12 November 2026
On November 9, none other than Sanne Wevers was the keynote speaker at Oldenburger|Fritom’s personal leadership training. The most successful gymnast in the Netherlands inspired our team with passionate stories from her elite athletic career.
Both literally and figuratively, Sanne’s career is a story of falling and getting back up. She missed major tournaments, bounced back time and time again, and continuously elevated her performance to new heights.
Alongside medals at numerous championships, Sanne won Olympic gold on the balance beam at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. This past October, at the World Championships in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, she retired from elite gymnastics after a 19-year career.
Sanne (35) is an expert in mental resilience and she shared practical strategies with us during the personal leadership training. She covered how to maintain intentional focus, handle pressure more effectively, and achieve sustainable success—both at work and in our personal lives.
Every year, Oldenburger|Fritom organizes several personal leadership trainings that our entire organization participates in. In short, the goal of these trainings is to become more aware of our thought patterns and to foster a growth mindset. This session was no exception.
Following Sanne’s inspiring presentation, we participated in two workshops focused on the following themes:
Afterward, we walked away with a clearer understanding of how our own behavior influences workplace atmosphere, collaboration, and team performance. The workshops also highlighted concrete steps we can start taking tomorrow to make a positive impact.
All in all, we can look back on yet another successful personal leadership training. We would like to thank Sanne for her passionate and inspiring story, and for joining us in Veendam!