Went for a Free Headshot and Found A TreasureMy eye caught “Get a free headshot” in one of the event descriptions browsing meetup.com. I recently went through a sudden breakup. I was…Oct 29Oct 29
Giving Birth to More Than a Child: How Motherhood Unleashed My PotentialAt the age of 44, as a seasoned executive coach in the bustling world of tech startups, I was blessed with a new title, “mother.”Jul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023
Do You Treat Yourself Like an Ox or a Puppy?Our culture has underlying assumptions and belief systems that infiltrate our minds and determine our attitudes. One of them is the “never…Jul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
If Humanity was my client… Genesis of Superhumanist ManifestoIt all started with a thought experiment:Jul 7, 2023Jul 7, 2023
Questioning Norms: My Path to LiberationBorn into a conservative Muslim family in Turkey, my world was clearly divided along the lines of gender. The way my family saw it, men and…Jun 29, 2023Jun 29, 2023
Twirl, Transform, Tumult: When My Dance of Leadership Fell Out of RhythmI leaped for a hero’s arc but landed on the villain’s stage instead.Jun 28, 2023Jun 28, 2023
Published inProjectXFactorPhysiology is the Missing Link in Our Battle with BurnoutConventionally we assume that we have the freedom of choice over our actions, feelings, and our thoughts. But we don’t. There have been…Nov 5, 2020Nov 5, 2020
Published inProjectXFactor3 Pitfalls of HardworkI grew up in a culture that did not value hard work but glorified finding hacks and cutting corners. I became very critical of that…Nov 4, 2020Nov 4, 2020
Published inProjectXFactorNiceness is overrated. Be Kind.In my practice with startups, I see frequently how people create hell for themselves paved with good intentions. They do not ask for what…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Published inProjectXFactorA Requirement Of The 21st Century: Brain HygieneLike every other species, human beings are evolved to adapt to their environment. Our intelligence helped us survive the wild nature of…Oct 31, 2020Oct 31, 2020
