What Irish Dance Is Teaching My Daughter (and Me) About Leadership, Life, and Resilience
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...
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Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Nov 44 min read
Why the “Perfect Day” Routine is Overrated (and What Actually Works)
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....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jul 245 min read
Leadership Lessons from the Pool: Nature vs. Nurture
In a recent pool adventure, I watched my daughter and her friends navigating their colorful world with a level of leadership that was...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jul 85 min read
Friendships, Work, and the Wheel of Life: A Journey Towards Connection
I am spending most of the summer in Turkey again this year. We just arrived a couple of days ago, and it feels great to be back....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Mar 305 min read
Embracing the Learner Mindset: Lessons from my First time Skiing
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're the novice among experts? That's exactly how I felt on my recent family ski...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Nov 19, 20237 min read
Roots and Routes: Musings on the Concept of 'Home'
I've been thinking a lot about the concept of 'home' and what it signifies, as of late. A Turkish language podcast called 'Bir Gidene...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 15, 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
Aug 21, 20238 min read
Navigating Summer Holidays with Kids: 10 Hacks to Manage Your Family Getaway like a Project
Embarking on a week-long vacation in southern Turkey was a much-needed escape for our family. As parents of young children, we recognized...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Apr 11, 202311 min read
What to Look for in a Child Care Center
Last week, I wrote about how to receive feedback triggered by a child care center’s refusal to receive and engage with parental feedback...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Mar 12, 20236 min read
Be a Woman Who Uplift Other Women
When I was interviewing for jobs fresh out of college, I was asked if I had a boyfriend by a female senior executive. She made it clear...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 21, 202314 min read
Raising Multilingual Children
I’ve always been fascinated by different languages. Knowing how to express certain things in various languages, understanding strange...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 13, 202314 min read
Tips for Navigating Air Travel with Small Kids
We just got back from a three week holiday where the 4 of us (including a 5 year old and a 9 month old) took 4 flights, changed time...
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