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Some trends build slowly. Others gather pace quietly, then seem to be everywhere all at once. That’s what happened with Dubai chocolate....

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:  📈...

I spent the weekend in Amsterdam at the INSEAD Global Alumni Forum—a gathering of thinkers, doers, and global leaders from every corner...

If you’ve never led outside your home country, you’re missing out on one of the most potent leadership accelerators available today:...

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...