Panos M.
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Microsoft Leader | Build Coaching Cultures | 20+ Years Experience
Studied at Henley Business School
Works at Microsoft
Hiring Manager
Available tomorrow at 12:00 PM UTC
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Panos’s Career Development Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Manager
60+ people coached for Career Development
With a robust background in coaching and leadership development, I currently lead the Coaching Center of Excellence at Microsoft, where I am instrumental in fostering a coaching culture across a 60,000-strong organization. My role as Co-Director of Credentialling Standards at the ICF Foundation further underscores my commitment to upholding the highest standards of coaching excellence. I am also pursuing a Master's degree in Coaching from Henley Business School, which complements my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Over the years, I have successfully coached many individuals, helping them navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals.
Panos can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Career Planning
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Personal Branding
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Job Search Strategies
About Panos
As a seasoned ICF and EMCC-certified coach, I focus on leadership growth and career development, complemented by my thought leadership contributions, such as publications in Chief Learning Officer Magazine and my tenure as the Board Director at the UK chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). As a global leader in Learning & Development, I specialize in coaching strategy, cultural transformation, and leadership growth. Currently heading Microsoft's Coaching Center of Excellence, I enhance coaching capabilities for 60,000 employees worldwide.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I believe in the transformative power of meaningful conversations to unlock potential, inspire growth, and empower individuals to lead with confidence and purpose. Early in my career, coaching profoundly shaped my journey, helping me navigate challenges and grow into leadership roles. This experience inspired me to pay it forward, guiding others to discover their strengths and achieve their aspirations.
Work Experience
Board of Directors
ICF Foundation
September 2024 - Present
Hiring Manager
As the Co-Director of Credentialling Standards and Coaching Education Providers I am committed to upholding the highest standards of coaching excellence and fostering mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with Coaching Education Providers across the UK. Board Leadership, Directing Talent and +5 skills
Coaching Center of Excellence Lead
Microsoft
April 2023 - Present
Hiring Manager
Leading the creation of a coaching culture across the 60k people Microsoft Customer & Partner Solutions (MCAPS) organization. This includes liaising with Organizational Development, Human Resources, internal coaching communities, and external partners in order to introduce the necessary capabilities and competencies to instil a coaching culture. Directing Talent, Leadership Development and +10 skills
Manager, Learning and Development
Microsoft
October 2018 - April 2023
I am responsible for setting the learning strategy, success factors and measurable outcomes for more than 4,000 people in Microsoft Consulting Services across the world. My role requires the development of shared accountability with stakeholders to ensure learning content is timely, accurate, relevant, consumed and aligned with the needs of our delivery teams. Vendor Management, Talent Developer and +6 skills
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (in-progress), Psychology
2023 - 2029
Henley Business School
Master's degree (in progress), Coaching
2024 - 2026
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