In this bonus meditation episode from the Shift Your State series on the OPO app, Chris Connors guides us through a breathing session that will help bring your brain greater clarity and purpose.

Wherever you are, pop your headphones in, sit comfortably, and enjoy Chris's magical voice as he centers you and brings you back to presence.

In this epsiode, David has the honor of welcoming a "true OG of Hospitality", Bashar Wali.

Bashar has a 30-year career in hospitality, including GM roles with Starwood and then taking on Executive Leadership roles with Grand Heritage Hotel Group and Provenance Hotels. His first GM role was at the age of 27, and he has since built an inspiring career.

With over 30 years of experience, Bashar is an "OG" of hospitality. He is one of the most passionate believers in our industry and he has held strong views and opinions over the past two decades. In July 2020 Bashar founded This Assembly, a hotel development and advisory firm that is created to help us think differently about hospitality.

Bashar is highly versed and connected in the hospitality world, all thanks to the passion and conviction he has held throughout his life and career. His insight resonate deeply with thousands of hoteliers all over the world.

In this episode, we dive into some fascinating topics, including:

• The power of legitimate authority.
• Doing what you are passionate about.
• The importance of representing the feminine energy in the workplace.
• Being authentic in your point of view.
• The beauty of being part of a cult.
• How fear moves you away from your true self.

And much more!

Thank you, Bashar, for your wonderful wisdom and for always showcasing our industry under a beautiful light, inspiring everyone around you to be as fervently passionate about it. You are the inspiration. 🙏

You can connect with Bashar through his LinkedIn profile or on Instagram.

Enjoy!

#hospitality #conscioushospitality #leadership #consciousleadership #growth #mindset

In this episode, David has the pleasure of welcoming the fabulous Kate Buhler to the show.

Kate is an incredible woman and a true testament of what hospitality means. Kate started her career to supplement her livelihood as a performer, and she fell in love with the industry. She spent the first part of her career in a variety of roles in luxury hotels, before pivoting into the world of revenue management and training. With this change, she began Profitable to Train, and through this company she is an independent consultant, evaluator, trainer and public speaker.

Kate has also just released her book, Inhospitable: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime in Service, a MUST read for any hotel professional out there. In the book, she shares some fascinating stories of her times in hotels or working with teams.

This conversation is so fascinating, and we get into a variety of interesting topics, including:

• Gratitude for age.
• The power of embracing discomfort.
• Where to start in hospitality.
• Where hospitality is headed.
• How the WHY makes a smarter team member.
• Losing our curiosity as a society.

And so much more!

Thank you, Kate, for your wonderful presence and wisdom, and for sharing your story with us. Let's make the world (and our industry) more hospitable!