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When the whistle of life blows for an unexpected timeout, some lose their footing while others, like  Laura Du Ry , transform their game. Join us as we share the remarkable journey of a former Ajax goalkeeper who, after a career-altering injury, channels her competitive spirit from the grassy fields to the tech startup landscape. Weaving through the emotional challenge of losing her athletic identity, Laura exemplifies how adaptability and resilience are the true game-changers in one’s career playbook.

Our discussion with Laura isn't just about change; it's a masterclass in transferable skills and the profound lessons of teamwork, both on the field and in the boardroom. Navigating her role as a growth manager at AppRite, she imparts wisdom on the significance of direct feedback and the art of positive leadership in a high-pressure environment. It’s a playbook on inspiring a team to victory, where the stakes are high, and the rewards are just as sweet as scoring the winning goal.

Tune in to this episode to hear more about:


- The depth of fulfillment Laura finds in her current role beyond sports 

- Laura's sporting memories while growing up

- Parallels in how she has had to show up in sports and the startup

- Playing at the top team & top club in the country, and the dream that fueled her on

- How she juggled between marketing and sports

- How she figured it out after the sudden end of her career at the verge of her peak and the emotions she had to deal with

- What rekindle her confidence in her new venture beyond her sporting career

- Managerial nuggets on how to smoothly move propel as a team in sports or the corporate space

… and so much more! 


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Links:

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-du-ry-53203b94/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauradury/ 

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