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Expertise
Our inner center is the compass that guides us through uncertainty and complexity.
Gila Seritcioglu
With more than three decades dedicated to unlocking human potential, Gila Seritcioglu brings a unique fusion of depth, creativity, and strategic insight to leadership development. As a Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC), expressive arts therapist, and somatic practitioner, she integrates science and art, intellect and intuition, presence and action into every aspect of her work.
Her expertise lies in guiding leaders, teams, and organizations to navigate complexity with clarity, lead change with authenticity, and cultivate cultures where people and purpose thrive together. Gila is particularly skilled at helping leaders build emotional intelligence, embodied presence, and systemic awareness which are the inner capacities that drive impactful leadership in an ever-evolving world.
She is internationally recognized for designing and facilitating transformational leadership journeys that combine coaching, experiential learning, and creative exploration. Whether working one-on-one with senior leaders, building cohesion and trust within executive teams, or shaping large-scale organizational initiatives, Gila’s approach consistently leads to deeper alignment, stronger relationships, and lasting results.
Working across a wide range of industries — from technology and finance to healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer goods — she partners with well-known global organizations and numerous Fortune 500 companies, bringing her distinctive approach to leaders shaping the future of business.
What sets her apart is the breadth and humanity of her perspective: she moves seamlessly between strategic business realities and the deeper human dimensions of leadership, always holding space for both performance and growth, results and meaning.
Professional Training and Certifications
Gila’s approach is informed by extensive professional training across coaching, organizational development, somatic practices, expressive arts, and leadership facilitation, including:
• Trauma Informed Coaching & Consulting – Mobius, 2024
• Deep Democracy Training, Level 2, 2024
• Deep Democracy Training, Level 1, 2020
• Organizational Constellations Training, 2019
• The Equine Guided Education Leadership Training Certification Program, 2013
• The Art of Somatic Coaching – Strozzi Institute, 2011
• Bodyworks – Strozzi Institute, 2011
• Leadership in Action 2 – Strozzi Institute, 2011
• Leadership in Action 1 – Strozzi Institute, 2011
• Leverage Talent through Executive & Organizational Coaching, 2010
• Imago Relationship Coaching, 2008–2009
• Gestalt International Studies Center: Working with Couples, Families, and Small Organizational Systems Program, 2007
• Cleveland Gestalt OSD Center, International Coaching Program, 2007
• Gestalt Institute Cleveland, Use of Self as an Agent of Change Training, 2006
• European Graduate School (EGS), Switzerland: CAGS Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy, Consulting & Education, 2004
• Psychodrama Training – IPI, 2004
• Gestalt Institute Cleveland, Gestalt Group Process and Leadership Training, 2003
• ISRAGIC Modules A & B Gestalt Training, 2002
• Expressive Arts Therapy Training, 2000–2003
• Boğaziçi University, MA in Educational Sciences, 1991
• Boğaziçi University, BA in Psychology, 1988
This rich combination of training and practical experience allows Gila to integrate multiple modalities coaching, somatics, expressive arts, and organizational development into a unified, transformational approach that helps leaders, teams, and organizations thrive.
Circles of Collaboration
Partnerships in growth and transformation
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Anadolu Bilişim Hizmetleri (ABH)
ACEV Foundation
Aksigorta Insurance
Allergan
Amgen
ATA Freight
Azercell (Azerbaycan)
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Bilkent Holding
Borusan Machines
Bristol Myers Squibb
Bosch
Boyner Group
C
Chassis Brakes
Cigna Finans & Emeklilik Coca Cola Company
Coca Cola Beverage
D
Danone Baby
Danone Dairy
Datateknik
Dell Computers
E
Eaton
Efes Pilsen
Enerjisa
Enerya (STFA)
ETI Gıda
Erak Textiles
Ernst & Young
Eureko Insurance
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Farmamak
Ferroli Heating Systems
Fida Film
Finans Bank
Four Seasons Hotels
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Garanti Bank
Garanti Technology
Gilead Pharmaceuticals
GE Healthcare
GSK UK
G.U
Guven Hospital
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Hayat Holding
HSBC Bank
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IDO
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
InterPlastik
Iskenderun Energy
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Karaca Porcelain
Kastamonu Entegre
KCell (Khazakhistan)
KONE
Korozo Packaging
Koton Textiles
LOGO
Lufthansa
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M
Mc Kinsey
Merck Global Headquarters
MSD Türkiye
Merck Sereno Türkiye
Merck Sereno Global
Meryl Lynch
Metro Properties
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Nestle
Nova Advertising
Novo Nordisk
Nutricia Medical Nutrition
Nutricia India
Nutricia Hungary
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P
Pasha Bank (Azerbayjan)
PPG Industries
Peppers & Rogers
Pepsico
Philip Morris
Procter & Gamble
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Rotapas Packaging
Royal Bank Of Scotland
Öykü Group
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Sanovel Pharmaceutical
Sabanci Enterprises
Sanofi Pharmaceutical
Sony
Societe General
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Takeda
Telia Sonera
Terakki Schools
Toshiba
Toyota
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W
Vodafone
Wittur
WPP – Group M
WPP – GTB
World Bank
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Yapi ve Kredi Bank
Yildiz Enterprises
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ZAIN
