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Professional & Education Background

Leadership Development Expert, Executive Coach, Facilitator in Korn Ferry Singapore

Various Leadership Roles in Unilever, lived in Singapore and in Istanbul; led teams in Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia

Professional Certified Coach, Coaches Training Institute (CTI)

International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach

Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance, by Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications

Certified for various Korn Ferry psychometric and competency assessment tools

Masters degree in Industrial  Engineering from Institute  of National Polytechnique de Grenoble (INPG) in France

Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering from Galatasaray University in Turkiye.

Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology from The School of Positive Psychology in Singapore

The Spark That Guides Me

I believe in a world where our choices are rooted in love—not fear.

Where leaders rise by choosing with intention, acting with courage, and leading from within. Where the spark within us—our true essence—is the compass that guides how we lead, live, and connect.

 

Imagine this:


What if you could quiet the noise that says “not ready,” “not enough,” “not now”… and instead hear the steady voice of your inner wisdom? What if you could meet your fears with compassion, and choose to act anyway—with courage, clarity, and intention? Who would you become if you reconnected with the part of you that’s always known what truly matters?

 

This is the heart of leadership development for me.


It begins with self-discovery, realigning with your values, making conscious choices, and taking bold action toward what lights you up.

When who you are becoming aligns with what you’re doing, energy flows.
Your impact expands.
Your relationships deepen.
Your leadership transforms—from transactional to intentional, from reactive to regenerative.

And as you begin to choose more often from a place of possibility, not fear, you don’t just lead differently - you live differently.

This is how I work. As an executive coach and leadership development facilitator, I create spaces where leaders can pause, reconnect with their essence, and lead from a place of clarity and courage. I walk this path alongside my clients, as someone who chooses daily to lead with intention, to listen inward, and to act from love rather than fear. This is the spark that guides me - and the spark I help others reignite in themselves.

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What to Expect When We Work Together

I coached many growth-minded professionals from new directors to board members across the globe, who worked in some of the world’s most respected multinational organizations and helped them make better life decisions. I helped many teams to uplift their ways of working and gain crucial competencies for high performance, through targeted skills and behaviours workshops.  

When we work together, beyond the depth and richness of my 20+ years of international professional experiences leading in multi-national, multi-cultural organizations, as well as developing leaders in those organizations, you will also experience a special partnership with unshakable trust, deep connection, and lots of aliveness.  In a totally non-judgmental space, you and your teams will gain increased self-awareness, clarity, new perspectives and progress faster towards your goals.

Professional & Education Background

Experience:

2025- Present
Founder, Executive Coach, Facilitator at Spark Up Leadership Development Pte. Ltd, Singapore & Spain


2021-2025
Leadership Development Expert, Executive Coach, Workshop Designer and Facilitator at Korn Ferry, Singapore

 

2002- 2020
Various Leadership Roles at Unilever, in Singapore and in Istanbul; led teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia

Professional Certificates:

Professional Certified Coach, Coaches Training Institute (CTI)

International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach, PCC level

Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance, by Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications

Certified for various Korn Ferry psychometric and competency assessment tools

Extended DISC Certification

Education:

Master's degree in Industrial  Engineering from Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (INPG) in France

 

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Galatasaray University in Turkiye

Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology from The School of Positive Psychology in Singapore

Curious to know more about me?
Visit my LinkedIn Page     

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