Emma Watson is widely recognised as ‘The Harry Potter Girl’. At just 24 years of age she was appointed a UN
Goodwill Ambassador and helped launch the UN Women campaign #HeForShe that calls for men to advocate
for gender equality. Her inaugural speech received worldwide recognition for uniting both men and women in
the fight for gender equality.
Coco Chanel:
‘Don’t spend time beating on a wall,
hoping to transform it into a door.’
Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel was the
daughter of a laundrywoman and a
market stallholder. She became one
of the greatest fashion designers we
have ever seen and her name continues
to exude style, class and grace. Her
belief that ‘a girl should be two things:
classy and fabulous’ inspired her to
continuously design, create and produce
award winning fashion and fragrances
that remain the foundation of one of the
most sought after female brands today.
Renowned for not only her designs but
also her incredible pursuit of excellence
and her capacity for work, her laser like
focus and commitment cemented her
success.
Like Coco and all of these women,
learning how to effectively channel
our energy is a huge element of what
underpins much of our growth and
success. Our efficiency, productivity and
health all benefit when we know how and
where to invest our time and efforts.
It takes incredible conviction to
push through the barriers (personal,
professional and societal) to success.
So too does the ability to challenge
the norm, make tough decisions,
answer the critics, not allow failures and
disappointments to deter you from your
course, to be vulnerable and allow others
the space to also be vulnerable.
As we have learned from just five stories
of five singular women who did find their
voice, who stood for what they believed
in and remained steadfast in their inner
convictions - we can see how to stand
apart from the masses and start seeing
opportunities to simply make it happen.
Coco Chanel:
‘Don’t spend time
beating on a wall,
hoping to transform it
into a door’