Dr Avra Lyraki

Global C-Suite Executive Communication Coach (MCC, ICF)/Government & C-Suite Trusted Advisor/ICF Credentialing Assessor, ACTC & Mentor/TEDx Speaker

Avra is from Greece.

With 25+ years of global experience in executive coaching, mentoring, and leadership development, Dr. Avra Lyraki empowers C-suite executives, diplomats, and senior leaders to communicate with clarity, influence with authority, and lead with authenticity.

Recognized among the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders in Coaching, she is also a sought-after keynote speaker, delivering insights on leadership communication and executive presence worldwide.

Since 1997, Dr. Lyraki has coached and mentored over 10,000 senior executives, partnering with multinational corporations, NGOs, and 18 U.S. Department of State diplomatic posts across Eastern Europe. Her work with the Department of State provides unique insight into the demands of high-stakes, international leadership, guiding diplomats and government leaders to build trust, communicate strategically, and achieve results on the global stage.

Before founding Life Self Coaching, she held leadership roles in Human Resources, Customer Intelligence, and Marketing Communications, bringing a multidimensional perspective on how leaders think, act, and perform under pressure.

Dr. Lyraki holds a Ph.D. in Corporate Communication, a Master’s in International Management, and a Bachelor’s in International Relations. She is the creator of the Life Self Coaching Methodology© and co-author of the Face Your Strengths© coaching framework.