Senior executives of the business world and our students came together at the “Mectalks EXPO” event organized by Istanbul Medipol University Management and Economics Club (MEC).
The “Mectalks EXPO” event organized by Istanbul Medipol University Management and Economics Club (MEC) ended. At the event held at the South Campus Conference Hall, TAV Airports Chief Human Resources Officer Hakan Öker, Pegasus Airlines Head of Legal Counseling and Director of Sustainability Ali Uzun, Ülker Chairman of the Board of Directors Ahmet Bal, Renault Mais Chief Executive Officer Dr. Berk Çağdaş, Koç Holding Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Kenan Yılmaz and American Life Chief Servant Ufuk Vurdum shared their experiences with the participants.
DR. ÇAĞDAŞ: SELF-AWARENESS IS THE FIRST STEP FOR YOUR CAREER
In the program that attracted great interest from students, Renault Mais CEO Dr. Berk Çağdaş touched upon the issue of self-awareness. Çağdaş said: “Both being aware of yourself and believing in yourself are essential. Not having regrets is the most important awareness practice I would recommend. Don’t dwell on regrets. Embracing this philosophy makes it easier to move forward in life.”
BAL: YOUR PRIORITY SHOULD BE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Ülker Chairman of the Board Ahmet Bal listed the important factors of career life in items. Emphasizing that the priority in career life is mental, physical, and emotional health, Bal said: “You can think of these three items I mentioned as a one placed before a zero. Support your physical health by choosing sports suitable to you. Also, clear, simple, and healthy communication is important in every aspect of life. Improve your communication skills both in business and in private life. Thirdly, know yourself well and set goals by measuring your skills. Focus on your goals with a persistent and follower attitude.”