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I have a purpose: To contribute to the positive change of people and organizations, to clarify their goals and to be a beacon for them. Çizgi

I work as an Executive and Team Coach (PCC), Trainer, Consultant, Speaker, Emotional Intelligence and Micro Expressions-Body Language Expert.

In 2013, I founded "Hayatın Ritmi" Consulting, Coaching and Training company. Today, "Hayatın Ritmi" is the first and largest Emotional Intelligence organization in the world, ICF partner Six Seconds; CMOE (Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness), which provides training, coaching, consulting and organizational research services for thousands of leaders and employees in organizations around the world; Solutions Academy, a coaching school accredited by ICF - ACTP (International Coaching Federation - Approved Coach Training Program), EMCC - EQA Practitioner (European Mentoring & Coaching Council - European Quality Award) and IASTI (International Alliance of Solution-Focused Teaching Institute).

I hold a degree in Business Administration from Middle East Technical University (METU). Following 12 years of corporate leadership experience at Teba, Anadolu Efes, and Gilan, I have been actively engaged in entrepreneurship for the past 15 years.

My coaching journey began in 2013 and has since become a core passion and professional focus. My interest in emotional intelligence, which dates back to 2008, led me to Six Seconds in 2015. Through intensive certification programs, I qualified as an Advanced Trainer in Emotional Intelligence.

In 2020, I completed a comprehensive training process to become a certified facilitator with CMOE (USA). Most recently, in 2021, I assumed the role of Turkey Country Leader for the ICF-accredited coach training programs of Solutions Academy.

I have delivered over 2,700 hours of coaching, 1,300 hours of consulting, and 75 hours of speaking engagements. I have trained more than 30 emotional intelligence practitioners and over 70 professional coaches.

I am passionate about learning and contributing to individuals and organizations through what I learn. Creating meaningful impact through my work is at the core of my purpose.

In addition to Turkey, I have delivered trainings in Sweden, Switzerland, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan, and have conducted international coaching sessions with leaders from diverse countries.

I have led the localization of more than 5,000 pages of emotional intelligence content and tools into Turkish. I also contributed to the Turkish editions of “At the Heart of Leadership” by Joshua Freedman and “The Solutions Focus: Making Coaching and Change SIMPLE” by Mark McKergow and Paul Jackson by writing the forewords for both.

I moved towards my goals with care and determination. The values that define me in my life are reliability, responsibility, diligence, fairness, respect, sensitivity, innovation, learning and determination. My values have always been my light on the path towards my goals.

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My Emotional Intelligence Journey Çizgi

"With Emotional Intelligence, the puzzle pieces found their place."

Those were the years I worked at Gilan Jewelry. While trying to understand the rational and emotional reasons for investing a significant amount of money in a precious stone, I came across the concept of emotional intelligence. While researching to deepen my journey, which started by researching, reading and attending trainings, the phrase "Emotional intelligence is being smart with emotions." introduced me to Six Seconds. I managed to become an advanced trainer by participating in the intensive certification programs of Six Seconds, the world's first and largest emotional intelligence organization. I successfully conducted the Six Seconds Inventories Evaluator Certification Program for 3 years. I get effective results with emotional intelligence models, tools and inventories in my training, coaching and consultancy. Emotional intelligence competencies are 55% related to the effectiveness of our decisions, our ability to influence other people, our relationships, our health, balance, satisfaction and feeling successful. Being productive, efficient and happy is possible with emotional intelligence development!

"The aim is to integrate emotion and thought to produce more effective results." Emotional Intelligence is about how we perceive life, how we set goals and how we make choices. Because "Emotions drive people and people drive performance." Emotional Intelligence is for everyone... From children to adults, from leaders to companies, from parents to teachers, for all of us. To understand, choose and act. I use Six Seconds' models and tools in my Emotional Intelligence, communication, team building and development, leadership trainings and coaching.

Understanding the Unsaid Çizgi

I decided to take micro-expressions and body language training. There can be important meanings behind what we say and what we don't say.

I approach this information with curiosity and carefully try to understand the depth of it. This allows me to communicate more effectively. Imagine how happy we are when we can communicate our feelings and thoughts. Here lies the secret of the bond that strengthens our relationships. The key to building solid relationships in my life is my conscious, sincere and attentive approach to understanding people. This is essentially one of the building blocks of building trust and one of the most valuable virtues in life.

Today, in my coaching, counseling and training work, I benefit from my expertise in micro-expressions and body language. What I know is also a great resource for helping others find their own reality! Knowing micro-expressions and body language also improves foresight, supports foreseeing situations that will have negative consequences and taking precautions.

Title Curriculum Vitae Çizgi

Producing, working, contributing has always been valuable for me.

I was born in Adapazarı in 1972 to a teacher mother and father. Living in a large family meant that I had many sources of information. I learned to read books, play chess, think, evaluate and question together from my family at a very young age. I carry a trace of every member of my family, every teacher, every friend. In primary school, I played mandolin, folklore and football. I even prepared the uniforms of our football team. In addition, I earned my pocket money by selling seeds, cream and bagels. I studied at Kocaeli Anatolian High School. There was a speech contest in high school and my Literature teacher made me a jury member, not a contestant. This made me very proud. I was very lucky to have friends in high school who were friendly and supportive of each other. I decided that I wanted to study business administration at university. I finally achieved my goal, I got into the top 200 and got into METU Business Administration... Throughout my education, I continued to be social. I took part in international youth, mountaineering and dance theater communities. The presenting and negotiation team leadership that started in my primary school years continued in my university years. These experiences gave me important competencies to become a speaker and trainer.

"My values, my goals are my real strength..." Family is one of my most important values... It is an element that strengthens me and connects me to life. I am very happy to have them with me. In order to contribute to the happiness of the people I touch, I support managers, companies and employees to create a more productive, efficient and happy future in my coaching, trainings and consultancy.

My Different Experiences Çizgi

Tango, sirtaki and horseback riding have special places in my life. They are symbols of freedom, communication, and peacefulness for me. Tango is a way of being where we live as we dance and dance as we live!

For 25 years, I have been dancing Tango and Sirtaki. At the same time, I use Tango and Sirtaki dances in my trainings. We prepared and conducted the ICF approved, CCE certified "Tango and Coaching" training together with John Leary Joyce. This training was very much appreciated by the participants. We also conducted this training outside our country in London and Budapest.

I use the competencies that horse riding has given me especially in my training, coaching and speeches. Horse riding has a special place for me. It is a great feeling to be a companion with a living creature and to communicate with our energies. It is a very beautiful sport that increases my competencies such as being sensitive while guiding and communicating clearly.

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