--- title: A Journey of Growth and Friendship description: "Empowering Women in Leadership: A Journey Through Alba's Executive MBA Program" image: https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/Teti%20Tsekoura%20blog%20post.png --- [![alba-blog-logo.png](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Assets/alba-blog-logo.png?t=1508850359253&width=165&name=alba-blog-logo.png "alba-blog-logo.png")](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/) [![alba-blog-logo.png](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Assets/alba-blog-logo-tablet.jpg?width=164&name=alba-blog-logo-tablet.jpg "alba-blog-logo.png")](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/) [![alba-blog-logo.png](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Assets/alba-blog-logo-mobile.jpg?width=122&name=alba-blog-logo-mobile.jpg "alba-blog-logo.png")](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/) [VISIT ALBA.ACG.EDU](http://alba.acg.edu/) SUBSCRIBE - [ALBA Insider](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/alba-insider) - [Education & Careers](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/education-careers) - [Knowledge Stream](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/knowledge-stream) - [Readings Unusual](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/readings-unusual) [VISIT ALBA.EDU.GR](http://www.alba.edu.gr/) [ALBA INSIDER](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/alba-insider) LESS THAN MINUTE # A Journey of Growth and Friendship 22 May 2024 WRITTEN BY [Teti Tsekoura](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/author/teti-tsekoura) Group Chief Legal Counsel at Bold Ogilvy Group EMBA alumna, class 2018 [Executive MBA](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/executive-mba) [Business Education](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/business-education) [Business for Lawyers](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/business-for-lawyers) ![Teti Tsekoura blog post](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/Teti%20Tsekoura%20blog%20post.png "Teti Tsekoura blog post") Embarking on the Executive MBA (EMBA) journey, I found myself confronted with a daunting array of numbers: over 400 hours of coursework, 22 individual assignments, 5 group projects, and countless hours of preparation. But beyond the quantitative metrics lie the subjective experiences, the moments of self-discovery, and the bonds forged with fellow travelers on this educational journey.   [Alumni Spotlight: Eleftherios Vlachogiannis | Class of 2020](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/alumni-spotlight-eleftherios-vlachogiannis) As a corporate lawyer-legal advisor, my professional trajectory has been defined by broadening my role beyond traditional legal confines. Yet, despite my immersion in the business world, I recognized gaps in my understanding of business operations. This realization led me to explore the EMBA program, a decision catalyzed by a fortuitous encounter with a presentation that resonated with my professional and personal aspirations. Entering the program, I harbored reservations about my ability to meet its rigorous demands. Age, professional background, and a prolonged absence from formal education loomed as potential obstacles. However, propelled by a desire for personal growth rather than career advancement, I embraced the challenge with determination. The EMBA proved to be a crucible of learning and personal development. From grappling with Excel spreadsheets to refining presentation skills, each task pushed me beyond my comfort zone, fostering a comprehensive understanding of diverse business facets. While some assignments may have seemed mundane or repetitive, I came to appreciate their role in shaping a cohesive framework of knowledge and practice. Yet, it was not merely the curriculum but the culture of collaboration and camaraderie that truly distinguished the EMBA experience. In a diverse cohort comprising strong personalities, I discovered a community characterized by mutual respect, humor, and unwavering support. Despite facing unforeseen challenges, our shared journey was marked by constructive interaction and a genuine thirst for knowledge. Reflecting on the impact of the program, I recognize its profound influence in fostering a business-oriented mindset, refining communication skills, and challenging entrenched perceptions. Moreover, the bonds forged with classmates endure as a testament to the transformative power of shared experience. As the EMBA chapter closed, I now reflect on it with a sense of accomplishment tinged with nostalgia; I am grateful for the creative crucible it provided and the friendships it kindled. In retrospect, the EMBA was not merely an academic pursuit but a voyage of self-discovery and collective growth—a journey I cherish as a defining milestone in my professional and personal development.     # Take a listen to our podcast | EMBA Confessions : Episode 5   ### Δείτε επίσης ![Connecting the Dots: My Executive MBA Journey at Alba](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/Blog%20post%20emba%20field%20trip%20NK.png) [ALBA INSIDER](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/alba-insider) LESS THAN MINUTE #### [Connecting the Dots: My Executive MBA Journey at Alba](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/connecting-the-dots-my-executive-mba-journey-at-alba) ![Charting New Horizons: Shipping Students Dive into Norway’s Maritime Industry](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/oft.jpg) [ALBA INSIDER](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/alba-insider) LESS THAN MINUTE #### [Charting New Horizons: Shipping Students Dive into Norway’s Maritime Industry](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/charting-new-horizons) ![The Power of Balance: A Woman’s Journey of Leading, Learning, and Empowering Change](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/OG%20image%20ibe%20.png) [ALBA INSIDER](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/tag/alba-insider) LESS THAN MINUTE #### [The Power of Balance: A Woman’s Journey of Leading, Learning, and Empowering Change](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/the-power-of-balance-a-womans-journey-of-leading-learning-and-empowering-change) - [![](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Assets/accredited-by-1.png)](http://www.alba.edu.gr/about-alba/quality-and-accreditations) - [![](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Assets/logo_neche.png)](http://www.alba.edu.gr/about-alba/quality-and-accreditations) - [![](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Assets/efmd-logo-img.png)](http://www.alba.edu.gr/about-alba/quality-and-accreditations) - [![](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Assets/amba-logo.png)](http://www.alba.edu.gr/about-alba/quality-and-accreditations) - [![](https://blog.alba.acg.edu/hubfs/Blog%20Assets/f-text.png)](http://www.alba.edu.gr/about-alba/quality-and-accreditations) Find us **here** 6-8 Xenias Str, 115 28, Athens, GR | [view in map](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alba+Graduate+Business+School/@37.9823234,23.7553997,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x14a1bd5401ee0af5:0x3b32300e6821143d!8m2!3d37.9823234!4d23.7575884) Email: [info@alba.acg.edu.](mailto:info@alba.acg.edu) Tel.: +30 210 8964531-8 Stay connected with ***Alba*** - - - - - © Copyright 2026 | ALBA Graduate Business School at The American College of Greece operates as a College, admits students of any race, color