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Learn more about the journey of Women in Football ⚽

More women playing football is a win, but true equality needs more. New efforts aim to get more girls involved, but will they have a real voice? Problems like harassment and unequal power between men and women need to be tackled to make it a welcoming space for everyone. Having more women in charge sounds good, but it's not that simple. While giving women leadership roles is a step forward, it only matters if they can actually change the status quo. We need to carefully examine these new ideas to make sure they truly benefit women in football. The ultimate goal is to create a sport where women have a fair shot and feel empowered to succeed. #WomensFootball #EqualityInSports

It’s time to level the playing field for girls and young women. Check out this quick video from our recent campaign with the Alex Morgan Foundation on how young women are changing the game for their peers. #TheGirlEffect #idsdp #idsdp2024 #sportday #sport4sdgs #InTheField

What does ten years of honoring Detroit women mean for MCR? We explore our Power of One Dedicated Woman awards and its impact in our new blog post. Read it to learn about why our ceremony on August 20th is a milestone for us. https://hubs.li/Q02LnhG80

NIL deals are empowering women, giving them the spotlight in athletics that they've long deserved. Here's how NIL deals are elevating women in #sports: https://bit.ly/3zc12TJ

Fighting for equality and women's rights is a day in-day out quest. But on this March 8, here's a reminder that women in SPORTS are: - forcefully gaining their places in a male dominated environment; - filling up stadiums; - winning trophies; - becoming idols, role models and icons of the younger generations; - becoming leaders; - changing reality; To more broken barriers, achievements, and milestones. #March8

I'm so honoured to be featured alongside these incredible women at Clio. With it being #WomensHistoryMonth and #InternationalWomensDay, I've been doing a lot of reflection on my professional journey as a young, Asian professional. People who know me describe me as an outgoing, extroverted, bubbly, social butterfly. However, growing up in Indonesia, with all the societal pressures and unwritten rules on how women should/should not behave, I've had to do a lot of work to overcome my imposter syndrome (spoiler alert: it's still a work in progress). Although I may come across as confident and strong, I often doubt myself and my skills. I feel like I thrive in situations where I'm facilitating workshops, executing on projects or even being a culture ambassador to our new hires through our company-wide onboarding program. But when it comes to presenting ideas in a room full of people who I *think* are more senior than me, my pulse starts racing, my palms get sweaty and I feel the need to retreat and hide behind my shell. "What if my ideas are bad?" "Who am I to provide input?" "They probably know better." These are the questions and assumptions that cloud my thoughts and feed into my insecurities. I've come to the realization that it boils down to me being afraid of failure, of being incompetent and chasing the validation of others. This has led me to become a people-pleaser. Instead of sharing my honest thoughts, my raw ideas, or even what I feel, sometimes I try tailoring my response to what I think people would accept or like. That seems tiring though, doesn't it? One way that I've been able to build my confidence is by surrounding myself with powerful, strong women. Here are a few lessons I've learned from them: 1. Sharing my opinions and ideas is my job! Whether that idea is accepted or liked is out of my control. Thank you Coach Katie Wyka for helping me to reframe. 2. I have a choice in how I show up in every moment. 3. There isn't one type of leader. I can be driven and high-performing but also lead with empathy and compassion. Cecily Clarke and Allison Jones are my inspiration! 4. It's okay to have an unpopular opinion. Penny Efthimiou (she/ her) is a great example of a person who isn't afraid to voice her thoughts while also being able to create a safe space for others to share their ideas. 5. What people think of me should not define my self-worth. There are so many other women at Clio and in my community that have made such a positive impact on me, but the list is too long! I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all the women out there who also support and hype up other women 💜 As I'm writing this post, a post that I've had drafted in my Notes app for more than a year, I'm still anxious and nervous about what people will think. Today, I'm letting that go. Instead of seeking that external validation, I'm just writing this for me.

Every sport practice and every game is a lesson in leadership development and empowerment. Be part of the conversation by joining the Special Olympics' Women in Sport Webinar Series. #InternartionalWomensDay #WomenInSport #specialolympics #sportforgood #sportfordevelopment

SUCCESS IS BEAUTIFUL.