaching Cohort

When @Hussein Alzribi and I founded Refugee JumpStart Coaching in May 2021, we started with a handful of my coaching and Organizational Development buddies—mostly from Los Angeles. Then we added some of my fellow coaches from the UK-based Forton Consulting Group.

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Bev Weise Bev Weise

Trauma Coaching Change Makers - Meetup in the UK

It’s not often I have a chance to give a conference presentation at a venue that is as close to a castle as I’ve ever experienced! Hussein Alzribi, my RJS co-founder and refugee Subject Matter Expert and I gave a presentation at Hult University Ashridge’s Trauma-Conscious Coaching Conference.

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Ioanna Papadaki Ioanna Papadaki

Appreciating Our Coaches on International Coaching Week

This week is International Coaching Week so I thought it only appropriate to send this “love letter” to our coaches, who contribute their time and expertise to help empower refugees rebuild their lives in their new countries of resettlement.

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Ioanna Papadaki Ioanna Papadaki

The Art of Matching: People, Not Algorithms

At Refugee JumpStart Coaching (RJS), we believe that meaningful coaching begins with the right connection. That’s why, instead of using AI or algorithms, we rely on a thoughtful, human-centered approach to match our clients with one of our 60+ dedicated pro bono coaches around the globe.

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