Unpacking Ambition: Navigating Power, Pressure & Purpose in Hospitality Leadership with Emily Goldfischer & Nancy Mendelson

In this episode, Hospitality Daily hosts and hertelier founders Emily Goldfischer and Nancy Mendelson sit down with hospitality trailblazers Jennifer Fox, former President of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and Nicki Dehler, SVP of Product at Stayntouch, to unpack the complexities of ambition. Together, they discuss the delicate balance women face between being "too ambitious" or "not ambitious enough," share personal insights on navigating power and pressure, and explore how to redefine success beyond burnout culture by reconnecting ambition with purpose, growth, and well-being.
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