Learning Advisor/Teacher Educator

Bio:

With over 31 years of teaching experience and 15 years as a learning consultant, I have devoted my career to supporting the growth and
development of teachers, managers, parents, young people, and students. My work is driven by a deep passion and love for what I do, which allows me to inspire and empower others to reach their full potential, as well as mine.

Currently, I am based at Ege University in İzmir, where I have held key roles, including Vice Head of the School of Foreign Languages, Head of the
Continuous Professional Development Unit, and exam writer. I am also a founding member and former president of TESOL Türkiye, one of the fastest- growing associations for English teachers in Türkiye and North Cyprus.

I am
also an invited speaker at national and international conferences and professional events. With a commitment to continuous learning, I have
enriched my expertise through numerous international certifications and diploma programs in teacher training, trainer training, assessment, educational management, Neurolanguage coaching, (hope it will be finished by this
conference!) personal effectiveness, presentation techniques, brain-based
learning, the Enneagram, and numerology. Outside of my professional life, I
re-energize myself by spending time with my loved ones, connecting with nature, reading, and dancing. Proudly Turkish Cypriot, I approach every endeavor with enthusiasm, dedication, and a love for making a positive impact.

Session synopsis:

Self-Leadership: Walking the Talk

How can we take charge of our own lives, overcome obstacles, and lead ourselves toward personal and professional success in this rapidly changing world filled with challenges?

This talk introduces the transformative potential of neurolanguage coaching—a brain-friendly, emotionally intelligent approach to learning and self-leadership. By combining insights from neuroscience, coaching principles, and language learning, we will explore how understanding and making the most of our brain’s processes can foster resilience, clarity, and purpose.

This interactive session will engage the audience through reflective exercises, thought-provoking questions, and
actionable strategies, such as reframing negative thought patterns, setting brain-friendly goals, and creating
self-coaching habits.

Attendees will collaborate in small groups to explore real-life challenges, sharing strategies for navigating uncertainties and turning setbacks into opportunities.

Key Skills the Audience Will Take Away:

• Techniques for reframing negative thought patterns into actionable solutions.

• Strategies for self-coaching to improve focus, decision-making, and problem-solving.

• Methods to build self-awareness and emotional regulation for navigating challenges effectively.

Let’s remind each other how we can unlock our potential, lead our own life with confidence, and face
challenges with renewed energy. At the end of the session, we will walk away with tools to not only inspire
personal growth but also positively impact those around us.