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Kon Apostolopoulos

Founder & CEO at Fresh Biz Solutions, LLC

Denver, United States

KON APOSTOLOPOULOS is the founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions, LLC, a human capital management consultancy, which provides performance improvement and training solutions to help organizations develop their people, improve business results, and reap the benefits of a comprehensive talent management strategy. He is also the co-author of “7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis. A Practical Guide for Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters” and a founding partner of the Global Institute for Thought Leadership.

As a speaker and expert in performance improvement and change leadership, Kon has delivered hundreds of workshops and corporate events for leaders in North America and Europe, sharing fresh ideas and best practices that engage his audiences and empower participants to take the next bold step forward in their professional and personal lives. Transitioning from a successful career in the performing arts, primarily on stage and television, to the business world, he brings a strong reputation for doing things the right way. Drawing on his multicultural experience, he can synthesize diverse perspectives to create positive change for clients.

Leveraging his strong interpersonal skills, Kon is a facilitator of results – a connector of dots, a conduit, a catalyst – who makes things happen. Not afraid to ask the tough questions, he brings an open mind, a keen ear, and a strong commitment to excellence. He becomes a trusted partner to business leaders and stakeholders at all levels, delivering tailored solutions that typically exceed their expectations, improve organizational performance, and increase profitability. He brings proven success in projects of all sizes, enabling clients to capitalize on growth opportunities, maximize return on their spend, and reduce costs.

Through the explorative process of guided discovery, Kon moves clients to new areas of realization and self-awareness. In creating an environment of trust, he challenges his clients to go beyond conventional thought and their own self-limiting beliefs to create new possibilities. This work, in combination with the prioritization of what matters most, positive reinforcement, and effective goalsetting lay the foundation for empowerment and accountability.

When not coaching business leaders, Kon gives back to his community by coaching young soccer players in local, state, and Olympic Development Programs. This has earned him the name “Coach Kon” as he has helped hundreds of student athletes develop life skills through their participation in sports.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Denver, CO
Speaking Topics: Developing a Talent Pipeline; Leading through Change; Achieving Optimal Performance; Building High-Performing Teams

Speaking Fee $10,000 (In-Person), $7,500 (Virtual)

Personal Speaking Website: www.freshbizsolutions.com
Kon Apostolopoulos Points
Academic 0
Author 267
Influencer 29
Speaker 38
Entrepreneur 0
Total 334

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Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Featured Videos

Coach Kon Introduction Video
April 08, 2026
Understanding Performance
April 08, 2026
DisruptHR Talks: Ignite the fire in your team. Don’t burn them out!
April 08, 2026

Featured Topics

Making Mondays Work

Your body doesn’t lie. By Sunday afternoon, it already knows how you feel about Monday. So many feel stressed, anxious, and exhausted before they even start the week, and very few feel excited about tackling the work ahead. We struggle to feel engaged, resilient, or able to perform at our best, simply trying to survive another week and make it to the weekend.

Most organizations don’t fail because of poor strategy. They fail because people show up disengaged, disconnected, and depleted - doing just enough to get through the week. High performers burn out or leave.

Everyone else learns how to survive.

And here’s the uncomfortable truth: Mondays are created by leaders.

The way leaders communicate, set expectations, respond under pressure, and create (or avoid) clarity determines whether people show up switched on. Or turned off.

In Making Mondays Work, Coach Kon challenges leaders at every level to stop managing people and start shaping the human environment in which performance either thrives or dies.

This keynote reframes engagement, resilience, and performance as outcomes of leadership behavior - not HR programs or motivational slogans and shows leaders how to reclaim their influence over the experience of work.

Because when Mondays work, everything else follows.

Key Outcomes:

1. Understand exactly how Leader behavior shapes Monday for better or worse.
2. Recognize where ambiguity is quietly breeding mediocrity in their teams.
3. Learn how to ignite ownership, not compliance.
4. Build a human environment where people want to contribute, not just cope.
5. Leave with practical shifts that can be applied immediately to change how work feels and performance shows up.

The Engagement Blueprint: Four Drivers to Transform your Workplace and Win in your Marketplace

It is estimated that companies around the world lost $8.9 TRILLION in productivity last year because of low employee engagement! With just over one in five (21%) engaged at work, and one in three (33%) thriving in their overall wellbeing, most employees would say that they don't find their work meaningful, don't think their lives are going well, or don't feel hopeful about their future. As business leaders, the type of environment we create for ourselves and the members of our team, can make all the difference between daily frustration and real success.

This presentation will help your leaders transform your workplace by:

1. Understanding the true cost of disengagement to your organization’s bottom line.
2. Leveraging the Four Drivers that can lead to real engagement and supercharge your team.
3. Expanding your "one in five" to optimize your workforce and outperform your competition.

7 Keys to Unlock your Resilience and Navigate ANY Crisis

Business and life are full of challenges. Your ability to handle sudden changes and help your team navigate any crisis will make the difference between success and failure. Understanding that people react to change in different ways – many of them unproductive – and knowing how to help them get beyond their fears and frustrations will allow your team to adapt and move forward. But you can’t help your team if you are not in a good place, and you can’t allow fear to guide your decisions. Instead follow a proven roadmap to build the emotional resilience to thrive, not just survive, in our changing world.

This presentation will help you build a more resilient team by:

1. Learning how to assess your current level of wellbeing.
2. Discovering a clear roadmap to overcome unexpected challenges.
3. Implementing habits that build your emotional resilience and mental strength.

Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: Training and Coaching
Minimum Project Size: $5,000+
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: 1-10
Company Founded Date: 2012
Last Media Interview: 07/06/2021

Areas of Expertise

Business Continuity 30.47
Business Strategy 32.53
Careers 30.15
Change Management 35.72
Coaching 30.72
Construction
COVID19 63.79
Culture 31.57
Education
Entrepreneurship 30.63
Future of Work 30.10
Health and Wellness 44.75
HR 30.52
Innovation 30.03
Leadership 31.00
Management 31.10
Mental Health 37.22
Project Management 30.13
Transformation 39.54

Industry Experience

Engineering & Construction
Higher Education & Research
Hospitality
Professional Services
Travel & Transportation

Publications & Experience

13 Article/Blogs
Make employee engagement and well-being your competitive advantage
Smart Brief
September 30, 2024
Improve employee engagement by making your team feel valued, connected and supported, writes Konstantinos Apostolopoulos.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Transformation

Returning to work through the eyes of Maslow
Management Issues
September 01, 2021
For many employers and senior leaders, the urge to bring employees back to the office is becoming much stronger. Many feel they are losing their grip on employee productivity and engagement. And continuing to have a dispersed workforce as they look to the future seems, well, really uncomfortable!

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Tags: Leadership, Future of Work, Change Management

Don't celebrate the failure, celebrate the learning
Management Issues
June 29, 2021

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Culture

Getting back to work in the post-pandemic world
Management Issues
April 07, 2021

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Tags: Future of Work, Business Continuity, COVID19

Confronting the Leadership Gender Gap at the Root
Fresh Biz Solutions
March 08, 2021

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

Innovation is not a light switch.
Fresh Biz Solutions
February 07, 2021

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Tags: Culture, Innovation, Management

6 Steps to Help Re-onboard Your Dispersed Workforce
Fresh Biz Solutions
December 06, 2020

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Tags: COVID19, HR, Management

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup
Fresh Biz Solutions
October 28, 2020

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Tags: COVID19, Health and Wellness, Mental Health

Making 2020 Your Best Year (Part 3)
Fresh Biz Solutions
February 21, 2020

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Tags: Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Making 2020 Your Best Year (Part 2)
Fresh Biz Solutions
January 30, 2020

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Tags: Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Making 2020 Your Best Year (Part 1)
Fresh Biz Solutions
January 14, 2020

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Tags: Entrepreneurship, Leadership

The Case for a Four-Day Work Week
Fresh Biz Solutions
January 09, 2020

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Tags: Future of Work, Leadership, Management

Acts of Kindness
Fresh Biz Solutions
October 24, 2019

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Tags: Culture, Health and Wellness, Mental Health

26 Author Newsletters
The Emotional Cost of Constant Pressure
Linkedin
May 27, 2026
The biggest challenge facing many teams today isn’t a single crisis. It’s not that one big thing that dominates everyone’s attention. It’s the many emergencies that pile up – one after another until it’s hard to know where one ends and the other starts. It’s the accumulation of constant pressure.

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Tags: Change Management, Health and Wellness

Recognizing Mom’s Lessons on Resilience
LinkedIn
May 13, 2026

Mothers’ Day was this past Sunday, and it was an opportunity to celebrate mothers everywhere – including many of you reading this message. It was an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the impact of possibly the most important – and often underappreciated – person in our life.

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Tags: Change Management, Health and Wellness

How to Take Charge of Your Career
Linkedin
May 05, 2026
Recently, I had the opportunity to deliver a masterclass for young professionals and emerging leaders during my speaking trip to Greece. The questions I wanted to answer for them, are ones I’ve heard again and again in my work developing leaders and building more human-centered workplaces.

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Tags: Careers, Change Management, Health and Wellness

Why Recovery Speed Matters More Than Prevention
Linkedin
April 23, 2026
As I look back on things, I did my best to prepare for the challenges that were likely to impact my trip. Anticipated long delays at the security lines. Warnings of flight cancellations. Quick turnarounds moving from city to city – planes, trains, buses, and car ferries.

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Tags: Change Management, Health and Wellness

Why Resilience is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill
Linkedin
April 09, 2026
When I turn on the news, all I seem to read and hear is “Breaking News” and announcements that are intended to stir fear, anger, and resentment. We seem to be bombarded with constant negativity, while parts of the world are being hit with actual bombs.

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Tags: Change Management, Health and Wellness, Leadership

Office and Field - The Great Divide
Linkedin
March 18, 2026
The diversity in ages and years in the industry was further enriched by the broad representation from different departments – field operations, project management, preconstruction, marketing, accounting, and even one participant from IT – all of which played their part so the company could win and deliver work

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Tags: Change Management, Health and Wellness

Before Engagement there was Philotimo
Linkedin
March 04, 2026
Language is a reflection of the culture and the people that speak it. I remember a Ted Talk by a linguist that explained how essential it is to keep language alive if you want to preserve the culture, history, and the unique nature of the people that speak it.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Management

The Recognition Problem: Why 'Good Job' Doesn't Work
Linkedin
February 25, 2026
This week is the start of another Stepping Up to Leadership program – my signature course for new and aspiring leaders. Over the next three months, we will explore a number of key concepts that will help participants expand their understanding of effective leadership and challenge their thinking about how to lead themselves and others.

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

Career Growth Doesn't Require Promotion
Linkedin
February 25, 2026
Water is an element that is essential to life itself. Without it we can’t survive for long. But not all water is the same. Consider the difference between a river and a swamp. A river flows and moves, with energy and direction. A swamp appears stagnant and stationary, going nowhere.

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Tags: Health and Wellness, HR, Management

How to Connect Daily Tasks to Something Bigger
Linkedin
February 11, 2026
We are tribal creatures. We seek connection and belonging; to be part of something bigger than ourselves. There is safety and there is strength that comes from being among others that share our goals, our values, and our vision. And there is a greater sense of satisfaction when you feel that your actions are aligned with your purpose and the things that matter to you.

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

The Belonging Gap: Why People Leave Teams that Pay Well
Linkedin
February 04, 2026
It’s usually said with genuine confusion, not defensiveness. These are leaders who care. Leaders who have worked hard to build stable businesses in a volatile industry. Leaders who know the financial and human cost of turnover.

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

Why Your Best People Are Walking Off the Job
Linkedin
January 28, 2026
Last week, as I was visiting my client’s office, I heard a familiar, booming voice call my name. I turned around and recognized a face I had seen quite a few times recently. His dark eyes had a familiar twinkle, and his long greying beard couldn’t hide his big smile. He reached out his calloused hand, and I felt the strength and firmness of his honest handshake.

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

Four Things Every Employee Needs to Show Up Fully
Linkedin
January 21, 2026
As leaders and people, we are all under tremendous pressure every day to perform, to deliver, to show up at our best. We are asked to do this even as the environment around us is shifting, we have more questions than answers, and we have little, if any, control over the people we are asked to lead.

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

How to Avoid a Toxic Workplace
Linkedin
January 14, 2026
In a recent conversation with an executive coaching client, he shared his growing concern about the mood at work and the growing negativity members of his team were feeling. “The company is doing well”, he said, and despite the uncertainty in the business landscape, they were not seeing any alarming changes in their sales or their workforce.

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Tags: Change Management, Leadership, Transformation

Hit the New Year Reset Button
Linkedin
January 07, 2026
Monday, January 5th is likely the day many of us returned to work following the extended Holiday period of the last few weeks. The time for your team to gather in excited huddles, sharing the stories of festive gatherings with friends and family, and describing the gifts they exchanged.

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Tags: Change Management, Leadership, Transformation

Priority is Singular
Linkedin
December 31, 2025
The last grains of sand are preparing to drop from the top half of the 2025 hourglass, and the calendar is ending as we check off the final day of the year. Over the last weeks I’ve shared my proven approach for reflecting and evaluating the year that’s ending. This has been the starting point for my coaching clients to plan and create their best year yet. To give you time to thoroughly complete each important part of the process, I broke things down into four

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Tags: Change Management, Leadership, Transformation

Failing to Plan, is Planning to Fail
Linkedin
December 23, 2025
Over the last two weeks I’ve shared my proven approach for reflecting and evaluating the year that’s coming to an end. This has been the starting point for my coaching clients to plan and create their best year yet. To give you time to thoroughly complete each important part of the process, I have broken things down into four parts: Reflecting, Evaluating, Planning, and Prioritizing, and I have been sharing them with you over these last weeks of the year.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Transformation

Behaviors and Choices Reflect Values
Linkedin
December 17, 2025
Last week I introduced my proven approach for reflection and planning that helps my coaching clients create their best year yet. I also use this process for my own life and work, and I’ve found it incredibly effective in creating a life that feels successful, balanced, and fulfilling.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Transformation

A Natural Time for Reflection and Planning
Linkedin
December 10, 2025
Coming out of the Thanksgiving week, I’m still feeling gratitude for the blessings my family and I enjoy in so many areas of our life. I’m also reflecting on the events of the past year, the loved ones that are no longer with us, and the new additions to the family that we fell in love with instantly.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Transformation

Reflect Before Your Act
Linkedin
December 03, 2025
We made it to December. The year has flown by, and I feel it was just yesterday that I was sitting down and planning ahead for 2025. Now it’s time to reflect on the year that’s wrapping up before I plan for the one ahead.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Transformation

A Note of Thanksgiving
Linkedin
November 26, 2025
As a leader, I've learned that showing gratitude is more than saying "thank you". It's about seeing people, recognizing their efforts, and valuing their contributions. Whether it's through a warm acknowledgement in a team meeting, a handwritten note, or a genuine expression of appreciation during a one-on-one session, gratitude has the power to build bridges, strengthen relationships, and inspire greatness in others.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Transformation

Leaders: Why Feeling Valued Fuels Engagement More Than Money
Linkedin
November 20, 2025
Last week, I wrapped up a 3-month leadership development program for a cohort of 25 construction professionals in various supervisory and management roles. Each of them was already a people manager or was preparing to formally lead a team as their supervisor. And each of them wanted to learn how to get the best from their team.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Transformation

The Fragile Link Between Engagement and Performance
Linkedin
November 13, 2025
I strongly believe that breakthrough performance – the kind that helps companies dominate their market – is fueled by employees that willingly give their best effort. I also believe that supervisors and managers play a critical role in shaping the environment where employee engagement needs can be met. They hold the key to unlocking the necessary energy, passion, and potential.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Transformation

The Danger of Giving Up on Engagement
Linkedin
November 06, 2025
While many employers understand that they will need to dedicate time and resources to onboarding, training, and motivating employees, they are not always clear on how to go about it. In fact, for business leaders and Chief HR Officers (CHROs), skill development is at the top of their priority list. Yet, while two out of three (66%) HR leaders are confident in identifying the skills needed for growth, less than half (48%) know how to acquire them for their organization through hiring or development.

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Transformation

The Antidote to Disengagement is Trust
Linkedin
October 30, 2025
While executive leaders are responsible for setting the direction and priorities of the company, it’s up to the “people” leaders throughout the organization to make those written objectives a reality. These direct managers are the ones positioned to harness the energy each person brings to their work because they account for 70% of the variance in employee engagement. In other words, a strong connection and trust with your manager yields greater engagement, commitment, and performance by employees.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Transformation

3 Books
The Engagement Blueprint: Building a Culture of Commitment and Performance
Navigator Press
March 02, 2024
Discover the transformative power of employee engagement and unleash the true potential of your workforce with "The Engagement Blueprint: Building a Culture of Commitment and Performance." In this groundbreaking guide, renowned talent management expert, Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, provides a comprehensive roadmap for leaders and managers to create a workplace culture that fosters commitment, motivation, and high performance. With practical strategies, real-life examples, and actionable steps, this book equips you with the tools to become a catalyst for change and the keys to unlock the real capabilities of your organization. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring manager, "The Engagement Blueprint" is a must-read for anyone ready to transform their workplace and achieve lasting success.


The book begins by highlighting the crucial role of employee engagement in driving organizational success. It emphasizes that engaged employees are more productive, innovative, and loyal, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and profitability. Juxtaposed to the positives, the book also explores the alarming rise of employee disengagement through the recent timeline and events that have shaped the current environment for employers and workers, and the realities of a post-pandemic workplace. With this foundation, the author lays out a blueprint to building a culture of commitment and performance. A place where individual and team success are both possible, and employees can go from languishing to flourishing.

The Engagement Blueprint emphasizes the significance of leadership in setting the tone and vision for an engaged workplace. It explores the author's proven Performance Framework that serves as a foundation from which to leverage four key drivers that directly impact the engagement level of individuals and, in turn, the performance level of the organization as a whole. The author provides practical guidance on how leaders can address the engagement needs of team members and become champions for change. Going from the broad to the specific, the book explores each of the Four Drivers of Engagement, and how leaders can leverage them to address the needs of the individuals on their team:

- Their need to feel valued,
- Their need to feel connected,
- Their need to feel productive, and
- Their need to feel supported to learn and grow.

Throughout the book, real-life examples and case studies are used to illustrate the concepts and showcase successful engagement initiatives. The author also presents expert insights from world-class leaders operating in diverse industries, cultures, and countries, highlighting how our fundamental needs, and the drivers of engagement, are universal for workers everywhere.

"The Engagement Blueprint: Building a Culture of Commitment and Performance" is an invaluable resource for leaders, managers, and HR professionals seeking to create a workplace culture that inspires and empowers employees. By implementing the strategies outlined in this book, organizations can unlock the full potential of their workforce, drive sustainable growth, and achieve long-term success in today's competitive business landscape.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture, Transformation

7 Κλειδια για τη Διαχειρηση Κρισεων: Ενας Πρακτικος Οδηγος για τη Ζωη Μας!
Armos Books
July 13, 2021

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Tags: Change Management, Health and Wellness, Mental Health

7 Keys to Navigate a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters
The Happiness Center
April 29, 2020

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

1 Book Review
Konstantinos Apostolopoulos’ Latest Book - ‘The Engagement Blueprint’
National Herald
August 17, 2024

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture, Transformation

7 Influencer Newsletters
Align your People Systems to Target What Matters Most
LinkedIn
October 16, 2025

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Tags: Leadership, Management, Transformation

Teamwork and Collaboration Can Improve Individual Performance
LinkedIn
October 08, 2025

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Tags: Leadership, Management, Transformation

Commitment Is Not A Passive State
LinkedIn
October 01, 2025

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Transformation

Cracking the DNA Code of a Top Performer
LinkedIn
September 26, 2025

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Tags: Leadership, Management, Transformation

A Foundational Framework for Developing High Performance
LinkedIn
September 18, 2025

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Tags: Leadership, Management, Transformation

Regaining Confidence in Your Team
LinkedIn
September 11, 2025

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Transformation

The Engagement Blueprint Newsletter: The Need for a More Human Workplace
LinkedIn
August 29, 2025

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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Transformation

2 Keynotes
Unleash your Sales Team’s True Potential
Boussias Events. Sales in Action Conference 2023 (Athens, Greece)
July 11, 2023

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Tags: Business Strategy, Culture, Transformation

Unleash your Team's True Potential
Boussias Events. Project Management Conference 2023 (Athens, Greece)
May 10, 2023

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Transformation

7 Media Interviews
The Curiosity Theory Hangout with Martin Lopez (Streamed Live 01/16/21): Using Curiosity To Boost Performance
Fresh Biz Solutions
January 16, 2021

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Tags: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management

Nadia Speaks: How to make 2021 a Truly HAPPY New Year! (Streamed Live 01/04/21)
Fresh Biz Solutions
January 04, 2021

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Tags: COVID19, Health and Wellness, Mental Health

The Faces of Business Live Stream with Damon Pistulka (Streamed Live 11/05/20): Human Capital Management
Fresh Biz Solutions
November 05, 2020

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Tags: Business Strategy, HR, Management

Nadia Speaks to Change Management Expert Kon Apostolopoulos (Streamed Live 10/08/20)
Fresh Biz Solutions
October 08, 2020
Join CNN International veteran Nadia Bilchik as she discusses with Change Management Expert Kon Apostolopoulos how to thrive, not just survive, in these uncertain times.

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

Hellenic TV London: A Focus on Greeks Living Abroad with Vasoula Christodoulou (Live Interview 10/16/20)
Fresh Biz Solutions
October 08, 2020

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Mental Health

Making 2020 Your Best Year (Part 3)
Fresh Biz Solutions
June 28, 2020
Coach Kon Apostolopoulos and Dr Elia Gourgouris appear on Good Morning Arizona (06/28/20) to share some key points from their timely book, 7 Key to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters.

Thanx to KTVK for the opportunity to share a message of hope and resilience with their audience, at a time when Arizona is experiencing such a spike in COVID-19 cases, and people are seeking practical answers to their pressing problems.

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Tags: COVID19, Health and Wellness, Mental Health

The Exit Your Way Business Round Table Live Stream with Damon Pistulka (Streamed Live 05/28/20) 7 Keys To Navigating Challenges
Fresh Biz Solutions
May 31, 2020

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

3 Panels
7 Κλειδια για τη Διαχειρηση Κρισεων (Greek Presentation of 7 Keys to Navigate a Crisis)
Panorama of Entrepreneurship & Career Development
October 09, 2021

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Tags: Change Management, Health and Wellness, Mental Health

The Round Table Talk Show with Sharifah Hardie (Streamed Live 03/16/21)
Fresh Biz Solutions
March 16, 2021

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Tags: COVID19, Health and Wellness, Mental Health

The Exit Your Way Business Round Table Live Stream with Damon Pistulka (Streamed Live 01/19/20): Writing A Book
Fresh Biz Solutions
January 19, 2021

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Tags: Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

15 Podcasts
Episode 009: Peak Performance with Coach Kon
The Happy Engineer Podcast -
August 26, 2021
In this episode, put on your mental gym shorts with Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, lovingly known by leaders around the world as Coach Kon. He is a successful CEO, author, and award-winning coach for corporate professionals… AND athletes in Olympic Development Programs. Coach Kon knows exactly what it takes for peak performance, in and out of the cubicle.

Discover the role of raw talent in your career growth. Expose the leadership paradox, and how to navigate the new challenges we face during this fourth industrial revolution. And finally get clarity on why improving your skills as an engineer often leads to success at work, but problems at home.

So press play and let’s chat… now is the time to get out of your comfort zone, and into your performance zone!

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Tags: Change Management, HR, Leadership

Red TV Live: In Conversation with Peter Clarke.
Red TV Live
July 06, 2021

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Tags: Change Management, Future of Work, Leadership

How Leaders Can Best Navigate a Crisis: Kon Apostolopoulos, Award-Winning Coach and Thought Leader
C-Cuite Radio
May 07, 2021
Sports and entertainment leaders can employ specific techniques to achieve meaningful and lasting progress through any crisis, including the pandemic. So says "Coach Kon", award-winning coach, speaker and thought leader on navigating change. In this thought-provoking interview, Kon reveals several of his "7 Keys" for navigating a crisis and how they can benefit leaders, the four responses to danger and fear to be aware of, how the Leadership Paradox has played out and will continue to be of primary importance going forward, and how to deal with people who resist change. A "must-listen" in the age of the pandemic-adjusted world!

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Tags: Business Continuity, COVID19, Leadership

The Dreamers Succeed Podcast, Episode 40: On Preparedness, Opportunity & Luck w/Coach Kon Apostolopoulos
The Dreamers Succeed Podcast
August 25, 2020
In today's episode of The Dreamers Succeed Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Coach Kon Apostolopoulos, an amazing performance and change management expert, speaker, coach and founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solution. Coach Kon is the co-author of one of my favorite books 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis, a must read for everyone. He shares his passion for serving others, the power of family and the truth that everything is going to be fine. Enjoy!

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

Get Up Nation Show, Episode 135 Guests: Dr. Gourgouris and Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, Authors of 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis
Get Up Nation Show
August 11, 2020
Get Up Nation! My name is Ben Biddick. I’m the Creator and Host of the Get Up Nation Show and Co-Author of Get Up: The Art of Perseverance. Recently I had the honor and privilege of speaking with Dr. Elia Gourgouris and Kon Apostolopoulos who co-wrote 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters. The book provides powerful yet practical insights to help minimize the negative impact of pandemics, natural disasters, financial meltdowns, or any other major disruptions in our lives. Dr. Gourgouris also authored the #1 Amazon’s Best Selling book 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness which was created to help people sustain a fulfilling and joyful life. Honored and grateful Dr. Gourgouris and Kon Apostolopoulos have taken some time to share their brilliance with Get Up Nation in between their appointments with C-Suite leaders and their teams, helping them achieve their highest potential and creating empowering cultures of accountability, productivity, and happiness. Thank you for joining me on the Get Up Nation Show!

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Tags: COVID19, Leadership, Mental Health

The Consortium Podcast
Consortium / Terry Earthwind Nichols
July 30, 2020
This week we're talking to Kon Apostolopoulos about his book 7 KEYS TO NAVIGATING A CRISIS. So Kon What Are You Doing?

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

The Profitable Happiness Podcast, Episode 142: The 7 Keys To Navigating A Crisis, With Kon Apostolopoulos
Dr Pele Profitable Happiness
July 23, 2020
In today's interconnected world, we are all vulnerable and impacted (directly or indirectly) by global events. The 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis is a Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters is a must-read for anyone seeking to thrive during these turbulent times.

In this episode, we meet Performance & Change Management Expert Kon Apostolopoulos, who is the Founder & CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions, and author of 'The 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis'.

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reBoot, Episode 62: Getting Ready for Tomorrow
Pine Mountain Digital, Inc.
July 14, 2020

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The BE Podcast, Episode 14: 7 Ways to Manage The Pandemic with Dr. Elia & Coach Kon
The BE Podcast
July 14, 2020
Today's special guests include Dr. Elia Gourgouris, PhD in Clinical Psychology, International Keynote Speaker and Founder of The Happiness Centre joins Konstantinos Apostolopoulos (Coach Kon), Founder & CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions, Coach of the Year 2017, and Award-Winning Facilitator and Coach.

Together, they join me to share with us how we can strategically and emotionally develop more resilience and flexibility by practicing the '7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis'.

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

On the Brink, Episode 221: Dr Elia Gourgouris and Kon Apostolopoulos—Don’t Struggle: Here Are 7 Ways To Manage The Pandemic
On the Brink Podcast with Andi Simon
July 13, 2020
Learn how to navigate crises in an emotionally healthy way

I was so delighted to meet Dr. Elia Gourgouris and Konstantinos Apostolopoulos that I wanted to share them with you on our podcast. These are two amazing men. They are both of Greek backgrounds and, as you may know, I did my doctoral research on Greek immigrants and Greek culture. To say we had a lot in common is an understatement. What did we talk about? The pandemic, of course, and the new book they wrote in 45 days. That’s right. They decided they had wisdom to share that could help guide people through the COVID-19 crisis, so they put their heads down and made it happen. There are so many great lessons here for all of us. Listen in!

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FR EP 175: SAFEGUARDING YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH DURING CRISIS WITH DR. ELIA GOURGOURIS AND KONSTANTINOS APOSTOLOPOULOS
Fresh Biz Solutions
July 05, 2020
Today on Feminine Roadmap Gina’s guests share their keys to empower you to safeguard your emotional health during difficult times. Dr. Elia Gourgouris and Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, co-authors of “7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing With Pandemics and Other Disasters”, bring wise, practical counsel to help you navigate whatever challenges or trials you may be going through. We are living in unprecedented times where we are all impacted by 4 simultaneous crises which is bringing so many layers of stress to each of our lives than we may not even be aware of. Dr. Elia and Coach Kon skillfully identify the layers, the natural response systems and the steps to give you the ability to cope and pivot toward a new normal with confidence. They acknowledge that the global experience of so much simultaneous loss and change has thrown our world into collective grief which has far reaching impact. This conversation is a long drink of cool water for a dry and thirsty world, tune in to hear how to navigate through the emotional and mental stress from your best self and prepare for your new normal. Grab a cuppa something wonderful, a good friend and hunker down with this encouraging, compassionate conversation.

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Stay Bright Podcast, Episode 17: Emotionally Navigating a Crisis - Special Episode
Fresh Biz Solutions
May 15, 2020
This week Dr. Elia Gourgouris, a positive psychology expert certified by the American Red Cross in Disaster Mental Health joins award winning facilitator and coach, Konstantinos Apostolopoulos (Coach Kon) to reveal the four types of human responses to unexpected or rapid change (crisis). We learn the difference between danger and fear and how to choose faith over fear in dire situations. Dr. Elia and Coach Kon share how we can strategically develop more resilience by practicing the 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis. Grab a copy of their practical guide to emotionally dealing with pandemics and other disasters and learn to improvise, adapt, and overcome in any challenge.

"This is a battle we are dealing with.... a spiritual battle, a physical battle, and a mental battle.... it requires us to think differently."

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FR EP 175: SAFEGUARDING YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH DURING CRISIS WITH DR. ELIA GOURGOURIS AND KONSTANTINOS APOSTOLOPOULOS
Fresh Biz Solutions
May 15, 2020
Today on Feminine Roadmap Gina’s guests share their keys to empower you to safeguard your emotional health during difficult times. Dr. Elia Gourgouris and Konstantinos Apostolopoulos, co-authors of “7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing With Pandemics and Other Disasters”, bring wise, practical counsel to help you navigate whatever challenges or trials you may be going through. We are living in unprecedented times where we are all impacted by 4 simultaneous crises which is bringing so many layers of stress to each of our lives than we may not even be aware of. Dr. Elia and Coach Kon skillfully identify the layers, the natural response systems and the steps to give you the ability to cope and pivot toward a new normal with confidence. They acknowledge that the global experience of so much simultaneous loss and change has thrown our world into collective grief which has far reaching impact. This conversation is a long drink of cool water for a dry and thirsty world, tune in to hear how to navigate through the emotional and mental stress from your best self and prepare for your new normal. Grab a cuppa something wonderful, a good friend and hunker down with this encouraging, compassionate conversation.

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

The Pirate Broadcast with Russ Johns
Fresh Biz Solutions
May 13, 2020

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The Kindness & Happiness Connection
Fresh Biz Solutions
May 02, 2020
Welcome to the inaugural Saturday Episode of The Kindness and Happiness Connection Podcast!

Is there a practical guide for getting through the current or future pandemics and other crises?

If so, where can I find it?

Look no further!

In today's episode of the Kindness and Happiness Connection Podcast Randy McNeely - The Kindness Giver shares a conversation with his co-host Dr. Elia Gourgouris - "The Happiness Doctor" and Kon Apostolopoulos - "Coach Kon" who have combined their decades of experience to produce a wonderful new book "7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide for Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters."

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Tags: Change Management, COVID19, Health and Wellness

2 Speaking Engagements
Understanding Optimal Performance
Fresh Biz Solutions
June 29, 2021

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship

Change in the Age of COVID
Fresh Biz Solutions
December 02, 2020
Coach Kon Apostolopoulos shares his thoughts on "Change in the Age of COVID" and the effect it has on our emotional well-being. Listen as he presents key points from his new book, "7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters", co-authored with his good friend Dr Elia Gourgouris. The book provides hope and a path forward, as we navigate to a better place, our "next normal". Understanding and embracing change will help us not only survive, but thrive in these challenging times.

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Tags: COVID19, Health and Wellness, Mental Health

2 Webinars
Taking Charge of Your Career
Fresh Biz Solutions
September 09, 2021

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
Fresh Biz Solutions
June 29, 2021

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Tags: Leadership, Management

1 Workshop
Foundations of Managing Projects
Fresh Biz Solutions
August 14, 2013

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Tags: Change Management, Leadership, Project Management

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