October 5 is Diversity Day in the Netherlands. Under the motto 'Being Yourself Works', companies across the country pay special attention to diversity.
This afternoon, AmCham’s D&I Committee hosted an inspirational session with coach Irene Sloof and top player Mariska Beijer of the Dutch Wheelchair Basketball Team, about personal leadership and the recent successes of the Dutch Paralympic team in Tokyo. The Dutch Wheelchair Basketball Team won the gold medal after a successful series.
During the session Irene and Mariska also touched upon authenthic leadership, self-awareness, transparancy, celebration and appreciation. Wheelchair basketball is a very inclusive elite sport: everyone can play it. Besides inclusivity, a holistic approach, teamwork, optimism, perseverence and positivity are important key elements to function well as a team, according to Irene and Mariska.
AmCham cordially thanks Nilgun Langenberg for moderating today’s session and being a leader for AmCham’s D&I Committee, and a special thanks to Irene Sloof and Mariska Beijer for their inspiring conversation and motivating messages.
