I have been providing business and career coaching for professionals and SMEs for 20+ years. My passion is to help leaders and their businesses grow with purpose, be both successful and fulfilled, and have a positive impact on the world around them.
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Mr Ozan Akgul
Business & Career Coaching
He is a very professional coach to work with. His analysis and assignments takes care of more 50% of total work needed for the goal. Every time you have completed an assignment; you realize new things about yourself. He is basically removing your obstacles to reach your goal. More...
What do you love most about your job?
My passion is to help individuals and small to medium business grow and thrive. I have worked as an academic, as an R&D researcher, an IT consultant and strategy consultant for over 25 years. In all, my driver was to help my clients succeed in their ambitions.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have worked for many large prestigious firms that honed my skills over the years. They provided me with a wealth of experience working with large and small clients. It was time for me to start my own "business coaching & consulting" as I felt my focus was not aligned with the firm's priorities. My aim is to provide a flexible solution focusing on success of the individuals - an executive, a business owner or just a professional.
Why should our clients choose you?
A look at my CV tells all the big names: universities attended and companies I worked for. What it doesn't say is how I navigated a complex life. Once I was a lone 20 year old refugee in Canada who couldn't speak English, had no academic qualifications, had no money, and didn't know anyone! And I thought I was in heaven of opportunities!
I see the best in people. Many a times, I meet people and after a few minutes, I express how I see them and they ask me to repeat it so they could write it down. We all need someone who can see our greatness and yet not afraid to tell you the challenges you will face, help you navigate your path and act as a cheerleader.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, most of my clients are busy and prefer to conduct their sessions online - mostly on zoom for one of one session, and for follow-up questions or quick check-ins, we use Whatsapp or plain text message.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Most of my business - both consulting and coaching - have been conducted remotely. Previously I would make sure the first sessions were in person but due to the pandemic, currently, all sessions are conducted online.
The next level in your professional life
Have you ever been in a point in your life, career or business when everything is good? But it feels there is more? And you ask what’s next?
Here are some numbers:
On average professionals change jobs between 7 – 12 times in their career. Most of us feel undervalued at work or that our employer doesn't fully utilise our capabilities. More than 60% of UK top earners believe that they can do a better job than their managers.
Does this resonate with you? If yes, there are many who have found their way to the next level, be it a new role, more satisfaction in existing role, a new promotion or even starting a business.
There are much to be excited about, however challenges remain on the road. Current pandemic being one. In general, the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous
) has brought us many opportunities as well as threats.
If you are picturing the next level of your professional life and how life would be when you get there, let's have a chat.