Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDean Kate Walsh, Cornell University Nolan School of Hotel Administration, interviewed by David Kong
Dr. Walsh shares her amazing journey from CPA to corporate trainer to her current role. We discuss how challenges are often opportunities in disguise, and her research on leadership and career develo…
Published on 11 months ago
Mark Keiser, President, Development, Viceroy Hotel Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Mark explains how his openness to trying different careers within hospitality and help from mentors helped him discover the area of the industry where he has thrived. He also shares the tool that al…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Kimberly Wilson, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Preferred Hotels & Resorts interviewed by D_ Dowling
Join me on this learning journey with Kimberly Wilson, a brilliant sales leader at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, as we explore how fostering teamwork and mutual support—within teams and across departme…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Stacey Barber, VP of Travel, AAA National interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Join me for an insightful interview with Stacey Barber, AAA National’s VP of Travel, as she shares valuable guidance on fostering stakeholder engagement, ensuring every voice is heard, and empowering…
Published on 1 year ago
David McCaslin, Partner, CapStar Advisors, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Dave discusses the importance of delegating and continuous learning as one progress to larger roles. He shares how he acquired the New York Palace with a 3-person team – and why he hires people who h…
Published on 1 year ago
Dr. Kelly McGuire, Chief Commercial Officer, Kasa, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Join me on It’s Personal: Journeys and Wisdom in Hospitality with Dr. Kelly McGuire. From academia to early SaaS revenue management innovation, pioneering revenue strategy in casinos, and consulting …
Published on 1 year ago
Bashar Wali, Founder and CEO, This Assembly and Practice Hospitality, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Bashar discusses the many ways his passion and love for hospitality fuel his career journey. He talks about public speaking, how self-care means something different to everyone, and how he took every…
Published on 1 year ago
David Eisen, VP and Editor-in-Chief, HOTELS Magazine, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
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 deve…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Hoda Tahoun, Chief Talent Officer, Kempinski Hotels, interviewed by Lan Elliott
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 interview…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Naureen Ahmed, Founder, Inspiring Women in Hospitality interviewed by Lan Elliott
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 …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago