Tony shares his career journey  and his learnings along the way. We discuss the leadership role Marriott has played in ESG and DEI efforts in the industry and how that helps Marriott. He shares mentoring advice he received from Bill Marriott and Arne Sorenson, and also offers lessons in leadership, work life balance and strategic agility. He also shares advice for self empowerment. (Read Bio)

Rosann shares her path from reporter to hospitality industry executive. She also discusses the work of the AHLA Foundation, and its DEI vision - “to build an industry as diverse as the guests we serve.” Rosanna also shares the lessons she’s learned along the way, including the importance of public speaking skills, advocating for yourself while also finding champions to advocate for you, and how and why you should continue to focus on your personal and professional growth. (Read Bio)

Leslie reflects on the key inflection points of her career journey holding senior positions at Goldman Sachs and GE. We discussed why our industry is lacking in women and minority representation in "C" suite positions and what should be done to improve it. Leslie also shares her experience and advice on taking risks, approaching challenges and prevailing over setbacks. Finally, Leslie offers her perspectives on work life harmony, her leadership style and the "imposter syndrome". (Read Bio)

Geoff shares his journey from dishwasher to CEO of one the largest hotel companies in the world. He reflects on lessons learned and how he overcame disappointments, setback sand challenges. We discuss Wyndham's commitment to ESG and DEI and Geoff's advice on some of the barriers women face. Geoff also shares his thoughts on mentors and advocates, and the importance of taking risks. (Read Bio)

Mark discusses Hyatt's purpose statement - "To care for people so they can be their best," and how it guides Hyatt's ESG and DEI initiatives. Mark gives details of Hyatt's focus on hiring, retaining and promoting diverse talent, and purchasing from/partnering with diverse suppliers. Mark also offers advice for aspiring women and minorities. (Read Bio)

Elie shares the 6 attributes he looks for in leaders, and why persuasion is essential to your career. He discusses the importance of being more intentional in having mentors seek out mentees, rather than leaving it to chance. Elie believes it’s important for teams to share the mindset that they can make things better, by identifying the issues and core problems, and coming up with solutions. (Read Bio)

Hoda shares the tool she uses to create more authentic, human connections. She discusses current trends in executive recruiting and what hiring managers and top talent are looking for when interviewing. She describes the key attributes needed for the top jobs, the science and art of building high performing teams, and she explains why agility is so important for success. (Read Bio)

Naureen discusses the Pie Theory, which says 60% of career development comes from exposure, which can come in the form of public speaking and developing one’s network internally and externally. She shares the 3 things she focused on to develop her public speaking skills, and the power of using pauses for impact. Plus, she discusses the importance of flexing one’s leadership style. (Read Bio)

David shares his strategies for effective panel moderating, how he uses LinkedIn to share his take on industry news, and what he's curious about right now. He discusses overcoming self doubt and developing new skills. He talks about why reading is important and his thoughts on formal education versus hands on experience to begin a career in hospitality. (Read Bio)

Amit discusses his path from engineer to CDO of Wyndham with the pivotal reset and opportunities in between. He shares his leadership evolution and the skills he's focused on developing in his own leadership style. Amit also discusses the role of mentors, his style of relationship building, and why the hustle and the grind are so important in career development. (Read Bio)

Dina discusses how her interest in sustainability and deep dive into it ended up being a pivotal moment in her career journey. She talks about advocating for yourself, having confidence, and seeking out mentors and allies who believe in you. Dina shares her strategies for public speaking, her personal mantra, her advice to her younger self, and why you should lead like a girl. (Read Bio)

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Hannah Greenberg, CEO of Eleven Software as she shares her intentional career journey, from childhood entrepreneurship and Cornell Hotel School, to consulting and private equity, and her transformative time at Berkeley Business School. Now CEO of a SaaS tech company, she reflects on leadership, learning, and mentorship. (Read Bio)

Dean Cheng shares his career journey and the important lessons he learned that enabled his success. We discuss the qualities of a visionary leader, navigating a political environment and his general approach to challenges. Dean Cheng also offers advice to students, his younger self and personal empowerment. (Read Bio)

Zack discusses his journey from growing up in Lebanon to being the new President of Red Roof with various stops in between. He shares his personal mantra of 'people first' and his advice to his younger self to "trust in your path." Zack also talks about taking risks, curiosity, leadership, and the importance of attending industry conferences. (Read Bio)

Brian shares advice on finding mentors, cultivating champions, and what it takes to nurture those relationships. He explains how leading with kindness is a key factor in his success and how it can help young people distinguish themselves. Brian also shares what he wishes he had learned earlier, and the advice he would give his younger self. (Read Bio)

Jim Burba, former producer of ALIS, HICAP and other industry investment conferences shares his career journey and explains how mentors like Tony Marshall, Bob Hazard and his partner Bob Hayes provided inspiration and confidence for his co-founding of BHN and Burba Hayes. He offers invaluable relationship tips from his book ‘Smart Partners’ and reflects on how his failures led to his success. Don’t miss his self-empowerment quote from Olivia Newton-John to wrap it all up (Read Bio)

An entrepreneur by nature, Susan delves into how she approaches risk and why her tolerance for risk is getting higher. She shares the story of how she became an expert networker at a young age, and how she creates real connections. Susan explains why problem solving is key to distinguishing oneself, and why we can’t outperform our way to equity. (Read Bio)

Zach shares his experiences with imposter syndrome and find out whether he's a risk taker or risk averse. He discusses his strategies for public speaking, how his curiosity drives him, and how he tries to combine his career and personal life in ways that provide him balance. Zach talks about his mentors, his mentoring, and his advice to his younger self. (Read Bio)

Heather shares how her love for solving big, complex problems has led her to spearhead transformative initiatives within IHG, and she describes how she navigates cross-functional, multi-year challenges. She explains why having champions is critical the more senior you become, why public speaking is important, and how she crafts presentations that are both impactful and memorable. (Read Bio)

Jolyon Bulley shares the ways in which working internationally has shaped his career and the role one particular mentor/champion had on his path. He discusses why it's important to not underestimate yourself, have courage, and develop others around you. Jolyon talks about his evolution in thinking about work life balance, why and how he has developed a strategic mindset and the importance of data driven decision making, and one thing he's curious about right now. (Read Bio)

Sima shares how the hospitality industry chose her, how her board service has propelled her career, and the biggest leadership lessons she's learned along the way. She talks about how she unwinds and how she overcomes self doubt through leaning in on her own experiences. She discusses how she has learned the most through "doing" but has also developed and relied upon a deep support system of advisors and why championing others is important to her. (Read Bio)

Aik Hong shares the key leadership skill he identified early on and the significant learnings he gleaned navigating downturns. Following a successful career in Asia, he describes how he established himself in the U.S., then launched a new company. He describes 3 keys to building high performing teams and the Churchill quote he keeps in mind when interviewing candidates. (Read Bio)

Delphine shares her thoughts on how to effectively power and advance your career. Delphine discusses her commitment to continuous learning and growth, her proactive approach to taking on diverse assignments, and her investment in education as an adult learner. (Read Bio)

Jonathon shares what he's learned from living all over the world. He talks about how several company mottos have, in ways, evolved into his own personal mantra. Jonathon also discusses how running is an important part of his business travel experience, he relies on his network to keep growing and learning, he perceives taking risks and tackling challenges, and his leadership has developed over time. (Read Bio)

Evan describes his path to leadership and how seeking broader experiences led him to found his nonprofit, TALI, which is focused on cultivating black executive leadership. He shares why those aspiring to leadership roles need to develop their financial skills, how to distinguish oneself today, and the Frazier Formula for Success. (Read Bio)

Brian discusses why resiliency and learning to work through ambiguity are two critical leadership traits. He shares his strategies for managing business travel, balancing life, and adapting to new roles. He talks about engaging with mentors, public speaking, building networks, being active in industry associations, and what advice he'd give his younger self. (Read Bio)

Antonia shares her journey of building her company and offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks and details her approach to overcoming challenges. Antonia provides her thoughts on Imposter Syndrome and offers advice on achieving work-life harmony. Don't miss her perspective on finding creative inspiration and her advice on self-empowerment. (Read Bio)

Donna shares her journey in education and hospitality, driven by her passion for empowering others and her extensive experience in foodservice, hospitality sales and marketing, tourism consulting, and hotel asset management. (Read Bio)

Join me as Gissel Moronta, SVP of Sales and Marketing at Atrium Hospitality, shares her inspiring journey to America, honing her leadership skills to become an amazing executive. Gissell's self-made path, balancing work, part-time school, and parenting, inspires us all. Don't miss her incredible story. (Read Bio)

Join me on a transformative journey with Kimberly Twiggs, as we delve into her destination career at DIRECTV. Kim's story reveals how her executive journey has been rooted in her unwavering commitment to excellence. Through her narrative, we witness the pivotal role of mentorship and advocacy from leaders in propelling her career forward. (Read Bio)

Alicia shares how the hard work her parents instilled in her has impacted her including leading to an unexpected career in the events industry. She talks about why the leadership traits of authenticity and kindness are common among those leaders she admires most. Alicia also discusses public speaking, overcoming doubt, support systems, tackling risks, and her advice to her younger self. (Read Bio)

Caroline Strachan shares how her roles as a buyer, travel manager, and supplier have propelled her to become the CEO of Festive Road. Her primary motivation has always been to do her best work and to embrace possibilities and to become a skilled communicator. (Read Bio)

Michele shares why it's so important to have a positive voice in your head as you tackle challenges and self-doubt. She discusses how her leadership has evolved over time and the role communication has played in that process. Michele talks about the intentionality of setting non-negotiables for your self-care and family priorities and the need to be aligned with a company which supports those needs. (Read Bio)

John offers highlights of his newly released book on personal branding and shares his personal mantra. He reflects on the most profound lessons from his professional journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and how to cultivate effective mentor relationships. John articulates the importance of embracing risk and provides advice on coalescing diverse perspectives to achieve alignment. (Read Bio)

Jay describes the important distinction between managing and leading, and he shares his approach to taking risks. He also explains why the easiest approach to networking is thinking of it as developing friendships, and why hospitality is a great connector. He shares a quote that helps overcome self-doubt, and why slowing down for big decisions can be advantageous.  (Read Bio)

Fran's career journey, emphasized  the importance of patience, perseverance, and personal empowerment. Fran shares her experiences transitioning from the hotel industry to association management and academia, highlighting the complexities and rewards of working within associations to make impactful changes.  (Read Bio)

Jacqui discusses her love of books, how living and traveling internationally have impacted her leadership, and how she manages her heavy travel schedule. She shares her strategies for effective public speaking and which skill she thinks is important in any industry but also as a life skill. Jacqui also talks about the efforts behind increasing diversity in the travel industry and also what she would tell her younger self. (Read Bio)

Chirag discusses how he builds important relationships especially when election cycles change key leaders frequently. He talks about lifelong leadership lessons he learned as both a high school attendee and an annual counselor at Boys State and other lessons from his professors and mentors. He also shares his advice on work life harmony, public speaking, and how he hires and develops great teams. (Read Bio)

Brian, a seasoned franchise business leader, has steered Choice Canada's franchise support and business development. Drawing on his family’s legacy in Canadian franchising, Brian's strategic decisions, have positioned him as an adept leader, dedicated to fostering the success of franchisees. (Read Bio)

Azim discusses his path from employment lawyer to hotelier, the importance for him of his involvement with associations, and why he prefers to build his relationships over dinner. He shares why he'd tell his younger self to have fun, surround yourself with good people, and invest in yourself. Azim also shares why he takes risks and how his risks on his people and his business have enriched him. (Read Bio)

Dawn Gallagher, Chief Commercial Officer at Crescent Hotels and Resorts shares her career journey from front desk associate to Chief Commercial Officer at Crescent Hotels and Resorts.  She reveals strategic career decisions, driven by a growth mindset, hard work and dedication to excellence.  (Read Bio)

Lindsey delves into the pivotal moments of her transformative journey at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, highlighting key lessons she's gleaned. She discusses the importance of integrating diverse perspectives, reflects on invaluable advice she's received, and outlines the qualities she prioritizes when interviewing executive candidates. Additionally, Lindsey provides insights on mastering effective communication, optimizing work-life harmony, and the art of networking. (Read Bio)

Miraj shares his career journey, his key learnings, and secrets to his success. We discuss his personal mantra and the best advice he received from his parents. He offers thoughts on effective communication, networking, and risk-taking. We also discuss leadership qualities that he admires the most. (Read bio)

Michelle shares her career journey and the personal mantra that guides her. We discuss her general approach to challenges, taking risks, as well as imposter syndrome. She offers networking and communication tips. Finally, she shares her thoughts on personal empowerment. (Read bio)

Traci shares her career journey, highlighting her approach to tackling challenges with a positive mindset. Relocating to Asia, she embraced diverse perspectives, enriching her cultural awareness. Traci advocates for discarding the notion of a rigid work-life balance, instead emphasizing the importance of investing time meaningfully in relationships, work, and other commitments. (Read bio)

Embark on an inspiring journey with Kristie Goshow, Chief Commercial Officer at KSL Resorts, as she shares anecdotes of those who believed in her, supported her, and fueled her passion for the industry. Kristie's personal story, filled with mentors and opportunities, resonates deeply, offering insights for both personal and professional growth. (Read bio)

Julie discusses her style of leadership, the biggest lesson she's learned over the past year, and how it will impact her moving forward. She shares her approach to public speaking, how she overcomes self doubts, and how staying fresh and learning the whole business helped her grow during her first 29 years at G6, eventually resulting in her current CEO role. Finally, Julie talks about managing business travel, finding time to refresh outside of work, and the underlying basis for her mantra of "be kind to everyone always." (Read bio)

A highly-respected senior leader, Joel has mentored many of the industry’s top leaders.  In this interview, Joel shares what he learned from three pivotal roles in his career as well as how he maximized opportunities to learn from industry icons early on.  Joel shares how he approaches challenges, the importance of maintaining relationships, and the right way to seek a promotion.  He also describes how he builds high-performing team, and why he is always recruiting. (Read bio)

Matt shares how advocating for himself eventually led to his role as Starwood’s SVP, Global Development and what he learned about leading diverse teams when he moved to Asia. He describes how to find mentors and how a mentor inspired him when he began leading teams. Matt explains how he develops lasting relationships despite being an introvert, and he encourages us to consider whether we might be living in the good old times right now. (Read bio)

Heena shares her career journey and the advice she has received from her mentors and advocates. We discuss her approach to challenges, how she built her extensive network, and the “Imposter Syndrome”. She offers advice on improving communication skills, taking risks, and personal empowerment. She also shares her thoughts on the most important leadership qualities.  (Read bio)

Eva discusses how her mentors propelled her career forward, and she shares the source of her motivation.  She describes how she develops her network and overcomes self-doubt as well as how she navigates the tightrope of being strong and kind at the same time.  Eva also discusses what people can do to distinguish themselves, and how combining hard work and your network can be a powerful platform to grow from.  (Read bio)

Join Flo Lugli as she discusses her career journey, starting as a line employee at People Express Airlines and rising to the Presidency of Wizcom, eventually becoming EVP of Gallileo and Travelport. Explore her remarkable career in distribution and technology, where she served as a trailblazing role model for women in the field.  (Read bio)

Steve Allmen grew his career from early startup involvement in data provision and loyalty coalitions to becoming a seasoned loyalty expert and consultant. Steve shares his invaluable lessons from adversity and how his consulting practice positioned him for his executive role of strategic advisor and business development partner to his many club stakeholders with the Canadian Automobile Association. (Read bio)

Greg discusses the evolution of his leadership, including the skills he needed to develop to become a servant leader. He shares how important communication is and why to be able to advocate successfully it takes two parties - the one communicating the message and the one available to truly hear it. Greg talks about self care and how parenting has been an integral part of his personal growth and leadership style. (Read bio)

Industry icon Mike Leven shares some of the challenges he faced in his illustrious career and how he overcame them. We talk about the important lessons he learned from his father and his bosses. He reveals his secret to building a successful franchise business. We discuss his mantra and his advice to students. He offers his advice on building a great team and earning followership. (Read bio)

Join Amanda Voss on a 20+ year journey with MGM Resorts, from a reservation agent to VP of the iconic Bellagio Hotel Sales Team. Learn how MGM supports career growth. Discover her transformation from individual contributor to team leader, managing high-pressure situations, and empowering her team for success. (Read bio)

Steve shares how communication and trust are the cornerstones to creating a corporate culture where people come first and can advocate for themselves. He discusses the importance of self-care and wellness and why he advocates for mental health and co-founded Ben's Friends. He talks about why passion and grit can take you far and how you tackle obstacles can propel your career forward. (Read bio)

Stuart shares the pivotal moments that altered his career trajectory. He offers his ideas on improving diversity, equity and inclusion as well as allyship. We discuss his role as a strategic adviser and the best advice he has given and received. Stuart offers tips on improving one’s persuasion skills and building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. (Read bio)

Winnie shares her story of rising in a field traditionally dominated by men. We discuss formal and informal mentorship, her focus on staff development, and how she overcame the “Imposter Syndrome”. She offers her thoughts on taking risks and advice to her younger self and self-empowerment. (Read bio)

Lori Kiel, a self-made leader in hospitality, embodies intentionality and accountability on her path to success. Her journey, marked by self-ownership and determination, has led her to excel as a commercial leader. Lori's commitment to learning and maintaining a growth mindset continues to fuel her growth while she passionately gives back to the industry.  (Read bio)

Greg shares the pivotal moments of his career trajectory and the key factors that contributed to his success. We discuss diversity and inclusion, and the best advice he received from his mentors. Greg offers advice on taking risks, rebounding from setbacks, and overcoming challenges. He sheds light on the lessons he learned, and his advice to his younger self. (Read bio)