BY JCI İZMİR

LALA

Academy

Learning Academy of Leadership Arts

Where leadership becomes an experience.

LALA Academy by JCI İzmir is an experiential leadership journey designed for emerging leaders who are ready to discover themselves, strengthen their leadership skills, and turn ideas into meaningful action.

Register Now
LALA Academy tulip motif
ABOUT

What is LALA Academy?

LALA Academy is a dynamic leadership academy created by JCI İzmir to support the growth of future leaders. Through interactive sessions, real-life challenges, reflection, and peer exchange, participants explore self-leadership, communication, team dynamics, decision-making, multicultural leadership, and practical project leadership.

LALA is not a traditional training program. It is a journey of discovering, practicing, connecting, and leading.

Self-Leadership Communication Team Dynamics Decision-Making
Green tulip motif
Ottoman motifs
THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME

The Legacy of the Lala

The name "LALA" is inspired by a meaningful historical role. In the Ottoman era, Lala was a respected guide and educator responsible for supporting the development of future leaders. This role represented wisdom, character, responsibility, and guidance.

Today, LALA Academy carries this legacy into a modern leadership experience — guiding participants to become more conscious, capable, and impactful leaders.

"Inspired by heritage, shaped by experience, and driven by impact — LALA is where future leaders begin to rise."
WHAT MAKES LALA DIFFERENT

Leadership Practiced, Not Just Taught

01

Experiential Learning

Participants engage, reflect, collaborate, practice, and create — not just listen.

02

Personal Discovery

Understand your strengths, leadership style, and potential through guided reflection.

03

Real-Life Challenges

Practice decision-making and leadership through real-life scenarios and interactive activities.

04

Multicultural Environment

Learn alongside JCI members from diverse backgrounds in an international setting.

WHY JOIN

Your Leadership Journey Starts Here

  • Discover your leadership potential
  • Strengthen your self-awareness and character strengths
  • Improve communication and collaboration skills
  • Practice decision-making in real-life situations
  • Learn in a multicultural JCI environment
  • Turn ideas into practical initiatives and meaningful impact

LALA Academy gives you space to learn, reflect, connect, and grow as a leader.

MEET THE TRAINERS

Guided by Experienced Leaders

Ana Nikolova

Ana Nikolova

PhD · JCI EVP Europe 2025 · International Trainer

Ana has nearly 15 years of experience in project and business management with a PhD in International Project Management. A certified Erasmus+ trainer and former JCI Executive Vice President for Europe, she specialises in leadership across multicultural environments.

Dilek Karadoğan

Dilek Karadoğan

JCI Senator · National President JCI Turkey 2002 · ICF Coach

With over 25 years of training expertise, Dilek is a certified coach, management consultant, and former JCI Turkey National President. Holding certifications from Erickson Coaching and FA Coach Academy, she focuses on unlocking professional potential.

Anna Simon

Anna Simon

JCI National Trainer · Coach · Mental Wellness Expert

Anna is a JCI National Trainer from Germany and a self-employed coach specialising in burnout prevention and resilience. Head Trainer of the Balkan Academy 2025, she has facilitated workshops across JCI Finland, Switzerland, and at the JCI European Conference.

M. Altuğ Türkdalı

M. Altuğ Türkdalı

Entrepreneur · Leadership Trainer · Consultant

Altuğ is an entrepreneur, trainer, and consultant with expertise in leadership, entrepreneurship, organizational development, and human-centered transformation. With experience across universities, NGOs, and corporations, his interactive training style combines storytelling, real-life experiences, and genuine reflection.

Ready to Begin Your Leadership Journey?

Join LALA Academy and become part of an inspiring experience where leadership is discovered through reflection, practiced through action, and strengthened through connection.

Discover yourself. Lead with purpose. Create impact.

Register Now