ABOUT ME
electra carter – MY STORY
I believe that we are all responsible for our own life, and should make it as beautiful, adventurous and as fulfilling as possible. My vision and focus is a modern approach in accountability in all areas of life. I aim to provide, via my life coaching and training, an integrated experience which leads to positive life change with minimum effort.
about me
electra carter – my story
I believe that we are all responsible for our own life, and should make it as beautiful, adventurous and as fulfilling as possible. My vision and focus is a modern approach in accountability in all areas of life. I aim to provide, via my life coaching and training, an integrated experience which leads to positive life change with minimum effort.
My philosophy:
I believe in treating people in the same way I would like to be treated. That is why my mantra has always been “you teach others how to treat you by the way you treat yourself.”
My commitment is to provide an exceptional service to you by always going that extra mile.
“with over a decade of experience working with
International students I can help you…”
My Story
Since my early years, I’ve always been drawn to personal development. A desire for education was my driving force in obtaining the 250+ micro-credentials that I hold today on top of my degree qualifications. Aged 13, I wanted to be a fluent English speaker and upon finishing high school, I made a personal decision to fly abroad and study the language where I could study it best. That place was, of course, the United Kingdom. Being a child, I had not factored in all the logistics of how I would achieve this… and why would I? However, the desire the chase my wildest childhood dream was so powerful that all obstacles quickly vanished one by one, and here I am!
I originally come from a vibrant Albanian and Greek family and was raised on the beautiful island of Zakynthos (Zante), a place that gifted me not only with an international outlook but also a deep appreciation for community, resilience, and adaptability. Inspired by the strong work ethic of my two older brothers Alfred and Julian and the courage of my parents, who moved to Greece in the & seeking a better life, I’ve always been driven to build something meaningful. That drive led me to the UK, where I started fresh, built my career from the ground up, and discovered my passion for helping others do the same.
from dream to reality
In my 20s, I left Zakynthos for the UK with a 20kg blue suitcase and a heart full of ambition. Enrolling at the University of Brighton was the first big step toward making my childhood dream a reality. Turning that dream into reality required discipline to start and consistency to keep going; two values I continue to uphold today. Shortly after submitting my dissertation, I began my professional journey with Kaplan International Pathways, a leading global education provider that prepares international students for success at top UK universities. Working within this dynamic environment deepened my understanding of the challenges international students face and reinforced my commitment to supporting them in achieving their academic and professional goals.
Evolving through leadership & courageous change
As I continued my journey with Kaplan International, I relocated across various UK cities, steadily rising through the ranks. I honed my leadership skills, delivered impactful projects, led and trained high-performing teams, and built a
reputation for driving effective change. All within a fast- paced, dynamic environment. But as much as I was growing, I felt a deep pull toward a new challenge that would stretch me further. My passion for education, leadership, and training remained at the core, but I knew it was time to evolve.
In February 2020, I made a bold decision to pivot my career, not by leaving Kaplan, but by transitioning into a completely different department: Information Technology. Though still within the same company, it was a new world, different leadership, a different culture, and a whole new arena to learn and lead in. Even though I was aiming for a competitive salary increase in a highly demanding field, I trusted my vision and went for it..and I succeeded. Within just six months, I was promoted to Cyber Security Coach/Education and Awareness specialist within the Information Security team, responsible for training over 5,000 individuals globally, both online and face to face. I became a key voice in driving a company-wide security cultural shift, with clarity, precision, and surprisingly minimal resistance. My degree in teaching adults laid the foundation for what became my personal training philosophy. I created a unique formula, a structured, impactful approach that I still use today to design powerful, engaging, and transformative learning experiences.
a new chapter begins
In December 2024, I took a leap of faith. After years of
success in the corporate world, I made the conscious
decision to focus fully on building my own life coaching services business while also being present for and supporting my ageing parents. I’m proud to be fully dedicated to my mission: to serve others at the highest level, guiding ambitious individuals to grow.
As I step into this exciting new chapter, my pillars remain strong: delivering exceptional service, building meaningful relationships, and upholding high standards in everything I do. One of my greatest strengths is my smile, it’s how I approach life. I lead with positivity, authenticity, and a solution-focused mindset. Throughout my career in the UK, I’ve been recognised as someone who makes the difficult feel easy, a natural problem solver, and a persuasive communicator in the most empowering and respectful way. These are not just skills, they are my nature, and they’re now at the heart of everything I offer through my work.
today
Today, I empower young international professionals to not just adapt, but to thrive in the UK and wherever life takes them. If you’re ready to unlock your potential and build a life you’re proud of, I’d love to help. Education, in all its forms, has always been at the heart of everything I do. I truly believe that knowledge, when paired with the right mindset and support, can take you anywhere you want to go. Through my coaching and training, my mission is to help you gain the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to achieve your goals and create a life you’re proud of.
“Finding something, an activity or something where you are in your element, is important. Because, when you are in your element you are your true self.”
“I am in my element whenever I dance”
Dancing works miracles for me, it connects me to the here and now and lifts my soul and spirit. Following each music beat on the dancefloor makes me feel like a human being. Dancing gives me courage to pick myself up when I am down. Dancing also gives me the gift of perspective; I am not the gigantic building that hosts the dance floor, I am neither the dance floor nor the music beat which are infinite living objects and notions, I am a human being who is present in this very moment. So, I use my moment wisely…
- I inspire others by living boldly and freely!
- I know I have a gift and I have decided to use it!
- I make a positive impact on this world every single day!
- I use my natural gifts and talents!
- I also have a choice, *brill bit* WE all have a choice...
The question is…
- How will you use your choice?
- How would you use this moment on earth?
- Are you going to settle for survival and just getting by or are you willing to thrive and excel?
The answer matters…….It matters because, when we truly see the value of thriving and excelling in the things we do then we FLOURISH and we inspire others to break free and do the same.