12 Minutes with Berç Çubukciyan

Hello, and welcome to our final episode of the first season of  "12 Minutes with Berc."  In this episode, our guest is Ekim Serifoglu, who brings over a two decades of expertise in strategic planning and business development. She is currently serving as Vice President role of Strategy Planning at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. We dived into resilience in leadership and emphasized how important it is...

Hello, and welcome back to "12 Minutes with Berc."  In this episode, we unpack the power of motivation and how it’s evolving in today’s fast-changing work culture. Our guest, Nazlı Berberoğlu, a seasoned leader in brand management and business development, shares her perspective on intrinsic drive, independent thinking, and staying resilient through uncertainty. As the Country Manager of Coca-Cola...

Hello, and welcome back to "12 Minutes with Berc."  As you know we were going over World Economic Forum Report "Future of Jobs" in our podcast series.  As 2025 report is revelaed; we have seen that the Core Skills topics we have covered still exist with more importance for the upcoming years. Cognitive skills cannot be replaceable by generative AI. AI will replace most of our daily tasks and most...

In this episode of "12 Minutes with BERÇ" another essential skill future professionals need is highlighted. Guest of Berç Çubukciyan in this episode is Adel Baraja, CEO of Publicis Saudi. With over 22 years of global experience in advertising, marketing, brand building and strategic leadership; Adel brings expertise to the table. Previously, Adel showed as Deputy Minister of Investment Promotion a...

Hello, and welcome back to "12 Minutes with Berc." I'm your host, Berc, and today, we’re exploring the core skills you need to know: “Curiosity and Continuous Learning”  These skills help people adapt to fast-changing technologies and industries. By staying curious and open to learning, they stay competitive and innovative in a rapidly evolving digital world. Faruk Eczacıbaşı is the president of t...

In this episode of "12 Minutes with BERÇ" guest of Berc Cubukciyan is Ussal Şahbaz , a thought leader at the intersection of technology, business, and policymaking.   With over 20 years of experience, Ussal runs a government affairs consultancy spanning Istanbul and Dubai, and he frequently contributes to global discussions through his columns in Turkey’s leading business newspaper, Ekonomim.   Us...

In this episode of " 12 Minutes with BERÇ" another essential skill future professionals need is highlighted. Guest of Berç Çubukciyan in this episode is one of Saudi Arabia's most influential leaders in the digital transformation  Marwan Al Zamil .  AI i s revolutionizing every sector, with over 20 years of experience, Marwan shares his deep insights into the pivotal role of artificial intelligenc...

In this episode of "12 Minutes with BERÇ" another essential skill future professionals need is highlighted: GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP . Guest of Berç Çubukciyan in this episode is Ani Kharajian . Ani Kharajian , an expert in executive education and leadership development at Harvard Business School, Global Connector. How Can Generation Z Embrace Global Citizenship to Drive Positive Change? One of the most...

In this episode of "12 Minutes with BERÇ" another essential skill future professionals need is highlighted. Guest of Berç Çubukciyan in this episode is Jacek Waliszewski. Jacek Waliszewski , is an Army Special Operations Officer from the US Army with extensive experience in some of the most challenging and dynamic environments. A writer , and a Green Beret US Army Special Forces Officer. His last...

In this episode of " 12 Minutes with BERÇ" another essential skill future professionals need is highlighted. Guest of Berç Çubukciyan in this episode is Hana Nemec,   Director of External Relations for an upcoming transformative company in Saudi Arabia ’s energy sector Unpacking the core skills you need to thrive in the world of marketing and media—a space that’s not just about advertising but abo...

In this episode of " 12 Minutes with BERÇ" another essential skill future professionals need is highlighted. Guest of Berç Çubukciyan in this episode is Prof. Pınar Özcan from Said Business School, University of Oxford. AI is revolutionizing every sector, and discussion with Prof. Pınar Özcan underscores this transformative impact. The educational landscape also evolves with the AI's reach across...

The skills that companies report to be increasing in importance the fastest are not always reflected in corporate upskilling strategies. Today we are diving into one of the most critical technological skills for the future. Networks and cybersecurity. The importance of protecting our data and ensuring secure communications cannot be overstated in our current ever connected world.  David Sehyeon Ba...

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