Podcast appearances and mentions of Hilton Worldwide

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Denella Ri'chard. An award-winning travel expert, TV host, and former senior executive in the travel industry. The discussion focused on the transformative power of travel, breaking cultural barriers, and her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

After being made redundant from Hilton Hotels during the pandemic with a new mortgage and young child, Jody Hayes transformed the crisis into an opportunity by launching his own business managing operational logistics for professional sports teams. When later facing another setback, Jody pivoted again by creating the Elite Sports Hotel Academy. In this episode, Jody and Kat discuss habit building, resilience, embracing change and how to find opportunities in life's challenging moments. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jody's redundancy from Hilton Hotels during the pandemic became the catalyst for starting his own business. When faced with uncertainty, Jody used a wall covered with 50 sheets of A4 paper as a makeshift whiteboard to brainstorm and visualise his business plans. He used the energy behind his anxiety to create a plan. After losing his biggest client, Jody had to adapt by pivoting to create an innovative online platform. The Elite Sports Hotel Academy was created, a digital solution that helps hotels better serve sports teams while creating a new revenue stream for Jody. Jody initially resisted the idea of digital transformation because it wasn't his original concept. Even though he was already an experienced entrepreneur, he still struggled with change. We can all gain time and avoid procrastination by putting boundaries in place with our phones. Scheduling in time blocks for set tasks has helped Jody be more productive and avoid time wasting often caused by switching tasks. Jody has built and sustains his resilience with small positive habits including mindful tech use, exercise, a better diet and quality family time. BEST MOMENTS "I think when we look at loneliness becoming one of the biggest challenges facing our society, you are actually massively contributing more than I think you realise." "When I reflect back, whilst I wasn't as calm as I could be, I still needed to provide for my family... after the initial shock, it was like let's calm down about this and let's start planning." "If you have an idea or knowledge or expertise that you want to share, but you're too afraid to share it, you're doing a disservice to all of these different groups of people who will benefit." "I have turned off all of my notifications on my phone. I control my phone, my phone doesn't control me and that's been so helpful for me." ABOUT THE GUEST Jody Hayes is the founder and driving force behind Haythorn Sports & Events, one of the UK leading providers of professional sports team logistics. With a extensive background in the worlds of Sport and Hotels, Jody has built a reputation for excellence in planning, logistics and execution. After graduating from the University of Chichester with a Sports degree, Jodys near 25 year career journey has seen him work for the Goodwood Estate, Southampton FC and Hilton Worldwide amongst others. His knowledge, drive and passion led him to founding Haythorn Sports & Events during the early stages of the pandemic and the business now in it's 5th year, has continued to grow and thrive ever since. Haythorn Sports LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life’ price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship and career. She suffered a severe breakdown and lost everything. In the middle of this she got headhunted for her first CEO role. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit, and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself. She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe. LinkedIn Instagram

In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über Trumps neuen Finanzminister und die Folgen für die Börse, die Tech-Rotation und was diese Woche sonst noch wichtig wird. Außerdem geht es um SAP, Siemens, Deutsche Telekom, Bechtle, Kion Group, Grenke, Jungheinrich, SGL Carbon, Bilfinger, Cancom, Sixt, Wacker Chemie, DHL, E.on, Takkt, Ionos, Secunet, Vossloh, Gesco, Warner Bros Discovery, Comcast Corp, Paramount Global, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Vistra, Talen Energy, Vertiv Holdings, Flutter Entertainment, Kellanova, Smartsheet, Expedia, Booking, Carvana, Ansys, Discover Financial, EQT, Paypal, AppLovin, Core Scientific, Tesla, Upstart, MSCI, JD.com, Hilton Worldwide, iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (WKN: A3ERHE) und US Global Jets ETF (WKN: A14ZEZ). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, Denella Ri'chard.  She is a well-known traveler, travel expert, and industry leader and hosts the award-winning travel show, Traveling with Denella. She has held senior positions at major travel companies, including Hilton Worldwide, Carnival Corporation, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Originally from South Louisiana, she describes herself as a travel enthusiast, artist, wildlife and wine lover. She aims to inspire people to travel, experience different cultures, and embrace our shared humanity.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Denella Richard. Talking Points/Questions *1. Tell me about your show “Traveling with Denella.” 2. How did you go from Cruise Industry Executive to Executive Producer and Host of the award-winning television series Traveling With Denella? 2. You also attended an HBCU: Southern University. Tell me what role Southern University played in laying the foundation for your current situation. 3. What are some of your favorite places you filmed and traveled to? 4. I heard you once say, you were in the travel industry before travel was cool for "Black People" and long before it was "trending". What do you mean by that? 5. You are also an entrepreneur of your own television production company, Soar Entertainment & Media. You, self-produce your own shows. Any words of advice for anyone who is considering going into entrepreneurship? 6. You have lived in Africa and Europe? Was travel always in your DNA? And what brought you to Africa and Europe? 7. You have a quote, you posted on Instagram and TikTok: "Look back on your life and say "Thank God" I had the courage to GO!!!! Expound on that.... 8. When people watch "Traveling With Denella Ri'chard" what do you hope they take away? 9. I hear you have two books coming out this holiday season? Tell me more about this. 10. I've noticed you never use the word "bucket list" to describe places you dream of going. You use this word "living list"...Expound on that... 11. Where can people watch and follow: Traveling With Denella Ri'chard? #STRAW #AMI #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, Denella Ri'chard.  She is a well-known traveler, travel expert, and industry leader and hosts the award-winning travel show, Traveling with Denella. She has held senior positions at major travel companies, including Hilton Worldwide, Carnival Corporation, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Originally from South Louisiana, she describes herself as a travel enthusiast, artist, wildlife and wine lover. She aims to inspire people to travel, experience different cultures, and embrace our shared humanity.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Denella Richard. Talking Points/Questions *1. Tell me about your show “Traveling with Denella.” 2. How did you go from Cruise Industry Executive to Executive Producer and Host of the award-winning television series Traveling With Denella? 2. You also attended an HBCU: Southern University. Tell me what role Southern University played in laying the foundation for your current situation. 3. What are some of your favorite places you filmed and traveled to? 4. I heard you once say, you were in the travel industry before travel was cool for "Black People" and long before it was "trending". What do you mean by that? 5. You are also an entrepreneur of your own television production company, Soar Entertainment & Media. You, self-produce your own shows. Any words of advice for anyone who is considering going into entrepreneurship? 6. You have lived in Africa and Europe? Was travel always in your DNA? And what brought you to Africa and Europe? 7. You have a quote, you posted on Instagram and TikTok: "Look back on your life and say "Thank God" I had the courage to GO!!!! Expound on that.... 8. When people watch "Traveling With Denella Ri'chard" what do you hope they take away? 9. I hear you have two books coming out this holiday season? Tell me more about this. 10. I've noticed you never use the word "bucket list" to describe places you dream of going. You use this word "living list"...Expound on that... 11. Where can people watch and follow: Traveling With Denella Ri'chard? #AMI #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, Denella Ri'chard.  She is a well-known traveler, travel expert, and industry leader and hosts the award-winning travel show, Traveling with Denella. She has held senior positions at major travel companies, including Hilton Worldwide, Carnival Corporation, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Originally from South Louisiana, she describes herself as a travel enthusiast, artist, wildlife and wine lover. She aims to inspire people to travel, experience different cultures, and embrace our shared humanity.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Denella Richard. Talking Points/Questions *1. Tell me about your show “Traveling with Denella.” 2. How did you go from Cruise Industry Executive to Executive Producer and Host of the award-winning television series Traveling With Denella? 2. You also attended an HBCU: Southern University. Tell me what role Southern University played in laying the foundation for your current situation. 3. What are some of your favorite places you filmed and traveled to? 4. I heard you once say, you were in the travel industry before travel was cool for "Black People" and long before it was "trending". What do you mean by that? 5. You are also an entrepreneur of your own television production company, Soar Entertainment & Media. You, self-produce your own shows. Any words of advice for anyone who is considering going into entrepreneurship? 6. You have lived in Africa and Europe? Was travel always in your DNA? And what brought you to Africa and Europe? 7. You have a quote, you posted on Instagram and TikTok: "Look back on your life and say "Thank God" I had the courage to GO!!!! Expound on that.... 8. When people watch "Traveling With Denella Ri'chard" what do you hope they take away? 9. I hear you have two books coming out this holiday season? Tell me more about this. 10. I've noticed you never use the word "bucket list" to describe places you dream of going. You use this word "living list"...Expound on that... 11. Where can people watch and follow: Traveling With Denella Ri'chard? #AMI #BEST #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, Denella Ri'chard.  She is a well-known traveler, travel expert, and industry leader and hosts the award-winning travel show, Traveling with Denella. She has held senior positions at major travel companies, including Hilton Worldwide, Carnival Corporation, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Originally from South Louisiana, she describes herself as a travel enthusiast, artist, wildlife and wine lover. She aims to inspire people to travel, experience different cultures, and embrace our shared humanity.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Denella Richard. Talking Points/Questions *1. Tell me about your show “Traveling with Denella.” 2. How did you go from Cruise Industry Executive to Executive Producer and Host of the award-winning television series Traveling With Denella? 2. You also attended an HBCU: Southern University. Tell me what role Southern University played in laying the foundation for your current situation. 3. What are some of your favorite places you filmed and traveled to? 4. I heard you once say, you were in the travel industry before travel was cool for "Black People" and long before it was "trending". What do you mean by that? 5. You are also an entrepreneur of your own television production company, Soar Entertainment & Media. You, self-produce your own shows. Any words of advice for anyone who is considering going into entrepreneurship? 6. You have lived in Africa and Europe? Was travel always in your DNA? And what brought you to Africa and Europe? 7. You have a quote, you posted on Instagram and TikTok: "Look back on your life and say "Thank God" I had the courage to GO!!!! Expound on that.... 8. When people watch "Traveling With Denella Ri'chard" what do you hope they take away? 9. I hear you have two books coming out this holiday season? Tell me more about this. 10. I've noticed you never use the word "bucket list" to describe places you dream of going. You use this word "living list"...Expound on that... 11. Where can people watch and follow: Traveling With Denella Ri'chard? #AMI #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Cruising Altitude features a conversation with Brittany Polanco, Director of HR Innovation at Diageo, hosted by Nicole Alvino, CEO and co-founder of FirstUp. They discuss the critical role of leadership in shaping the energy and attitude of work, whether in-person or remote. Brittany shares insights on the importance of empowering leaders, co-creating employee experiences, and driving organizational innovation. They also explore the integration of AI in HR and the future of the HR function. Brittany, who has over 10 years of HR experience including roles at Hilton Worldwide and PepsiCo, emphasizes the need for leaders to have a clear vision and create environments that encourage creativity and collaboration. The episode touches on the importance of psychological safety, the nuances of employee experience, and the significance of continuous learning.Quotes*”Leaders who haven't been shown or given that empowerment creates a cycle of them not having that space to take ownership, to really drive results, to lead. And I think that ends up coming down to the team below them or the colleagues around them. So I really think that there's so much importance on the folks that you bring into your team and particularly the leaders that you bring in to be able to start this behavior. It has to start somewhere.”*”[On] the topic of employee experience, I am a neurodiverse leader. It's something that has played a big role in my career. I think it's been a tremendous strength for me and it also, I think, broadens my perspective when I think about the employee experience. And just as we as a society get more and more in tune with all the different facets of what that can mean and how we can support employees best, is definitely a passion point of mine.”*”Honestly, I think that at this point, employee experience is just a must-do for everyone at the company. I think that It's clear how competitive it is and what standards we need to have as an employer to attract and develop and retain the best talent.”*”In a world of what does ‘great' look like in employee experience, there is so much nuance. But I do believe that the more that you can allow each individual to bring their strengths and their creativity, and the more you make a structure where you appreciate and pull in the strengths and skills of those and other functions and other teams, that's what I've really appreciated.”*”There's something beautiful when you give yourself permission to be human. You know, we show up every day in these jobs and with these people who we spend so much time with. And the more we can embrace our full selves the more that we can really connect at a human level, I think the better the work, the better the experience.”Time Stamps[0:52] Meet Brittany Polanco, Director of HR Innovation at Diageo[4:26] Brittany's Role at Diageo[5:37] Understanding Diageo and Employee Personas[7:42] Challenges and Innovations in HR[11:14] The Importance of Employee Insights[17:03] Balancing Leadership and Employee Experience[23:23] Future of HR and AI IntegrationLinksConnect with Brittany on LinkedInLearn more about DiageoThanks to our friendsThis episode is brought to you by Firstup, the world's first intelligent communication platform. More than 40 percent of Fortune 100 companies use our platform to connect with their people, design and deliver personalized communications, and gain engagement insights throughout the employee journey. That's how they give their employees better experiences from hire to retire. Learn more at firstup.io

In der heutigen Folge von “Alles auf Aktien” sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Laurin Meyer und Philipp Vetter über das nächste Kapitel im Sicherheits-Debakel bei Boeing, Zuversicht in der Autobranche und einen überraschenden Verlierer an der Wall Street. Außerdem geht es um Nvidia, Microsoft, Infineon, Aixtron, BYD, Nio, BMW, Mercedes und VW, Coinbase, Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital, Spirit Aerosystems, Airbus, Ticketmaster, Hilton Worldwide, Mariott International, Cavendish Hydrogen, Nel, Ballard Power, Plug Power, Nikola, iShares MSCI UK (WKN: A0YEDT), Xtrackers MSCI UK ESG (WKN: DBX1FA) und L&G Hydrogen Economy ETF (WKN: A2QMAL). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Chris Reilly is a finance expert with a robust background in corporate finance, consulting, and private equity. Starting his career at FTI Consulting during the 2008 financial crisis, he notably worked on the Lehman bankruptcy. He later joined Hilton Worldwide, focusing on FP&A and treasury roles, before moving into middle-market private equity in Denver. In 2020, Chris founded Financial Modeling Education, where he offers tailored M&A and FP&A consulting services. He also educates through his Financial Modeling for Private Equity course and shares his expertise with over 25,000 LinkedIn followers. His contributions to financial modeling are recognized by Wharton Online, Wall Street Prep, and LinkedIn Learning. Financial Modeling Education is a specialized training program designed by an experienced middle-market financial modeler to address common challenges faced in the industry. The course targets issues like working with incomplete data, unfamiliar financial structures, and the absence of standardized templates or market data. It teaches participants how to efficiently transform limited data into comprehensive financial models, balance sheets, and cash forecasts, while also focusing on assumption documentation and error elimination techniques. This education program aims to equip financial professionals with the skills to make confident, defendable recommendations, eliminate the need for all-nighters, and become go-to experts within their companies. Recognized by institutions like Wharton Online Certificate Programs, Wall Street Prep, and LinkedIn Learning, Financial Modeling Education offers practical, job-relevant skills that promise to enhance credibility and confidence in financial modeling. Meet Financial Modeling Education: https://www.financialmodelingeducation.com/ Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/eF_NcI-Hd8w Unlock career success with "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." Over 30 years of recruitment expertise. Strategies for new graduates, seasoned professionals. Master virtual interviews,  and challenging questions. Get your copy today at: https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews Listen to real stories from successful business leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs on the Riderflex podcast hosted by CEO Steve Urban. The Riderflex Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NDLaxEqkMsnlYrc5ntAPw Trust Riderflex, a premier headhunter and employment agency based in Colorado, to recruit top talent for your team. Visit https://riderflex.com/ to learn more about our executive recruiting services. Podcast Sponsor: Kura Home Services, Air Duct Cleaning & Home Maintenance. For All your Home Maintenance needs!  https://www.kurahomeservices.com/ #FinanceExpert #FinancialModelingEducation #MasterTheModels #CareerGrowth #riderflexpodcast #careeradvice #entrepreneur #ColoradoRecruitingFirm #Colorado #National #Riderflex #TalentAcquisition #Employment #JobTips #ResumeTips --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riderflex/support

 "I think that business strategy is important, but the people strategy is equally important to support the business strategy. So when the business strategy evolves, you have to evolve the people strategy." - Cindy ThomasHow well does your people strategy align with the overall business strategy for your organization?   Are you part of the process up front, or catching up in reaction mode after the business strategy is locked down?   In today's episode, my guest makes the case for why the PEOPLE strategy must be a critical component of an organization's overall goals and strategy.My guest is Cindy Thomas. Cindy is an Executive HR professional, business leader, coach, facilitator, and speaker. Her work draws on 20 years of organizational leadership experience, Business transformation and  Executive Coaching in multiple global locations. She started her career in the financial services industry in 2004 at PwC. Before joining KONE Canada as the Director of People & Communications in 2023 she was the Head of People & Performance (CANAC & R&D) at Kraft Heinz, and prior to that the VP of People &  Culture at Quark Expeditions (a Global Polar Expeditions company part of the Travelopia (KKR) group) in hospitality, travel, and tourism industry. She has worked in several executive management positions with PwC, Nokia, Hilton Worldwide, and  Pizza Hut International (Yum! Brands) on four continents, namely: Africa, Asia, North & South America. Based in Canada, in her current position, Cindy Thomas leads the People & Communications (HR) for KONE, Canada.Cindy Thomas is a graduate of the University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, with specialization in Business:  Industrial Psychology and Logistics Management with a further specialization in Labor Relations &  Organizational Development. She is married and is a mother to a daughter. As an avid traveler and eternal explorer, Cindy speaks English and Afrikaans fluently and has learned German, French and  Spanish as part of her many travels and work experiences. The only continenAre you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let's chat and see if there's a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact Stay Connected JOIN our free, value-added Community of Peers and Learning! Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks Share the Show Like what you've heard? Pretty please with an apple on top - kindly leave me a 5* review so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Here are the simple instructions: Launch Apple's Podcast app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Search icon (on the botton) and search for “Talent Management Truths.” Tap the album art. On the podcast page, tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom of this page. Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/ Instagram: @greenappleconsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca

In this episode, Heidi Friedman, a partner in our Environmental and Product Liability Litigation practice groups and co-chair of our ESG Collaborative, hosts a one-on-one conversation with Kristin Campbell, former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief ESG Officer at Hilton Worldwide. She will provide insights into her experiences at the organization and share how she helped navigate the hospitality giant's consumer-driven business while keeping its ESG strategies, public governance and compliance initiatives as top priorities. This discussion originally took place as part of our Power Huddle: Inside the Minds of ESG Gurus series. These conversations examine how company executives from various industries are actively paving the way as ESG trendsetters and championing pragmatic ESG strategies to align with business values while building a sustainability framework to advance their company's ESG goals and practices.

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) released their annual Dirty Dozen List for 2024, and Covenant Eyes Podcast was one of the first to find out who made the notorious list. Karen and Rob have invited NCOSE Vice President, Lina Nealon, to the show!The Dirty Dozen List is an annual campaign calling out twelve mainstream entities for facilitating, enabling, and even profiting from sexual abuse and exploitation. Since its inception in 2013, the Dirty Dozen List has galvanized thousands of individuals like YOU to call on corporations, government agencies, and organizations to change problematic policies and practices. This campaign has yielded major victories at Google, Netflix, TikTok, Hilton Worldwide, Verizon, Walmart, the U.S. Department of Defense, and many more.NCOSE Website:https://endsexualexploitation.org/The 2024 Dirty Dozen List:https://dirtydozenlist.comSubscribe to the Covenant Eyes Podcast for more insightful episodes on safeguarding families in the digital age.COVENANT EYES:https://covenanteyes.comTry Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. presented a robust performance across various financial indicators in their recent earnings report. During an investor call, CEO Christopher J. Nassetta discussed the company's progress, including their fortified market position and a notable increase in system-wide revenue per available room (RevPAR). This has increased substantially by 12.6% compared to last year, and 10.7% compared to 2019. Their market strength and customer appeal were key discussion points. The company's strategic expansion, introducing new brands like Spark and LivSmart Studios, has played a significant role in its market penetration. This strategy has diversified Hilton's portfolio and broadened its reach. In Q4 of 2023 alone, Hilton opened 24,000 new rooms, underscoring their commitment to expansion and market share growth. Customer satisfaction and loyalty have also been vital to Hilton's success. Their recently launched Hilton for Business program caters to small and medium-sized enterprises, further establishing Hilton's reputation as a trusted partner for businesses. Moving forward, Hilton aims to leverage favourable consumer trends. With travel demand robust, particularly from group and business transient segments, returning business transients and group bookings show a positive future growth outlook. There's also growth potential in the leisure transient market - a possibility Hilton plans to exploit. Strategic growth, supported by continued development, forms the cornerstone of Hilton's strategy. They plan to extend their pipeline and increase signings, particularly in luxury distribution. A key component of this strategy is a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), which will bring over 500 of SLH's unique, resort-oriented hotels into Hilton's portfolio. Nassetta emphasised that SLH is unique and doesn't conflict with or cannibalise Hilton's offerings. This partnership will enable Hilton to penetrate niche markets difficult to access otherwise. Furthermore, Hilton plans to enhance its food and beverage offerings and curate unique customer experiences, with a focus on the small and medium businesses served by their Hilton for Business program. In conclusion, Hilton's strong financial performance coupled with their strategic focus on product innovation, partnerships, and consumer needs paint an optimistic picture for future growth and success. By promoting organic growth and collaboration to pursue unique hotel collections and niche markets, Hilton is poised to deliver increased stakeholder value and strengthen its industry leadership position. HLT Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/HLT/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

Hilton Worldwide's Q4 2023 earnings call, unedited

Jaclyn chats with the incomparable best-selling author and  entrepreneur Amy Jo Martin about her boisterous career, how she came to realize self-kindness was the key to a better life, and what it takes to reinvent yourself. Amy Jo Martin is the author of New York Times best-seller "Renegades Write the Rules", Founder & CEO, Speaker, host of the acclaimed Why Not Now? Podcast, an educator, and an investor.She's the Founder and CEO of Renegade Global, as well as Founder of Renegade Global Ventures.She has worked closely with world-renowned brands such as Hilton Worldwide, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Nike, Shaquille O'Neal, Dell and many others.Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Amy Jo worked for the NBA's Phoenix Suns during the wild wild west days of digital and social media – there were no rules or regulations in place so she helped write the rules. She went on to found one of the first-ever digital agencies, Digital Royalty, and pioneered personal branding online as we know it today.This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. Sponsored by VerizonImportant links from this week's episode:amyjomartin.comkindness.orgFollow Amy Jo on social:IG: @amyjomartinTwitter: @amyjomartinFacebook: @amyjomartinCredits Host: Jaclyn LindseyGuest: Amy Jo MartinProducer: Melissa MaloneAssociate Producer: Becca ReedAssistant Producer: Nina Zaborney KlineMusic Composition: Chris ChristianaDesign: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield StudioTranscript available at this link. 

Join us for this special revisited episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, as we reconnect with Fred Schacknie's about his treasury career and what he's been up to since he was last on the show. Fred is now VP & Treasurer at TechnipFMC, a UK-based provider of technology solutions to the traditional and new energy industry, headquartered in Houston, TX. He leads a team 60 professionals in 12 countries, responsible for corporate finance, financial risk, cash management, credit, pension investment, insurance and infrastructure. Prior to joining TechnipFMC in 2020, he held various treasury roles with Hilton, Constellation Energy and Lucent Technologies. Fred is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). His teams have been recognized with an AFP Pinnacle Grand Prize, and Adam Smith Award and four Alexander Hamilton Awards for various projects advancing financial risk and liquidity management and treasury systems. During our discussion Fred shares his journey into the world of corporate treasury, starting from his college degree in International Relations and Economics to his MBA in Finance and his first role on a trading desk. He then shares his experiences at various companies, including Lucent Technologies, Constellation Energy, and Hilton Worldwide. Fred highlights the challenges and successes he encountered in each role, such as implementing an in-house banking platform and managing global liquidity and risk. He also discusses the transition of Hilton from a private to a public company and the changes it brought to the treasury function.On the podcast we discussed… An overview of Fred's remarkable career in corporate treasury Insights into leading a global treasury team spanning multiple countriesThe importance of aligning processes, personnel and technology to uphold uniform policies and achieve collective objectivesBuilding diverse and multi-skilled teamsRecognizing the value of a quantitative mindset in a treasurer's roleThe importance of communication and leadership skills in treasury rolesFred reveals what has helped him find a high level of success in his careerHe shares advice for those aspiring to mirror his path to career accomplishmentFred brings us up to speed on his post-show endeavors and current role at TechnipYou can connect with Fred on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?Whether you've recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you're enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week's episode as soon as it's published via click here!

In this week's Breaking Battlegrounds episode, we welcomed two prominent guests; John Pudner and Dawn Hawkins. John Pudner, President of Take Back Our Republic Action, joined Chuck and Sam for a discussion about the path forward for the GOP. We discuss topics like campaign contribution, abortion, faith-based voters, Department of Education and more. Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, highlighted a pressing issue - big tech's role in the proliferation of sexual exploitation. Shockingly, 13% of Twitter content is explicit. She shared that the organization has initiated multiple lawsuits against big tech to bring about necessary changes in their terms and conditions.Join us for an insightful discussion on these critical issues shaping our political landscape and digital age.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-AboutDuring John Pudner's tenure as Executive Director (2015-2021), Take Back Our Republic compiled a perfect record of five statewide referenda wins in five different states, and Pudner led a 2017 effort before the Federal Elections Commission, in which Take Back Action Fund defeated Facebook, requiring the social media giant to disclose who was paying for political ads on that platform.  These important successes were a prime motivator in Pudner's transition to full-time President of Take Back Action Fund, where he will be able to focus his attention on political and grassroots lobbying efforts. Before shifting his efforts to the integrity of the system itself, Pudner spent 25 years running Republican political campaigns, including the faith-based turnout in 16 states for George W. Bush, and was first featured on Fox News after directing the campaign strategy of Republican Dave Brat's historic primary upset of Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor. In the same period, he also won 185 out of 202 local zoning referenda, as well as dozens of Planning Commission and Supervisor votes, preventing developments that would have saddled communities not only with massive traffic jams, but also with flooding and erosion. -Dawn Hawkins is CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, the leading organization exposing the connections between all forms of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking, prostitution, pornography, and child sexual abuse. Dawn's energy, creativity and mobilization skills are deployed to build a world free from sexual violence, with freedom and human dignity for all.Dawn is deeply committed to bipartisan public policy solutions at the federal and state level. Her issue expertise, visionary initiatives, and innovative strategy have led to groundbreaking change in the legislative arena and in multimillion-dollar corporate policies. She has also envisioned and created a Law Center to challenge sexual exploitation profiteers in the courts.Dawn has been instrumental in re-imaging the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. She has centered the need to address sex buyer demand for commercial sex, has severely weakened the mainstream pornography industry, and is leading efforts to bring more accountability to technology platforms for child safety.Dawn has called out and changed corporate entities facilitating exploitation through the annual Dirty Dozen List, fostered a broad international coalition of 600+ organizations, and constantly: advocates for survivors. Her work has sparked change at Google, Hilton Worldwide, Comcast, Walmart, the Department of Defense, Instagram, TikTok, and other influential firms. Dawn has appeared on many television programs, including CNN, Fox & Friends, and Good Morning America. She regularly authors articles and speaks around the country addressing the public health harms of pornography, curbing demand for sex trafficking, protecting children and families in our digital world, and more.Dawn regularly volunteers for organizations devoted to helping children and refugees. She is a graduate of Tufts University and currently resides with her husband and five children in Virginia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Liontown Resources, the Australian lithium miner, has received a sweetened $6.6 billion acquisition offer… which its board recommends accepting. APRA has come down hard on Australian super funds after they were too slow to revalue tech companies, including Canva. Hilton Worldwide's Australian arm is facing off with the ATO over alleged unpaid taxes. — Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatwork Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, ​​Brittany Driscoll shares insights into the pervasive influence of marketing in our lives and how she leveraged authenticity to transform people into potent brand advocates.  Explore her fearless pursuit of her dreams and learn how she masterfully balances a thriving career with personal well-being. Uncover her invaluable tips for preserving mental and physical health amidst demanding schedules, and glean wisdom on staying aligned with initial motivations during times of change.  Brittany is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Squeeze, a way better massage experience. Squeeze is headquartered in Nashville, TN with its flagship location in Studio City, CA and is now franchising nationwide. Driscoll also Co-Founded and leads The Feel-Good Company, a service agency supporting a collective of wellness brands dedicated to bettering the mind, body, and soul for good; and serves as Chairwoman of the Board for Okay Humans, a talk therapy concept and counseling experience focused on emotional and mental wellness.  Prior to Squeeze, Driscoll spent four years at Drybar, the original blow dry bar and the world's largest blowdry franchise, as Vice President of Marketing, where she helped grow the company from $30 Million to more than $100 Million in revenue. While at the company, Driscoll onboarded over 20 new Operating Partners, opened more than 50 new Drybar shops and launched the Drybar product line internationally, as well as in Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. Leading up to her time at Drybar, Driscoll spent over a decade in marketing and advertising working on various global brands and with Fortune 500 corporations including Hilton Worldwide, The Coca-Cola Company, Disney, Mattel, Toyota, Home Depot, and more. She has been featured in multiple national publications such as Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company, Forbes, and more as an expert in creating disruption in retail. A female entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and wellness advocate, Driscoll has a strong passion for supporting other women in business and has become a thought-leader in her community. She believes in speaking up for what you believe in, empowering people to use their voice, and that we all have the ability to change the world for good. Driscoll and Squeeze are creating a launchpad of opportunities for individuals who want to take their future into their own hands and begin a life of entrepreneurship. Squeeze's franchise model sets all franchisees up for success with extensive support from the franchisor in real estate, construction, operations, technology, marketing and more. Brittany is building The Feel-Good Revolution, the company's mantra focused on improving the lives of its guests and team members while transforming communities for good. Listen in as we talk about: [3:25] How her experience in marketing opened up doors to where she is today [6:50] Living in a marketing world [9:00] Taking the leap into following your dreams [10:20] People becoming your best marketing channel [11:15] How to balance it all as a busy, successful woman [15:25] Keeping your sanity and physical health when you're busy with other things [22:30] Knowing why you started [23:15] How to know if it's time to stop something [27:20] What she's working on next Resources mentioned in this episode Sign Up for Natalie's Newsletter  Shop my favorites: www.natalietysdal.com/favorites  Connect with Brittany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britdris/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squeeze/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-driscoll-59157a5/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squeezemassage/  https://www.squeezemassage.com/    Connect with Natalie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ntysdal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/  Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com 

This is episode 623. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Purchase Fred Diamond's new best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Kim Napolitano is Executive Director for Industry Relations and Intermediary Group for Sales at Hilton Worldwide. Gina Stracuzzi, Program Director for the IES Women in Sales programs, conducted this interview. KIM'S TIP: “If you are sincere about growing in your space in a leader or whatever that looks like, feel free to get a professional coach. There are so many out there, great organizations that represent these coaches. They do a lot of great work and they're able to speak to you from a position that more than likely your own leader either may not be aware of or may not feel comfortable speaking to you in a certain way. This is a great way for you to get some additional feedback.”

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., Q2 2023 Earnings Call, Jul 26, 2023

So, why did the founders of Drybar start a massage business? Because they love making people feel good. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren are joined by Brittany Driscoll, co-founder and CEO of Squeeze, to discuss why she made the leap from Drybar to Squeeze; why mission, philosophy, and culture are the backbone of the Squeeze experience for both therapist and client; and how being a female entrepreneur can disrupt a male-dominated franchise industry. Brittany is co-founder and chief executive officer of Squeeze and responsible for, well, everything there. Before launching Squeeze, Brittany spent four years running marketing for Drybar, where she helped take the company from $30 million to more than $100 million. She also opened more than 50 new shops and launched the Drybar product line internationally, as well as in Sephora, Ulta, and Nordstrom. Before Drybar, Brittany spent over a decade in marketing and advertising at agencies such as Mistress (Mattel, the Coca-Cola Company, Hilton Worldwide), RAPP (Skype, Toyota), and experiential agency USMP (Home Depot). Brittany believes wholeheartedly in the power of a great experience and is excited to build a feel-good revolution! Learn more at https://www.squeezemassage.com/   Hosts:   Darren Buford is senior director of communications and editor-in-chief for ABMP. He is editor of Massage & Bodywork magazine and has worked for ABMP for 22 years, and been involved in journalism at the association, trade, and consumer levels for 24 years. He has served as board member and president of the Western Publishing Association, as well as board member for Association Media & Publishing. Contact him at editor@abmp.com. Kristin Coverly, LMT is a massage therapist, educator, and the director of professional education at ABMP. She loves creating continuing education courses, events, and resources to support massage therapists and bodyworkers as they enhance their lives and practices. Contact her at ce@abmp.com.   Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com      PurePro: www.purepro.com     Touch America: www.touchamerica.com       Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. 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Pure Pro Massage Products are created by massage therapists for massage therapists and bodyworkers who care deeply about the quality of their massage products. Pure Pro products are nut-free, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and made with natural ingredients in the USA. Pure Pro's full line of oils, creams, and Arnica lotion has everything you need for your favorite modality and will always leave your clients' skin feeling clean and fresh after each treatment. 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"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on."Our guest this week on the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast is Laura Heltebran. Laura received a Bachelor and Doctor of Law from George Mason University. She serves as a C-suit executive- the Chief Legal Officer at Wheels Up. During her free time, Laura takes flight lessons and works towards her Private Pilot License. Heltebran has worked and represented Fortune 500 companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Time Warner, Xerox, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Hilton Worldwide. With her remarkable career, Laura offers her professional perspective on the power of a woman's voice.

In 2022, nearly 21% of persons with a disability were employed, but were much less likely to be employed than a person with no disability. For one company, however, people with disabilities are an untapped talent pool with lots of potential. Growing their data labeling and AI business, Enabled Intelligence looks to build an inclusive environment for those with neurodivergence, as they see what others might not be able to. On this episode of Not Your Father's Data Center Podcast, CRO and host Raymond Hawkins, chats with Chief People Officer of Enabled Intelligence, Lauren Bacon Smith, about neurodiversity, data labeling, and AI. The two discuss: How tapping into the talent pool of neurodivergent people led Enabled Intelligence to success How Enabled Intelligence is growing their core business How AI modeling helps label the dataset faster   “Yeah, so we actually have a data science team in-house now where we are actually creating some of our own models, so we are kind of having that full life-cycle where we have also done data curation, so clients coming to us, a lot of times have their data already, but we have the ability…to actually go out, get the data, prepare it, annotate it, and then we also are able to create and test our own models,” explained Bacon Smith. Lauren Bacon Smith holds over a decade of experience in program management, human resources, and recruitment. Starting her career in the hospitality and service industry, Bacon Smith spent eight years with Hilton Worldwide as the Senior Manager for Military Programs before joining Enabled Intelligence as the Chief People Officer to help continue fostering a culture of inclusion.

Chris will discuss his non-traditional journey into Private Equity, the skills that helped him succeed, and ultimately start his own consulting and education business. Chris Reilly has over 15 years of experience in Corporate Finance, Consulting, Private Equity, & Entrepreneurship. He founded Mission Capital which specializes in M&A and FP&A Consulting, as well as Financial Modeling Education which offers advanced FP&A and Private Equity modeling courses taught in a straightforward and relatable style. Chris began his career as a consultant for FTI Consulting, transitioned to corporate finance/treasury for Hilton Worldwide, then spent several years in mid-market private equity before starting his own business in 2020. He has a bachelor's degree in Accountancy from the Villanova School of Business. As featured in Business Insider in March of 2022, Chris shared how he made the switch to entrepreneurship when the pandemic hit. Since then, his work has been featured at Wall Street Prep, FTI Consulting, Course Method and LinkedIn. The moderator is our very own Rohit Malrani, Co-Founder of OfficeHours and formerly SourceScrub and Battery Ventures. This episode covers topics such as: Day in the life How was the transition from a consumer role to creating his own online course His motivation to start his own consultancy business and the challenges he encountered along the way What is the online course like in terms of its contents, special features, and timeframe Common tips and tricks on formatting How to distinguish a good and a bad financial model Share success stories from his clients Advice for anyone looking to break into corporate finance or private equity Learn more about OfficeHours here: https://getofficehours.com.

[S2E06]Edwin Frizzell is the Regional Vice President for Accor in Central Canada and the General Manager of the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto, Ontario. He has 30 years of experience in the lodging sector with brands including Delta Hotels, The Sutton Place, Sheraton, W Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Westin, and now AccorHotels. He led the epic 5-year renovation project in honour of the Royal York's 90th anniversary. In 2019, he received the Pinnacle Award as Canada's Hotelier of the Year.You can connect with Edwin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwinfrizzellHost: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and the human experiences found therein. He began in the service industry at the early age of 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. Along the way, he earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a degree in English Literature, an MBA in Tourism Management, and his PhD in Management.William is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. He is an award-winning hospitality management educator with over 20 years experiences at both colleges and universities across Canada. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions, comments, feedback about the show, or suggestions for future guests, reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.caTwitter: @WilliamCMurrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/Podcast: https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.comPodcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586989748Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6SdpLnjHDyBvavX6I3KvZF?si=bZKukAJnQEKE1Z1WSfAKWA&dl_branch=1Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-service-centerAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/27f06453-387e-4ce9-9ca2-7f495f85b666/the-service-centeriHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-service-center-87078392/ 

[S2E05]Edwin Frizzell is the Regional Vice President for Accor in Central Canada and the General Manager of the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto, Ontario. He has 30 years of experience in the lodging sector with brands including Delta Hotels, The Sutton Place, Sheraton, W Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Westin, and now AccorHotels. He led the epic 5-year renovation project in honour of the Royal York's 90th anniversary. In 2019, he received the Pinnacle Award as Canada's Hotelier of the Year. You can connect with Edwin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwinfrizzellHost: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and the human experiences found therein. He began in the service industry at the early age of 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. Along the way, he earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a degree in English Literature, an MBA in Tourism Management, and his PhD in Management.William is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. He is an award-winning hospitality management educator with over 20 years experiences at both colleges and universities across Canada. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions, comments, feedback about the show, or suggestions for future guests, reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.ca Twitter: @WilliamCMurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/ Podcast: https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com Podcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586989748 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6SdpLnjHDyBvavX6I3KvZF?si=bZKukAJnQEKE1Z1WSfAKWA&dl_branch=1 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-service-center Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/27f06453-387e-4ce9-9ca2-7f495f85b666/the-service-center iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-service-center-87078392/ 

Chris Reilly's first finance experience was historic. He worked on the Lehman bankruptcy at the height of the financial crisis in 2008 unwinding the investment bank's portfolio with "sights of empty offices and employees being laid off". This period at management consultancy FTI Consulting occupied days and nights dealing with the aftermath of the financial crisis. Following his consultancy days, Reilly moved to  Hilton Worldwide  in a more traditional FP&A treasury senior analyst role. Here he learned to love private equity and ended up pursuing middle market PE in Denver for nearly a decade. In 2020, made his "pipe dream" of setting up his own consultancy business a reality, founding Mission Capital Consulting where he provides custom built M&A and FP&A models. He also runs a successful course Financial Modeling for Private Equity ("I started saying to myself, I wish I could have coached myself or coach an analyst or something like that on how to do this the right way because of all the sleepless nights I spent doing it the wrong way.") Chris is a leading voice in finance on LinkedIn, providing his more than 25,000 followers with insights and practical advice each day. In this episode he talks to Paul about: How he became skilled in finance through “sink or swim”  encounters that taught him modeling and FP&A How mastering the Three Statements changed his career trajectory  The brutal response from a boss that changed his attitude to financial modeling forever  His worst model? (Or why is still haunted by 7,000 rows on multiple tabs) Why every financial model starts with the end user in mind (and how to do this practically)  Why the model itself should not be considered only a means to a “conversation”. Why building a model of their own lives” can be the most powerful  beginning training  His new courses including financial modeling for private equity which have attracted five-star reviews How he went from fine arts and Spanish double major to a career in finance Watch the full show on YouTube Read the full transcript and blog Show Links Link to Chris's course: financial modeling for private equity Follow Chris Reilly on LinkedIn Follow Paul Barnhurst on LinkedIn Follow Datarails on LinkedIn FP&A Today is brought to you by Datarails. Datarails is the financial planning and analysis platform that automates data consolidation, reporting and planning, while enabling finance teams to continue using their own Excel spreadsheets and financial models. Get in touch at www.datarails.com

Episode summary: Lakisha gives voice to reason among the chaos. Her experience as Global Head of Workforce and Organizational Transformation at TransUnion in market research and technology illuminates change as a necessary good. Though not all traditional work-life rhythms are here to stay, she gives hope that some mainstream bedrocks of leadership and collaboration are here to stay. Guest Bio: Lakisha is the Global Head of Workforce and Organizational Transformation at TransUnion. Clemons is an accomplished organizational change management and human capital practitioner with 15 years of experience providing solutions for multiple Fortune 100 companies such as Delta Air Lines, Hilton Worldwide, Southern Company, and JPMorgan Chase. Her areas of expertise are leading large cultural change transformations, process improvement initiatives, and large system implementations such as SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Oracle Suite.

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is the leading organization exposing the connections between all forms of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking, prostitution, pornography, and child sexual abuse. Dawn Hawkins is the CEO of NCOSE. She has centered the need to address buyer demand for commercial sex, called out corporate entities facilitating exploitation through the annual Dirty Dozen List, fostered an international movement, and constantly advocates for survivors. Her work has sparked change at Google, Hilton Worldwide, Comcast, Walmart, the Department of Defense, Instagram, TikTok, and other influential firms.Elizabeth and Dawn discuss the current state of the fight against sexual violence, including hopeful progress.Show notes:-View the full transcript and related links at elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-talks-3-13.-Chat 24/7 with the National Sexual Assault Hotline.All views, information, or opinions expressed in the Smart Talks podcast are solely those of the individual participant. They do not necessarily reflect the position or opinions of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, the Malouf Foundation, or their affiliates. The information and opinions shared in Smart Talks do not constitute, and should not be construed as, mental health advice.  Smart Talks content is presented for informational purposes only; because each person and situation is unique, please consult a mental health professional for any questions.Support the show

Today's guest is very keen on visualizing spaces in 3 dimensions. He also holds state licenses in architecture and interior design. Vito Lotta is the Vice President of Architecture & Design at Hilton Worldwide. Vito joins the host Dan Ryan for the first-ever live, in-person episode of Defining Hospitality! Vito shares his journey through the hospitality industry starting with using a drafting board that his father had all the way to being an integral part of Hilton.   Takeaways:  Boredom is an excellent state of mind to be in because it allows you to really drill down into your imagination. It's hard to be imaginative if your mind is constantly coming up with new things. Being in the hospitality industry is providing a certain level of service to your customers, such as teaching guests who can't dance how to dance and better themselves and providing them with an unforgettable experience. To improve yourself for your company and your personal life, it's best to focus on your strengths and hone those skills to be even better. Hilton is going in a unique direction where it's going to be more playful, energetic, and younger.  When it comes to innovation, there are technical, digital, and physical spaces to it all now. You need to find a way to incorporate all those aspects into your design. We still live in an analog world. There are millions of apps out there but they aren't the answer to coming up with a great design space.  There are different levels of privacy that guests might want that you can integrate into your hotels. Some guests might want more privacy by using an alias while others might not care as much. Quote of the Show: 16:50 “we're in the business of hospitality. You're supposed to use your gift of dance to make our customers, our guests feel as elegant and graceful as they aspire to be.”   Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vito-f-lotta-464228/ Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/   Shout Outs: 27:13 American Institute of Architects  32:24 Know Your Strengths by Donald Clifton and Marcus Buckingham 34:40 David Goggins 44:33 Getty's Group 46:04 Larry Traxler 46:05 Hyatt 46:56 Gensler 50:12 Hotel of Tomorrow 50:37 Ron Swidler 50:51 Rodd Kidley 52:08 Oculus 1:00:54 Wayne's World Ways to Tune In:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419 Podbean: https://www.defininghospitality.live/ YouTube : https://youtu.be/SWU9VheTiYs

Data drives B2B marketing. But many marketers question how upcoming changes will shape the future of digital marketing. What's happening with cookies? How will the migration to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) impact marketing? Is there new legislation around customer data?  Tim Hayden, CEO of Brain+Trust, talks about data unification. He also discusses trends in data strategy and what B2B marketers should focus on now and in 2023. This episode of the Leader Generation Podcast is hosted by Tessa Burg, Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op. About Tim Hayden:  Tim Hayden is the founder and CEO of Brain+Trust, a strategic consultancy that empowers brands to grow revenue by leveraging their primary data. Before Brain+Trust, he headed marketing at Zignal Labs, a real-time media intelligence platform used by Facebook, Google, Uber, IBM, and others to identify influencers and for reputation management. Hayden is also former head of the Mobile program at Edelman Digital in North America. He has served as a catalyst for transformational change within some of the world's leading brands, including Dell Technologies, Bacardi USA, McDonald's, Shell Oil, Hilton Worldwide, Kraft Foods, and Walmart.   About Tessa Burg: Tessa Burg is Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op, a full-service marketing communications agency focused on using the right methods to help clients capitalize on their opportunities. Originally part of Tenlo, Tessa became part of the Mod Op team in 2022 after Mod Op acquired the company. In her previous role as vice president of technology, she helped clients execute engaging, multi-platform experiences and products to bring their brands to life. Moving into her role as CTO, she'll oversee Mod Op's technology stack to ensure the agency is leveraging the right platforms to deliver valuable and measurable marketing communications, entertainment, and experiences.

Mitch is the President and CEO of Vision Hospitality Group. The company holds a growing portfolio of hotels affiliated with brands such as Hilton and Marriott, including the company's first boutique hotel, The Edwin in Chattanooga, TN. We used to do ‘after action reports' after big events. They were meetings and reports to discuss what happened, what went wrong and what went right. We'd include several departments and managers to make sure we covered as many bases as possible, then made sure to share learnings with everyone, and have the report available to reference for the next big event. As the summer travel season of 2022 comes to a close, and the hospitality industry (perhaps) takes a moment to breathe after record occupancies and tight staffing, there is now news of another economic storm that could derail its fragile recovery.  This episode could be looked at as an after action report of sorts. Mitch takes us through his company's experience not just over the past couple of years but over several previous crises, what they've learned that made them stronger and how they're approaching the litany of challenges that continue to emerge. We touch on finances, consumer behavior, staffing and most crucially, how company culture is the linchpin to it all. About MitchMitch Patel founded Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. in 1997 with a mere $3,000 in his savings account. Under his leadership as President and CEO, Vision holds a growing portfolio of hotels affiliated with premium brands such as Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International, including the company's first boutique hotel, The Edwin in Chattanooga, TN. Mitch has led Vision to be the recipient of many awards, as well as industry media recognition in the fields of development, community service, design, and achievement. Most recently, Vision received the Marriott International Development Partner of the Year Award- Full Service, Marriott International Partnership Circle Award, the Marriott International Serve 360 Award, the Developer of the Year Award for the Hampton Brand by Hilton Worldwide, and the Multi-Brand Developer of the Year Award by Hilton Worldwide.  Mitch serves on the Marriott International Franchise Advisory Council and the Hilton Worldwide Owner's Advisory Council. Mitch maintains his presence on boards of local organizations that support education and economic development in Vision's hometown of Chattanooga, TN. He also serves as the Vice Chair of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau and is an advocate for ending human trafficking in the hospitality industry. His efforts have earned him nationwide recognition, which includes his most recent honor of receiving the NSDAR Americanism Award.  Mitch holds a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee.  Linkshttps://www.vhghotels.com/ (https://www.vhghotels.com) --- For past episodes, show notes or if you've got a story that might make a great episode, head over to https://www.theprovenprinciplespodcast.com/ (theprovenprinciplespodcast.com). We'd love to hear from you. You can subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts, even on YouTube... and if you haven't already, don't forget to leave us a rating and a review.  Thanks for listening to The Proven Principles Hospitality Podcast.

Granddaughter of Conrad Hilton the Founder of Hilton Hotels, Linda Hilton joined the Board of Directors of the Conrad N. Foundation in 2014, after serving as a board intern in 2012 and 2013.  She however, has spent her entire life in the hospitality industry (her birth certificate shows her address to be "The Shamrock Hilton Hotel" no street address. She was the first Hilton family member to attend the Conrad N. Hilton school of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston. She started her 35+ year career at Hilton Worldwide in 1987 Sr. Director Intermediary Group Sales and Vice Chair Conrad N. Hilton Foundation the Hilton Professional Development Program and upon completion was immediately hired as a Conference Center Manager at the Los Angeles Airport Hilton. She has held many operational positions at various hotels and above property level positions over her tenure. Today she serves as Sr. Director of Intermediary Group Sales. Linda has received high recognition in her sales achievement inside Hilton with 5 Circle of Excellence Awards and a customer award as Global Hotel Sales Person of the year, 4 times to date. She serves as Vice Chair of the Foundation, effective 1/1/2021 and is currently Chair of the CNHF Talent and Compensation Committee and Generations in Giving Committee, along with serving on the Board Executive Committee and Nominating Committee. She has also served on the Board of the Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters as well as the Hilton Effect Advisory Committee for Hilton Hotels.  Her dedication to philanthropy started young and was geared towards fundraising in her early twenties and has worked with the following organizations:  2015-2020 Board Member – National Catholics for People with Disabilities 2001 -2013 James J. McBride Special Education Center – Sole funder of Art & Music 2001&2002 Mar Vista Elementary School – Playground Committee – Fundraiser 1998 & 1999 Muscular Dystrophy Association – Executive Committee 1993 & 2000 American Heart Association – Los Angeles Ball Chairman As of 2020 she resides in Las Vegas and enjoys working out, dancing, spending time with her husband Fabrizio and youngest son Brandon and whenever possible, a visit from her oldest son, Nick. www.linkedin.com/in/linda-hilton-buschini-1592317* Awarded a certificate of completion for the Promoting Racial Equity in the Workplace Program, 5/2021, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education.* Awarded a certificate of completion for the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Strategies5/2021, John F. Kennedy School of Business at Harvard University, Executive Education.* Awarded a certificate of completion for the Nonprofit Financial Stewardship 11/2020, John F. Kennedy School of Business, at Harvard University, Executive Education ***Please note all opinions expressed on The Three Guys Podcast do not represent any Group, Company or Organization***Episode Produced by Three Guys ProductionsThe Three Guys Podcast:Instagram:  The Three Guys Podcast (@the_three_guys_podcast_) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter:  The Three Guys Podcast (@TheThreeGuysPo1) / TwitterYouTube:   Three Guys Podcast - YouTubeLinkedIn the-three-guys-podcastDerek:  Derek DePetrillo (@derekd0518) • Instagram photos and videosBrian:  Brian Nazarian (@the_real_brian_nazarian) • Instagram photos and videosBrett:  Brett J. DePetrillo (@78brettzky)

Today's guest is responsible for guiding the design of all North American projects for the Canopy, Tempo and Motto brands at Hilton. He has a fabulous eye for interior design and it shows in his work. Barry Sullivan is The Senior Director of Lifestyle at Hilton Worldwide. Barry joins host Dan Ryan to share his #hospitality journey and what it all means to him.  Takeaways:  Hospitality is about making others feel comfortable in a place that is unfamiliar to them or a new environment. You want them to find the versions of the things they find familiar in a new setting. People gravitate towards areas that they are most comfortable with. You want to create a sense of comfort with them. A soft brand is a hotel that can be whatever it wants to be but the infrastructure might not be all the same. As your business grows, you need to keep your passion alive and be involved enough for it to grow in the right direction and not lose sight of the ultimate goal and culture. The pandemic has made some projects go on longer than were originally planned, so you want to make sure you are ready for a project to be extended in certain cases. It's a rewarding experience to see a hotel from the beginning all the way to the finished project. How you treat your team members is how they will treat guests. You want to make sure you are taking care of the team so they can give the guests their best experiences. Quote of the Show:   12:16 “Hospitality is making people feel comfortable, or my definition is making them feel comfortable, welcome, and warm in an environment that's not their own.” Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-sullivan-04933637/ Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/ Shout Outs: 0:57 Steve Higgins 1:11 Jim Northcut 2:04 Linda Ronstadt 2:13 Harry Dean Staton 2:19 Kevin Bacon 2:43 Eda Hallinan 2:50 Armistead Maupin's “Tales of the City” 6:03 Wimberly 31:44 Larry Traxler 32:29 Sue Firestone 32:42 Design One 32:57 James Northcut Associates 42:24 Margaret McMahon 44:05 Small Giants by Bo Burlingham 49:54 Chris Nassetta 51:14 Conrad Hilton Ways to Tune In:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419 Podbean: https://www.defininghospitality.live/ Youtube : https://youtu.be/_VMn34qsFXo Defining Hospitality is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/

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Discover how Ivan Klarich (Principal of Exchange Listing, and Founder of multiple companies) hires well, when he realized his cellular and molecular biology degree would help him in business, and what led to the realization that he had a leadership blind spot (12 minutes). CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: Ivan Klarich. He a Principal of Exchange Listing LLC which helps companies get listed on globally recognized exchanges like the NASDAQ & the NYSE. In addition, Ivan is the Founder of Uptic and of Strategica, Inc., which is a corporate development advisory firm with a focus in providing services geared toward disrupted markets that has serviced numerous startups, mid-market companies and Fortune 500's including Bank of America, Hilton Worldwide, Hewlett Packard, Nestle, Mattel, Semetech, and Johnson & Johnson. Much of Ivan's career has been spent in emerging growth markets with a focus on corporate strategy, corporate funding, restructuring and investor marketing in both the public and private sectors. Ivan has a bachelor's degree in business, and he was on the tennis team at the University of California where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in cellular and molecular biology. For more information about Ivan and Exchange Listing LLC; https://exchangelistingllc.com/exchange-listing/ To ask questions about this or one of the 160+ other CEO Blindspots® Podcast episodes, send an email to birgit@ceoblindspots.com CEO Blindspots® Podcast Host: Birgit Kamps Birgit was speaking five languages by the age of 10, and lived in five countries with her Dutch parents prior to becoming an American citizen. Birgit's professional experience includes starting and selling an “Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company” and a “Best Company to Work for in Texas”, and serving as a Board Member with various companies. In addition, Birgit is the President of Hire Universe LLC, and the host of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast which was recognized by Spotify for having the “biggest listener growth” in the USA by 733%; https://www.ceoblindspots.com/

This week Dan, Adrian, and Chad sit down with Brittany Driscoll CEO of Squeeze. Topics we discuss: The timing of opportunities The parts of ourselves we are reckoning with The gift of reading a room Others witnessing our failures The question... "will I look back on my decisions and be proud?" You can follow Brittany on LinkedIn by clicking here And on Instagram! You can check out Squeeze here! Brittany is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Squeeze and responsible for, well, everything. Prior to launching Squeeze, Brittany spent four years running marketing for Drybar where she helped take the company from $30M to more than $100M. She also opened more than 50 new shops and launched the Drybar product line internationally, as well as in Sephora, Ulta, and Nordstrom. Before Drybar, Brittany spent over a decade in marketing and advertising at agencies, including Mistress (Mattel, The Coca-Cola Company, Hilton Worldwide), RAPP (Skype, Toyota), and experiential agency USMP (Home Depot). Brittany believes wholeheartedly in the power of a great experience and is excited to build a feel-good revolution!

Hotel spas were among the hardest hit during the pandemic, but their recovery looks bright. US leaders of spa & wellness for both Hilton Worldwide and Marriott join us to share their current operations status, and future growth plans and projections, which are very positive! After a 40% revenue decline in 2020, many are beating 2019 revenues, and experiencing strong pricing power and momentum.

Don't be performative, strive to be transformative. This week, Stephen Macias, President of MulitCultural Comms & PR at Rogers & Cowan PMK, joins Melissa to discuss the necessity and impact of multicultural communications.About Stephen:For almost 20 years, Stephen Macias created communication and public relations strategies that connect brands to consumers in the LGBTQ community, communities of color, and female-driven initiatives. Macias founded the D&I practice at MWWPR in 2014. During his time at MWWPR, he built an award-winning Diversity and Inclusion practice covering consumer lifestyle, diverse film and television projects, and nonprofits. He's worked with clients like Hilton Worldwide, Doritos, Amazon, FX, the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, and LA Pride. With an increasingly divided consumer base across the U.S., Macias has now at taken his work to one of the world's leading agencies, Rogers and Cowan/PMK to continue navigating successful campaigns for global clients with innovative approaches to reaching diverse communities.Topics covered:- The evolution of multicultural communications- Tips for improving diversity efforts- Great examples of multicultural campaigns- Utilizing value graphicsActions to take:- Don't use a cookie-cutter approach- Listen to understand- Think about the "why"- Combine your lived and learned experiences- Be confident about who you are and proud of where you came fromResources mentioned: - Doritos Dia de las Muertos campaign- Mastercard campaign with Jennifer Hudson- MVW Communications- PR Pro Gear

Glenn is the President and CEO of Wellengood Partners, a hotel management and development firm based in Memphis, TN. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a hotel ownership company? I have - and as a senior leader for several hotels and hotel management companies I was close to it for a long time but I always felt I had a knowledge gap in the air quote “business of hotels” side of the industry. This episode tries to fill in the blanks as Glenn, who started as a busboy at a Holiday Inn, talks about his journey up the ladder to eventually developing and managing a hotel. He shares great insight into the mechanics of how his company came to be, the pivot they made when they saw an opportunity to grow, how they went about financing their hotel and the lay of the land today as we emerge from this last downturn. About Glenn Wellengood President & CEO Glenn Malone co-founded the hotel management and development firm in 2002.  As Executive, Malone plays an integral role in expanding the company's long term hotel development, operations and ownership portfolio. He is one of the founding partners in AAA 4-Diamond hotel The Westin Memphis, which is one of Wellengood's clients. Raised on a farm in Mississippi, Malone's career in the hotel industry started at age 16, having worked his way up from ground level positions to executive leader and ownership roles.  His breadth of experience in the industry paved the way for him to successfully develop, brand, launch and operate an expansive and diverse hotel portfolio at Senate, ranging from properties of 80 to nearly 3,000 rooms, both franchised and non-franchised. Malone's portfolio includes John Q. Hammons Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Holiday Inn Worldwide, Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Texan Resort, Gaylord Opryland, Marriott, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn Hotels. Outside of the office, Malone is found traveling with family, enjoying outdoor sports or wrangling cattle back at the farm.  His favorite vacation destination is Vail, CO, where you can find him snowboarding. Links Website: https://www.wellengood.com/ (https://www.wellengood.com)

Jen Cortner, Vice President,  Global Marketing at Hilton Worldwide, joins me for today's episode. She shares how curiosity, innovation and wonder have guided her to live a truly successful and fulfilling life.    Jen has spent 20 plus years leading marketing and creative teams both in small startup business environments and large corporate organizations. She's been recognized as a woman who means business from the Washington Business Journal and a woman of vision from Women in Film and Video.   There is no moss growing under her feet ever. I'm so excited for you to hear her story.   Guest Bio:   Jen has spent the 20+ years leading marketing and creative teams both in a small startup business environment and large corporate organizations.    Currently she is the Vice President of the Global Marketing team at Hilton, which she joined in 2019. In that short time, Jen's role has evolved, and her portfolio has expanded rapidly due in large part to the swift changes necessary for Hilton to take due to the pandemic. She leads a large, newly integrated team that includes strategic planning, consumer insights, performance, content marketing and operations and the in-house creative studio.    Prior to Hilton, Jen spent 10 years at Discovery Channel where she led the in-house creative agency and produced marketing campaigns for Discovery's portfolio of 18 brands.    Prior to that she was a partner and one of the original founders of a small media communications and production company.    Jen is active in the DC region's non-profit community, with a special focus on working with organizations that empower women and girls to thrive. She has served on the boards of the Washington Area Women's Foundation and Women in Film and Video to name a few.    She has been recognized as a Woman Who Means Business from the Washington Business Journal and a Woman of Vision from Women in Film and Video.    She has 25 nieces and nephews and relishes her role as an aunt to the next gen. Outside of work, you can find Jen in the great outdoors kayaking, skiing, hiking, or soaking up art and culture in a museum, or one of our great local music or theatrical venues.    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cortner-926747/  Twitter: @jcortner Belinda's Bio:    Belinda Pruyne is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant and Keynote speaker. She is a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders.   She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing 500 people around the globe. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace.    Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/ 

Susan Steinbrecher, an internationally acclaimed executive coach, speaker, and author, is president and CEO of Steinbrecher & Associates, Inc. a management consulting firm that provides professional development services in the areas of executive coaching, group facilitation, and leadership training. Susan works with senior executives and their organizations to develop and implement innovative and profit-building solutions to address the challenges of leadership, operations, human resources, and training. The company recently launched Meaningful Alignment -- a program committed to healing the social divide, one conversation at a time. Meaningful Alignment provides the tools and training to handle high-stakes interactions when emotions run high, and viewpoints differ. Susan's expertise has positively impacted companies worldwide, including Aaron's, ABC Companies, Bank of America, Bell Helicopter, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, BP, Capital One, Delta Airlines, Disney Worldwide Services, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott, and Starbucks Coffee Company, just to name a few. Susan is the co-author of Heart-Centered Leadership: Lead Well Live Well, and Roadmap to Success. She is also the author of Amazon best-seller, KENSHO: A Modern Awakening, Instigating Change in an Era of Global Renewal. Prior to founding Steinbrecher & Associates in 1992, Susan was a rising star with one of the country's best-known hotel chains for fourteen years. She went from entry-level to the chain's youngest General Manager in history to lead the strategic training and development initiatives. You can learn more about Susan and her company Steinbrecher & Associates at their website: https://steinbrecher.com/. You can purchase a copy of the book and learn more about Meaningful Alignment here: https://meaningfulalignment.com/. Susan's books are available from her website and also on Amazon. If you like this podcast, please consider supporting the effort. Every little bit helps. Thanks.

When you think about weddings and events - you normally don't defer to thinking about room blocks and travel plans. This includes all the details that go into contract negotiations, room block setups, and transportation issues that can literally make or break your wedding!This week's guest is Michael McGee - Managing Partner of DME Meetings & Incentives and DME. Michael started his career as a banquet manager learning the ins and outs of hotels, leading to positions as Director of Catering and National Sales Manager. These included multiple hotels including the Omni, Hard Rock, Hyatt, and Wyndam. It's through these positions and partnerships that have allowed DME Meetings to be one of the most sought after companies for both domestic corporate planning and European Private Luxury Tours. He now Partners with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Starwood Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Intercontinental Hotels, Omni Hotels & The Leading Hotels of the WorldThe subject may be dry but guarantee this show will be anything but!! Michael is well known for his funny demeanor and stories through the ages! Host: Keith Willard - Keith Willard EventsBehind The Veil Crew: Marci Guttenberg - An Affair To Remember By MarciBrooke Logan Stoner - Keith Willard EventsSpecial Guests: Michael McGee - Managing Partner of DME Meetings & IncentivesRoberto Cosentino - Managing Partner of DME Meetings & IncentivesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/BehindTheVeilShow)

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting Inc. - New online course!Susan Steinbrecher, an internationally acclaimed executive coach, speaker and author, is president and CEO of Steinbrecher And Associates, Inc. a management consulting firm that provides professional development services in the areas of executive coaching, group facilitation, and leadership training.Susan works with senior executives and their organizations to develop and implement innovative and profit-building solutions to address the challenges of leadership, operations, human resources and training. The company recently launched Meaningful Alignment -- a program committed to healing the social divide, one conversation at a time. Meaningful Alignment provides the tools and training to handle high stakes interactions when emotions run high, and viewpoints differ.Susan's expertise has positively impacted companies worldwide, including Aaron's, ABC Companies, Bank of America, BNSF Railway, Bell Helicopter, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Brinker International, BP, Capital One, Concentra, CVS/Caremark, Delta Airlines, Disney Worldwide Services, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott, Miraval Spa and Resorts, Hyatt, Raising Cane's, Seneca Gaming and Starbucks Coffee Company.Susan's Book - https://www.amazon.ca/Heart-Centered-Leadership-Lead-Well-Live/dp/0615891195--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deb-crowe/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

The cost of turnover is high. The rate of turnover is even higher. If you ever put a calculator to work to see what just a single termination or resignation actually costs then you know why each decision must not be taken lightly. There is a solid connection between the rate of turnover and what is used to determine why a person is hired. To say that, Bruce Tracey PhD has made a major positive impact on the hospitality industry would be an understatement. In this episode we start with the hard cold numbers of turnover from a study he coauthored titled 'The Costs of Employee Turnover: When the Devil Is in the Details'. Then, we get into what matters the most in hiring. We reference this study, "What Matters Most? The Perceived Importance of Ability and Personality for Hiring Decisions", which he also was a coauthor. We even get into something that is emerging in selecting new team members. It;s called 'Hospitality Factor' J. Bruce Tracey is a professor of management at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration. He has taught courses in human resources management for undergraduate, graduate, and professional audiences throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and he has won several awards for his efforts. He has conducted research on a wide range of strategic and operational-level HR topics, including the roles and relevance of HR flexibility, impact of training initiatives on individual and firm performance, employee turnover, employment law, and leadership. Professor Tracey has presented his work at numerous regional, national, and international conferences, and his research has been published in many of the top-tier discipline and applied outlets, including the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, Organizational Research Methods, Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, and the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Labor and Employment Law. Professor Tracey's sponsors for research and consulting include Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts, Hillstone Restaurant Group, and Uno Chicago Grill, and he has been cited in the New York Times, USA Today, Fast Company, and the Orlando Sentinel, among other popular press outlets. Find Brice Tracey PhD https://sha.cornell.edu/faculty-research/faculty/jbt6/ and on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-bruce-tracey-075b5912/ The Cornell Hospitality Quarterly is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that is published quarterly in association with the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and can be found here https://journals.sagepub.com/home/cqx For a free copy of my book "Upset to Happy in One Conversation" go here https://www.thegmcoach.com/upsettohappy To support the podcast https://anchor.fm/restaurantgeneralmanager/support Links to Studies https://scholarship.sha.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1148&context=chrpubs https://scholarship.sha.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1811&context=articles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/restaurantgeneralmanager/support

The annual employee turnover rate in the U.S. hospitality industry is 70 percent. When compared with 10 to 25 percent at other industries, the rate at which people leave hospitality jobs is at a “disastrous level,” said one of the experts we interviewed about recruiting and retaining employees. In this episode of Lodging Leaders, we report exclusive data on retention and turnover rates. Guests also offer practical solutions to the problem, including better managing labor costs to be able to give employees a pay raise. Overall, the experts agree that creating awareness about the opportunities to build a meaningful career should be the central strategy to recruiting and retaining employees. We feature Ron Mitchell CEO of Virgil Holdings, which owns Hcareers, a recruitment website; Del Ross, chief revenue officer at Hotel Effectiveness, which helps hotels manage labor costs; Davonne Reaves, CEO of The Vonne Group, a hospitality consulting firm; and Sarah Smart, vice president of global recruitment at Hilton Worldwide.

“Equal opportunity for people of color in the United States remains an unrealized goal.” That is the opening statement in a recently released study by NAACP. The same opening statement appears in the organization's 2012 report on diversity in the U.S. hotel industry. The 2019 study titled “Opportunity & Diversity Report Card: The Hotel & Lodging Industry,” not only shows stagnation in racial equality in hospitality workplaces, it reveals African Americans have lost ground over the past decade in their climb to the top in U.S. hotel companies. The report card examines the efforts of four major hotel corporations to diversify their workforces, from rank-and-file all the way up to the C-suites. None of the companies – Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts – fared well in the study, which was based on research performed in 2017. Grades ranged from Bs to Fs in various categories such as hiring, promotion and supplier diversity. The research was limited. NAACP surveyed the highest-earning companies and their corporate-owned and managed hotels. Franchised properties were not included. But the NAACP and other minority leaders hope to change that dynamic by pushing for information on the diversity of franchisees, as well as who is working in their branded hotels. In this episode, we take a closer look at the latest report. We hear from Marvin Owens, senior director of economic development at the NAACP; Andy Ingraham, president and CEO of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers; and Dyshaun Hines and Skye Curry, graduate students in hospitality administration. We also feature remarks by Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta, who Ingraham interviewed at last week's NABHOOD summit in Miami, Florida.