I'll Meet You In The Lobby

Merryll has worked across Gippsland as an Outreach Support worker for over 25 years, providing support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Jacinta interviews Candy De Lisen, Group Relationship Manager at Adara Hotels.

Bernadette is a project manager and instructional designer for Microsoft. Her passion is designing brain-friendly online courses & programs. She thrives on the challenge of converting an interactive in-person course or workshop to a collaborative online format. Bernadette is also keen on promoting women in tech, and exploring how motherhood can be career enhancing, rather than a career killer.

Jacinta speaks with Emily Haydon, Founder of The Talent Connective, career recruiter, networking enthusiast, and tea drinker. Emily is an advocate for aligning careers with purpose, conscious living, and the role of business as a vehicle for social change.

Shea works in The Goodnight Company, who has created a meaningful platform to help people fall back in love with sleep and prioritise meaningful rest. She is passionate about meaningful rest & connection.

Social media and digital marketing strategist Meg Coffey is a trainer, lecturer, media commentator, award-winning entrepreneur and regular on Australia's business speaking circuit.

Paul Worsteling is the host of the Australian TV show IFISH which started in 2005. Paul travels the world sharing his passion for fishing, with fisho's from all walks of life. He is a proud husband & dad to his beautiful wife Cristy and son Jet Reef, who both are rarely seen without a rod in their hands! Together they have also owned and run TackleWorld Cranbourne & Mornington since 1989.

The first of Jacinta's SKYPE interviews as part of a new series called 'I'll Meet You In Lockdown' as the impact of COVID-19 is in full swing globally. Jacinta kicks it off with a great chat with Matt Sykes who is a nature-based tourism consultant. Matt has a unique skill set combining the professions of landscape architecture, social entrepreneurship and tourism operation.

Simon McGrath is the Chief Operating Officer for Accor Pacific and has had an extensive and highly respected career in executive management positions in both main cities and iconic leisure destinations throughout Australia & Asia. Simon was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in June 2019. The prestigious honour is given to only 365 recipients each year, with Simon chosen for his significant work in promoting Australian tourism on the world stage.

Simon Blair from Five Degrees discusses the essential requirements to maximise the sales booking experience over the phone and reveals some key improvement insights achieved by a major client in the travel sector.