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...
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Merve Kagitci Hokamp
- Jul 8
- 5 min
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 30
- 5 min
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, 2023
- 7 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
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, 2023
- 8 min
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, 2023
- 11 min
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, 2023
- 6 min
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, 2023
- 14 min
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, 2023
- 14 min
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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