Berna Merih Coaching

14/05/2025

🎉 Celebrating the International Coaching Week (ICW) - May 12-18, 2025 🎉

Every year during May, we celebrate coaching as a life-changing profession – one that stimulates change and transformation, empowering people to build confidence, master their full potential, and take inspired action. Anchored with trust and accountability, coaching is a creative process geared towards gaining insights, shaping mindsets, and shifting perspectives.

Coaching is a dedicated process - a deep-down exploration of “who you are” and “what really matters for you.” Coaching aims to build the bridge connecting now and the desired future. Embodying a growth-oriented, strength-based, compassionate coaching approach fosters growth in personal and professional aspects of life. Working with a coach on a compelling vision by cultivating personal values, strengths, and drivers has a long-lasting impact on personal development.

👇 Please connect with me and we can explore the power of coaching together and see if I am the right thinking-partner for you.

31/01/2025

🌟𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ⭐️
Have you ever felt you were being questioned in a way that made you feel uncomfortable?

Asking questions is an important part of demonstrating good communication skills. But it can easily become a dangerous tool in wrong hands.

Not everyone can ask good questions in a conversation. Some people like to ask questions for themselves. They ask questions to get information from you, not to build a connection for curiosity or healthy inquiry. They may ask judgmental or blaming questions, and it is not communication, it is interrogation! Often people with insecurities tend to ask questions to satisfy their worth; to find ways they can compare themselves with others, and mostly to prove themselves right and justified while proving others wrong. This way of communication positively fuels them while depleting others.

I personally distance myself from these types of blood-sucking and unhealthy conversations. If I feel that my energy is drained and the space is not safe for me to share my true self, I choose to protect myself and stay away from that person. A fruitful conversation and powerful questioning should make you feel energized, not the other way around.

The intention of questioning changes the aura of the question and can either enrich or ruin the quality of the conversation and the connection. An adequate question evokes awareness and supports your presence in a way that you feel safe, you feel you are listened and heard.

Good communication requires preparation, asking deep and powerful questions, without assumptions, and following up with more flourishing questions to ensure others know we are listening and are present with them.

Powerful questions about someone’s values, belief systems, experiences, and feelings are the keys to the highest level of communication. A deep and powerful question is an invitation for others to open up and share who they are.

Shaping your questions will shape the quality of your communication and connection. Where can you start?

✅ 𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
✅ 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
✅ 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹
✅ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
✅ 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲

21/01/2025

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 🌟 𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿 🚀

Dreams create an inspiring vision of the future and help us navigate our purpose towards the harbors we want to set sail to. Everyone has the potential to dream and envision the impact they want to have in the world. Dreams and vision trigger hope for the future and the courage to act from a place of 📌 strengths, 📌 passion, and 📌 patience.

Today, we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the influential voice of the civil rights movement, as an important inspirational leader and a dreamer. He had a dream! (“𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬, 𝙄 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢.” – excerpt from "I Have a Dream" speech - August 28th, 1963.) Dr. King’s dream of justice and equality with his ability to articulate a clear and inspiring vision, is a model for today’s leaders.

While we honor his hope for the future and his purpose in advocating justice, equality, and nonviolent resistance against racial segregation and discrimination, I would like to honor another important historical and inspiring figure.

Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, was an inspiring American abolitionist, social activist, and humanitarian. She escaped from slavery in the South and rescued enslaved people. During the Civil War, she served in the Union Army as a cook, nurse, armed scout, and spy. Tubman is considered to be the first woman to lead an armed military operation in the US. Her life is a solid proof of courage and strength to change the course of life and stand against slavery.

Although both dreamers’ lives were unique and different, they displayed the strength, patience, and passion to follow their purpose in life, and positively changed the course of history.

💠 What is in the way of your dreams?
💠 What do you need to paint your picture of the future?

27/11/2024

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿?
🗓️ As the year winds down, we find ourselves reflecting on the moments, people, life experiences, and opportunities that have shaped us and our time on this planet. Gratitude is a powerful state of being and a practice known to make people happier and healthier.

📍Reflecting on the “good” around us, feeling thankful and grateful, and sharing gratitude with people around us is a powerful source for inspiration. There are many things we can be thankful for. You might be thinking of big things like a personal milestone, a professional achievement, or a recognition from others, to feel grateful for.

🔅 Being grateful can be as simple as being THANKFUL for little sparks of joy… the fresh breath you take, the wind that caresses your skin, the smell of a freshly baked bread, the rainbow emerging from the clouds, a random act of kindness from a stranger on the street…..

💠 Now I am inviting you to take a moment and ask yourself: What am I thankful for?

I’ll start: I am thankful❣ for the opportunity to support others in discovering their potential and designing their life with meaningful inspiring actions while embracing the courage to change —it’s a privilege that inspires me every day.

Now it’s your turn!

💧 Drop your gratitude in the comments below. Let’s initiate a chain of positivity together.

01/07/2024

I’m happy to share that I renewed my accreditation: Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from International Coaching Federation!
One of the many milestones during the first half of 2024.
I am a proud ICF accredited coach.

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential-holders are trained (60+ hours) and experienced (100+ hours) coaches. They have demonstrated knowledge and emerging proficiency in the application of the ICF Core Competencies, Code of Ethics, and definition of coaching. Earners show a commitment to high et...

20/05/2024

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆? ⛵

📌 𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨. 🚀

Hope is not a passive feeling. It is a driving force compelling us to take action, break barriers, and shape a better future. When we invest in hope, we actively shape the world we live in today. ⭐️

Our dedication to a hopeful future is what makes today meaningful. This dedication to the future transforms our present, giving it purpose and direction. Hope helps trigger innovation, inspire teams, and fuel resilient progress. ⭐️

By committing to a hopeful vision, we create an environment where positive change is possible, and the challenges of today become opportunities for growth and improvement. ⭐️

✅ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲?

14/05/2024

🌟 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠! 🌟

As we honor International Coaching Week (May 13th-19th, 2024), I'm excited to share a glimpse of my coaching approach.

At the heart of my coaching philosophy is deep awareness and exploration of inspired and elevated leadership effectiveness and meaningful communication. The core work lies in finding your voice and cultivating practices to get heard by others in ways that propel your impact. 🚀Through co-creating a "leadership language" and strategy that best serves you, we unlock your full potential and maximize your leadership impact. 💡

Envision a path where every choice, decision, and action aligns seamlessly with your vision and values, empowering you to lead with clarity and confidence. That's the essence of our coaching partnership. 🤝

Join me in celebrating the power of coaching to elevate leadership effectiveness and communication! 💫

Together, let's elevate your leadership game and create a legacy of impact! 💫

22/03/2024

☀ 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆?

🌱 💐 🐣 With the onset of spring in the northern hemisphere, we are witnessing the renewal of nature. The seasonal changes denote to longer periods of natural transformation we adjust and acclimatize ourselves physically and mentally. It is evident that seasonal changes have effect on our moods and energy levels.

🦋 🍃 Like nature, we also need times of renewal to maintain our well-being and protect our health against burnout. Unfortunately, stress and burnout can significantly impact our personal and professional lives and relationships. Instead of waiting for the annual vacation days to arrive and become our life jacket❗, we need to create habits that can help us maintain our daily reserves of energy.

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 “𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀,” 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 “𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆” 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

☀ What do you do to maintain your energy?
☀ Where are your energy leakages?
☀ What micro-habits can you work on now to cultivate long lasting and sustainable energy boosters?

14/03/2024

✴ 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿?

📌 Encouragement is an empowering and motivating force which helps build trust and rapport between individuals, fostering a supportive environment where people feel valued and recognized.

📌 Encouragement instills confidence in individuals. Knowing that someone believes in them can empower individuals to take risks, try new things, and push beyond their comfort zones. With encouragement, individuals can develop resilience and find the power to bounce back from setbacks and adversity.

That is why, we look for people who support and encourage us.

🔹 𝗕𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿! ⬅

☀ Encourage someone today! for their hard work, perseverance, courage…. 📢

🎁Give the gift of encouragement now!

13/03/2024

✅ Humanity evolves as organizations, institutions, and people transform themselves to evolve for greater good. Organizational culture is shaped by the collective behaviors and attitudes of its members. Interconnectedness between personal growth and positive change highlights the impact individuals can have on their teams, organizations, and ultimately, the broader world.

“𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.” ~ 𝗘𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲

✅ The journey of self-transformation is an introspective voyage that transcends mere personal development; it's a profound exploration of the self that extends beyond individual boundaries, creating a ripple effect that touches both the immediate surroundings and the wider world.