ABOUT ME

I grew up in Istanbul, drawn to creativity, self-expression, and movement. Dance was my silent language — a way to share my truth as a ballerina at the state conservatory during my childhood years.

Yet, despite my love for dance, I followed the advice of those who believed a traditional path offered greater stability and future success. I left ballet to eventually pursue a degree in English Language and Literature at the University of Istanbul, which still nurtured my creative spirit and love for books.

My curiosity soon led me beyond familiar borders, taking me across seven countries and three continents to study, work, and live. That same curiosity pulled me toward the world of logic and technology, starting a new journey in Computational Linguistics at the University of Munich — the foundation of what we now know as AI and Large Language Models. As the internet scaled and Google was born, I completed my PhD and entered the corporate world. Around this time, Argentinian tango entered my life, captivating me completely. It has become the air I breathed for more than twenty years.

Fueled by passion and a relentless drive for success together with a mind that was rigorously trained on data and facts, I climbed the corporate ladder, working for industry leaders such as Microsoft, Siemens, Accenture, chasing ever more external validation with every achievement. But the fast pace and a toxic work environment eventually took their toll. I developed an unbearable amount of body tension and pain followed by significant sleep disturbances. Emotionally, I felt empty inside. I isolated myself from family and friends. And then I burned out.

It took me two years of a sabbatical to recover — a journey that rewrote my story. Unable to dance due to pain and tension, while grieving the loss of what I loved most, I suffered. In my search for healing, I discovered somatics — the body-mind connection — marking the start of a lifelong path.

Through years of training, self-education, body-mind therapies, meditation, and self-reflection, I realized that I had sacrificed parts of myself in pursuit of success. Yet, dance had always been my lifeline, pulling me out of self-denial and guiding me back to my truth.

As I returned to the corporate world, it became clear to me that there is something missing in the way we approach attaining success in the business world. The body.

To lead a life of vitality, success, higher purpose, financial gain and genuine human connection, executives must learn how to bridge the body-mind gap that is the reality of today's workplace culture. There is no other way for real and sustainable outcomes.

With AI advancing at an unprecedented pace, now is the right time to embrace embodied leadership. We are supported more than ever with access to tools, platforms and communities that can aid deeper self-awareness, ability to tune into our bodies, stress regulation, and intuitive decision-making. Ultimately, AI can assist us to lead authentically in alignment with both logic and intuition, presence, and connection in tangible ways. 

Today, nothing matters more to me than guiding you on your journey to bridge the body-mind gap, empowering you to lead with freedom and authenticity from your awakened, embodied self. And in doing so, you can give others permission to do the same.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • Pinar effortlessly builds trust and offers laser-focused support to every coachee. With her wealth of experience in the life sciences industry combined with her incredible empathy and charisma, she is truly an invaluable asset to any coaching journey.

    — Franziska, Manager, Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Pinar has a genius for turning the seemingly trivial into transformative insights. Her curiosity and intuition helped me uncover blind spots in my thinking, leading to breakthroughs in how I relate to myself. I’ve made peace with my inner saboteurs and learned to trust my inner sage—thanks to her persistence and unwavering belief in me, even when I doubted myself. She’s the perfect guide for anyone ready to dance with uncertainty.

    — Ting, Global Account Manager EMEA, Furniture Industry

  • I've had very positive experiences with Pinar. She helps me look at situations and relationships from a completely different perspective. I've been able to question my own fixed beliefs and discover new solutions. She has motivated and encouraged me to take steps, become more active, and tackle things. I always look forward to my conversations with her; they always help me move forward.

    — Sabine, Scientist, Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Pinar’s style is very supportive and gentle, yet she has helped me to dig deeply into the motivations and thought patterns that are holding me back. I have very much enjoyed working with her, she is a beautiful human being and I appreciate her wisdom.

    — Susanne, Associate, Professional Services Sector

  • Kurumsal hayattan kendi işimi kurmaya geçtiğim bu dönemde Pınar’la görüşmek benim için büyük bir şanstı. Kendisinin yönlendirmeleri sayesinde bu sürece dair farkındalığım derinleşti, iç sesimi daha net duydum. Gözlem gücü, içtenliği ve sade ama etkili yaklaşımı için çok teşekkür ederim. Yeni bir yola çıkarken yanında bir rehber arayan herkese gönülden tavsiye ederim.

    — Ozgur, Bilgi-Islem Uzmani, Dijital Medya ve Teknoloji Endustrisi

  • Çalışma hayatlarında deneyimimiz olsun olmasın,yeni bir çalışma hayatına başlayacak olalım Pınar hanımın hayat tecrübesi ve tecrübelerindeki o farklı müzik notaları ile renklendirilmiş deneyimleri garanti veriyorum ki sizleri hedeflediğiniz noktaya tahmininizden çok daha keyifli ve donanımlı bir şekilde taşıyacaktır. Pınar hanımın öncülüğünde yapacağınız her bir tecrübe sizleri fazlasıyla memnun edecektir. Kesinlikle tanıdığınız insanlar portföyünde olması gereken bir kisi.

    — Duygu, Yonetici, Havacilik Endustrisi

  • The energy was beautiful. Pinar led the session from a deep personal space of vulnerability, empathy and connectedness. A beautiful moving (literally, so:)) experience! Her one statement stayed with me - your heart, your mind could be anywhere - in the past, in the future but your body has to be right here in the present! Fantastic! Dance to embody Leadership. What a profoundly powerful concept! Loved it! Thank you Pinar.

    — Sam, VP & Head of Marketing, Cosmetic Industry

  • Profound insights I gained with Pinar stayed with me long after the session. I loved her fresh approach that focused on me as a whole and challenged my way of being, not only thinking. I have implemented the steps from the session into my everyday and I am truly grateful for all the learnings. Thank you again, I could not recommend her more to anyone that may be stuck or is looking for a new approach to the way they show up in the world.

    — Staša, Manager, Hospitality Industry

  • I wholeheartedly recommend working with Pinar. I was fortunate to get the opportunity to be coached by her as part of International Coaching Week. It was a powerful session that removed a lot of blocks for me - I felt much lighter and clear. I appreciate Pinar's expert guidance in embodied leadership coaching, especially her ability to pick up on subtle shifts and encourage releasing what no longer served me. Her guided meditation was also very nurturing and contemplative of the past, present and future. Overall, a wholesome experience that I highly recommend. Thank you, Pinar!

    — Alisa, Mindfulness and Mental Wellness Coach

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