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Applying Social Psychology to Leadership, Business, Communities & Global Systems

«Το εύδαιμον το ελεύθερον, το δ’ ελεύθερον το εύψυχον»

Ancient Greek

“To be happy means to be free and to be free means to be brave”

Thucydides, “Pericles's Funeral Oration"

Dr. Anastasia Psomiadi

About

Dr. Anastasia Psomiadi, Ph.D. in Social Psychology and Master of Arts in Theology, is a pioneering entrepreneur and global advisor recognized for her work in social innovation and purpose-driven leadership. Coming from a historic Pontic benefactor family, she has spent her life advancing issues of social identity, sustainability, ESG, ethical decision making, stakeholder engagement, women’s empowerment, responsible entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, collective memory, and social health.

Born in Piraeus, the port of Athens, she was raised in a family defined by love, honesty, and integrity. As she grew older, she realized that the world around her did not reflect the values she believed in, prompting her to begin building initiatives, mechanisms, and organizations aimed at fostering a more ethical, humane, and socially responsible society.

For more than three decades, Dr. Psomiadi has worked internationally to safeguard cultural heritage and collective memory, with particular focus on Pontic Greek identity, including the intergenerational consequences of the Pontian Greek Genocide as a scholarly case study of historical trauma, memory preservation, and ethical responsibility. Her advocacy emphasizes cultural continuity as a foundation for ethical leadership, social cohesion, and sustainable societies.

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Strategic Focus Areas

Dr. Anastasia Psomiadi operates at the intersection of strategy, sustainability, innovation, and social systems, helping organizations build competitive advantage while creating measurable impact across local and global environments.

Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)

Keywords:
Sustainability Strategy, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance Index), Sustainable Development Goal practices, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communication Channels, Sustainability & ESG Reports, Social Reports, CSR for Human Resources, Environmental Projects, Supply Chain Projects, Ethics & Sustainability .Start-Ups Sustainability Toolkit

Sustainability & Competitive Advantage

Women Empowerment

Keywords:
Female entrepreneurship, Building Women Business Networks, Creating Centers for supporting women in business, Mentoring and educational programs for female entrepreneurs, Consultations for women in business & in Politics, Contests for female entrepreneurship, Global Round Tables on Women Empowerment, Politics and entrepreneurship connections, Global discussions, Sustainable business practices for women-led enterprises

Local Communities & Local, National & Global Networks

Keywords:
Government and Public Relations, Building Government Relations at Local, National, and Global Levels, Establishing Private-Public Partnerships, Creating Networks, Forums, National Consultations, Round Tables, Conferences and Seminars, Collaborations with Religious Organizations, Projects with the Vatican and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, The Bulgarian Patriarchate, Strategy for Local Development, Social Responsibility for Municipalities, Community Engagement Initiatives, Collaboration with Local Authorities, Municipalities, Local Enterprises, Government Organizations, Ministries, Chambers of Commerce, Cultural Projects, Effective Communication

Start Ups

Keywords:
Social Innovation, Innovation Start-up Contests, Start-up Sustainability Toolkit, Start-up Incubators, Start-up Workshops, Start-up Mentorship, Local Start-ups as Part of Corporate Social Responsibility, Academic and Corporate Network, Organizing Start-up Contests, Mentorship and Organization, Impact Investment Strategies, Cross-sector Partnerships

Social Health

Keywords:
Social Identity, Social Identification, Social Connectedness, Social Networks, Social Sustainability, Social Community Engagement, Social Cohesion, Collective Memory, Social Stereotypes, Social Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship

Community Well-Being, Social Health & Social Innovation

Global Cigar Community

Keywords:
World Changemaker, Global Cigar Leadership Founding Global & National Organizations, Pioneer in Women’s Role in the Industry, Establishing Local and Global Networks, Cigar Education & training, Founding the 1st SGM Maestro School for Cigar Sommeliers, Organizing Global Round Tables & National Cigar Championships, Cigar Smoking World Championship Judge, Mentorship Programs, Empowering Women, Supporting Women Entrepreneurs, Media Representation, Sustainability and Social Health Issues, Educational Events Worldwide, Cigar Weeks, Sustainability Advocacy in Cigar Industry, Media Advocacy for Women in Cigar Industry, High Moral Standards Proponent

Purpose-Driven Leadership in the Global Cigar Community

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Academic Engagement

Curriculum Development • Course Design • Graduate & Executive Teaching • Seminars & Workshops • Applied Research • Start-Up Innovation Contests • Publications

Dr. Anastasia Psomiadi is an academic innovator who designs graduate and executive-level programs that bridge social psychology, sustainability, leadership, and entrepreneurship, translating complex scientific and theoretical frameworks into practical, real-world tools applied within organizations, communities, and local ecosystems.

She is deeply committed to mentoring international MBA and postgraduate students, supporting their leadership development, research, and professional growth well beyond graduation. Through seminars, applied research, community-embedded projects, and national start-up innovation contests, she guides students in transforming ideas into high-impact initiatives that serve local communities, society, and the business environment.

Her academic approach integrates interdisciplinary thinking with hands-on application, grounding learning in real organizational and community contexts, and preparing leaders who think critically, act ethically, and drive sustainable, meaningful change across sectors.

With 30 years of global experience and 400+ talks across 15+ countries, Dr. Anastasia Psomiadi delivers keynotes and strategic briefings for leaders and institutions navigating complexity across interconnected systems.
Her work bridges the gap between Social Psychology, Sustainability, and AI Governance. By applying the APSON Social Alignment Protocol™, she demonstrates how decision-making and stakeholder dynamics can be architected to move global systems from intention to high-impact execution.

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