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The Power of Words: What We Say Shapes Who We Become
A few days ago, a friend sent me a video titled “One of the most powerful and influential speeches you will ever hear.” It was Mohammed...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
5 days ago2 min read


HLP Allies is Back with a Rising Entrepreneur: Necdet Can Celik
Today, I want to share the story of Can , an entrepreneur I met during my time in Bangkok. His journey deeply impressed me and all of the...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Oct 18 min read


Microfeminism at Work: The Power of Small Acts
In Türkiye there is a series called Modern Women . In one episode there is a celebration at the office for a project won under the...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Sep 182 min read


AI in Coaching: What It Can and Cannot Do
AI is everywhere these days. It shapes what we buy, how we learn, and even how we work. But here is a question I get asked often: can AI...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Sep 162 min read


Guides, Not Gurus: How Coaches Empower Women Leaders to Find Their Own Path
We live in a world that is full of advice. Scroll through any feed and you will see quick fixes, step by step formulas, and gurus...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Sep 122 min read


HLP Special: Sustainability Tools Kit for Commercial and Supply Chain Teams
This toolkit is designed to help leaders like you build practical, values-driven strategies that balance business performance with...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Sep 61 min read


The Hidden Skills You Gain on International Assignments
When people think about international assignments, they often imagine the adventure of being at new countries, exciting travel, career...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Sep 22 min read


Sustainability in the Supply Chain: A Leader’s Role in Asking the Hard Questions
Sustainable sourcing may sound like a buzzword but it’s a real responsibility for our world. And for me, it’s also something I care...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Aug 214 min read


Sustainable Commercial Strategy: Balancing Customer Value and Cost Efficiency
In today’s hypercompetitive landscape, commercial leaders are facing a dual mandate: deliver value to customers while reducing...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Aug 124 min read


What I Wish I Knew as an Expat: My Do’s and Don’ts After 7 Years in Bangkok and a New Life in Barcelona
After spending more than seven years in Thailand as an expat with a global company, I thought I had seen and learned it all. But moving...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Aug 84 min read


Adaptive Leadership: Leading When the Ground Keeps Shifting
What makes a good leader in a world that refuses to stand still? That question has been at the center of my leadership journey for years,...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Aug 13 min read


Human-Centered Leadership: The New Competitive Advantage
Human-Centered Leadership: The New Competitive Advantage
Diana Herold
Jul 282 min read


When You Need a Different Kind of Support: Why SMEs and Startups Turn to Independent Experts
There’s no doubt that big consultancy firms bring incredible value. They offer global insights, analytical horsepower, and time-tested...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Jul 222 min read


The Forgotten Leadership Skills: To Care, to Listen, to Understand
by Selin Guler What comes to mind when we talk about leadership? Setting goals. Tracking performance. Managing crises. Delivering...

Selin Guler
Jul 213 min read


Her Leadership North Star: A Comprehensive Guide for Women Leaders
Every successful journey needs a guiding light, and for women in leadership, the “North Star” serves as that shining beacon. In the...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Jul 122 min read


Every Woman Has A Story with Pınar Koyuncu-Oktar
“I don’t have to fit into someone else’s definition to be a leader. I can define my own leadership.” by Pelin Ayan In the corporate...

Pelin Ayan
Jul 87 min read


HLP Voices: Holding Space, Leading with Heart - A Conversation with Rasee Govindani
At Her Leadership Playbook, we believe leadership begins at home. It begins with how we show up during life’s most meaningful...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Jun 307 min read


HLP Voices Series #8 Leading for the Youngest and the Future: A Conversation with Ana María Rodríguez
At Her Leadership Playbook , we spotlight women who are not only leading with purpose but also reshaping systems to empower others. In...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Jun 235 min read


HLP Voices Series #8 - Breaking the Mold: Siobhan O’Brien on Leading in a Male Dominated Leadership Culture
Early childhood education is one of the few sectors where women make up the majority of the workforce. Yet when it comes to leadership, a...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Jun 107 min read


HLP Allies with Ziya Şakir Yılmaz: "The Mission is to Touch Millions of Lives"
At Her Leadership Playbook, we spotlight voices who inspire with both impact and intention . This month, we’re honored to feature Ziya...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Jun 25 min read
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