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Duygu Alptekin Gursu, M.A., MCC, ACTC

Duygu Alptekin Gursu, M.A., MCC, ACTC

Duygu Alptekin Gursu, M.A., MCC, ACTC International Award Winning Leadership & Team Coach, Speaker and Best-Seller Author

Duygu Alptekin Gursu, M.A., MCC, ACTC
Duygu Alptekin Gursu, M.A., MCC, ACTC's Biography

Duygu Alptekin Gursu is a truly global executive and team coach, a sought-after speaker, and a leadership development expert who holds the designation of Master Certified Coach (MCC) and Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC) from the International Coach Federation. She believes that leadership begins with leading the self and starts with an internal journey to gain insight, awareness, and a real connection to who you are as a person and the “real you”. She is especially successful and enjoys working with executive presence, communication skills, teamdevelopment, and inspiring others. Since 2012, she has worked with the Financial Times and Forbes magazine-recognized coaching and training firms Center for Creative Leadership, Coach Source and now IMD Business School as one of their first authorized coaches in Turkey and has coached executives and teams in more than 50 countries. Duygu specializes in providing leadership coaching to individuals one-on-one across the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East and is equally committed to deep executive and organizational team coaching. Inspired by her marketing background, Duygu helps executives become comfortable in their own skin get in touch with their authenticity and internal power to build their unique leadership brand.She has a customized approach to executive coaching, combining various schools of thought in leadership, coaching, positive psychology, real industry experience, and up-to-date academic work. She has over 30 years of business experience as a woman leader, starting with Unilever and then for 12 years, she held marketing executive roles at the Coca-Cola Company operating in 50 markets in Turkey, Russia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central, and South Asia. From 2010 to 2016, she taught Marketing Communication and Leadership courses at Istanbul Bilgi University’s MBA Program and Marketing Graduate School.She graduated from Istanbul Robert College and holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Istanbul Bosphorus University. She also has a master’s degree in organizational psychology from Istanbul Bilgi University, with a focus on women's leadership. The World Coaching Congress awarded her the Global Coaching Leadership Award in 2016 in Mumbai, and she was an EMCC-European Coaching and Mentoring Council Nominee for Leadership Coaching in 2018. In 2019, she published her book in Turkish, “İçimdeki Lider,” with an aim to reach people she cannot currently access. The book was nominated for the “Leadership and Management Book of the Year” award by Platin Magazine in 2021.  Her two published books, Transformational Leadership: Inspire the Excellence Within and Empowering on the Way to the Top, have become Amazon bestsellers in the USA.She is married with one son. She enjoys vocal singing, basketball, yoga, traveling, and theater plays.

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Duygu Alptekin Gursu, M.A., MCC, ACTC Keynote Topics
Transformational Leadership In The 21st Century

In this keynote, our speaker Duygu Alptekin Gursu explores what it means to be a transformational leader in today’s fast-changing world. She explains how authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and a clear sense of purpose inspire excellence within organisations.

Through practical tools and powerful examples, Duygu shows leaders how to unlock their inner potential, build influence, and create lasting impact in the 21st century.


Psychological Capital And Resilience

In this talk, Duygu Alptekin Gursu highlights the critical importance of psychological capital—hope, optimism, resilience, and confidence—in sustaining high performance. She demonstrates how leaders and teams can strengthen these inner resources to thrive in uncertainty.

Our speaker equips audiences with actionable strategies to cultivate resilience and maintain momentum, even in times of disruption and change.


The Art Of Communication And Constructive Interaction

In this session, Duygu Alptekin Gursu demonstrates how effective communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership and collaboration. She explains the art of listening, giving feedback, and building trust through constructive interaction.

Our speaker provides leaders with techniques to enhance their executive presence and influence. Participants leave empowered to communicate with clarity, empathy, and impact.


Secrets To A Sustainable And High-Performing Team

In this keynote, Duygu Alptekin Gursu reveals what makes teams not just effective, but truly exceptional. She shares the key elements of trust, shared purpose, and continuous development that sustain high performance over time.

Through her extensive coaching experience, our speaker offers leaders actionable insights to build resilient, motivated, and future-ready teams.


The Women’s Leadership Development And Its Role In Inclusion, Diversity And Equality

In this talk, Duygu Alptekin Gursu focuses on the vital role of women’s leadership in driving inclusion, diversity, and equality. She explains how empowering women leaders creates stronger organisations and societies.

Our speaker provides practical approaches for developing female talent and fostering inclusive cultures. This session inspires leaders to embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and collective success.

Duygu Alptekin Gursu, M.A., MCC, ACTC
Duygu Alptekin Gursu, M.A., MCC, ACTC's Biography

Duygu Alptekin Gursu is a truly global executive and team coach, a sought-after speaker, and a leadership development expert who holds the designation of Master Certified Coach (MCC) and Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC) from the International Coach Federation. She believes that leadership begins with leading the self and starts with an internal journey to gain insight, awareness, and a real connection to who you are as a person and the “real you”. She is especially successful and enjoys working with executive presence, communication skills, team
development, and inspiring others.

Since 2012, she has worked with the Financial Times and Forbes magazine-recognized coaching and training firms Center for Creative Leadership, Coach Source and now IMD Business School as one of their first authorized coaches in Turkey and has coached executives and teams in more than 50 countries.

Duygu specializes in providing leadership coaching to individuals one-on-one across the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East and is equally committed to deep executive and organizational team coaching. Inspired by her marketing background, Duygu helps executives become comfortable in their own skin get in touch with their authenticity and internal power to build their unique leadership brand.
She has a customized approach to executive coaching, combining various schools of thought in leadership, coaching, positive psychology, real industry experience, and up-to-date academic work.

She has over 30 years of business experience as a woman leader, starting with Unilever and then for 12 years, she held marketing executive roles at the Coca-Cola Company operating in 50 markets in Turkey, Russia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central, and South Asia.

From 2010 to 2016, she taught Marketing Communication and Leadership courses at Istanbul Bilgi University’s MBA Program and Marketing Graduate School.
She graduated from Istanbul Robert College and holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Istanbul Bosphorus University. She also has a master’s degree in organizational psychology from Istanbul Bilgi University, with a focus on women's leadership.

The World Coaching Congress awarded her the Global Coaching Leadership Award in 2016 in Mumbai, and she was an EMCC-European Coaching and Mentoring Council Nominee for Leadership Coaching in 2018. In 2019, she published her book in Turkish, “İçimdeki Lider,” with an aim to reach people she cannot currently access. The book was nominated for the “Leadership and Management Book of the Year” award by Platin Magazine in 2021. 

Her two published books, Transformational Leadership: Inspire the Excellence Within and Empowering on the Way to the Top, have become Amazon bestsellers in the USA.

She is married with one son. She enjoys vocal singing, basketball, yoga, traveling, and theater plays.

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