"Just give me one chance" 💪🏾
Did you know that the "Rocky" movie franchise has earned over $1.4 billion at the box office, making it one of the most successful movies of all time?
But here’s what’s even more inspiring: Sylvester Stallone’s journey to bring Rocky to life wasn’t paved with gold.
Before the world saw him as the underdog-turned-champion, the now legendary Stallone, faced rejection after rejection! Countless doors were slammed shut, people doubted him, and opportunities were scarce.
Yet, he fought against the odds with grit, hope, and unwavering determination, until someone finally gave him a chance to step into the ring. The rest, as they say, is cinematic history 🎬
That’s the power of giving people a shot! That one chance to step into the spotlight, to prove their worth, and to shine. It’s the moral behind every underdog story: greatness isn’t found, it’s nurtured.
Why do I write about this? Just today, I had the privilege of meeting yet again a remarkable group of international women, each carrying their own story of resilience and ambition. Highly educated, deeply motivated, and brimming with potential!
They’ve learned and are still learning the new language, they redefine themselves, and keep challenging themselves, while on the lookout for that one shot out there! Yet, their journey continues to be riddled with barriers, as opportunities remain out of reach!
My colleague from Driessen, Iphnan Bayoumi and I led the Empowerment workshop in Utrecht at WIJ 3.0, helping them to keep up the spirit and continue believing in themselves!
To all the companies out there, I ask: Who’s looking for their next Rocky success story? Who’s ready to create chances for these and so many more incredible women?
Because let me tell you, they embody the eye of the tiger and the spirit of the champion. They are assets waiting to be discovered, ready to fight for your team and succeed 🥊🥊
Thanks Sonja Soesman for having us, it was a pleasure!
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