Jeannette is joined by creative genius and master chef Mohamad Albalkhi, who talks about his remarkable journey from his childhood as a farmer in Syria to leading the culinary team at the Movenpick Jumeirah Beach Resort. He discusses the passion and discipline that have fuelled his success, the importance of creativity in his culinary creations, and the collaborative spirit he fosters within his team. With personal stories about his life and his aspirations for the future, this episode is a testament to following one's dreams and the power of hard work and dedication.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A strong passion for cooking and a relentless pursuit of dreams are crucial for success. The journey from a farmer's son in Syria to a culinary director showcases the importance of following one's passion.

• Embracing new ideas and continuously seeking inspiration from various sources, including other chefs and media, is essential for creativity in the culinary field. This approach helps in developing unique dishes and maintaining a fresh perspective.

• Building a strong, collaborative team is vital. Trusting team members and encouraging their input fosters a positive work environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to contribute.

• A disciplined approach to work, including maintaining a strong work ethic and a proactive mindset, is key to achieving career goals. This includes being dedicated to personal growth and the success of the team.

BEST MOMENTS

"I feel I will be doing a better job on the culinary side... my dad... told me, it's your choice." 

"I think the only thing behind that is the passion I really have." 

"Every single dish in the menu is a signature dish." 

"I believe I am the captain of the ship." 

"I always tell my kids, you know, one day I will open my own restaurant. I will have my own restaurant. I will be a Michelin star."

 

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ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

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Podcast Description

Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.

Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot