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In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Laura Dekker, the youngest female to sail solo around the world, shares her insights on resilience, navigating uncertainty, and the importance of knowing yourself. Laura discusses overcoming obstacles, staying calm under pressure, and teaching youth valuable life skills through her foundation.This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.Guest Information:Laura DekkerLaura Dekker is the youngest female sailor ever to sail around the world alone. With her sailing trip, which she pushed through against many odds, she became a role model for courage and commitment and showed how to make your dreams come true. In 2019, she established the Laura Dekker World Sailing Foundation. The sailing programs she is running with her partner Sander are aimed at young people, with whom she not only crosses the world and teaches them team spirit and communication skills, but also passes on her enthusiasm and respect for nature.Episode TranscriptAdditional Resources:Knowledge Nugget - The Great UnaskedFollow Convene:Website: pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram: instagram.com/pcmaconveneX: twitter.com/pcmaconveneSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Show Notes
In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Laura Dekker, the youngest female to sail solo around the world, shares her insights on resilience, navigating uncertainty, and the importance of knowing yourself. Laura discusses overcoming obstacles, staying calm under pressure, and teaching youth valuable life skills through her foundation.
This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.
Guest Information:
Laura Dekker
Laura Dekker is the youngest female sailor ever to sail around the world alone. With her sailing trip, which she pushed through against many odds, she became a role model for courage and commitment and showed how to make your dreams come true. In 2019, she established the Laura Dekker World Sailing Foundation. The sailing programs she is running with her partner Sander are aimed at young people, with whom she not only crosses the world and teaches them team spirit and communication skills, but also passes on her enthusiasm and respect for nature.
Additional Resources:
Knowledge Nugget - The Great Unasked
Follow Convene:
Website: pcma.org/convene
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene
Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene
Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails
Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.
Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/
Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is PCMA Convene Podcast?
Since 1986, Convene has been delivering award-winning content that helps event professionals plan and execute innovative and successful events. Join the Convene editors as we dive into the latest topics of interest to — and some flying under the radar of — the business events community.