
Thinking About Leadership
GeneralI was thrilled to be invited to be a guest lecturer at an east coast American University to deliver a "Fundamentals of Leadership" course in February.
As I reflected on what message to deliver, I decided to merge some of my thoughts…

What Now Series? #5 | What If the Problem Is Not That You Want Too Much, But That You Have Stopped Asking?
GeneralSix months ago, a client began coaching with a clear goal and a defined vision of success. As time passed, his direction shifted in a meaningful but different way. What once felt certain no longer seemed fully right.
Such shifts occur more…

What Now? Series #4 | Unlocking Your Potential: Overcoming the Silent Ceiling of Inner Narrative
GeneralHave you ever felt stuck in your career, unsure of how to move forward?
You may be standing at the edge of a new chapter, wanting change, yet feeling strangely unable to move. Not because you lack ability, but because of the story quietly repeating…

What Now? Series #3 | Your Inner Compass: Core Values for Life & Career Transitions
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The quiet force shaping your next chapter
Navigating Uncertainty
Imagine navigating at sea with no compass and no shore in sight. You might move constantly and still drift. What changes everything is a compass that helps you set direction,…

What Now? Series #2 | Winds of Change
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"The Neutral Zone is not merely a time of waiting. It is a time of reorientation and redefinition."
William Bridges
Change usually arrives loudly. A new role. A restructure. A sudden loss or separation.
But what most people struggle with…
YaprakSapanliGorurWhat Now? Series #1 | Seasons of Change – Poll Results
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"What we call the beginning is often the end And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from." - T.S. Eliot
These words hit differently when I saw the results of the Seasons of Life poll. Thank…

What Now? Series #1 | Seasons of Change
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The first week of January is loud.
Set goals. Make resolutions. New year, new you.
But every meaningful change actually starts with a quieter question:
Where am I now?
Before chasing new goals or redesigning your future, I always…
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shutterstock_1005777274Recipe for Career Success – The Top 15 ingredients
GeneralAs the graduation season began across the world, I was asked to leave a comment on a post on LinkedIn.
What advice that I would give to the Class of 2022? From a perspective of an executive coach who has been a Global HR Leader in Fortune 100…
Wix.comTop 150 Women
GeneralMarch 8 - A day to remember and thank all the incredible women I met throughout my life
Early Life
Starting with my childhood, I grew up in a family full of strong women. A great example was my mother, who started her own business at 40.…

