Building a Portfolio Career: Design a Work Life on Your Terms
Recently, I’ve noticed a significant increase in people reaching out to work with me, eager to make a major shift in how they structure...
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Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 275 min read
Work, Art, and Amore: Leadership Lessons from the Streets of Rome
I recently spent four unforgettable days in Rome with my book club, where we soaked up art, history, and pasta in every possible form....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 75 min read
My 40th Birthday, Lisbon, The Food Temple and Rediscovering Purpose and Passion in Leadership
I just celebrated my 40th birthday with a group of close friends in Lisbon, and it was all the things I had hoped it would be (and...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Sep 305 min read
Why You Need to Stop Hiding Behind Modesty and Embrace Your Superpowers
We’ve all been there—caught in that uncomfortable space between wanting to showcase our talents and not wanting to come off as arrogant. ...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Sep 96 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 25 min read
Getting Comfortable with Rejection: Rethinking the Power of “No”
With my birthday just around the corner, I’ve been planning a getaway to Lisbon, one of my favorite cities, with a few close friends....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Aug 264 min read
Bouncing Back from Layoffs: A Guide to Resetting Your Career in 2024
Silicon Valley continues to experience significant upheaval, as the tech industry's push for efficiency shows no signs of slowing down....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Aug 195 min read
How to Manage an Employee Out: A Leader’s Guide to Compassionate and Professional Transition
Last week, during a coaching session with one of my coachees, we covered a topic that most leaders dread — managing an employee out. My...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Aug 115 min read
The 10 Toxic Boss Types and How They Hurt Your Business
During a leadership workshop I led last week, the conversation turned to toxic bosses—a topic many of us, unfortunately, know all too...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jul 294 min read
Performance vs. Authenticity: Can They Co-Exist?
One of my long-time coachees, let's call him Mike, recently faced a common leadership dilemma: Can you be humble and honest while also...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jul 245 min read
Leadership Lessons from the Pool: Nature vs. Nurture
In a recent pool adventure, I watched my daughter and her friends navigating their colorful world with a level of leadership that was...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jul 165 min read
Entitlement vs. Self-Drivenness: How Leaders Can Build a Culture of Ownership
Not long ago, a coachee of mine, let's call her Jane, found herself grappling with a perplexing issue. Jane had built a vibrant and...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jul 85 min read
Friendships, Work, and the Wheel of Life: A Journey Towards Connection
I am spending most of the summer in Turkey again this year. We just arrived a couple of days ago, and it feels great to be back....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jun 246 min read
Why We Get Stuck: Breaking Through Old Habits, Gridlocks, and Patterns
In my coaching practice, I encounter many individuals who feel stuck in some aspect of their lives, whether it's their career, personal...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jun 24 min read
The Law of Crappy People, Management Debt, and the Peter Principle: Insights from "The Hard Thing About Hard Things"
As leaders, we strive to build high-performing teams and create environments where excellence thrives. However, this journey is filled...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
May 133 min read
Conquering Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs): Strategies for a Positive Mindset
In the landscape of our minds, there's a constant battle between positive affirmations and negative intrusions, the latter often referred...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Apr 305 min read
From Dread to Delight: Reframing Negotiations for Today's Leaders
One of my clients scheduled an additional coaching session last week because she was struggling to wrap her head around an upcoming...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Apr 235 min read
Why I Love People Management
I work closely with a diverse group of people managers, ranging from those just stepping into their first leadership role to seasoned...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Apr 85 min read
On Grit: How Leaders can Cultivate High-Performing Teams
One of my coachees, who comes from a stringent corporate environment and is now leading their own startup, recently reflected during our...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Mar 305 min read
Embracing the Learner Mindset: Lessons from my First time Skiing
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're the novice among experts? That's exactly how I felt on my recent family ski...
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