DEFNE
İNCEKARA

“What do I really want?”​

In the midst of a success-driven life, I realized I had been stuck in my comfort zone. I had always defined myself as “successful,” but over time, those achievements had pushed aside my true desires and emotions. I’m naturally goal-oriented, determined, and focused on fast results — and while these traits fueled my progress in a high-achievement lifestyle, they also made it easy to ignore my inner voice.

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I kept moving forward, chasing goals… but I wasn’t checking in with what I truly wanted.

 

It wasn’t until I understood that life is more than just a career — that by following our passions, we can create a deeper, more meaningful impact — that something inside me began to shift. For the first time, I paused. I took a deep breath. And I asked myself another question — one I had never dared to ask before:

 

“What makes me happy?”

 

It didn’t take long for me to find the answer. What brought me the most joy during my corporate years wasn’t the titles or the targets — it was mentoring and coaching my team, seeing my colleagues grow and succeed. I realized that creating a positive impact in people’s lives was my deepest source of motivation.

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I also came to see that this new generation is truly different. Understanding them, guiding them, and at the same time learning from them has become one of my greatest passions. This realization led me to John C. Maxwell’s Leadership Programs — and it was a turning point.

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Today, I’m an ICF-Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Time Therapy and Hypnosis Coach, the only Certified Youth Coach from the Maxwell Leadership Academy in Turkey, DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant, AI Consultant, speaker, and trainer. I now identify myself as a Leadership and Youth Coach, with a strong focus on youth empowerment and development and harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence.

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After founding "Geleceğin Liderleri", I began offering value-based leadership workshops to youth, certified by the Maxwell Leadership Academy. These workshops help young people build essential life skills such as responsibility, fairness, cooperation, and self-discipline — while also supporting their growth in leadership, communication, self-confidence, and emotional regulation. Through interactive roundtables and experiential sessions, I create environments that encourage peer-to-peer learning. I also offer coaching and advisory services to parents, helping them support their children’s personal growth journeys.

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Throughout this path, I’ve learned that transformation is never easy — it takes courage, resilience, and belief in yourself. I found a second chance, and that chance gave me a new calling and a career filled with purpose.

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Now, I’m here to help you transform your life. I would like to support you to recognize your inner strength and make meaningful changes. Because I believe — it’s never too late. Leadership is a skill that can be learned. When it’s combined with personal growth, leadership becomes not only more effective, but also more inspiring. I know this: leadership is a lifelong learning journey. That’s why I’m committed to learning from you — and redefining leadership together, in a way that fits the world we’re building today.