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A Year in Review: Leaving my Corporate Job to Build a Career in Coaching
As we approach the end of another year, it feels like an opportune moment to pause and reflect on my transformative journey of...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 24, 202310 min read
The Career Kaleidoscope & the Art of Portfolio Diversification (a.k.a. Musings on Portfolio Careers)
My upbringing was in a household that lived and breathed the virtues of a stable job, consistency, and diligent work - principles deeply...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 14, 20238 min read
End of Year Strategic Planning and OKRs
As the year winds down, I've noticed that many of my coachees, each a highly successful, accomplished, and driven leader, are feeling the...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 6, 20236 min read
Turmoil and Triumph at OpenAI: Leadership Lessons on How to Use Influence
In my role as a coach for executives and business owners, I frequently address the dilemma of earning respect and loyalty from one's...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Nov 27, 20235 min read
The Journey of Successful Female Leaders: Balancing Work and Motherhood
Last week, I engaged in separate, insightful conversations with three accomplished female leaders during coaching sessions. Despite their...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 15, 20235 min read
The Asshole Genius: Exploring the Myth of the Artistic Temperament
Good (and appropriate) song to listen to while reading this article I recently joined a book club, which was a new experience for me....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Sep 10, 20235 min read
Inside the Mind of Venture Capitalists: What VCs Look for When Evaluating Startup Opportunities
In the ever-changing world shaped by the Covid-19 pandemic, entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful force, igniting the dreams of...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jul 17, 20236 min read
Navigating the B2B vs. B2C Conundrum: Insights for Start-up Founders
Are you a startup founder asking yourself this question: Should my business target businesses or direct consumers? If your answer is...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jun 4, 202311 min read
The Value of Value: How Charging for My Yoga Classes Transformed the Experience
One of the best things about working at Google is being able to curate and offer your knowledge and skills as part of a program branded...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
May 29, 20236 min read
Getting your First 100 Customers Part V: Perfect your Customer Service
Over the last four weeks, I’ve shared strategies for reaching your first 100 customers. So far, we’ve covered: Establish What Your...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
May 14, 20235 min read
Getting Your First 100 Customers Part IV: Spread the Word by Doubling Down on Marketing
Welcome to Part 4 of the series, "Getting Your First 100 Customers." By now, you’ve: 1. Established what your business stands for 2....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
May 8, 20237 min read
Getting Your First 100 Customers Part III: Nail your Products
In order to get your first 100 customers, you first need to establish what your business stands for , then do the work to thoroughly...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
May 1, 20235 min read
Getting Your First 100 Customers Part II: Understand your Potential Customers
Last week in the first article of the five part series , "Getting your First 100 Customers," I explored the critical first step:...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Apr 23, 20237 min read
Getting Your First 100 Customers Part I: Establish What your Business Stands For
How do I get my first 100 customers? Start-up founders and marketers I’ve coached and advised over the years have asked this question...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Apr 18, 202311 min read
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