Join Coach AnnaJo as she delves into a conversation with Banu Tomruk, a leader and coach with over 25 years of experience in corporate HR. Discover Banu's inspiring journey from a traditional upbringing in Turkey to becoming a global HR leader and founder of Ascend, a career coaching company. This episode explores themes of authenticity, resilience, and the power of embracing one's true self in both personal and professional life.

Key Takeaways:

Banu's pivotal moments that shaped her career and personal growth. The importance of authenticity in leadership and life. Balancing a thriving career with motherhood. Insights into building a meaningful career aligned with personal values.

Guest Bio: Banu Tomruk is a former global HR leader and certified professional coach dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive. With a multicultural perspective and deep expertise, she empowers professionals to design intentional and meaningful careers.

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Tune in to hear Banu's inspiring story and learn how to live life on your own terms.

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This episode is a personal one.

I used to hear it all the time: "You're too intense."
And without even noticing, I started to shrink , questioning my tone, my energy, my ideas.
It chipped away at my confidence.

But you know what changed everything?
I started blogging. Just for me. No approval, no editing, no politics. And that gave me my voice back.

If you've ever felt like you had to dim your light to make others comfortable , come sit with me in this conversation.
Because one day, the thing they said was "too much" will be the reason they call you a leader.

This is a big one.

After months (actually… 70 Mondays!) of going live on Instagram, streaming across platforms, and showing up imperfectly , Mondays with Coach AnnaJo is officially part of the podcast!

Yep, you asked for it, and I listened.

I started Mondays with Coach AnnaJo back on March 11, 2024, and it's been evolving ever since. Not polished. Not rehearsed. But real. And now, this energy, this weekly moment of reflection and fire, gets to live here too.

"Because momentum matters more than perfection."

In this episode, I talk about what it means to do it anyway.
Even when it's messy. Even when you don't feel ready.
This one's about evolving, reinventing, and growing , not in theory, but in real-time.

So here it is: Episode 32, the #70 of Mondays with Coach AnnaJo.
Live. Unfiltered. Encouraging.
Mondays with Coach AnnaJo.

Thank you for being part of this. I'm doing it — imperfectly — but I'm doing it.
And I hope it gives you the spark to do your thing, too.