#197 - Hospitality Meets Claire Llewellin-Davis - From the Trenches to Tennis Courts

Today, we have a remarkable guest joining us — Claire Llewellin-Davis, the dynamic Managing Director of The Lensbury. Claire's journey is a fascinating tale of resilience, adaptability, and bold career moves.✨ In This Episode:Adventures in Language and LandsFrom studying languages in France and Germany to teaching in Japan, Claire's story kicks off with vibrant globe-trotting adventures that would make even Carmen Sandiego jealous.Military MakeoverLearn how Claire transitioned to military life. Ever wondered about staying awake for 56 hours? Claire spills the beans on her transformative training at Sandhurst, where resilience was the name of the game.Cherie Blair DramaImagine inviting Cherie Blair to talk at a place with a very, very traditional audience. Claire shares the juicy details of how she managed to win over skeptics and even had the club's chairman swooning!To Hong Kong and BeyondGet a taste of Claire's high-stakes management during political unrest in Hong Kong. And the shift to a more tranquil life in Singapore—paddling pools indoors anyone?Family FirstHow COVID-19 changed everything! Claire opens up about personal loss and re-evaluating priorities. Plus, how a spontaneous escapade in Malaysia and Vietnam led her back to the UK.Lensbury BoundDiscover the award-winning Lensbury resort, a blend of heritage, sports, and leisure excellence—even England's Lionesses took a liking to it! Claire's vision of rejuvenating the historic club is nothing short of inspiring.🌟 Key Takeaways:Resilience and AdaptabilityClaire's military training taught her to remain calm under pressure—handy when faced with tear gas or a room full of critical club members.Diverse Experiences Enrich HospitalityPhil and Claire discuss how bringing people from different industry backgrounds into hospitality makes the industry richer and more adaptive.Humour and HumanityBalancing intense responsibilities with light-hearted moments, Claire exemplifies why attitude and a willingness to learn are the ultimate secrets to success.Don’t miss this exciting ride through Claire Llewellin-Davis' remarkable journey filled with globetrotting, tear gas, high-profile events, and the serene beauty of the Lensbury resort. Tune in for some laughs, insights, and inspiration!The GuestClaire Llewellin-Davis is the Managing Director at the LensburyLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/claire-llewellin-davisThe SponsorToday’s episode comes to you in partnership with RotaCloud, the people management platform for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from a single, web-based app.It makes work simple for your team, too, allowing them to check their rotas, request holiday, and even pick up extra shifts straight from their phones.Try RotaCloud’s time-saving tools today by heading to https://rotacloud.com/philThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy