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
Nov 44 min read
Why the “Perfect Day” Routine is Overrated (and What Actually Works)
You’ve heard the hype. Wake up at 4 a.m., and you’ll float out of bed feeling like a feather, totally ready to conquer the world....
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
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
May 286 min read
The End of the 9-5: Embracing a Flexible Work Future
The traditional 9-5, five-days-a-week corporate office environment is a relic of the past, and I, for one, am never going back. This...
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...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 24, 202310 min read
A Year in Review: Leaving my Corporate Job to Build a Career in Coaching
As we approach the end of another year, it feels like an opportune moment to pause and reflect on my transformative journey of...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Nov 19, 20237 min read
Roots and Routes: Musings on the Concept of 'Home'
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...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Sep 10, 20235 min read
The Asshole Genius: Exploring the Myth of the Artistic Temperament
Good (and appropriate) song to listen to while reading this article I recently joined a book club, which was a new experience for me....
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Aug 21, 20238 min read
Navigating Summer Holidays with Kids: 10 Hacks to Manage Your Family Getaway like a Project
Embarking on a week-long vacation in southern Turkey was a much-needed escape for our family. As parents of young children, we recognized...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
May 22, 20236 min read
The Go-Go-Go Mindset and Productivity Anxiety
I am writing these lines from a lovely spot in Copenhagen - 20G Cafe, where I paused to take a little break, enjoy a delicious breakfast,...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Feb 26, 202312 min read
Business Across Cultures: Personal Space, Enchiladas and Golden Silence
I was reminded of an odd and funny experience from my college days, when I was standing in front of a what was meant to be a linear queue...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Feb 20, 202312 min read
Venus versus Mars, YOLO versus FOMO, European Pleasure Focus versus American Work Culture
My daughter had a school holiday last week so we decided to go visit our friends in Belgium and Luxembourg, experience new cities we had...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 13, 202314 min read
Tips for Navigating Air Travel with Small Kids
We just got back from a three week holiday where the 4 of us (including a 5 year old and a 9 month old) took 4 flights, changed time...
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