EPISODE · Nov 9, 2023 · 30 MIN
Sean Mahoney, Former EVP & Chief Financial Officer, RLJ Lodging Trust, interviewed by Lan Elliott
from It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast · host David Kong
Sean discusses how his curiosity helped him to rise quickly. He explains the importance of including others along the way to build support for initiatives – and why hallway discussions are critical. Sean shares valuable advice on public speaking he learned from friends trained in broadcasting, and he explains why imposter syndrome gets more acute as one rises to the C-Suite. He also details the “art and nuance” of advocating for oneself.
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Sean discusses how his curiosity helped him to rise quickly. He explains the importance of including others along the way to build support for initiatives – and why hallway discussions are critical. Sean shares valuable advice on public speaking he learned from friends trained in broadcasting, and he explains why imposter syndrome gets more acute as one rises to the C-Suite. He also details the “art and nuance” of advocating for oneself.
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