Clarity & confidence
Make sense of what you want, what is getting in the way, and what a good next chapter could look like.
Leadership & career coaching · Netherlands & online
A little more clarity. A little more courage. A life that feels more like yours.
Hello, I’m Ufuk. I offer warm, practical life coaching and career coaching for professionals who are navigating change, at work, at home, or somewhere in between, in Amsterdam or online.
Why coaching
If the future feels uncertain, you are not alone.
When work feels uncertain, it can shake your confidence and make it hard to see what comes next. With layoffs, changing skills and AI reshaping work, it is understandable to feel stuck or overwhelmed.
You do not need to figure everything out alone. Coaching gives you space to talk things through, recognise what you bring to the table and find a next step that feels right for you. People who have experienced coaching often report feeling more confident and clearer about their choices.
The European Commission reported a lower EU job vacancy rate in 2026 than in 2022. The International Coaching Federation has also found that people report benefits such as increased self confidence after coaching. European Commission, 2026 · International Coaching Federation.
What we can work on
What would you like to work through?
We start from where you are and work with real situations in your day to day life and work.
Career decisions & change
Think through a new role, career change, interviews, promotion, job move or a period when you feel professionally stuck.
Leadership & professional growth
Prepare for leadership, strengthen your presence, handle pressure and communicate with more confidence.
Boundaries & balance
Find a healthier rhythm, work with pressure and create boundaries that support both performance and your personal life.
Expat & relocation transitions
Navigate the professional and personal side of building a life in a new country or adapting to a different culture.
Patterns that keep repeating
Notice the beliefs, habits and reactions that show up across work and relationships, and experiment with new ways forward.
You do not need to have everything figured out before we talk.
Start with your situation
First, let’s understand what you need.
The best place to start is a conversation about you, not a predefined coaching package.
During a free intake call, we can talk about what is happening, what you would like to be different and what support could be useful. You do not need a perfect goal or a prepared story. We will explore your situation together and see whether coaching feels like the right next step.
Book a Free Intake Call
About Ufuk
Coaching shaped by work, family and life between cultures.
I have been working in multinational organizations for 15+ years, leading international teams from 20+ nationalities across Europe, Middle East and Africa, working through transformation and change, and speaking at professional conferences have brought a close understanding of the pressures and possibilities that come with a demanding career.
Outside work, I'm raising a child abroad with my beautiful other half. That has brought its own questions about family, identity, belonging, ambition and what a good life should look like. Living between cultures can make some decisions more complicated, while also opening up perspectives that were not always visible before.
I work full time in a leadership role at a multinational company, so I intentionally coach only a limited number of individuals outside of working hours. This allows me to give each coaching relationship the attention, preparation and space it deserves.
The Art & Science of Coaching™ training at Erickson Coaching International which is fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Coaching in Corporate Context training at Amsterdam Coaching School
Leadership experience across multinational environments and cultures
Start here
Let’s start with a Free Intake Call.
Coaching is personal. The first conversation is a chance to talk about what is happening for you, what you would like to change and what you are looking for in a coach.
There is no pressure to commit. We can talk about what is happening for you, what you hope to change and whether coaching with me feels like a good fit.
30 minutes • Free • No obligation
A personal reply will follow with the next available options.
ufuk@ufukbalcicoaching.comFAQ
Questions people usually want answered before starting.
Getting started
What happens during the Free Intake Call?
The Free Intake Call is a relaxed first conversation about what is happening for you, what you would like to change and whether my coaching approach feels right for you.
What if I am not sure coaching is right for me?
That is completely fine. The call is a chance to ask questions and explore what might help. There is no obligation to continue.
Do I need to know exactly what I want to work on?
No. Many people arrive with a situation, a feeling that something needs to change, or a question they have not yet been able to formulate clearly.
Coaching types
What is executive coaching?
Executive coaching supports senior professionals navigating complexity, visibility, pressure and their next leadership chapter. Explore executive coaching.
What is leadership coaching?
Leadership coaching can help you grow into a bigger role, lead a team, handle difficult conversations and build confidence. Explore leadership coaching.
What is career coaching?
Career coaching gives you space to explore your options, make a change, prepare for interviews or decide what is next. Explore career coaching.
What is life and transition coaching?
Life and transition coaching can help when work, identity, relationships or life between cultures are changing. Explore life and transition coaching.
Practicalities
When are coaching sessions available?
Sessions will be planned according to our schedules. As I work full-time in a corporate role, I have limited slots available for new clients.
How often do sessions take place?
For ongoing coaching, sessions are typically 60 minutes every two or three weeks, with the exact rhythm agreed around the coaching goal and practical needs.
Can we work online?
Yes. Coaching is available online worldwide, with in-person sessions possible in Amsterdam and nearby areas where practical.
Confidentiality & employer sponsorship
Is coaching confidential?
Yes. Coaching conversations are treated as confidential, subject to the applicable professional, legal and ethical boundaries. Where an organisation sponsors coaching, the confidentiality arrangements are agreed clearly at the start.
Can my employer pay for my coaching?
Yes. Coaching can be sponsored through an employer's leadership, learning or professional development budget. The practical arrangement and what, if anything, is shared with the organisation should be agreed before the coaching begins.
What happens if there is a conflict of interest?
Potential conflicts are discussed openly. If the coaching relationship would create a genuine conflict with another professional responsibility, another coach may be the more appropriate option.
What coaching is, and isn't
How is coaching different from mentoring, consulting or therapy?
Coaching is a structured, forward looking thinking partnership. Mentoring and consulting generally involve more direct advice or expertise sharing. Therapy focuses on mental health treatment and clinical support. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy or medical care.
What kind of results can I expect?
Results depend on the situation and on how actively you engage with the process. Common goals include greater clarity, stronger decision making, more confidence, better leadership choices and practical movement on an issue that has been keeping you stuck.