April 13, 2026

Career Growth Comes From Saying Yes Before You're Ready - Sofia Vandaele, IHG

Career Growth Comes From Saying Yes Before You're Ready - Sofia Vandaele, IHG
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In this episode, Sofia Vandaele, General Manager of the InterContinental New York Barclay and Regional Director for IHG Lifestyle and Luxury, shares how growing up in her parents' Belgian banquet hall shaped her view of hospitality, what working with Blackstone taught her about being a business leader, and why health challenges in COVID changed how she leads her team today.

Sofia is interviewed by Emily Goldfischer, founder of hertelier and Hospitality Daily's career correspondent. Read the companion article on Hertelier: Sofia Vandaele on her career journey.

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands