Berna Merih

About Berna Merih

BERNA MERIH is an inspirational, resourceful, and values-driven ICF-accredited coach and advisor who believes true transformation is possible at the intersection of leadership, business, and life. She views herself as a change catalyst, bringing insight, support, and grace to people seeking a positive shift, both in and outside the workplace. Her commitment to continuous improvement is rooted in a philosophy of self-leadership, best expressed in her credo: “You are the leader of your life.”Since emigrating from her native Türkiye, Berna transitioned away from a successful career in corporate finance to follow her passion for helping people discover their self-leadership. As a CFO, she successfully mentored and advised her fellow executives in resolving team conflicts while promoting collaboration and driving a winning culture. Guided by her deeply held values, she founded her company, BERNA MERIH COACHING, with the vision of making a difference in the lives of those she serves. Leveraging her multicultural experience, creativity, and high emotional intelligence, Berna offers openness, flexibility, and versatility to individuals and organizations preparing for and responding to change. She is a Flow Certified Professional Coach (FCPC) and an accredited Associate Certified Coach (ACC). She is pursuing her PCC credential with International Coaching Federation (ICF).COACHING APPROACHBelieving that effective leadership is an inside-out process, Berna unleashes the “power within” each client to liberate their resilience, which moves them in the direction of their goals and enables them to thrive in every aspect of their lives. She brings heart, purpose, an aura of quiet confidence, and an acute awareness of what holds people back from realizing their full potential.CORE VALUES Berna is a lifelong learner who thrives in knowledge-centered environments that nourish her growth mindset and fuel her desire for excellence in the leadership development space Energized by her purpose for bringing clarity into the lives of others, Berna lives and leads by example, holding herself to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and accountability A believer in the power of authenticity in building strong working relationships, Berna quickly establishes trust to achieve and maintain a strong sense of connectedness with clients and colleagues To schedule your complimentary call, please DM Berna via LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Featured Contributor

   Bizcat360

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Berna shares her insights and experience to become a resource for anyone who strives for self-development and positive impact. She is honored to connect with you here heart-to-heart as she builds bridges through her writing.

Education

• FLOW Coaching Institute

  FLOW Certified Coach, ICF ACTP / Advanced Coaching Certification

  2020 — 2021

• Marmara University

  BA, Business Administration

  1994 — 1995

• FLOW Coaching Institute

  FLOW Certified Coach, Core Foundations ICF ACSTH / ACC Program

  2019 — 2020

• Boğaziçi University

  BA, Business Administration

  1995 — 1998

• Özel Ata Lisesi

  2., Turkish / Mathematics

  1987 — 1994