Student-Athlete - USA

Akay is very knowledgeable and provides thoughtful, excellent advice. His willingness to push his mentees to boundaries they've never reached is what allows them to grow and thrive in many different environments. Akay is a phenomenal mentor, performing his role with consummate professionalism. He has guided me carefully with regards to the decisions I've made, helping me develop and grow. 

Sport Business Student - NL

It comes naturally to Akay that his focus is not only on your career but on you as a person. His constructive feedback is valuable, and he was open to my comments and questions. He listens and expresses his advice clearly, giving insight into how you can improve your career. Akay connected me to a lot of new people within the sports world. 

Sport Business Student - NL

Akay is passionate about aiding the development of others. The most important thing he taught me was how critical going outside of your comfort zone is for your personal and professional development. He looks for innovative ways to develop you and your career. He’s approachable, open minded and will go the extra mile, caring for both your personal and professional development. 

Business Development Executive- UK

Akay has been a massive help in my career. He has shown me that attention to detail and well-thought out execution can be the difference between success and failure. He translates complex situations into simple bite-sized chunks of information. I can't recommend Akay as a mentor enough. If you have even an ounce of ambition and determination, Akay will nurture that and help you reach goals you may not have thought of.

Football Coach - UK

Akay’s insight into the sporting industry is invaluable. He reads your personality well, and his personalised approach left me feeling motivated after each of our sessions. During his mentorship I have felt fully supported and pushed to step outside my comfort zone. His patience and support have been fantastic and helped develop me further as a person during our one-to-one sessions.

Assistant Partnerships Director - TH

Akay’s approach is empowering and allows you to sculpt yourself personally whilst gaining strong guidance on your journey. He supports creative thought processes and provides strategic insights, drawing on a huge range of experience. Being a positive role model, he is always inspiring me to think about my next move. His ability to empower me as a leader has enabled me to thrive in my area of passion. 

IT Manager - AUS

On several occasions Akay has helped me at critical career crossroads. His blend of intellect, business experience and natural warmth is what drew me to him. Akay can moderate his approach depending on the person. He can connect with someone’s natural communication style, age, culture and much more. Akay is perceptive and invites people around him to look for the best in themselves and others.

CEO - TRNC

Akay's knowledge of business and ability to read situations has been a valuable resource for us as we've negotiated deals and developed structures for our company. He has the rare quality of being able to cut through the noise quickly in order to get to the heart of the matter.