Hi, I’m Yota
I’m a software engineer-turned-coach for tech leaders and teams, and the founder of Together in tech, a tech community where your whole self is welcome
Everything I do is about finding ways to make tech more human and inclusive
So that we can create a tech industry (and world) that looks like the kind of world we want to live in: diverse and hopeful and empathetic and kind.
What I do
I help people become inspiring leaders, so they can empower their people and transform their companies
Because I believe that’s how we’ll transform the corporate world into a really empowering and joyful place to work.
A place where individuality is accepted, respected and celebrated.
A place where a company’s people are at the centre of the agenda, and where inclusivity and diversity are truly part of the culture.
A place where high performance is achieved because people feel appreciated, cared for, and inspired by their work.
My story
A little bit of Greek sunshine in London
I grew up in Athens, and the sunshine and warmth of my home has become a part of my personality. (That much will become clear the first time we talk, I promise.)
I moved to London and fell in love with the tech scene — there were so many amazing people and ideas, everything was so alive and diverse.
I started my career as a software engineer, moving up into senior roles with big tech companies including Amazon and Yahoo
As a manager, I learnt that helping my people do their best work lit me up like no other role ever had. I found myself coaching people who weren’t even on my team. I loved it.
Eventually, I hit a place where something was calling me — I wanted to have an even bigger impact than I could on one team or one company. It felt like life had plans for me, if I was willing to listen.
So I took the leap.
(Which is part of why I know how to help you do the same, if something new is calling you.)
Yes, it was scary. No, I had no idea what was going to happen.
But it worked.
I went back to university and got my Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching. Since then, I’ve become an accredited coach, and I get to work with people and teams around the world.
Now I help people make big changes, all day every day*
*With lots of time for hanging out with my family and friends — work-life balance is one of my things, after all
Since starting my coaching career in 2014:
I’ve worked with hundreds of tech leaders, from first-time managers to c-suite execs
I’ve spoken about leadership to audiences of 1000+ people around the world
I’ve joined UCL as a visiting lecturer, leading seminars on positive psychology, business and management
My research on gratitude has been published in a top coaching journal
I’ve founded a nonprofit, Together in tech, building a community of over 5000 people
I’ve become a parent, and learnt that the only thing I love more than tech and making an impact is my daughter, Arianna
And I’ve found a way to make my passion my life’s work
“I started working with Yota when I was transitioning into a leadership role, and our sessions have truly been invaluable on this journey. Her approach is honest, positive and practical - always kind but not afraid to challenge you – which has resulted in a steep learning curve and an incredibly rewarding experience overall.”
— Robin Nierynck, Manager, Digital Communications at Delivery Hero
Now, it’s your turn
It’s time to find your way and become the leader you really want to be.
Are you in?