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How to Show Executive Presence in Leadership Interviews (Without Faking It)
Leadership interviews aren’t just about ticking boxes. They’re about signal. Are you credible? Strategic? Ready to lead? Or are you still...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
9 hours ago7 min read


What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting My First Job at Google Today: 10 Lessons for Leaders Entering Big Tech
When I got my first job at Google, I was ecstatic. I’d made it. An MBA in hand, consulting experience under my belt, and now a seat at...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jun 25 min read


What's in a Name? Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, and the World We Live In
I grew up in a monocultural environment. Most of my friends were Turkish, from a similar middle-class background, and I attended Turkish...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Mar 27 min read


Spaciousness: The Leadership Superpower We've Forgotten
At the start of 2025, I set an intention that might seem counterintuitive in our hyper-connected, hyper-busy world: to feel more spacious...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 314 min read


Rising Above The Great Frustration: How To Thrive in a Downturn
The job market is undeniably challenging right now, even for those at the peak of their careers. If you’ve been feeling stuck, uncertain,...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 185 min read


Best of 2024: Growth, Achievements, and Learnings
2024 has been a year of remarkable growth, thoughtful reflection, and lessons that will shape the years ahead. It’s been a journey of...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 30, 20246 min read


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...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Nov 25, 20244 min read


The AI Buzz and Leadership: Augmentation, Not Automation
"You’re better than ChatGPT," she said. "And ChatGPT is pretty good." Last week, during a mock interview session, a coachee threw this...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Investing in Your Own Growth: The Best Decision You'll Ever Make as a Leader
Remember when we were kids? We'd fearlessly dive into new adventures—whether crafting a messy art project, learning an instrument, or...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Sep 9, 20246 min read


Pizza or Pasta? How to Turn Constructive Customer Feedback into an Opportunity to Grow and Thrive
Recently, I noticed some red flags at my daughter’s childcare center - more of some of the worrisome signs that had already presented...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Apr 2, 20239 min read


New Year, Same You: Thoughts on the Growth Mindset
Do you also notice that at the start of every year, there is an abundance of ambition and zeal in people all around the world?

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 3, 20237 min read
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