With over 40 years of experience in marketing, public relations, business development and communications, Philippe Georgiou has lived and worked on all continents. During the early years of his career, he worked within the Food & Beverage Industry, starting with Cadbury, Schweppes and then Coca-Cola, where he led communications units, developed issues and crisis programs and built their corporate social responsibility drives.
In 2010, having retired from Coca-Cola, Philippe Georgiou was offered the position of Chief Officer for Corporate Affairs at Oman Air in Muscat.
“The funny part of my title was that its acronym was COCA! And everyone in the company called me Coca!”
He then went on to work in the Ministry of Tourism in 2013, where he continued to offer his expertise until retiring in 2019. “This was my second retirement and I wanted to slow down, move away from a full-time job and grab the opportunity to take advantage of my other skills and knowledge,” he comments.
Remembering his chance discover of sound therapy, he says, “When I read about sound and its benefits, I got really excited and wanted to know more and dig deeper.” He travelled to India to take courses, eventually reaching the Master Teacher Sound Therapist level, a journey he describes as thrilling.
When asked to shed more light on sound therapy, he said, “Sound Healing refers to different healing techniques based on the unique properties of sound vibrations. The specific sound frequencies, when produced with knowledge and awareness, become a powerful tool for physical, emotional and mental healing.”
Philippe Georgiou has achieved the Master Level in Tibetan Singing Bowls Sound Healing Training. During a Tibetan Singing Bowls Sound Healing session, sounds produced by the bowls restore the normal vibratory frequencies of diseased parts of the body, emotions and mental state. Elaborating further, he says, “Singing Bowls are used to create what we call a sound bath – a general state of wellbeing; an aura cleansing wherein the person’s energy level is boosted and enhanced; as well as the balancing of body functions, emotional stability and mental positivity. Sessions can last between one and two hours.”
Philippe swears by the numerous benefits of sound therapy. Apart from being known to create a deep state of relaxation, it effectively triggers the body to generate endorphins to overcome pain, addiction, fatigue, stress and anxiety. “Sound resonance improves blood circulation, regulates heart beat and lowers blood pressure. It improves sleep quality and cures insomnia. Singing Bowls enhance memory, decision making and creativity. They improve focus and concentration and create a profound space for self-introspection and self-awareness,” he says.
The future is filled with promise for Philippe. He fills his time by holding sound therapy sessions, conducting nurturing meets for personal development and meditation practices, and coaches those who ask for assistance.
Up Close and Personal with Philippe Georgiou
The home I grew up in…
Was multinational and enriching. We spoke several languages, read and shared a lot
When I was a child I wanted to…
Explore the world and learn about everything and everybody
The moment that changed me forever…
Was a moment of self-discovery. I realised that the material world can only give material satisfaction, but that my true self transcends this limiting dimension and opens up infinite possibilities leading me to my purpose
My greatest inspiration…
To continue being a life student and learn from a variety of wise souls
My hero…
The human spirit, unabated, limitless and ever-expanding
If I could change one thing about myself…
I would do much more of what I love to do
I dream of…
Humanity which is precisely what it is meant to be – humane
What I see when I look in the mirror…
An ever-evolving me
It’s not fashionable, but I like…
My old favourite t-shirts and shorts
My greatest regret…
Not having my a-ha moment earlier
You may not know it but I’m no good at…
Cooking
You may not know it but I’m very good at…
Spending time with myself
If I have time to myself…
I always have time to myself. Time is what we make of it. I mostly read and meditate when alone
My house is…
Called the ‘house of peace’ by my friends
My favourite holiday destination…
Asia, anywhere in Asia
My favourite weekend spot in Oman…
The beach, any beach
I will not leave my house without…
Mint
Things I like about Oman…
The landscape variety, the culture, the old/modern blend, and the friendliness of people, under the vital overarching umbrella of safety and security
A book that changed me…
A Brief History of Everything
On top of my wish/bucket list is…
More books to read
My success mantra is…
Live and let live
In 10 years’ time, I hope to be…
Still alive!
To join Philippe for a sound therapy experience, contact him via email at philippegeorgiou@yahoo.com or call 99825885
