Lani discusses her 20+ year career with Marriott’s timeshare group and her new role as CEO of a technology company.  She shares how she advocates for herself, how she selectively chooses new roles and takes on calculated risks, and how being a mentor can get you a mentor.  She also discusses the tendency of some women to use language that diminishes their words, in order to avoid being perceived as aggressive.

In her insightful interview, Lauri Reishus offers valuable guidance for individuals seeking to shape their career journey. She emphasizes the concept of natural leadership, which involves actively seeking opportunities to understand the business's current objectives and future aspirations.

Artur shares the remarkable growth of TUI Blue Hotels & Resorts and factors contributing to his successful career. We discuss his approach to challenges and lessons from failures. He offers advice on networking and how he chooses leaders in a rapidly changing landscape. Artur also provides his advice on self-empowerment.

Agnelo has had a very diverse leadership experiences across many different types of hospitality companies and managing, differentiating and building very successful hotels and resorts.  Agnelo’s superpower is driven through his leadership skills of listening to others and driving his own personal relevance in bringing value to every business he leads.

Stacy shares why saying yes is important but saying no can be equally important. She talks about the importance of her support system and how she overcomes obstacles. Stacy discusses her approach to public speaking and why attending conferences is a must for everyone.

Mercedes shares how she became her own best hero and advocate and how she overcomes self doubts. She talks about her experiences with public speaking and how impactful her volunteerism has been on her growth. Mercedes also shares the challenges and rewards her living and working across many cultures have provided.

Dave Hilfman, a distinguished leader in the travel industry, attributes his impressive career achievements to the invaluable guidance of numerous mentors who laid the groundwork for his sales leadership skills through a disciplined approach to sales. Additionally, Dave places great emphasis on the art of attentive listening, recognizing its importance in nurturing strong relationships that drive business success.

From his rapid rise through the ranks of intermediary companies to his current role as NYU Associate Professor & Director, NYU Tisch Center of Hospitality HIU HUB Incubator Program Richie Karaburun has always remained curious, open to learning from others and a strong believer in “things happen for a good reason”. 

Sarah shares the profound impact mentors have had on her journey and how that led to her becoming employee #1 of a new hotel brand, emphasizing that taking risks is the path to great rewards. She discusses why you should say yes to public speaking even if it makes you uncomfortable. Sarah talks about strategies for overcoming self doubt and being intentional about finding work life harmony.

Mr. Ho Kwon Ping (KP) shares his fascinating career journey starting as a journalist and eventually transitioning to the hotel industry. We discuss the inspiration behind his innovative concepts from the pool villa three decades ago to the recently launched Banyan Tree Escape that is devoid of walls and windows. He shares how he fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. KP serves on the Board of Standard Chartered Bank, Diageo and Singapore Airlines as well as the Chairman of several other organizations. We discuss how he navigates complex dynamics and coalesces diverse opinions. He also offers thoughts on overcoming setbacks, effective communications, and self-empowerment.