EP312: Isilay Cabuk: Prioritizing Well-being in a Busy World

In this episode, Cathy Sykora is joined by Işılay Çabuk, an executive leadership and personal growth coach with a background in nursing and finance. Işılay shares her journey from Wall Street to coaching, emphasizing how her diverse experiences inform her unique approach to helping clients manage stress and achieve sustainable transformation. She discusses the importance of deep listening, mindfulness, and the power of small, intentional choices in improving well-being. Işılay also offers insightful advice for professionals who struggle with work-life balance and provides a touching success story that highlights the impact of reconnecting with one’s passions.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Işılay’s background in nursing and finance led her to a career in coaching
• Why deep listening and emotional awareness are vital in effective coaching
• The most common stress-related challenges faced by high-performing clients
• How mindfulness and journaling can create clarity and reduce stress
• Simple but powerful questions to help clients make better daily choices
• The role of courage and fun in living a balanced, fulfilling life
• A transformative success story of a client rediscovering joy and connection

Memorable Quotes:

• "You can't really connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them when you look back."
• "Coaching creates magic because the clients can actually create solutions that are sustainable."
• "With every choice—either it's an activity or a thought—ask: is this the right choice for me now?"

Bio: Işılay Çabuk, PCC, is a multifaceted coach with a rich professional background spanning nursing and finance. After 15 years on Wall Street, she transitioned into executive coaching, combining her analytical skills and empathetic care to help clients lead more intentional lives. She holds a degree in nursing and a finance education from New York and has served in leadership roles with the International Coaching Federation. Outside of coaching, Işılay is passionate about art, travel, and volunteering, and brings this vibrant energy into her work with clients.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Isilay Cabuk’s Website
• Email for coaching consultation: [email protected] - Mention “Health Coach Conversations” for a free 30-minute consultation and 25% off coaching package.

Links to Resources:

• Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com
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