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The Person Who Arrives Is Never the One Who Started
I've always wondered whether the destination waiting for us might be very different from the one we imagined when we first began. Last week, I wrote that rhythm carries us from where we are to where we hope to be, one small step at a time. But what if reality turns out to be richer than we imagined? Ba Na Hills gave me my answer. Before we went, I had done my research. I knew we would visit the famous Golden Bridge, and I knew there was a French-inspired village on top of the
Aug 103 min read


Rhythm: The Space Between Goals and Habits
Last weekend, we spent four days exploring Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills and Hue as a family. I left each place with a different observation about human performance! This article is the first of four reflections inspired by that journey. Like most family trips ours too began with some chaos, flight schedules, hotel check-ins, keeping two teenagers happy, deciding what to see first, adapting to a new city, and trying to make the most of four short days. By the end of our first
Aug 64 min read


Perspective Architecture: Designing a Bigger Reference Frame
Mountains have never really been my happy place. Give me an endless coastline, the sound of waves, or the horizon, and I instantly feel at home. Until Sapa. Walking across a glass bridge above the clouds and standing on Vietnam's highest peak, I experienced something I had never quite felt before. My heart felt more open. My mind felt quieter. And suddenly, the problems I had been carrying no longer seemed as heavy. The problems hadn't changed. My reference frame had. Problem
Jul 293 min read


The Identity Earthquake: 3 Tips to Rebuild Confidence and Career Clarity After Relocation
When I moved from Turkey to Europe, no one warned me about the invisible identity shift that comes with relocation. It wasn’t the...
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Work-Life Balance Is Outdated: Here’s What to Build Instead and How
“Work-life balance? That’s impossible in my role.” That’s what many high-performing professionals tell themselves. Especially in...
Jun 3, 20252 min read


"MOVE FORWARD 25" Self-Mastery and Career Coaching Program
The registration for this program has concluded. CLICK HERE to visit the page of ongoing programs and choose the best one for you! You can subscribe to Dilek's newsletter from the main page and be the first to know about the upcoming programs. FREE for "MOVE FORWARD 25" PARTICIPANTS! Empower your journey with the exclusive Finish Journal, designed by New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff. This inspiring gift, generously sponsored by Leuchtturm1917 for the participan
Oct 2, 20247 min read


"LEADERSHIP TO GO" Online Program for Experts and Leaders to Realise Their Leadership Role, Creating Trust and Team Wellbeing
One of the highlights of my 2023 was becoming an impact partner of Think Beyond Group Impactivation collective. With more than two...
Apr 8, 20242 min read


Holiday Frustration? You are not Alone!
Feeling frustrated about the long-awaited holiday? This article is for you! You planned your perfect holiday months in advance and after...
Aug 1, 20231 min read


How a Former Architect Sees the World Through Coaching
What fascinates me in architectural design is, structuring, guiding, and comforting human behavior. Every line, curve, and space...
Jul 15, 20231 min read


Healthy Body-Mind-Soul Alignment tips for Busy Professionals
Do you want to hear quick and healthy body-mind-soul alignment tips for busy professionals? I strongly believe that healthy individuals...
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Key Take-Away from Jeffery Perlman’s ‘Building an Unstoppable Brand’ Quest
This magical perspective fell into place while I was doing my "Building an Unstoppable Brand" Quest by amazing Jeffrey Perlman at my...
May 18, 20232 min read


Event: Business Lady Excellence Speaker
I have always felt home on stage... 💥 Played in theater pieces starting from the age of 13. 💥 Sang in alternative rock bands, obviously...
Apr 26, 20231 min read


How did I Shift my Anxiety of Public Speaking to Positive Excitement
Do you want to hear something weird? According to the Article: “Get Excited: Reappraising Pre-Performance Anxiety as Excitement,” by...
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Learnings from my Personality Test
Today I took a personality type test for the leadership course to enhance my leadership coaching skills. The results do apply, I have to...
Feb 20, 20232 min read


How to Overcome Fear and Put Yourself Out There
I have a million dreams and many goals for 2023 and writing this -long time postponed- "first article" was one of them. I write. All the...
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Event: Time-Management Workshop for the Self-Employed in Austria
This event will be a real motivational and organizational booster for everyone running their own business or developing a business...
Nov 30, 20221 min read


Event: Time-Management Workshop for Professional Women’s Network Members
What emotions do you experience when you feel like you have no control over your time? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, even paralyzed? ...
Nov 23, 20221 min read


Event: From Pain Points to Gain Points
In this workshop trilogy we -Dilek & Sabine- invite you to a journey. A destination, where you have a clear picture of your professional...
Oct 9, 20222 min read
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