Against the current with courage
September 6, 2016 was a special day for courageous women. The Swiss Management Organization SKO, in partnership with Bank Coop, presented a quartet of strong, self-confident women who gave their audience practical tips and tricks for more assertiveness and success. The auditorium (including the male audience) was enthusiastic.
Those who courageously cross boundaries have resounding success. This experience was impressively conveyed to the 260 participants (95% women) by four successful women: TV chef and entrepreneur Meta Hiltebrand, Pippi Longstocking actress Inger Nilsson and Honey Thaljieh, FIFA communications manager and co-founder of the Palestinian women's national soccer team. The event was moderated by business expert Gerlinde Manz-Christ.
Event booked out quickly
The demand for this unique event was so great that the event was fully booked within a few days. Only those who decided quickly were able to secure a ticket - and they were not disappointed. In the panel discussion, they learned how to combine competence, knowledge and courage into a powerful whole. Meta Hiltebrand emphasized how important it is to win against oneself and one's inner resistance. This requires pure egoism, which can be quite beneficial in terms of success. In addition, there is the urge for self-realization and to do what one thinks is right. In difficult situations, you sometimes have to reinvent yourself. Perseverance is also very important, because success usually takes a little longer.
Pippi Longstocking and football
Inger Nilsson, the world-famous Pippi Longstocking, had to learn to be herself in her private life - and not Pippi Longstocking. She recommended those present to do what one really loves and to fight for it with heart and inner fire. Honey Thaljieh described her childhood in Palestine as a challenge. In a patriarchal world, soccer was seen exclusively as a male sport, which she successfully opposed. Until the boys also realized: she has talent. Football not only gave her an identity, but also a stage for the fight for equality.
Making the impossible possible
Finally, the well-known business expert Gerlinde Manz-Christ, has summarized the success of these women: Make the impossible possible, never give up and swim courageously against the tide. That is the quintessence of these life stories, which they presented to an emotionally moved audience.
The interested questions and stimulating conversations at the subsequent flying dinner formed the successful conclusion to a unique evening that left a strong impression on all participants - and certainly practical implications for a successful career.
Event trailer and image gallery:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbupM2p8kyo
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sko-asc-asq/albums/72157673813134945
