Nikos Liakos biography

I am someone shaped by discipline, curiosity, and constant self-development.

My biography has extended to combined physical training, military experience, wellness research, entrepreneurship, and long-term work in business environments. 

Over the years, this combination has formed my current philosophy on health, balance, mental clarity, and personal responsibility.

StillPoint, my articles, and my educational work all come from this foundation — from lived experience, not theory.

Foundations That Shaped My Philosophy

Greek Navy—Special Forces (Early Years)

My mindset was formed here:

discipline, precision, responsibility, physical resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

This period taught me the value of structure and the importance of maintaining both body and mind.

Gymnastics Training & Physical Conditioning

For decades, I have practiced strength work, calisthenics, and coaching methods that prioritize control, body awareness, and longevity.

I train children and adults in basic strength, balance, and foundational skills—keeping the process simple, safe, and effective.

Health, Nutrition & Mental Clarity Research

I have spent years studying the impact of fasting, sleep, discipline, and stress reduction on human performance.

My approach is simple and grounded in personal experimentation: what works stays, what doesn’t gets removed.

StillPoint was born from this continuous practice — a tool to reset the mind and return to balance within seconds.

Writing & Educational Work

I am currently developing long-form articles on wellness, performance, and simple living. I am also publishing a book of children’s fairy tales, which reflects my interest in creativity and imagination outside the professional world.

Earlier Career — Corporate & Entrepreneurial Pathway

Although my website focuses on wellness and performance, my professional background spans more than 30 years in business, technology, and finance.

This experience shaped my analytical thinking, organizational skills, and ability to build systems from zero.

Financial Director at a large Printing Corporation

Athens, Greece—2020 to 2025

  • Directed budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for a major domestic operation
  • Presented financial insights to executives and investors
  • Ensured compliance with national regulations
  • Led and mentored finance and accounting teams
  • Improved internal systems, reporting accuracy, and decision-making workflows

Founder & Owner — Forward Ltd

Athens, Greece—1996 to 2025

  • Built and operated a software sales and consulting business
  • Provided product demos, client consultations, and tailored solutions
  • Managed the full sales cycle and maintained long-term client relationships
  • Delivered practical IT support and business-oriented software guidance

Academic Background

Master of Business Administration (MBA)**

University of Hertfordshire — Corporate Finance & International Accounting

Master of Computer Science (MSc)**

University of Hertfordshire — Software Engineering, Databases, Programming (Java, C++)

Bachelor of Political Science & Public Administration**

Athens Law School — International Relations, Political History, Policy Studies

Skills & Capabilities

Technical & Analytical

  • Financial analysis and business planning
  • Software systems understanding
  • Clear, structured writing
  • Strong attention to detail

Personal & Interpersonal

  • Calm and focused under pressure
  • Consistent, disciplined, and organized
  • Direct communicator
  • Collaborative and patient when teaching or coaching

Certifications & Development

  • IPMA Level C — International Project Management Association
  • Familiarity with PMI methodologies (PMBOK 6th & 7th Editions)
  • Technical writing fundamentals
  • Value-based content strategy
  • Copywriting essentials
  • Brand identity fundamentals

Activities & Interests

I enjoy physical training, sailing, scuba diving, drumming, gardening, and caring for animals.

These activities help me maintain balance and stay connected to what matters.

I also support organizations involved in community welfare and veteran causes.

Final Note

This pathway is not a list of titles—it is simply the story of how I reached my current philosophy:

disciplined living, clarity of mind, authentic work, and personal responsibility.

Everything on this website is built on that foundation.

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