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Güler
Aras
Academician, Professor of Finance & Accounting Founder Director, Center for Finance, Governance&Sustainability
Biography
The main goal of a company is to sustain its existence. To achieve this goal in today’s business world, a company should not only focus on profit but also fulfil its social responsibilities.
Güler Aras is best known for her remarkable academic work which includes national and international speeches. An expert on finance, banking, capital markets, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and sustainability, Dr. Aras has published more than 20 books (11 published worldwide) and has written over 200 articles.
Dr. Aras recently joined Indeks Speakers’ Agency, attracting attention with interesting speech topics such as sustainability, a popular concept in today’s business world. Dr. Aras brings a unique perspective to sustainability, focusing on the importance of corporate social responsibility, how an enterprise can contribute to and achieve a sustainable performance. In short, she gives clues about creating a sustainable organization, a major goal for every enterprise. “Basel” is another popular speech topic for Dr. Aras. She gives seminars on the impact of the new Basel credit conditions, providing guidance on transitioning towards full implementation. Crisis management is another area of Dr Aras’ expertise. She defines financial crisis management as an important element which prevents organizations from failing and helps them achieve a sustainable performance. In her speeches, she shares the key points on how to manage a company in crisis, and describes financial and non-financial precautions and applications.
Who is Güler Aras?
Güler Aras is a professor of Finance at Yıldız Technical University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, where she also served as dean as well as president of the Social Sciences Institute until 2013. Dr. Aras is also the director of Research and Application Centre for Financial Studies, Corporate Management and Sustainabilityand a visiting professor at De Montfort University UK where she gave regular classes and seminars and conducts research.
Beginning in 2014, she will also work as a visiting professor at The Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Güler Aras is the editor of an international magazine and is a board member for many magazines, including 10 international titles. She is a member of the scientists committee of many national and international seminars, and she is a founding member of the Institute of Financial Management Association of Turkey (IMA Turkey Chapter, where she also worked as a chairwoman, as well as the Turkish Transparency Foundation. She remains active in a variety of public foundations and institutions.
Speech Topics
• Sustainable Corporate Performance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Basel & Risk Management
• Economy
• Crisis Management: Prepare, Identify, Analyze, Resolve
Can Fuat
Gürlesel
Strategist, Chairman of Strategic Research Institute
Biography
“The search for a multilateral world is taking place against the background of the global crisis and the threat of chaos, whilst discussions about the end of history and the clash of civilisations are still ongoing. Welcome to a new century.”
Global power shifts and the search for a multilateral balance
After the end of the Cold War, the USA sought to implement unilateral foreign policies appropriate to the unipolar world. However, attempts to establish a new and consistent global balance in terms of policy, military and economy have not been successful. Over the last years, substantial losses and shifts in global power have occurred alongside the substantial effects of the global economic crisis. The uncertainty as to what kind of a balance this loss of power would result in means that chaos theories are of great use. According to Dr. Gürlesel, at the moment the USA is trying to avoid adopting multilateral policies based on realism and to establish a new multilateral balance by undertaking a leading role. Global and regional actors in the multilateral balance, its institutional structure, its rules and, above all, its centre of gravity, in other words its geopolitical area, will take become clearer in the coming era. Dr. Gürlesel says that Turkey will also be affected by the multilateral balance of the new era and Turkey may, for the first time, become a regional actor in the establishment of the new balance. However, it will only be possible to draw on Turkey’s potential as a regional actor by creating a healthy balance between idealism and realism.
Who is Dr. Can Fuat Gürlesel?
As the founder and director of Economy and Strategy Consultancy Services, he has, since 1991, been providing economic and sectoral consultancy and research services to financial sector institutions, business organisations, local governments, and public and foreign institutions.
He is the founding chairman of the Strategic Research Institute where he has worked since 2003. The institute carries out strategic research. He has written many books, articles, reports and similar works.
Speech Topics
• The global economic crisis and its aftermath
• The global power shift and the search for a multilateral balance
• Geopolitical options for the new power balance
• Turkey’s new multilateral foreign policy and its possible consequences
• The institutional, social and political changes in Turkey and their consequences
Itır
Erhart
Istanbul Bilgi University Academic, Social Entrepreneur
Biography
Istanbul Bilgi University Academic, Social Entrepreneur, Marathon Runner
Itır Erhart started charity-runs when she saw a slogan on a Chicago bus stop in 2004: “Difficult to run? Try chemotherapy!” She ran eight marathons and 20 half-marathons to raise funds and create awareness on behalf of NGOs. She is among the founders of Step by Step, Turkey’s first charity-run initiative. Erhart gives stimulating speeches on the effects of creating corporate teams and running for NGOs on corporate communications, sense of belonging and motivation and shares the ways to organize such events and their media echoes with her audience. Erhart focuses on the significance of acting as a team and speaks on ways to raise funds and create awareness through sports.
Step by Step reaches 12 thousand members!
Step by Step, with its 12 thousand members as of 2016, continues to mobilize individuals for social issues through endurance sports and encourages NGOs to be more transparent and accountable. Individual and corporate runners of Step by Step raise funds for their selected NGOs through sports. This model, globally known as “charity run”, is implemented in Turkey for the first time by Step by Step. Step by Step runners raised TL 11 million 700 thousand from 90,000 donators and touched the lives of 60 thousand people since 2007. Using the system, each runner sends messages to 200 people to explain his or her cause. This helps raising funds and create awareness.
Itır Erhart was listed for the “Making a Difference” program in 2009 for her works in civil society issues and granted with the Ten Outstanding Young Persons jury’s special award in 2010. In 2014, she was named as an Ashoka Fellow.
Erhart gives lectures on social gender, human rights, sports and media at Istanbul Bilgi University’s Faculty of Communication and runs workshops “How To Create Social Benefits” and “How To Improve Self-confidence” at The School of Life Istanbul.
Who is Itır Erhart?
Itır Erhart was born in 1975. She was graduated from Işık School. She majored in English Language & Literature and Philosophy at Boğaziçi University. She graduated from the same school with an M.A. degree in Philosophy and continued at Cambridge University’s Philosophy program. She was graduated with an M.Phil. degree and started teaching at Istanbul Bilgi University. In 2006, she was graduated from Boğaziçi University’s Philosophy Department with a Ph. D. degree. In 2015, she became an associate professor.
Speech Topics
– Raising funds through sports
– Creating awareness through sports
– Making a difference Step by Step
– Sports as a connective initiative
– Making a team
– Social Gender 101
– Do women know about offside? (Sports & Social Gender)
– Civil Society & Accountability
Dr. Ceyhun
Emre Doğru
Ph.D. Advisor, Academic, Speaker & Author
Critical thinking
Strategic decision-making
Corporate affairs
Stakeholder engagement
Strategic communications
Crisis management
Biography
Dr. Ceyhun Emre Dogru works as a consultant and academic in the fields of strategy and corporate affairs. As a managing partner at CORPERA Consulting, he provides consultancy services to international companies on topics such as political and economic risk analysis, government and stakeholder engagement, strategic decision-making, advocacy, and strategic communication. Additionally, Dr. Dogru holds the position of Secretary General at Türkiye’s Public Affairs Institute. As an academic, he teaches courses on Critical Thinking and Strategic Decision-Making, International Negotiation, and Non-Market Strategy: Business, Government, Society at Boğaziçi University. Dr. Ceyhun Emre Dogru also delivers speeches and organizes training sessions for the private sector and public institutions in these areas.
Dogru began his career as an international political analyst, and has served at the United Nations and NATO. After holding the position of TUSIAD’s (Turkish Industry & Business Association) representative in Washington in 2012, he continued his career as a consultant. He completed his undergraduate studies at Ankara University’s Faculty of Political Sciences and at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, obtained his master’s degree from the European Institute and his doctoral degree from Koç University. His articles have been published in various outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Palgrave, FastCompany, and Dünya Gazetesi.
Strategic Advisory
As a strategic advisor, I work with decision-makers in business and politics to clarify their thinking about some of the most complex problems. I assist them in making strategic decisions under high uncertainty, and with significant impact on their organizations and societies.
Corporate Consulting
As the managing partner of CORPERA Consulting, I advise multinational firms on corporate and public affairs to support their strategic business priorities. My work focuses on analyzing policy- making processes, identifying emerging issues, monitoring legislative changes, developing public policy strategies, coordinating external communications, engaging public authorities and advocating policy positions.
Speaking & Training
I give keynote speeches and training sessions to organizations to provide inspiration, raise awareness and build skills about the most business-critical topics.
Academia
I have the privilege of teaching some of the brightest minds at Türkiye’s top-ranking Boğaziçi University on Critical Thinking & Decision-Making, International Negotiation, and Nonmarket Strategy: Business, Government, and Society.
Thought Leadership
In partnership with Harvard Business Review Türkiye, I produce “Inside Business” show where I discuss global developments and ideas that shape the business environment, and share strategic lessons for decision-makers.
Civil Society
I actively contribute to the work of Turkish Ethics and Reputation Society and Corporate Governance Association of Turkey in the fields of anti-corruption and good governance. I also sit on the board of alumni associations Koc University and Ankara University Faculty of Political Science.
Speech Topics
- Critical thinking and strategic decision-making
- Corporate strategy and governance
- Corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement & strategic communications
- Political, economic and geostrategic risk assessment
- Dispute resolution, negotiation and crisis management
Videos
Aslı
Zuluğ, Dr.
Food Engineer, Academician, Entrepreneur
Biography
Dr. Aslı Zulug obtained her B.Sc. degree from Ege University Department of Food Engineering in 2003 and M.Sc. degree from Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICH) Greece in 2006 about Business Management and Economics and, her Ph.D. degree from Ege University, Department of Agricultural Economics in 2010 and studied about consumer preferences on country of origin food products. Since 2008 she had worked as a food safety team leader in Swissotel the Bosphorus. During her sectoral activities she was giving part time lectures about food safety, nutrition, food politics and food and beverage management subjects in state and foundation universities. Since 2015 she is writing the column magazine about food hygiene and food economics subjects in “Gıda Türk”.
Deniz
Türkali
Actrist, Script Writer, Writer
Biography
Deniz Türkali is an experienced actress and screenwriter who has made many contributions to Turkish cinema. Türkali currently gives acting and specking lectures and plays for DOT Tiyatro and 2. Kat Tiyatro. She is now editing her book “Dishes of My Life” and Murat Çelikkan has written the story of her life. A series of talks which are now in the process of preparation will also be available shortly.
She also has two scripts, namely “Mine” and “The Petit Sparrow”. Türkali has a special place in her life for cinema. Türkali, married to director Atıf Yılmaz for the second time, was born to a family of art and literature. Her father, well-known author Vedat Türkali, played a significant role on her cultural and political approach.
Her life was filled with cinema and her days at Nişantaşı High School can be considered as a turning point. She started acting in those days and studied acting at the Conservatory just after she was graduated from Şişli College. After two years in Turkey, she continued her education in London. She worked with Dario Fo and Franca Rame in Italy. While engaged in music, she was also an editorial consultant for Milliyet Publishing. In 1980, she returned to acting. She continued music too. Her passion in music helped Türkali achieve success in solo plays. She hosted radio shows, wrote columns, played in cinema and TV movies and wrote scripts. She was a journalist for “Kaktüs” magazine, daily Milliyet and Hayat magazine. She write articles on various issues for Milliyet, Hürriyet and Radikal newspapers. She played Prudence Duvernoy in The Lady of the Camellias. She was also engaged in business and managed 5. Kat Restaurant and Leyla Café.
Who is Deniz Türkali?
Deniz Türkali, born in Istanbul in 1944, studied at Nişantaşı High School and Şişli College. She attended the conservatory in London. She wrote articles on social and political issues as well as pieces on the cinema of European Union countries in “Kriter” magazine. She recorded an album named “Şehvet” and played in many cinema movies and TV shows including Galip Derviş, Hürrem Sultan, Gece Melek ve Bizim Çocuklar, Eylül Fırtınası and Dudaktan Kalbe. Deniz Türkali was interested not only in cinema but also music. Her first marriage was with the Italian singer Ernesto Casalini and her daughter Zeynep Casalini is also an artist. Deniz Türkali spent almost half of her life with Atıf Yılmaz. This marriage continued until Yılmaz’s death.
Speech Topics
CAN ANYONE PLAY?
DO WE KNOW HOW TO USE OUR BODY LANGUAGE?
Remembering our as children, we can see that playing is just not that difficult.
Playing is at the focus of every aspect of our lives. It is not always on the stage or in front of a camera. Sometimes we find ourselves “playing”, intentionally or otherwise. Just ask yourself, are there not so many things you say pretending to believe them when you actually don’t? In business life, social interactions, family relations, friendships… Whatever we do, we are bound to play. First, for the sake of courtesy… The day started badly for you, you have a headache, you argued with your lover; you arrive at the office and your friend or manager says “good morning”. No matter what you feel, your response will be a fake smile and a “good morning”. You can play well or you can play badly. If your manager sees the trouble in that smile, then you are in trouble. Two times more of the same and it will not be a good impression for you.
This is where the body language matters. The difference between playing and faking is not just the tone of the voice but also the use of body language. What matters in the most significant play of life is that you should not make others see. If the people can see that you play, you have failed… In other words, you play badly. Persuading people on authenticity is not easy. If even you don’t believe in what you say, it is very easy to be noticed. Clichés like “good question” or “that is just what I think” are in the past. Sentences and tones are very important. Sports don’t help with a good use of body language. Each attitude, each move, each mimic means something. So, how do we play well?
IS THERE TIME FOR LOVE AS A MOTIVATION?
I asked a dear young friend of mine, “Do you flirt with your wife?” He replied with a little surprise, “I never have time for that.” “So sad” I thought. I encouraged him, “Please, always find time for this.” If business life interrupts even the flirt at home, we either do not know how to “flirt”, which brings along many other problems; or we don’t feel the need, which is an even bigger problem. Those who focus solely on business cannot succeed in the long term. Focusing and concentrating on a single aspect of life is never the key to success.
Living is an art. Never miss the little pleasures which make business more enjoyable. You cannot work with a long face and a curse. You need your creativity in every aspect of your life. The more “endorphin” we secrete, the more dynamic we are. Love is when happiness peaks. I know that this is not always possible, and not for everyone. But let’s think this way; love is a state of soul, so we are not in love with someone. First we fall in love, then comes someone… Even when there is nobody, it’s that mood of love that matters. This is what will motivate you and peak your “endorphin” level. The secret of success is in the details. It’s those details that motivate us and make us effective.
USING TIME, USING LIFE
How do we use our lives? Limited to a period of time which may never be lived again. These two dynamics coexist. Every individual has a unique but somewhat similar approach to the concepts of time and life. Our lives somehow connect…
Grasping the use of life and time itself “takes some time.” It also takes some time to realize this and say “time passes so quickly.” While we try not to lose control of our lives, we should also remember that we are in interaction with other lives we need. Whatever we do, we can make a mess out of our lives if we do not know how to use time. Not just ours, also the lives of people we work or live with…
A key issue in business life is information sharing and management. Sharing and managing time is equally important. How can we manage business life without wasting time? How can we prevent wasting time? How is that possible?
Remember that “Money is time, time is money!”
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Every touch in our life is an interaction. Whatever you do, communicating well will bring you success, happiness, joy, strength and healthy relations. Do you think that a little care and patience, a positive approach and a strong language will do?
Şeref
Oğuz
Journalist, Writer
Biography
Şeref Oğuz, Turkey’s leading economic journalists and economists from journalists.
His spirit, does not fit into the economy, has led him to play critical roles in informatics and technology. For example, Şeref Oğuz, who signed the world’s first virtual rally (1996), produced numerous articles, writings and interviews on “freedom and virtual culture”. Seref Oğuz, who traveled around Anatolia, giving New Economy Conferences to SMEs, worked as Economy Manager and columnist for Sabah Newspaper for many years.
Oğuz is a graduate of Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics, he completed his master’s degree and economics at the same university. He made researches at the University of London and started journalism. Oğuz, known for his research on information economy, new economy and change, is one of the founders of Internet Society. Oguz, who took a break from journalism over the years, took on the role of Koç Holding New Economy consultancy in 1999. Oğuz served as Koç Holding Information Group Consultant. He gave Virtual Culture classes at Bilgi University e-MBA academic staff. National Competitiveness Research Institute, makes Turkey Intelligence Foundation Board membership. Oguz, Turkey Chess Federation Board of Directors at the same time, the Internet Committee member. Şeref Oğuz was also a member of the Assembly Information Group outside the parliament.
Hakan
Çelik
Journalist, Columnist, Radio and Television Presenter
Biography
Who is Hakan Çelik?
He was educated in Communications at Istanbul University. He completed Master’s degree programs on “Science fiction cinema” in the Faculty of Communications and on “Political structure of the European Union” in the Faculty of Political Science at his alma mater. He had an apprentieship at the BBC, Glasgow – 1990. Çelik was granted scholarship from the British Foreign Office.
Hakan Çelik
He entered media; Günaydın-1988, became one of the first private radio broadcasters in Turkey, Later, he joined Hür FM, a Hürriyet Radio, and produced shows for Show Radio. He produced and presented the TV show “Weekend” Haberturk TV, weekend moderator of the morning shows Kanal 24. He was the commentator TRT Radio 1 program “Gündem”, and representative of CNN Türk, Kanal D in and also Posta Ankara. He is a co performer at Parametre, and is producing CNN Türk Hafta Sonu Keyfi.
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