{"id":236062,"date":"2025-06-13T21:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T19:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rezalliance.com\/en\/?p=236062"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:37:06","slug":"when-rejection-is-an-invitation-to-reinvent-ourselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rezalliance.com\/en\/2025\/06\/13\/when-rejection-is-an-invitation-to-reinvent-ourselves\/","title":{"rendered":"When rejection is an invitation to reinvent ourselves."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our professional and personal journeys, rejection is often seen as failure. And yet, it can also serve as a mirror\u2014reflecting not only our limits, but also our possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizing the 2025 edition of the <strong>International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work<\/strong> was anything but easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An event of this magnitude requires far more than willpower\u2014it demands financial resources that far exceed the capacities of an association like <strong>Rezalliance<\/strong>, which operates solely through the contributions of its members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a reality many nonprofit organizations face: the ideas are there, the expertise too. But without funding, discouragement can quickly set in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, some causes are worth holding on to\u2014even when the path is full of obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By persevering, we sometimes discover that what felt like a door closing was actually a window opening\u2014onto a version of ourselves that is freer. More aligned. Bolder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if rejection was the opportunity we didn\u2019t expect, but needed in order to reinvent ourselves?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why it\u2019s essential to learn to welcome \u201cno\u201d not as a roadblock, but as an invitation to rethink our trajectory\u2014and to choose our partnerships with intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the six key lessons I draw from the 2025 edition of <strong>#24May<\/strong>, and I share them in this new article on the behind-the-scenes of <strong>Rezalliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I hope you enjoy reading it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rezalliance.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/24May2025_Lobby-rezalliance-224-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rezalliance.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/24May2025_Lobby-rezalliance-224-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/rezalliance.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/24May2025_Lobby-rezalliance-224-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf0d The 4th edition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/24may.org\/en\/geneva2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the world of work<\/a>, organized by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, was intense. Intense in preparation, in emotions, in encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A six-month marathon: bringing together speakers, coordinating moderation teams, convincing partners, securing financial support, following up, persuading again. All while keeping our day-to-day activities running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, it was exhausting. Yes, there were moments of doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the r<strong>esults speak for themselves<\/strong> \ud83d\udcc8:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A twofold increase in registrations compared to previous years: 160 people attended in person on a Friday afternoon, and 130 joined the webinars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rarely deep and meaningful conversations, led by genuinely committed, inspiring, and moving individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3 webinars and 6 speakers.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, we redesigned the online format: fewer speakers, more time for ideas to unfold and for real dialogue. To address time zone constraints (we spanned 4 continents), presentations were pre-recorded and broadcast on the event day, followed by live discussions with the audience. A new format to engage the public differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 5 sessions <strong>in-person<\/strong> and 15 speakers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three 45-minute conferences with audience Q&amp;A.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paired conversations (speaker + moderator) allowing for a smoother flow of ideas and genuine dialogue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A live practice-sharing session, featuring three experts \u2014 including two HR Directors \u2014 presenting their hands-on experience with Rezalliance&#8217;s tested and validated solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A roundtable with key stakeholders: ILO, IOE, and Travail.Suisse, whose engagement is essential to advancing workplace dignity and inclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notable addresses by Arnaud Burgin, General Director of FER Geneva, and St\u00e9phanie Lachat, Co-Director of the Swiss Federal Office for Gender Equality, set the tone for a day rooted in commitment and reflection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There were also profoundly emotional moments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An opera interlude \u2014 no microphone needed \u2014 created a suspended, resonant experience beyond the auditorium walls. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An artistic and educational exhibition offered a contemplative pause throughout the day. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>And to think it almost didn\u2019t happen&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again this year, the <strong>International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the world of work<\/strong> was organized without any financial support from public authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This raises serious questions, especially given that the event gathered employers and employees, experts and researchers, NGOs, citizens, and major employers&#8217; and workers&#8217; federations \u2014 a rare, truly cross-sector moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far from discouraging us, the lack of funding reaffirmed our choice to rely on self-financing to maintain our independence and pursue our public-interest mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We met the challenge with creativity and the solidarity of a few private sponsors. We covered the essential costs. So there were no hors d&#8217;oeuvres, no wine \u2014 but Swiss chocolate (of course)&#8230; and above all, meaning, quality, depth, and authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I want to extend heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, logistical partners, Rezalliance members, the moderation team, and the speakers for making the success of this 4th edition possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to all of you, we once again offered a unique platform to raise awareness and promote best practices for respectful, equitable, and thriving work environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, we proved that a clear and just vision always finds a way. Fueled by the strength of collective effort, it lights the way and touches hearts in ways we hadn\u2019t even imagined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the end, what should we take away from all this?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rejection is not an end<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s a redirection that pushes us to clarify our vision, refocus on what matters, and make more conscious choices to reinvent ourselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independence is a strength<\/strong>. It comes at a cost, of course. It demands more effort, more creativity. But it allows us to move forward with integrity, without ever compromising our values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can do great things without extravagance<\/strong>. No massive budget, but a high standard for content quality and the intelligence of the conversations. And that\u2019s what participants truly appreciated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agility is a valuable skill<\/strong>. Adapting formats, turning constraints into levers, testing new approaches&#8230; and discovering they work even better than expected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An engaged collective can move mountains<\/strong>. Sponsors, volunteers, partners, speakers: it\u2019s their involvement that made this edition possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotions leave lasting imprints<\/strong>. The precision of the speeches, the blend of art and pedagogy, the sincerity of the testimonials&#8230; Moments like these transform the way we see work and human relationships. As Maya Angelou so beautifully put it: &#8220;<em><strong>People will forget what you said or did, but they will never forget how you made them feel<\/strong><\/em>.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The marathon ends with joy, surrounded by people deeply committed to a shared cause: caring for our most precious asset \u2014 <strong>our humanity<\/strong>. I speak more about this in my talks, available on YouTube, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5txuLTQOajI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>opening<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ko9sTII0jGM?si=Idbz_J_36utbKvq2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>closing<\/strong><\/a> addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccc See you in 2026 for the 5th edition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/joellepayom.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jo\u00eblle Payom<\/a><\/strong><br><strong>Founder of Rezalliance and the <a href=\"https:\/\/rez-care.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.rez-care.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rez-Care.com<\/a> platform<\/strong><br>\ud83c\udf31 A multidisciplinary ecosystem dedicated to promoting well-being in professional settings.<br>Offering concrete solutions for healthy, respectful, and high-performing work environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/rezalliance.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/24May2025_Recap-webinars-and-in-person-sessions_Rezalliance-1024x558.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rezalliance.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/24May2025_Recap-webinars-and-in-person-sessions_Rezalliance-980x534.png 980w, https:\/\/rezalliance.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/24May2025_Recap-webinars-and-in-person-sessions_Rezalliance-480x261.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>P.S. Want to join the adventure <\/strong>as a sponsor, speaker, or partner? \ud83d\udce7 <strong>contact@rezalliance.com<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f Find all the videos from this edition and previous ones on YouTube.\ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCY2zaC9ERfD79GR0ubPXnqg\"><strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCY2zaC9ERfD79GR0ubPXnqg<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover some participants\u2019 feedback in these posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post Jo\u00eblle Payom sur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/joelle-payom_merci-rezalliance-diversitaez-activity-7332446245266800640-5xrB?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/joelle-payom_merci-rezalliance-diversitaez-activity-7332446245266800640-5xrB?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linkedin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arnaud B\u00fcrgin sur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/arnaud-burgin-1431905_inclusion-respect-aezconomie-activity-7331916282763608064-R7WV?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/arnaud-burgin-1431905_inclusion-respect-aezconomie-activity-7331916282763608064-R7WV?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linkedin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post Kanchan Chanana sur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/chananakanchan_yesterday-was-precious-why-i-attended-activity-7332012115295154176-Uixj?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/chananakanchan_yesterday-was-precious-why-i-attended-activity-7332012115295154176-Uixj?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linkedin <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bruno Parent sur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7332470042246209536\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7332470042246209536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linkedin<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jean Marc Guscetti sur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/jeanmarcguscetti_diversite-inclusion-ovsm-ugcPost-7331687185051467776-ApCQ?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/jeanmarcguscetti_diversite-inclusion-ovsm-ugcPost-7331687185051467776-ApCQ?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linkedin <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page Journ\u00e9e Internationale sur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/international-day-against-harassment-and-for-inclusion-in-the-world-of-work_24mayinternationalday-stopworkplaceharassment-activity-7336279374721175553-uxMO?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/international-day-against-harassment-and-for-inclusion-in-the-world-of-work_24mayinternationalday-stopworkplaceharassment-activity-7336279374721175553-uxMO?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAITsMwBnCKuLC4fjmGfNCHJAQ0AvzZa8ZM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linkedin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our professional journeys and personal commitments, rejection is often seen as failure.<\/p>\n<p>But it can also serve as a mirror \u2014 reflecting not only our limitations, but also our possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>What if rejection were the unexpected opportunity we actually needed to evolve?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":236063,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-236062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classe"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - 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