In this episode, David speaks to Tom Roelens, Managing Director of Atlantis Dubai, one of the most spoken about hotels in the world at the moment.

Prior to joining this fascinating project, Tom held executive leadership roles at Four Seasons, including the two resorts in Lana’i, Hawaii, where I had the pleasure of calling him my boss.

Tom, originally Flemish, is a true globetrotter, and he and his wife Sara love exploring different cultures and cuisines around the world.

In this episode, we discuss several important topics, including:

• Making the choice to have a great day.
• Maintaining your child-like essence.
• Pushing yourself towards excellence.
• Learning to truly enjoy the moment and not take anything for granted.
• Being respectful of other cultures.
• The power of heartfelt hospitality and living from the heart.

And much more.

Tom is truly an inspirational leader and a passionate hotelier, who is helping define the future of the industry through his leadership of one of the most iconic resorts in the world.

Thank you, Tom, for your time, your generosity, your friendship and your leadership.

Enjoy the episode, and remember to stay conscious and connected!

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This week's episode of The Conscious Hospitality Podcast features the great Simon Casson, Chief Executive Officer of Corinthia Hotels Limited.

Prior to joining Corinthia Hotels as CEO, Simon created a beautiful career for himself with one of the most prestigious luxury hotel brands in the world, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, becoming President for the EMEA region.

However, Simon's career has very humble beginnings, as he started out as a potwash, growing up the ranks.

Simon shares the story of his life and career, including his ambitions to grow and chase success, as well as the lessons learned from his journey.

This episode is full of great insights, including:

• Gratitude for nature and the small moments.
• Being gloriously YOU.
• The balance between harnessing empathy and driving excellence.
• The energy and light a leader can bring you.
• The counterintuitive power of vulnerability.

And much more!

This is a powerful and fascinating conversation.

Thank you, Simon, for your inspiration and leadership in our industry. 🙏

Stay conscious, stay connected!

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In this episode, David has the opportunity to speak to his friend Daniel Waite.

Dan is a hospitality consultant centered in the human side of the business. He has held roles in HR leadership in some recognized companies, including: Morgan's Hotel Group, Waldorf Astoria, Loews and SH Hotels. Daniel's passion is surrounding talent and how to get the best out of them.

Dan's leadership style is all about lighting a fire inside people. How do we inspire others to be better? Daniel has modeled his life on this idea and style.

In this wonderful episode, we discussed Daniel's upbringing and life stories, and there were several key insights. These include:

• Gratitude for our spouses and the support they provide us.

• Early watershed moments that cause a drastic shift in us.

• Pushing us beyond our comfort zones.
• How living on both sides of the track builds empathy.
• Pushing boundaries in hospitality with a human perspective.

And much more!

Dan also shared two fantastic references of content that has inspired him in his journey:

• Seth Godin - Logo vs Brand
• Richard Bolles - What Color is your Parachute?

Dan has worked for some revolutionary leaders, including Ian Schrager and Barry Sternlicht, so you know he brings some exceptional wisdom and insight with his journey.

Thank you, Dan, for your amazing perspective, and your openness to share your story with our listeners.

Enjoy the episode and remember to stay conscious, and stay connected.