Are you working in a male-dominated industry and ready to truly claim your spot?

You’ve entered the male-dominated world of sports because it’s your passion. You know you can make a significant contribution to your organisation, and you’ve been doing so with dedication for several years.

Yet, you find yourself at a standstill; despite your hard work and ambition, you’re not advancing. Your efforts seem underappreciated, and the work or interactions with colleagues are increasingly draining your energy.

Let me help you!

Does this sound familiar?

  • Now that you've been working in this male-dominated field for a while, you're certain: you can do more than what you're currently doing. You feel ready to tackle strategic and substantive tasks and to lead major projects, but it seems like you're the only one who sees your potential. Despite your substantial contributions to successful projects, you continue to be overlooked for end responsibilities that often go to male colleagues.
  • It seems great, being able to surround yourself with all those big names. People you've always looked up to, perhaps even idols from your youth. Yet, just when you want to make a good impression, you completely freeze up. You think, "They're not really waiting for me; what interesting thing do I have to share?" This even causes you to tense up, making you feel like that uncertain girl again, and they overlook you. Being the only woman at the table, you also feel additional pressure to perform not just for yourself, but for other women as well, which only intensifies the stress.
  • Despite your hard work and accomplishments over the years, you're still not getting the salary you deserve, especially compared to your male colleagues. You know you're valuable to the company, but you find it difficult to negotiate your salary. It feels like you have to prove yourself even more, and you wonder if you're even worth getting paid more.
  • Because masculine traits are especially valued, you've conformed to them for far too long. You notice that you are losing your feminine side and, consequently, yourself in order to keep up in this male-dominated world. This is draining your energy, diminishing your joy, and causing a great deal of frustration.

How would it feel

  • to stand strong in a male-dominated world without sacrificing a single ounce of your femininity? if you confidently took your place without compromising who you are?
  • if you could confidently make that bold career move, driven not by what you are asked to do or what boosts your ego, but by what you truly want —a step that aligns perfectly with your personal ambitions and desires?
  • you could present yourself confidently from a position of strong feminine leadership, whether it's to an external client, within your team, or to the Board of Directors? That you could profile yourself in such a way that you are seen as the serious candidate for that senior position, rather than your male colleague who stands out more?
  • you could negotiate the salary you truly deserve without hesitation, simply because you are 100% worth what you're asking for?

That is possible if you join the Feminine Leadership S.U.C.C.E.S.S. VIP programme

In this programme, I will guide you one-on-one for six months: I’ll be your sparring partner, your biggest supporter, but also the strict coach who will give you that necessary push and pull you out of your comfort zone, so you can truly claim your rightful spot. And I see you in all your greatness, even in moments when you might not feel it yourself.

Yes, please!

“If you do what you always did, you will get what you always got”

What others say

Working with Esther is highly recommended, as she creates a safe environment where you can be vulnerable. This is a prerequisite for growth for me. Esther's strength is that she draws from her own life experiences and empathises well with others' situations. What I appreciate about interacting with Esther is that she listens and reflects. The SUCCESS method is well-suited for working on personal development across various aspects, and its specific themes allow for customisation when you gain an insight you want to work on more. There's plenty of room to express your needs.


Jill EekhartEekhart voor Sport

In addition to having a lot of fun in the mentorship programme with Esther, it has greatly helped me to recognise and address my own pitfalls. Moreover, I've become much more aware of my own strengths and capabilities, which I now have the courage to express!

Janne de HaanVandeneijnde Consulting

Esther is a fantastic coach. She radiates a very positive vibe. With a wealth of experience, she knows how to help you find the right paths; to motivate you to persevere, even when things get tough, and above all, to listen and ask the right questions, leading you to many insights. I've greatly benefited from my journey with her and would definitely recommend such a programme.

Annemarijn Cohen Tervaert

"The SUCCESS programme is a true investment in yourself, especially if you're a woman working in the sports/events industry. Esther has walked the same path, and she can propel your professional career into a higher gear. Esther shows you what you need to work on; she's clear, practical, and with a variety of exercises (ranging from down-to-earth to sometimes even a bit spiritual), you discover your areas for improvement and receive a nice confirmation of what you're good at.".

Eva Wiggelendam
I had one big question for Esther, and that was how do I find my dream job within this industry and how do I navigate as a freelancer in this world? Esther guided me by connecting me with the right people and asking the right questions, putting me on the right path. I've learned so much about myself through this process, and when my dream job came along, the decision to stop freelancing was quickly made because, partly through this journey, I knew what makes me happy.
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After completing the programme:

  • you will confidently articulate your strengths to the right people, securing promotions, responsible roles, and strategic positions. You not only recognize your own capabilities, but you also have the courage to demand attention for them. And it works.
  • you will stand strong as a woman in a male-dominated world, without losing your femininity, and you will consciously choose what you truly want instead of being led by what you are asked to do.
  • you will present yourself confidently, whether to an external client, within your team, or to the Board of Directors. You will know how to profile yourself effectively, truly stand up for the tasks at hand, and for your capabilities—making it time for those men to step aside! You'll find that great opportunities will indeed start coming your way.
  • you will negotiate your salary with confidence, simply because you are 100% worth it.

Investment

The current investment is € 3950,- incl VAT. You can also choose to pay in installments; in that case, you will make six monthly payments of €700 each, including VAT. 

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Practical information

  • Two deep dive kick-off sessions of 1,5 hours each in which we will focus on your goals for the coming six months
  • 8 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Masterclasses
  • Six months of one-on-one mentoring (8 sessions of 45 minutes)
  • Personal assignments that help you take the necessary steps forward

FAQ's

The programme is for women in male-dominated industries who are looking to take the next step in their careers. Are you hesitating whether it’s for you? Please send an e-mail to hello@estherhuijsmans.com or fill out this form, to see if this is the right programme for you.

We only start working together if we turn out to be a match and I can truly help you with your question. For this, we’ll first schedule a match session to determine if we’re going to work together.

The current investment is € 3950,- incl. VAT.
You can also choose to pay in installments; in that case, you will make six monthly payments of €700 each, including VAT. 

In principle, the programme lasts for 6 months. You can schedule the 1-to-1 sessions online. In case of holidays, we’ll take that into account.

In the future there will be one again. Would you like to be kept informed about when this group programme will take place again? Please send me an e-mail (hello@estherhuijsmans.com)

This programme is highly valuable for women in a male-dominated environment who want to take the next step in their careers. In the programme, I’ll use examples from my own experiences in the sports and events industry. Are you hesitating whether it’s for you? Please send an e-mail to hello@estherhuijsmans.com or fill in this form, to see if this is the right programme for you.

I understand that. But consider the other side; what has it cost you so far, and what does it cost you to NOT take action? How much frustration does it cost you? Lower earnings? Reduced job satisfaction because you’re not unlocking your full potential?

Pleasee-mail to hello@estherhuijsmans.com or send me a DM on LinkedIn.