{"id":8967,"date":"2025-02-18T17:07:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme.ili.digital\/?post_type=ili-resources&#038;p=8967"},"modified":"2025-03-04T15:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:54:35","slug":"from-vision-to-success-tijen-onaran","status":"publish","type":"ili-resources","link":"https:\/\/ili.digital\/resource\/from-vision-to-success-tijen-onaran\/","title":{"rendered":"From Vision to Success: Tijen Onaran on Courage, Self-Belief, and Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the debut episode of ILI Digital\u2019s On Point. podcast, our CEO Serhan Ili sits down with Tijen Onaran, entrepreneur, author, and diversity advocate, to discuss the entrepreneurial mindset and how courage, resilience, and networking drive business success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: #1 Mut, Resilienz &amp; Diversity: Erfolgsgeheimnisse mit Tijen Onaran\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/46rB4QxglpUjros5daygQu?si=wC1MbLaGSomJ-Ov8ALxOZg&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Entrepreneurial Journey \u2013 From Meetups to Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tijen Onaran\u2019s journey didn\u2019t begin with a rigid business plan. It started with an idea: an event to connect women in business. That first meetup brought in a few thousand euros, but more importantly, it sparked the foundation of <a href=\"https:\/\/global-digital-women.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Global Digital Women GmbH<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, her company is a leader in diversity consulting and innovation, proving that success is built on persistence and vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resilience as the Entrepreneurial Mindset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resilience isn\u2019t just about pushing through challenges\u2014it\u2019s about adapting, learning, and evolving. Entrepreneurs must embrace uncertainty, viewing setbacks as stepping stones rather than roadblocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Entrepreneurship is a state <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>between heaven and hell.<\/p>\n<cite> \u2013 Tijen<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure is part of the process, and those who develop the ability to pivot and stay focused on their vision are the ones who ultimately succeed. The key lies in building a mindset that welcomes obstacles as opportunities for growth, ensuring long-term sustainability in an ever-changing business landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEntrepreneurship is a state between heaven and hell,\u201d Tijen remarks. Every founder faces setbacks, but resilience is key to moving forward. Her formula for success? Recognizing small wins, leveraging a strong network, and continuously training the \u2018courage muscle.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversity: A Competitive Advantage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Tijen, diversity isn\u2019t just about representation\u2014it\u2019s a business success strategy. She helps companies understand that embracing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better decision-making and long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business success strategies require both adaptability and determination. Through her work at <a href=\"https:\/\/global-digital-women.com\/en\/\">Global Digital Women<\/a>, Tijen actively supports female entrepreneurs and leaders, fostering an inclusive ecosystem where resilience and empowerment go hand in hand. By connecting diverse professionals and championing visibility, her platform helps individuals <a href=\"https:\/\/ili.digital\/resource\/opportunity-intelligence\/\" title=\"Opportunity Intelligence: Turning Challenges into Business Success\">turn challenges into opportunities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Networking: Building Authentic Relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Networking is a long-term investment, not a short-term gain. Tijen\u2019s advice: \u201cDeposit more into the relationship bank than you withdraw.\u201d Authenticity builds trust, and strong connections often lead to unexpected opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Networking isn&#8217;t just about taking, it&#8217;s about giving first, building trust, and creating meaningful connections.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2013 Serhan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Serhan Ili echoes this sentiment, emphasizing that meaningful professional relationships require consistency and genuine engagement. In the digital age, networking goes beyond exchanging business cards, it\u2019s about <strong>fostering partnerships built on shared values and long-term vision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Serhan and Tijen agree that those who actively nurture their networks and give before they take will ultimately open doors to new opportunities and sustainable business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch the first episode of On Point. on our YouTube channel now.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"#1 Mut, Resilienz &amp; Diversity: Erfolgsgeheimnisse mit Tijen Onaran\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2sl3hC3OsTA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" 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