126. Exit Route 2 – The Project-Based Consultant – Higher Income, More Adventure

What if you could turn your wellness expertise into adventure, freedom, and premium income, without being tied to one property?  That’s exactly what Exit Route 2, the Project-Based Consultant, makes possible. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own early consulting years, when I went from pre-opening to pre-opening across the globe. It was exciting, exhilarating, and exhausting all at the same time. And it was the single best training ground I could have asked for.   This route gave me variety, adventure, and income potential I never imagined, and it can do the same for you, if it’s the right fit.  Here are the 3 things you’ll learn in this episode:  1.- What project-based consulting really looks like The four roles you can step into (pre-opening projects, interim director, renovation support, turnaround assignments). 2.- The pros of this path Variety, accelerated learning, premium pay, and a strong network of contacts. 3.- The hidden challenges The disruptive lifestyle, operational immersion, pipeline stress, and income ceilings you’ll need to plan for. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand whether project-based consulting is your perfect bridge into a consulting career, or a path that may not fit your goals. You’ll also see how this “consulting school in real life” can fast-track your skills, confidence, and credibility as a consultant. _______Are you ready to take wellness to the next level?Here are 2 ways I can help:1️⃣  WHO: Wellness directors who want to join 1% of wellness leaders📌 WHAT: The Wellness Asset AcademyA 10-week online group programme where I guide you through my 7-step ESSENCE framework. Achieve higher pay and secure a genuine seat at the hotel’s big table—so wellness is no longer the most neglected area in the hotel.→  Join the waitlist here.2️⃣  WHO: Owners of small, independent hotels with a strong wellbeing focus📌 WHAT: Asset Builder MentorshipExclusive 6-month 1:1 mentorship programme to master creating a wellness asset, build a proud team, and deliver transformative experiences for your guests.→  Become a steward of true hospitality.💡 Why work with me?I know what works with wellness and I also know what doesn’t. I’ve made the mistakes so you don’t need to – saving you thousands of dollars on bad decisions.✅ #1 best-selling author, global wellness expert ✅ 40+ projects in 20+ countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific ✅ Top brands: Abadía Retuerta, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Six Senses Resorts & Spas ✅ Interviewed over 150+ hoteliers worldwide