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Two weeks ago, I ran a leadership training with a group of newly promoted managers at a well-known global tech company. The group was...

Many of the leaders I coach are facing the same challenge: their workforce isn’t keeping up with the pace of change. The skills that were...

Early in my career, I approached a female manager I looked up to, hoping to learn from her experience. She was a few steps ahead of me,...

I grew up in a monocultural environment. Most of my friends were Turkish, from a similar middle-class background, and I attended Turkish...

Most managers aren’t natural leaders. Only 1 in 10  people have the innate talent to manage effectively (Gallup). 58% of new managers...

Free food, nap rooms, wellness walks, unlimited vacation days—these were once the defining perks of working in tech. Along with six- and...

How High-Performing Leaders Reclaim Their Time Before It’s Too Late

At the start of 2025, I set an intention that might seem counterintuitive in our hyper-connected, hyper-busy world: to feel more spacious...

On January 21, 2025 , I woke up to the devastating news of a fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, a cherished ski resort in...

The job market is undeniably challenging right now, even for those at the peak of their careers. If you’ve been feeling stuck, uncertain,...

Mark Zuckerberg's recent statements on freedom of expression and censorship have stirred up a necessary conversation—but let’s be clear:...

I remember when air travel used to feel special. Not just tolerable— special . I looked forward to flying. There was a sense of ritual to...

2024 has been a year of remarkable growth, thoughtful reflection, and lessons that will shape the years ahead. It’s been a journey of...

As we approach the end of the year, it’s natural to pause and take stock. Among my community of coachees, leaders, and professionals (and...

At a recent startup roundtable I hosted, one question stood out above the rest: “How do you hire great talent when you’re competing with...

As the year comes to a close, the buzz around New Year’s resolutions hits its peak. Gym memberships skyrocket, planners fly off the...

Picture this: You join a new team at a massive global corporation, only to find it feels more like a family drama than a professional...

When my 7-year-old daughter decided to try Irish dance a few years ago, neither my husband nor I had any idea what we were signing up...

"You’re better than ChatGPT," she said. "And ChatGPT is pretty good." Last week, during a mock interview session, a coachee threw this...

Recently, I’ve noticed a significant increase in people reaching out to work with me, eager to make a major shift in how they structure...