E014 Embracing values Based Leadership With Sarah Powell

Sarah Powell talks about how embracing values based leadership not only helped Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons  successfully navigate the challenges presented by the covid 19 pandemic, but continues to help the business overcome the continuing challenges of staff shortage, flexible and remote working. She also shares some secrets of her success and how a trip made to Reunion Island in Mauritius over 20 years ago continues to impact on her life and leadership today.Subscribe here to be notified of new episodesSarah Powell is HR Director for Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and alongside that, Interim Area Director of HR for Northern Europe and Africa for Belmond, a hospitality and leisure company that operates luxury hotels, train services and river cruises worldwide.  Sarah has spent her entire career within hospitality starting as a graduate trainee with Hilton, working in both the UK and France over the 5 years she spent with them. During her time with Hilton Sarah realised that her true focus was the people and so shortly after leaving Hilton moved into HR and L&D roles for various companies including Crowne Plaza and Luxury Family Hotels. Prior to her current role Sarah worked for Soho House and led the People and Development teams for Babington House. Support the showSupport the showLET'S STAY CONNECTED:Follow me on LinkedinDon't forget to SUBSCRIBE before you leaveCan Do Academy is committed to making ordinary people extraordinary leaders. Find out more about our work hereHave a question about this episode or know a leader that should be on it? Reach out to us here