JOIN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING: A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP FOR FOUNDERS, LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS

As a startup coach and   Loyal VC   advisor I spend a lot of time with founders. Some are knee-deep in pitch decks. Some are wondering if...

In one of the most iconic storytelling examples from Mad Men , Don Draper faces a tough task: Sell a slide projector from Kodak — the...

What if success didn’t have to look loud? There’s a particular brand of business success we’ve all been conditioned to admire:  📈...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

You’ve heard the hype. Wake up at 4 a.m., and you’ll float out of bed feeling like a feather, totally ready to conquer the world....

A few weeks ago, I came across an article in The Economist titled "What Makes a Good Manager?"  It sparked something in me, so I brought...

Silicon Valley continues to experience significant upheaval, as the tech industry's push for efficiency shows no signs of slowing down....

As leaders, we strive to build high-performing teams and create environments where excellence thrives. However, this journey is filled...

The traditional 9-5, five-days-a-week corporate office environment is a relic of the past, and I, for one, am never going back. This...

Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful relationships, both personal and professional. However, finding the right...

In the landscape of our minds, there's a constant battle between positive affirmations and negative intrusions, the latter often referred...