About Our Business Coaching Company

Our business coaching team in action

Our Story

Our journey began in 2010 when our founder, Mehmet Yilmaz, recognized a critical gap in the Turkish business landscape. Despite Turkey's rapid economic growth, many companies struggled with optimizing their operations and developing leadership capabilities that could sustain long-term success. Drawing on his extensive experience as an executive in multinational corporations and his passion for organizational development, Mehmet assembled a team of seasoned business professionals to create a coaching practice tailored to the unique needs of Turkish businesses.

Starting with just three coaches and a small office in Ankara, we initially focused on helping medium-sized manufacturing companies improve their operational efficiency. Word of our effective coaching methodologies spread quickly, and within three years, we expanded to Istanbul to meet growing demand. By 2015, our team had grown to 12 coaches serving clients across various industries, from technology startups to established financial institutions.

A defining moment in our company's evolution came in 2017 when we partnered with several international coaching organizations to enhance our methodologies with global best practices. This partnership allowed us to offer our clients a unique blend of international expertise adapted to the Turkish business context. The results were transformative, leading to a 200% growth in our client base over the next two years.

Today, we stand as Turkey's premier business coaching firm, with over 30 certified coaches serving more than 100 organizations annually. Our comprehensive approach to business coaching has helped countless companies overcome challenges, optimize their operations, and achieve sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Meet Our Expert Team

Our diverse team of certified coaches brings extensive experience across various industries and specialized coaching methodologies.

Mehmet Yilmaz - Founder & CEO

Mehmet Yilmaz

Founder & CEO

With over 25 years of experience in executive leadership across multinational corporations, Mehmet founded our company with a vision to transform the Turkish business landscape. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and multiple coaching certifications from the International Coach Federation. Mehmet specializes in strategic leadership coaching for C-suite executives.

Ayşe Kaya - Executive Coaching Director

Ayşe Kaya

Executive Coaching Director

Ayşe joined our team in 2012 after a successful career as an HR Director for a leading Turkish bank. She brings deep expertise in leadership development and organizational psychology, holding a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Boğaziçi University. Ayşe has personally coached over 150 executives across various industries, helping them unlock their leadership potential.

Kemal Ozturk - Team Performance Specialist

Kemal Ozturk

Team Performance Specialist

A former national basketball team captain, Kemal brings his expertise in high-performance team dynamics to the corporate world. He has pioneered our team coaching methodology, which has been implemented in over 50 organizations across Turkey. Kemal holds an MSc in Organizational Psychology and is certified in advanced team coaching techniques from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.

Zeynep Demir - Research & Development Lead

Zeynep Demir

Research & Development Lead

Zeynep leads our research division, analyzing coaching effectiveness and developing new methodologies based on empirical evidence. With a background in data science and behavioral economics, she ensures our coaching approaches are continuously refined based on measurable outcomes. Zeynep has published several papers on coaching effectiveness in Turkish businesses and regularly presents at international coaching conferences.

Our Achievements

Our company's achievements and milestones
  • Industry Recognition

    Named "Top Business Coaching Firm in Turkey" for three consecutive years (2019-2021) by Turkish Business Association

  • Client Success

    Helped over 500 companies achieve an average 32% improvement in operational efficiency and 45% increase in leadership effectiveness

  • Research Excellence

    Published 12 groundbreaking studies on coaching effectiveness in the Turkish business context, cited by leading business publications

  • Certification Standards

    Established the first Turkish coaching certification program accredited by international coaching bodies, training over 150 coaches

  • Global Partnerships

    Formed strategic alliances with 7 international coaching organizations to bring global best practices to the Turkish market

What Our Clients Say

Ahmet Yilmaz - CEO, Bosphorus Industries
"Working with this team has completely transformed our leadership approach. Their coaching methodology helped us navigate a challenging market transition while improving team cohesion and performance. The results speak for themselves – 40% revenue growth in just 18 months. I recommend their services to any company serious about sustainable growth."
— Ahmet Yilmaz, CEO, Bosphorus Industries
Zeynep Kaya - Operations Director, Aegean Logistics
"The team coaching program revolutionized how our departments collaborate. Before working with these coaches, we struggled with siloed thinking and inefficient processes. Their structured approach to team development created a remarkable shift in our organizational culture. Within six months, we reduced operational costs by 25% while improving employee satisfaction scores significantly."
— Zeynep Kaya, Operations Director, Aegean Logistics
Mehmet Ozturk - Founder, TechStar Istanbul
"As a rapidly growing tech startup, we needed to develop our leadership capabilities quickly without losing our innovative edge. The customized coaching program provided exactly what we needed – practical leadership tools combined with strategic guidance tailored to our unique challenges. Their coaches truly understood both the Turkish business context and the specific needs of technology companies."
— Mehmet Ozturk, Founder, TechStar Istanbul

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