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ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Refiye. I was born in Turkey 50-odd years ago and moved to Australia when I was six. I completed my education before embarking on an adventure to travel the world. Little did I know the price would be to be so far away from the love and support of my lovely family.

Now, I live in the UK with an amazing man who has been my rock for the last 10 years.

Surviving this long, had a cost - my mind, body, and soul have taken a battering which has left me struggling physically and emotionally on many occasions throughout my life. I know what it's like to feel lost and at times hopeless, and a lot of the time, not with much money.  Yes. I have come through bankruptcy too. Some battles I did not win.  And yet, I am still standing.

So that's why I started this website: Navigating Life. On Navigating Life, you'll find practical advice for taking control over your health, well-being, and career or even to make your dream life come true in a way that works for YOU—because let's face it: there's no one-size-fits-all solution!

It's not just because I want to provide the support I craved during my hardship but because I need to.  So, I heartily welcome you and hope you join me because you can start here and just about go anywhere.  I know.  I did.

 

EXPERIENCE

My professional career has taken me all over the world.  I have been in the business of people for over 35 years in Human Resources and Learning and Development as well as professional career coaching.

I have extensive experience developing and designing solutions for people engagement and managing corporate risks for a business.

My strengths have been in developing training to motivate management to build good relationships with their team and encourage mental health and well-being.

I have talking therapies qualifications in activation method and Gestalt.  I am a qualified mental health first aider and have Level 2 Qualification in Mental Health and Wellbeing Advocacy.