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Freedom of Choice: Are We Still Free When Life Is Beyond Our Control?
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” — Dr. Viktor Frankl Today, I would like to explore a question that I have been interested in both personally and academically during my graduate studies in Philosophy. When fateful events take us into their grip and seem to take away all control over our lives, does our freedom as human beings remain? Do we alw
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24 Ağu3 dakikada okunur


When Life Hurts: What Makes It Worth Living?
I have been thinking about this for a long time: what makes a life worth living? When life brings us happiness, we rarely question it. But when things fall apart, when pain becomes inevitable, when we are forced to climb steep and winding paths… that is when this question resurfaces, again and again. What is the reason that makes all these struggles worth enduring? What makes continuing to live valuable, despite the pain? For many years, whenever I find myself alone with my t
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9 Ağu2 dakikada okunur


Who Am I and Why Do I Coach?
Unlike previous blog posts, this one is special: I want to share my own story with you, why I coach, and what coaching means to me. When I was accepted into ITU’s Management Engineering program, my biggest dream was to work in global companies and build a corporate career. After spending three years in the ITU Volunteers Society and realizing how passionate I am about making an impact on people’s lives, my career plans changed forever. I understood that I wanted to work in
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9 Ağu2 dakikada okunur


Stress Management 101: 3 Steps to Start With
Stress is an undeniable part of our lives. In a world full of uncertainties, we need to build stress management skills to stay strong and create the life we want. In this article, I’ll walk you through 3 simple steps to get started. 1. List Your Stressors Stress often clouds our thinking and makes it difficult to see our situation clearly. And if we can’t see it, managing it becomes much harder. That’s why awareness is the very first step. You can start by asking yourself the
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8 Ağu2 dakikada okunur


Navigate Your Career with Personal SWOT
In today’s article, I’d like to introduce you to a tool that will help you take a step back and look at your career journey from above:...
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22 Ağu 20253 dakikada okunur


Want More Confidence? Start Here
Confidence isn’t just something you have — it’s something you build. In this edition, I’m sharing a simple but powerful exercise to help...
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19 Ağu 20252 dakikada okunur


Your Inner Compass: Discover the Values That Guide You
Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your values ? The inner compass that guides you, grounds you, and gives you strength during...
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1 Ağu 20252 dakikada okunur


How to Reignite Motivation or Let Go Mindfully
If taking action toward your current goals—or even setting new ones—feels out of reach lately, you may be experiencing a loss of...
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11 Tem 20252 dakikada okunur


Bridge the Gap Between Who You Are and Who You Could Be
Do you ever catch yourself thinking: “ I know I’m capable of so much more, but I’m nowhere near my full potential ”? Realizing you have...
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5 Tem 20252 dakikada okunur


Better Relationships Start With You—And Coaching Can Help
Forming and maintaining healthy, supportive relationships is a key part of the coaching journey. But how exactly can coaching help you ...
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30 Haz 20252 dakikada okunur


Professional Coaching: The Game-Changer You Need?
Since I began my professional coaching training, I’ve noticed how this powerful service often remains confined within corporate...
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24 Haz 20252 dakikada okunur


Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Coaching Can Help You Move Forward
Professional coaching is a powerful tool that helps individuals identify the right career goals and confidently move toward them. But how...
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21 Haz 20252 dakikada okunur


How to Choose the Right Coach for You
Choosing the right coach can profoundly impact your personal and professional growth. But how do you know who’s the right fit for you?...
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18 Haz 20252 dakikada okunur


Coaching vs. Therapy: Making the Right Choice for Your Needs
We often hear a popular distinction between professional coaching and psychotherapy: therapy focuses on the past, while coaching looks...
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20 May 20252 dakikada okunur


Coaching or Mentoring? Understand the Key Difference
Coaching and mentoring are often confused, so it’s important to clarify the difference to make the right decision for your career growth....
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15 May 20252 dakikada okunur


The Journey Within: Discovering Yourself Through Coaching
“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” — Carl Gustav Jung The coaching journey is, at its core, a journey into our inner...
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6 May 20252 dakikada okunur


Gratitude: The Way to Life’s True Abundance
“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” – Anthony Robbins When we feel grateful, our brain senses safety—and...
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29 Nis 20251 dakikada okunur


Facilitating Change Through Coaching
“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” – Jim Rohn Change sometimes arrives spontaneously, triggered by...
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26 Nis 20252 dakikada okunur


Choosing the Right Coaching Goal: Performance, Learning, or Fulfillment?
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the...
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22 Nis 20252 dakikada okunur


Your North Star in Coaching: A Dream Worth Following
"Remember, it all starts with a dream." – Walt Disney When was the last time you dreamed of something that swept you off your feet? ✨ ...
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10 Nis 20251 dakikada okunur
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