Secrets of a Social Butterfly is now published! There are no words on how happy I am to share this big update with you today. Check out the brand new website (including some of your testimonials): www.secretsofasocialbutterfly.com From those who have been there since the pre-order stage, during my book launch and to everyone who […]
In fact, it was 49 days to Christmas today. It was 50 days yesterday when I originally wrote this piece. The end of the year is rapidly approaching us. Which means it is time for planning. And whilst I am talking about your enterprise, I am not referring to the type of business plan one […]
My post today is all about risk-taking. It’s a scary journey this entrepreneur stuff. Here’s the thing. Every single time I have ventured outside of my comfort zone I have achieved things I never expected. In my book (and here on LinkedIn) I have spoken about Imposter Syndrome. I have used what I know to […]
Remember when Grandma marveled at ATMs? Now they’re vanishing, thanks to our trusty smartphones. Who even carries cash nowadays? 📱💳 Here’s a wake up call 🚀: User Experience (UX) and Customer Centricity have evolved drastically. Running an online business? Instant service is non-negotiable. So, why do big corporations fumble UX so often? It’s like they’re […]
Did you know that 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates? LinkedIn is the ultimate marketplace for recruiters, yet many hospitality professionals disregard the platform and make novice mistakes. 1. Using LinkedIn the same way as Facebook There is a lot of discussions as to what you can and should share on LinkedIn, but the […]
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been at your new job for only one week… or if you’ve been comfortable in your current role for years (and have no interest in leaving), but why? What’s the big deal? 6 key reasons why “now” is the best time to start networking The best time to network is […]
We all know that networking is a great way to find leads on potential jobs or new clients. However, lead generation is far from the only benefit of networking. In fact, regardless of your position, or employment status, you should never stop networking. Not when you land your first job in the hospitality and tourism […]
My post today is all about risk-taking. It’s a scary journey this entrepreneur stuff. Here’s the thing. Every single time I have ventured outside of my comfort zone I have achieved things I never expected. In my book (and here on LinkedIn) I have spoken about Imposter Syndrome. I have used what I know to […]
“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” – C.S. Lewis There is so much advice out there that urges us to “put the past behind us,” or “let go of the baggage,” that could be doing us, and […]
Do you have a specific project or challenge for which you would love to have extra eyes on? EHL, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, hospitality business school, still has a spot for their upcoming Student Business Project (SBP). I’ve had the pleasure of working with these smart final-year bachelor students twice already, and I’ve been impressed by […]
I was on the train heading back to Geneva after a brilliant eMBA networking session when I was asked why I am writing a book. It’s been the question of the month. I looked at my travel companion and wondered how much I should tell him. “Because I want to know how I know what […]
Dubai, place of dreams, and breaker of hearts. My startup client chose to spend its non-existent trade show budget on sending me to a huge (and expensive) trade fair in Dubai. This happened years ago. I was just 25 and full of unearned confidence at that stage of my career. My client was brand new […]
I can’t help but feel a rush of excitement as I stare at the words on the page. The chapter I worked on this week has a part dedicated to an unforgettable adventure I had in Indonesia, an experience that still amazes me every time I think of it. I vividly recounted the incredible moment […]
