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HLP Insights
HLP Insights is a space curated by the founder of Her Leadership Playbook to share insights, stories, and tools that empower women and young professionals to lead with purpose and confidence. Drawing from her own journey and experiences, she offers guidance, reflection, and practical support to help others grow in their careers and lives. Each post is crafted with the belief that leadership is personal, and every professional has a unique path worth owning.


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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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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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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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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Women in the Workplace: 30 Years After Beijing—How Far Have We Really Come?
✍️ By Pınar Koyuncu Oktar You may have come across highlights from this report on social media—the kind that make you pause, nod, and...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Mar 183 min read
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Beyond the Photos: A Real Talk on Women’s Empowerment in the Workplace
✍️ By Pınar Koyuncu Oktar So, International Women’s Day has passed. If you’ve shared photos with your women colleagues, posted about how...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Mar 122 min read
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Building a Career and a Family Abroad: Why I Created This Platform
Life is full of paradoxes, and one of the biggest I have experienced is balancing a thriving career with the equally important journey of...
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Mar 73 min read
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