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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 2, 20252 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 21, 20254 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 12, 20254 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 8, 20254 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. I’ve navigated various regions, roles, and industries that never quite stayed the same for long. Of course, I had my powerful toolkits, strategy decks, OKRs, KPIs, and planning tools. But the most powerful leadership tool I ever developed was something far less concrete: the capacity to adapt. Embracing Adaptive Leadership Adaptive leadersh
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Human-Centered Leadership: The New Competitive Advantage
Human-Centered Leadership: The New Competitive Advantage
Diana Herold
Jul 28, 20252 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 22, 20252 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 21, 20253 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 12, 20252 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 8, 20257 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 30, 20257 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 23, 20255 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 10, 20257 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 2, 20255 min read


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 26, 20256 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 22, 20252 min read


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 19, 20257 min read


HLP Allies | Interview with Erden Tuzunkan
Interview with Erden Tuzunkan
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
May 13, 202511 min read


When Work Breaks Your Heart
In one of my recent coaching sessions, a woman sat across from me. She was composed, articulate, accomplished. But just beneath the surface, I could sense it. She was heartbroken. Not because of a breakup or a family loss. She was grieving her job. Or more accurately, the dream she had tied to it.
Pinar Koyuncu Oktar
May 8, 20253 min read


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 6, 20255 min read
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