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Podyum Park
Cumhuriyet, Nilüfer Hatun Cd. No:114, 16140 Nilüfer/Bursa
Bursa, Bursa, 16140
Turkey

Barış Gül

Born in 1976 in Yalova, she graduated from Uludağ University with a degree in Business Administration and completed her master's degree in Management and Organization at Sakarya University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology at South Russian University and taking doctoral courses in Employee Psychology at Uludağ University’s Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations. She started her professional career as a Human Resources and Training Specialist at Yeşim Tekstil A.Ş in the Human Resources department. In 2002, she went to London for language education, where she also completed training programs in Human Resources, International Finance, and Public Relations. In 2003, she resumed her career at Gökyıldız Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon, serving as Human Resources Manager for eight years. She has expertise in various fields such as First and Middle Management Skills, Effective Communication, Leadership, Human Resources, Personal Development, Train the Trainer, Effective Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Success and Productivity, and more. Since 2009, she has been working as the Founding General Manager of Faveo Training and Consultancy, providing training and consultancy services in sectors such as automotive, food, machinery, textile, and insurance. She is a member of PERYÖN (Turkish People Management Association) and also serves as the Bursa Representative of TEİD (Ethics and Reputation Society).

Deniz Kayadelen

Deniz Kayadelen is a Turkish-German open water swimmer, extreme swimmer, inspirational speaker, and author. She holds the Open Water Swimming Triple Crown and is part of the Madswimmer team, holding the world record for the highest altitude swim in the world by swimming at an altitude of 6,405 meters on Mount Putha Hiunchuli in the Himalayas. Additionally, she is an ice swimming world champion and has successfully crossed the English Channel. Beyond her athletic career, Deniz Kayadelen is also a business psychologist and consultant. She is a world champion and a Guinness World Record holder.

Erhan Meydan

Erhan Meydan emerges as a versatile player in the digital world. Since 2008, he has gained extensive experience in graphic design, digital publishing, web design, and video content production, which he now channels into the education sector through his YouTube channel. In addition to his contributions to education, Meydan creates unique video content for brands under Ovideo, making a significant impact in the industry. With his YouTube channel focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on professional life, he shares the most up-to-date insights with his audience. On the fascinating journey of artificial intelligence, Erhan Meydan stands out as a visionary leader at the intersection of creativity and technology, shaping the industry's future.

Fatih Ekşi

2006: Graduated from high school in Istanbul 2006-2008: Studied German language and Communication at a university in Vienna 2008-2014: Studied Architecture at Vienna University of Technology Professional Experience 2014 – 2024 | Founder, Blick3D Production Architecture Limited Company, Turkey Provided visualization and animation services for over 100 large-scale architectural projects. Collaboration with Evrenol Architecture: Partner in AI-based concept design projects with Evrenol Architecture. Portfolio Some of the projects can be viewed at www.blick3d.com. Technical Skills & Software Proficient in: Autocad, Revit, Archicad, Allplan, Vectorworks, Cinema 4D, 3Ds Max, V-Ray, Corona, Adobe Creative Cloud, Lumion, D5 Intermediate knowledge of web programming and web design Experience in AI architectural visualization software, including Stable Diffusion

Fatih Elibol

Fatih Elibol, who has provided training at the European Parliament and the House of Lords, was selected as a member of the Global Forbes Councils in 2022 and awarded the title of Mentor and Performance Coach of the Year. As someone who experiences life in all its dimensions and feels the power of his inner source, he shares the essence of his experiences and life accumulation with people, contributing significantly to their personal transformation and societal development. While mentoring his coachees to achieve prestigious titles, he also provides mentoring and performance coaching to help companies and corporate executives experience transformation and development in all aspects of their lives. More Than Just a Coach As one of the few coaches holding the MCC (Master Certified Coach) title from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Fatih Elibol is the 33rd Turkish coach to earn this distinction. Having pursued his coaching career since 1996, he is widely known as "The Coach of Lords." While imparting his knowledge to people, Elibol applies his unique and holistic technique, recognizing the potential in those around him. He helps individuals discover their potentials and reach their highest versions. Through his ELB method—an acronym derived from his motto "Enriching Life Bonds"—Elibol introduces individuals to themselves, helping them recognize their needs, drives, desires, fears, and self-imposed obstacles. Utilizing effective coaching techniques within the method, people can enrich their bonds with life in ways that allow them to live better and happier lives. Recognized as an authority in coaching, Elibol is an entrepreneur, author, and mentor coach who utilizes professional coaching, mentoring, and neuro-education techniques. In addition to offering individual training in his field of expertise, he provides training and coaching at the European Union and the British Parliament, collaborating with companies and senior executives. He offers a unique team coaching program that enhances motivation and achieves significant progress in performance for institutions, organizations, and countries. His work focuses on structuring company performance and ensuring sustainable development. Having completed his higher education with a double major in Business Administration and Political Economy at New York University’s School of Business, and earning an MBA from Harvard University, Elibol is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology and Human Development at Oxford University.

Gözde Çetiner

Gözde Çetiner. Homo Ludens. The Playing Human. She has been playing since the day she was born. She disciplined her “homo ludens” nature at the Theatre Acting Department of the Istanbul State Conservatory at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. Since stepping out of the schoolyard in 2007, she has worked as a contract actress at the Istanbul State Theatre and many private theatres. In 2013, with her performance as “Arkadina” in the play Chekhov Machine at the Istanbul State Theatre, she won the Best Supporting Actress of the Year award at the 17th Yapı Kredi and Afife Jale Theatre Awards. Apparently, playing with characters was not enough for her, so she started playing with words as well. She wrote a play called Ağ, Bağ, Kaplumbağa (Net, Bond, Tortoise), which earned her recognition as a playwright in 2023 when she received an award at the playwriting competition held by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Directorate General of State Theatres. Since her conservatory years, she has been deeply concerned with the ancient bond between humans and others. Because of this, she ventured into the education and consultancy world while still at university. For years, she has been balancing acting and teaching in parallel. She has provided training in areas such as Diction, Oratory, Presentation Techniques, Storytelling, Written Communication, and Improvisation-Based Communication, producing content focused on effective expression. Currently, Gözde Çetiner continues her journey as a trainer at İzgören Academy, passionately playing, telling stories, and writing.

İsmail Kuş

I was born in 1980 in Çayırova, Kocaeli. Since my father was a tradesman, I also pursued a career in trade to make a living. About five years ago, I became interested in the art of miniature dioramas, inspired by a friend who visited my workplace. In the evenings, after work, I dedicate a portion of my time to this art and continue to develop my skills. I am actively involved in miniature diorama art and share my work through my Instagram account, "ismail_diorama_art," to reach a wider audience.

Kemal Karadayı

Kemal Karadayı is an educator, writer, and sociologist. He is the author of the books Zen Wisdom in Communication, The Secret of Ideal Teams, and the Tea with Philosophers series, which includes Eastern Wisdom, Western Wisdom, Natural Philosophers, Stoic Philosophy, and Anatolian Wisdom. He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Education and Anadolu University Department of Sociology. In addition to working as a trainer, he has been delivering training sessions on philosophy and psychology for many years at universities, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and companies. Some of the topics he provides training on include conflict management in communication, procrastination habits, anger, stress, time and relationship management, responsibility for shaping the future, and Ancient Egyptian wisdom. Kemal Karadayı is also a writer for Feniks Magazine, an Earthquake and Emergency Management Trainer, and a Search and Rescue Team Member. Additionally, he is a Tai Chi instructor and a Go player.

Kurtuluş Kaymaz

Prof. Dr. Kurtuluş KAYMAZ Kurtuluş Kaymaz earned his undergraduate degree from Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration between 1995 and 1999. He completed his master’s degree in Business Administration at Bursa Uludağ University, Institute of Social Sciences, between 1999 and 2002 with a thesis titled “Skill-Based Pay System.” In 2008, he obtained his Ph.D. from the same institute with a dissertation on “The Effects of Feedback Systems on Employee Performance.” Kaymaz was appointed as an Assistant Professor in 2013, an Associate Professor in 2014, and a Professor in 2020. He conducts academic studies primarily in the field of “Human Resources Management” within the Department of Business Administration, Division of Management and Organization, at Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. He has numerous scientific articles, conference papers, and book publications within the discipline of Management and Organization. Throughout his career at Bursa Uludağ University, he has held several administrative positions, including General Secretary of the University-Industry Collaboration Center, Director of the Career Application and Research Center, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Director of the Digital Transformation Training, Application, and Research Center. In parallel with his academic career, he has been providing solutions to the challenges faced by private sector businesses and non-governmental organizations for over 24 years. He continues to serve as a faculty member in the Department of Business Administration at Bursa Uludağ University.