Best Lan Elliott Podcasts (2024)

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Hoda Tahoun, Practice Leader, Global Leisure & Hospitality, Russell Reynolds Associates interviewed by Lan Elliott 27:14

16d ago27:14

27:14

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

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Dr. Kelly McGuire, Managing Principal Hospitality at Zs interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 33:23

1h ago33:23

33:23

Join me on It’s Personal: Journeys and Wisdom in Hospitality with Dr. Kelly McGuire. From academia to early SaaS revenue management innovation, pioneering revenue strategy in casinos, and consulting in commercial strategy, Kelly shares her journey of embracing change, learning, and self-advocacy. An inspiring career story you won’t want to miss!…

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Bashar Wali, Founder and CEO, This Assembly and Practice Hospitality, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 32:12

3d ago32:12

32:12

Bashar discusses the many ways his passion and love for hospitality fuel his career journey. He talks about public speaking, how self-care means something different to everyone, and how he took every opportunity to learn through doing. Bashar shares what he's curious about, how his patience has both gotten better and worse over time, and taking ris…

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David Eisen, VP and Editor-in-Chief, HOTELS Magazine, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 28:53

4d ago28:53

28:53

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

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Naureen Ahmed, Founder, Inspiring Women in Hospitality interviewed by Lan Elliott 32:40

16d ago32:40

32:40

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

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Dina Belon, President, Staypineapple Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:08

24d ago30:08

30:08

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

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Hannah Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Eleven Software interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 36:52

24d ago36:52

36:52

Hannah she shares her intentional career journey, from childhood entrepreneurship and Cornell Hotel School, to consulting and private equity, and her transformative time at Berkeley Business School. Now CEO of a SaaS tech company, she reflects on leadership, learning, and mentorship.By David Kong

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Dr. Michael Cheng, Dean and Professor, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Management, FIU 30:44

26d ago30:44

30:44

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

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Amit Sripathi, Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 31:58

27d ago31:58

31:58

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

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Zack Gharib, President, Red Roof Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:18

2M ago30:18

30:18

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

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Brian Barker, Executive Director, Alliance for Hospitality Equity and Diversity (AHED), interviewed by Lan Elliott 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

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

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Susan Barry, President & Queen Bee, Hive Marketing, interviewed by Lan Elliott 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

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

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Jim Burba, Co-Founder, Burba Hayes LLC, Burba Hotel Network (BHN), interviewed by David Kong 28:50

3M ago28:50

28:50

Jim Burba, well known co-founder of Burba Hotel Network (BHN) and former producer of ALIS, HICAP and other industry investment shows shares his career journey and credits mentors such as Tony Marshall, Bob Hazzard and his partner Bob Hayes for their inspiration and encouragement for co-founding BHN and Burba Hayes. He offers tips from his book ‘Sma…

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Zach Demuth, Global Head of Hotels Research, JLL Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:47

3M ago30:47

30:47

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

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Heather Balsley, Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by Lan Elliott 35:04

3M ago35:04

35:04

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

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Jolyon Bulley, CEO, Americas & Group Transformation Lead, Luxury & Lifestyle, IHG Hotels & Resorts 32:59

3M ago32:59

32:59

Jolyon Bulley shares the ways in which working internationally has shaped his career and the role one particular mentor/champion had on his path. He discusses why it's important to not underestimate yourself, have courage, and develop others around you. Jolyon talks about his evolution in thinking about work life balance, why and how he has develop…

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Sima Patel, CEO, Ridgemont Hospitality interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 28:18

3M ago28:18

28:18

Sima shares how the hospitality industry chose her, how her board service has propelled her career, and the biggest leadership lessons she's learned along the way. She talks about how she unwinds and how she overcomes self doubt through leaning in on her own experiences. She discusses how she has learned the most through "doing" but has also develo…

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Aik Hong Tan, Chief Investment Officer, Hotel Equities & Founding Principal, Greenwood Hospitality Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott 32:16

4M ago32:16

32:16

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

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Delphine Millot, SVP for Advocacy and Sustainability, GBTA interviewed by D Dowling 34:07

4M ago34:07

34:07

Delphine Millot, SVP of GBTA, she shares her thoughts on how to effectively power and advance your career. Delphine discusses her commitment to continuous learning and growth, her proactive approach to taking on diverse assignments, and her investment in education as an adult learner.By David Kong

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Jonathon S. Zink, Chief Operating Officer, The BHN Group interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:17

4M ago30:17

30:17

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

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Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer, Sonesta International Hotels Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 36:47

4M ago36:47

36:47

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

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Evan Frazier, President & CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI), interviewed by Lan Elliott 33:56

4M ago33:56

33:56

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

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Antonia Sisti, President & Executive Producer, GO Productions 28:56

4M ago28:56

28:56

Antonia Sisti, the founder, owner, and president of Go Productions, shares her journey of building her company and offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. In our conversation, she emphasizes the importance of taking risks and details her approach to overcoming challenges, drawing strength and resilience to prevail over setbacks. Antonia p…

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Donna Quadri-Felitti, Associate Professor, Pennsylvania State University, School of Hospitality Management, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 36:22

4M ago36:22

36:22

Donna shares her journey in education and hospitality, driven by her passion for empowering others and her extensive experience in foodservice, hospitality sales and marketing, tourism consulting, and hotel asset management.By David Kong

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Lynn Mohrfeld, President & CEO, California Hotel & Lodging Association interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:48

5M ago30:48

30:48

Lynn shares why knowing his audience is an important part of his public speaking preparation. He discusses his leadership style, how it's evolved, and which leadership skills he's focused on developing over time. Lynn also talks about wellness, getting involved with associations, and what he'd tell his younger self.…

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Rachel Vandenberg, Founder, The Travel Leader interviewed by Lan Elliott 34:15

5M ago34:15

34:15

Rachel shares how aligning on purpose creates the glue within a group, and why she would advise her younger self to seek out (early on) the support she needed to achieve her goals. She also explains why developing public speaking skills are key to those looking to advancing their careers, and the practices she utilizes as a skilled presenter.…

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Gissell Moronta, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing, Atrium Hospitality interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 37:00

5M ago37:00

37:00

Join Dorothy Dowling as Gissell shares her inspiring journey to America, honing her leadership skills to become an amazing executive. Gissell's self-made path, balancing work, part-time school, and parenting, inspires us all. Don't miss her incredible story!By David Kong

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Kimberly Twiggs, Associate VP of Market Development, DIRECTV, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 39:40

6M ago39:40

39:40

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

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Alicia Evanko-Lewis, EVP Events, Northstar Travel Group Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 29:48

6M ago29:48

29:48

Alicia shares how the hard work her parents instilled in her has impacted her including leading to an unexpected career in the events industry. She talks about the new skills she's developed as her career has progressed and why the leadership traits of authenticity and kindness are common among those leaders she admires most. Alicia also discusses …

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Caroline Strachan, CEO, Festive Road interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 36:09

6M ago36:09

36:09

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

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Michele Allen, Chief Financial Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 25:55

7M ago25:55

25:55

Michele shares why it's so important to have a positive voice in your head as you tackle challenges and self-doubt. She discusses how her leadership has evolved over time and the role communication has played in that process. Michele talks about the intentionality of setting non-negotiables for your self-care and family priorities and the need to b…

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John Fareed, Global Chairman, Horwath HTL, Interviewed by David Kong 32:05

7M ago32:05

32:05

John offers highlights of his newly released book on personal branding and shares his personal mantra. He reflects on the most profound lessons from his professional journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and how to cultivate effective mentor relationships. John articulates the importance of embracing risk and provides advice on coalesci…

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Jay Shah, Senior Advisor, Hersha Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by Lan Elliott 35:38

7M ago35:38

35:38

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

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Fran Brasseux, CEO, ICHRIE interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 34:42

7M ago34:42

34:42

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

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Jacqueline Gifford, Editor-in-Chief, Travel & Leisure Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 29:19

8M ago29:19

29:19

Jacqui discusses her love of books, how living and traveling internationally have impacted her leadership, and how she manages her heavy travel schedule. She shares her strategies for effective public speaking and which skill she thinks is important in any industry but also as a life skill. Jacqui also talks about the efforts behind increasing dive…

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Chirag Shah, Executive Vice President, Federal and Political Affairs & Counsel, AHLA Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 32:30

8M ago32:30

32:30

Chirag discusses how he builds important relationships especially when election cycles change frequently those who hold leadership positions. He talks about lifelong leadership lessons he learned as both a high school attendee and an annual counselor at Boys State and other lessons from his professors and mentors. He also shares his advice on work …

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Brian Leon, CEO of Choice Hotels Canada interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 35:26

8M ago35:26

35:26

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

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Azim Saju, CEO, ARK Holdings Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:06

8M ago30:06

30:06

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

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Dawn Gallagher, Chief Commercial Officer, Crescent Hotels & Resorts interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 36:35

8M ago36:35

36:35

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

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David Kong, Closing Keynote of HSMAI Intercollegiate Global Conference 36:45

8M ago36:45

36:45

David uses his career journey to explain the three phases of leadership, progressing from an individual contributor to a team leader and ultimately evolving into a change-making visionary. He passionately discusses the inspiration behind establishing DEI Advisors and articulates his goals for the future. Additionally, David candidly reflects on one…

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Lindsey Ueberroth, President & CEO, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by David Kong 27:28

8M ago27:28

27:28

Lindsey delves into the pivotal moments of her transformative journey at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, highlighting key lessons she's gleaned. She discusses the importance of integrating diverse perspectives, reflects on invaluable advice she's received, and outlines the qualities she prioritizes when interviewing executive candidates. Additionally, …

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Michelle Jensen Session, Co-Founder, Aquarius Hospitality Solutions, Interviewed by David Kong 37:07

8M ago37:07

37:07

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

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Miraj Patel, President, Wayside Investment Group & 2024-25 AAHOA Chair, Interviewed by David Kong 27:41

8M ago27:41

27:41

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

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Julie Arrowsmith, President & CEO, G6 Hospitality, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 29:20

8M ago29:20

29:20

Julie discusses her style of leadership, the biggest lesson she's learned over the past year, and how it will impact her moving forward. She shares her approach to public speaking, how she overcomes self doubts, and how staying fresh and learning the whole business helped her grow during her first 29 years at G6, eventually resulting in her current…

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Joel Eisemann, Senior Advisor, Noble Investment Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott 42:30

8M ago42:30

42:30

A highly-respected senior leader, Joel has mentored many of the industry’s top leaders. In this interview, Joel shares what he learned from three pivotal roles in his career as well as how he maximized opportunities to learn from industry icons early on. Joel shares how he approaches challenges, the importance of maintaining relationships, and the …

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Heena Patel, SVP of Rental Operations, Digital Marketing & Commerce, Travel & Leisure Interviewed by David Kong 32:40

9M ago32:40

32:40

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

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Kristie Goshow, Chief Commercial Officer, KSL Resorts interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 38:37

9M ago38:37

38:37

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

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Traci Mercer, SVP & Head of Accommodations, Priceline interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 31:10

9M ago31:10

31:10

Traci shares her remarkable life and career journey, highlighting her transformative approach to tackling challenges with a positive mindset. Traci offers profound insights. Venturing into growth roles and relocating to Asia, she embraced diverse perspectives, enriching her cultural awareness. Traci advocates for discarding the notion of a rigid wo…

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Eva Wassermann, Senior Managing Director, GEM Realty Capital, interviewed by Lan Elliott 33:20

9M ago33:20

33:20

Eva discusses how her mentors propelled her career forward, and she shares the source of her motivation. She describes how she develops her network and overcomes self-doubt as well as how she navigates the tightrope of being strong and kind at the same time. Eva also discusses what people can do to distinguish themselves, and how combining hard wor…

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Steve Allmen, EVP Strategy and Partnerships, CAA National interviewed by Dorothy Dowling 37:53

10M ago37:53

37:53

Embark on a captivating career journey with this Steve Allmen, as he grew his career from early startup involvement in data provision and loyalty coalitions to becoming a seasoned loyalty expert and consultant. Steve shares his invaluable lessons from adversity and how his consulting practice positioned him for his executive role of strategic advis…

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