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With 2023 behind us now, I wanted to take the opportunity to revisit some of the year's most significant and memorable experiences. Below...

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In my role as a coach for executives and business owners, I frequently address the dilemma of earning respect and loyalty from one's...

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...

At a certain juncture in my management career, I made a hiring mistake that remains etched in my memory. It was the initial phase of my...

Picture this: You're eager to learn, but feel like you're hitting a wall. Growth? Yes, please—but oh, the dread of starting from scratch....

When my coachee, a talented tech professional with a stellar track record, stepped into her new role as a manager at the global tech...

Last week, I engaged in separate, insightful conversations with three accomplished female leaders during coaching sessions. Despite their...

According to Gallup, currently, only 40% of employees report having a mentor in the workplace. Rates are even lower for sponsorship at...

I regularly meet with and coach early-career professionals who aspire to step into people management roles. It's inspiring to see them...

Last week I wrote about 10 Common Pitfalls Individual Contributors Must Avoid in Management Job Interviews and received some great...

I have the great privilege of coaching a remarkable individual contributor—a tech veteran with nearly a decade of dedicated service at...

Are you a seasoned individual contributor with aspirations to step into a leadership role, but finding the path to climb the corporate...

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I am currently working with a coachee who has been a middle manager in a tech company for 4+ years. The other day, he candidly shared he...

My husband, kids, and I recently spent a wonderful summer in Turkey, primarily in Istanbul at our family's apartment complex. This gated...

Embarking on a week-long vacation in southern Turkey was a much-needed escape for our family. As parents of young children, we recognized...