006: The Power of Passion in Hospitality with Joanne Taylor-Stagg
Welcome to the NextGen Hospitality Podcast with me, Paul Borg. This podcast is designed for ambitious young professionals eager to jumpstart their careers in hospitality and grow into impactful leadership roles.
In this episode, I’m joined by Joanne Taylor-Stagg, general manager of The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences in London. Joanne is an award-winning General Manager and hospitality leader, renowned for driving culture, operational excellence, and profitability.
Joanne shares her journey into the hospitality industry, her leadership philosophy, and the importance of team engagement. From her early days in South Africa studying law, Joanne talks about how her passion and calling took her to her current role in a prestigious London hotel
We talk about the challenges and rewards of transforming a four-star hotel into a five-star experience, and how working across different roles helped her find the perfect fit. Joanne also highlights the importance of building a positive team culture and changing the way people perceive careers in hospitality.
Tune in to find out Joanne’s inspiring insights on personal growth, career development, and impactful leadership.
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Connect with Joanne:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannetaylorstagg/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-borg-crowneplaza/
The NextGen Hospitality Podcast
Welcome to The NextGen Hospitality Podcast, a podcast for ambitious young people ready to kickstart a career in hospitality and grow into leadership roles.
This podcast gives you the inside scoop on what it takes to rise to the top, from mastering entry-level roles to becoming a future leader in hotels, restaurants, events, and beyond.
In each episode, we bring in hospitality pros—both seasoned leaders and young trailblazers—to share how they got started, the challenges they faced, and the skills that helped them stand out.
Tune in for real stories and practical tips to build a career you love and navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing industry.
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