Coaching - Isil Uysal

Coaching with Işıl

As Simon Sinek says: Let's "Start with why".

Why you should get coaching

You know something needs to change but you don't know exactly what.
You know what you should change but it feels overwhelming.
You can't make yourself do what you need to do.

All of the reasons above keep you stuck.

You will get unstuck by coaching because:
Together we will discover what you want
We will define the steps and you will take them one by one - in a rhythm that feels right for you
You will be moving forward with inspiration, not coercion

Why you should get coaching from me

Imagine being able to tell anything, things that you have not even told yourself before. Imagine being held in unconditional love and celebration of your being. Imagine someone seeing your shine and mirroring it back to you. Imagine going into the most difficult places, discovering the gem and feeling safe the whole time. Imagine having fun and being totally in the experience as you look into depth of your work and your life. Imagine creating experiments for yourself which take you to unimaginable discoveries about yourself, and others. That is how I hold a coaching space.

I bring my full self to coaching which carries the particles of being a purpose driven human being, a careershifter, a creative human being, a meditation teacher, an improv theatre player, a dancer, a breath-body-mind practitioner, an expat, an only child, a bright student, a divorcee, an author, a trainer, a mentor, a founder, a business owner, multi-language-speaker, multi-passionate-professional, an award winning public speaker, a Buddhist practicitioner...

Or coaching sessions are spaces for clarity, courage, and playful exploration.
My style is conversational, experience-based, blending presence, curiosity, and lightness.
Clients often say they leave our sessions feeling energized, inspired and they can't wait to take action.

How we work together

Our journey starts with a get-to-know each other call. This is where I get to know you and share with you how we could partner, you get to know me and ask me any questions you have.

I then follow up with an offer and a contract.

Upon your signature and payment, we schedule our first session where we set the goals for our partnership.

Each time we get together, we schedule the next session.

In between sessions, we stay in touch to celebrate your forward movement.

In our last session, we reflect on all the growth you have achieved and make a sustainable plan of action for the future. We stay connected and forever partners in the journey of life.

Schedule your get-to-know-each-other-session

What Clients Say

Yasemin Ueney

When I started working with Isil, I was in the middle of a big professional and personal transition. I had just taken on responsibility for a new organisation, and while the scope of my role was broad, I often felt overwhelmed and unclear about my true deliverables. Through our coaching, I gained much greater role clarity and learned how to focus on the priorities that truly matter, while also navigating collaboration with my stakeholders in a more constructive way.

On a personal level, I was navigating emotional challenges while operating in a high-pressure environment. Our work helped me to better regulate my emotions without losing my authentic, passionate self. I stopped doubting or apologising for my energy and cultural identity, and instead started using them as assets to inspire others and drive engagement.

As a leader in a change and transformation context, I used to feel frustrated by resistance in my team. Coaching gave me tools to approach change in a more inclusive and patient way, building trust while keeping a clear direction towards improvement and the future.

Isil has an empathetic yet direct style — combining attentive listening with challenging questions that push you to think differently. She creates a safe space to explore sensitive topics, while keeping you accountable for action. Working together has given me renewed confidence, sharper leadership skills, and a more balanced approach to both work and life

Head of Demand Europe and SAMEA

Salma Wahba

Before coaching, I was dissatisfied with my situation — both professionally and personally. I doubted myself, compared myself to others, and often withdrew when I felt intimidated. That kept me stuck in a negative cycle I couldn’t break on my own. Through our regular conversations, I became aware that I could change my situation — that I was not forced to accept things as they were. I learned to shift my mindset, to communicate differently with colleagues and loved ones, and to notice even the small successes along the way. With the techniques I developed in coaching, I can now stop the spiral of negativity and turn things toward the positive. I trust myself more, feel stronger overall, and am more satisfied in my life. The coaching was extremely reliable, thoughtful, and personalized — always responsive to my current needs. A truly engaged and creative partnership.

IT Product Manager

L.S, Legal Professional

Marta M.

Isil was recommended to me right at the moment of confusion, hopelessness and lack of belief in myself. I did not know where to start and was hesitant to start coaching without a certain plan and analysis of my problems. Nevertheless, I gave it a try. I can say that I am more confident, peaceful and self-reliant right now. Isil was a reliable guide through my personal chaos. She offered all her attention and scrutiny of what I said, creating a structure and helping to define the issue and walking me towards the possible solutions. Concrete suggestions, roleplay and creative activities were very helpful as well. It was amazing to learn that I can formulate the problems I have and come up with solutions for them. I am thankful to Isil for her coaching expertise, positive energy and empathy.

Anne-Marie Nguyen

I worked with Isil to gain clarity in my career direction, and I found clarity for all the things in my life. Thanks to Isil’s guidance, questions and challenges I developed a growth mindset. Before I would complain and not take action. Isil encouraged me in every session by asking “what is the next step”. I became more intentional. I learned about what is important to me and my values. Isil’s ability of analysis and sensitizing have been very helpful in that. When she summarized what she heard from me, I felt it was even better and deeper than what I wanted to say. Through our work, I learned to channel my energy focusing on the things I can control and to let go of the things I cannot control. I loved working with Isil, I appreciate her wholeness, the warmth she brings to the coaching while at the same time being fully professional.