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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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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