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This book was shaped by the generosity and encouragement of many people.
Marshall Goldsmith, thank you for generously writing the foreword, and Levent Kömür, thank you for the very thoughtful opening reflection. My heartfelt thanks to my editor, Rebecca B. from Literary Consultancy, and my cover designer, Alan Dino Hebel.
I am deeply grateful to Mayra B. Reyes-Armour, Ph.D., Ashish Khandpur, Marlene McGrath, Ivan Fong, Pam McLean, Ph.D., Nilgun Langenberg, Helen Attridge MCC,Cheryl Davenport, and Birsen Cevik Akgunlu for your endorsements and support.
Thank you to Gamze Heper Hisim and Özlem Bozkaya for the early conversations that helped shape the first ideas, and to Hasim Cavusoglu, Dilek Akin Lokmanoglu,Özlem Engin, Erinç Toktas, MBA, and Yaprak Gokce for reading early drafts and strengthening the message.
I am also grateful to everyone who contributed ideas and creative perspectives to the title and cover: Alp Akgünlü, Deniz Olgun, Erdem Olgun, Ozge Ekmekci, Asena Yucebilgic, Selen Ozakhun, PhD,Berka Cavusoglu,Kerem Cetinel, Bahar Atamer, Tolga Baloglu, Tevhide Kocak Baloglu, Ece Ege, Ece Sezer Yazgan, Emel Uysal, Zeynep Imer, Sertaç Şener, Amy Tan, Aparna Sardar,Maniarasu Muniandy (Arasu), Alexey Volokhov, Ceyla Beller Ozgun, ACPC, Michelle Kuo, Soledad Undurraga, Ute Alfes, Monica Plata Isaza, Matt Luke, and Holly Whitcomb
To my parents and brother, thank you for your unconditional love and encouragement.
And to my husband, Başar Görür: this book would not exist without you. Thank you for being my partner, my anchor, and the steady force behind this work.
To my clients, colleagues, mentors, beta readers, reviewers, and everyone who shared a story or encouraged me along the way: thank you.
You do not need to have your entire future figured out. Sometimes a brighter next chapter begins with one honest question, one courageous decision, or one small, intentional choice.
Pause. Reflect. Choose.
What Now? is now available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4FZ31CJ

What if today is not about doing more?

What if today is about choosing with more intention?

A little more presence.
A little more courage.
A little more kindness toward yourself.

Small shifts matter.

They are how a brighter chapter begins.

Pause.Reflect.Choose

What happens if you fail? It is all part of the experience and becoming a master...

The Rushing Drift is one of the easiest patterns to normalize.
Busy becomes responsible.
Fast becomes productive.
Multitasking becomes identity.
And slowly, the days begin to blur together.
But a meaningful life is not only built through speed.
It is also built through presence, rhythm, and attention.
Reflection: Where in your life are you moving fast, but not feeling fully present?

One month to go.
What Now? From Autopilot to a Life You Choose is coming June 16.
This book is about possibility and the small shifts that can help us live a brighter, more intentional life.
Inside, you’ll find stories, reflections, and practical tools to help you notice the subtle ways you may be drifting, reconnect with what matters, and begin moving toward a life with more clarity, purpose, and possibility.
Are you ready for your next chapter?
Sometimes it begins with a pause, a moment of reflection, and one small step forward.
Coming June 16.

It’s impossible,” said pride.
“It’s risky,” said the experience.
“It’s pointless,” said reason.
“Give it a try” whispered the heart.

What holds you back? What helps you to move forward?

Life moves quickly. You stay busy and manage it all, yet something still feels missing.
This is the risk of living too much on autopilot.

My new article explores the signs of Autopilot Drift:
It occurs when life continues moving forward, but you no longer feel fully connected to where you are going or why.
If you have felt disconnected recently, this may resonate with you.

Read more at autopilotdrift.com

What Now Series #6: Signs That You Might Be in an Autopilot Drift There is nothing inherently wrong with being on autopilot. Autopilot often helps us manage routines, meet responsibilities, solve problems efficiently, and keep life moving.

Never underestimate your potential! - sometimes the limiting beliefs, fear, or the individual him/herself becomes the biggest barrier to success.

I loved this photo by essence of inspirational wisdom.