Lisa Bauer is the president and CEO of Starboard Group, where she oversees all strategies and operations for the premier retailer in the cruise industry — Starboard and sister company Onboard Media, which includes 2,500 employees, working both on land and on board the ships of eight partner cruise lines. In this interview, we asked...
As executive coaches specializing in leadership and team development, we’ve witnessed firsthand the evolving challenges facing today’s organizations. The landscape of work has transformed dramatically, and with it the demands on leaders and their teams. Our holistic approach integrates business strategy, psychological insights, and wellness practices to support leaders in creating resilient, high-performing teams. Today,...
Join our executive coaches for hour-long interactive workshops at the 2025 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit! These workshops, offered Tuesday and Wednesday (June 10, June 11), will provide attendees with actionable insights and tips to take back to their teams. Attendees can select from one of four workshops each day (attend two different sessions...
Working in the travel and hospitality industry means being constantly on the go, solving problems in real time, and often managing the unmanageable — all while trying to maintain your sanity and maybe even squeeze in five minutes to yourself. As a mom and executive in the travel industry, I’ve lived this life and I’m...
You’re efficient. Capable. Trusted. The person who always follows through. So how is it that your calendar keeps filling up without you ever fully choosing it? You start the week with good intentions. You plan for focus, for space, for presence. But somewhere between Monday morning and Friday afternoon, your time becomes a blur of...
Kerry MacPherson is the senior director, strategic sourcing, at Carnival Corporation & plc, where she focuses on indirect spend supporting the North America supply chain. She’s also a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member! In this member spotlight, we asked Kerry a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said, “women belong in all places where decisions are being made,” and the women joining us at the 2025 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit truly live up to that statement. On the closing day of the Summit, female executives from three travel and hospitality organizations will share their journeys to...
Amy Brodrick is the CEO, chief strategy officer and founder of Walk In It, a consulting and coaching firm. She’s also a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member! In this member spotlight, we asked Amy a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman who inspires her, her leadership...
As part of a new, members-only series, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality is asking industry executives about their professional journeys, mentorship, how they stay up-to-date on the latest industry technology and trends, how they take care of themselves, and so much more. This week, insight comes from Kama Winters, president, Delta Vacations. We asked Kama...
We’re excited to announce the career coaches that will be hosting one-to-one meetings at the 2025 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit! Attendees of the Summit can book a session with these certified coaches at the event: Christina McFadden, Founder and CEO, Blue Door Partners Courtney A. Seard, Executive Performance Coach | Speaker and Facilitator...
