HER STORY: Angela Giacoumis - Leading with Courage

What if courage wasn’t about being fearless — but about being self-aware?

What if the most powerful leaders weren’t the loudest in the room, but the most emotionally intelligent?

Join the Women in Procurement Committee for a compelling HER STORY conversation with Angela Giacoumis — executive coach, former CEO, and leadership expert with over 30 years at the intersection of business, human behaviour, and transformation.

After leading a national HR consulting and staffing agency for nearly three decades, Angela made a bold pivot — stepping away from the CEO role to found Emotous, a consultancy dedicated to building brave, emotionally intelligent leaders and teams.

Her story is not just one of professional success.
It is a story of reinvention. Of courage. Of choosing growth over comfort.

In this powerful and reflective session, Angela will explore:

• The hidden emotional demands of leadership
• Navigating uncertainty and career transitions with resilience
• Building trust in environments where pressure is constant
• Leading with authenticity, empathy, and clarity — even when it’s uncomfortable

Blending neuroscience, positive psychology, and emotional intelligence analytics, Angela turns complex insight into practical strategies that create real impact.

As it is often said:

“Strong leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about having the courage to ask better questions.”

And:

“Courage is not the absence of fear. It’s the willingness to lead anyway.”

This HER STORY event is more than a keynote — it is a conversation about stepping forward with intention, influence, and integrity.

Whether you are emerging in your career or leading at executive level, this session will challenge you to rethink what powerful leadership truly looks like.

Because the future of leadership isn’t command and control.
It’s courage and connection.

We look forward to welcoming you.