Bircan Topkar

Meet Bircan Topkar

Bircan Topkar was born in the early 1980s as the youngest of three children and grew up in Istanbul. She had a curious, creative, and inquisitive childhood, always eager to learn new things—a trait she carried into adulthood. Although she sometimes forgot her curiosity, life repeatedly reminded her of it, encouraging her to blend her creativity with a passion for learning and teaching.

After graduating from Istanbul University with a degree in English Economics, Bircan began her professional career in automotive retail. She advanced to become a team leader in the industry. During her time in automotive, her focus areas included sales, process management, customer relations, team leadership, and VIP customer management. While working in this sector, she completed her MBA at Yıldız Technical University.
Following a successful long-term career in the automotive sector, Bircan transferred her experience and expertise to the IT industry, where she held managerial roles in sales and business development for both national and international companies.

Bircan Topkar’s Entrepreneurial Journey

After a corporate career, Bircan spent nearly two years working in her family business before founding her own company in 2016. During that time, she operated in the growing e-commerce sector and enhanced her knowledge and experience by participating in Kagider’s Women Entrepreneurs Camp.

 

With the expertise she gained, Bircan launched her consulting business under the brand New York Danışmanlık in 2020. She has worked with retail companies, e- commerce startups, and sales teams to develop their growth and development strategies. Bircan has been actively providing strategic business consulting for over four years, helping her clients achieve their goals.

Bircan Topkar – Coaching & Training

In 2021, Bircan completed a professional coaching certification accredited by ICF through Adler International Learning Central Europe, becoming a certified coach. Believing in the power of coaching to increase awareness and unlock potential, she also earned the title of Certified Happiness Coach through the Happiness Coaching Course at the Berkeley Institute of Well-Being, California. Bircan sees coaching as a process that raises awareness, uncovers potential, and guides individuals toward achieving their goals. With this belief, she helps individuals and organizations develop the strategies and skills necessary for sustainable success. This conviction is rooted in a long personal journey.
While preparing her graduation project at Yıldız Technical University, Bircan researched the impact of coaching on organizational culture and behavior in companies. At a time when coaching was just emerging in Turkey, she had the opportunity to learn about the profession and was deeply inspired by it. In the following years, Bircan became a coaching client herself and witnessed transformative changes in her life. Since 2021, she has been actively practicing coaching.
Bircan’s first experience with training began during her career in the automotive industry. Her admiration for learning processes in the trainings she attended led to her being selected for in-house training sessions. Although she considered becoming a trainer early on, she waited until 2024 to pursue professional education and start offering training services. Currently, she continues to deliver training focused on personal development and individual/corporate awareness, blending Happiness Coaching and Life Coaching techniques. Additionally, she develops and delivers customized training programs for organizations on topics such as internal communication, sales communication, and customer satisfaction.
Bircan Topkar is known for her passion for continuous learning and growth. She eagerly welcomes meeting new people, discovering new things, and exploring new opportunities. Her mission is to explore and grow together with her clients, business partners, and colleagues. By developing tailored strategies for each client, she helps them achieve their goals and ensure sustainable growth. Bircan loves traveling to new places, dancing Tango and Latin American styles, and photography. She has a keen interest in foreign languages and has tried almost every cuisine from around the world.