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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
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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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HLP Allies: Inside the Mind of a True Ally with Lee Chambers
As we move forward through our Allyship Month at Her Leadership Playbook, I am too excited to share you with this conversation. We are...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
May 266 min read
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Calculated Choices: Using Probability to Thrive During Life Transitions
Life transitions can be fascinating, daunting, and inherently unpredictable. Whether it involves changing careers, relocating to a new...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
May 222 min read
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HLP Allies Month continues with Calvin Woolley
Leadership, Allyship, and Why It All Comes Down to People In the HLP Allies series, we spotlight leaders who lead with purpose. Leaders...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
May 197 min read
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HLP Allies | Interview with Erden Tuzunkan
Interview with Erden Tuzunkan
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
May 1311 min read
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When Work Breaks Your Heart
By Pınar Oktar In one of my recent coaching sessions, a woman sat across from me. She was composed, articulate, accomplished. But just...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
May 83 min read
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HLP Allies | Interview with Charly Eid Nader
Versatile. Visionary. Human. When you meet Charly, you quickly understand why people admire his leadership and why they follow it. At...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
May 65 min read
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HLP Allies | Interview with Serkan Oktar
I’m more than excited to launch our HLP Allies series , featuring exceptional leaders whose stories, insights, and experiences inspire us...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Apr 287 min read
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HLP Voices Series#7: What Does Leadership Mean Today?
We are proud to welcome Paula Bisiau as our guest for the seventh edition of our HLP Voices series. Our paths crossed in Bangkok, where...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Apr 145 min read
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HLP Voices Series#6 - From Firefighter to Gardener: Cultivating a Thriving Ecosystem in the Workplace
We are proud to welcome Lu Ying as our guest for our HLP Voices series. Lu Ying is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Apr 144 min read
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Wait... Who Made You the Leader?
Let’s be honest. Not everyone with a big title knows how to lead. Some people get promoted, receive the shiny business cards, and then...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Apr 143 min read
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HLP Voices Series#5 - Turning Passion into Purpose: My Journey to Building a Business That Empowers Women
We’re so excited to welcome Anna Downs to Her Leadership Playbook this month. As the founder of Move Well with Anna , she’s not only a...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Apr 75 min read
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HLP Voices Series #4: Interview with Ece Er Aydın
At Her Leadership Playbook, we love sharing stories of bold, visionary women who challenge the status quo and create a lasting impact....
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Apr 79 min read
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Rethinking Passion: Why “Doing What You Love” Isn’t Always the Dream
✍️ By Pinar Koyuncu Oktar “Follow your passion.”“ Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” We’ve all heard it. It...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Apr 74 min read
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HLP Voices Series#3 - Don’t forget to say thanks to our male allies!
We are proud to welcome Dr. Christina SS Ooi as our guest for HLP Voices . Dr. Ooi is a seasoned executive and thought leader with over...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Mar 313 min read
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How to Be a Better Male Ally at Work: A Checklist to Help You Start
In the conversations we lead with women across industries, one recurring theme always comes up: the power of male allies. It’s the...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Mar 312 min read
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Do We Underestimate Men’s Ability to Understand Women’s Empowerment?
At Her Leadership Playbook, we believe that leadership conversations should be dynamic, diverse, and thought-provoking. This month, as we...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Mar 314 min read
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HLP Voices Series #2 – Interview with Keiko Fujino
Keiko Fujino has built an impressive career in global media, spanning journalism, live video production, and international news...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Mar 2113 min read
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The Unseen Bravery of Women: Redefining Courage on Our Own Terms
✍️ By Pınar Koyuncu Oktar I am thinking about bravery a lot lately. People often talk about leaving corporate life to pursue a passion...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Mar 214 min read
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