In this week-long series featuring career advice from female executives at Accor, Paris, today we feature Chief Development Officer Agnes Roquefort and Senior Vice President Sales, North and Central America Valerie Gavin, with advice to help guide the next generation of women in hospitality.
Click here to read Tuesday’s commentary from Heather McCrory, CEO of North and Central America for Accor.
Roquefort suggested the hospitality industry is rich, diverse and inherently multicultural, and that female representation is key.
Here is her advice for women entering the hospitality industry:
- Don’t be afraid to be daring and trust yourself
- Confidence is the best tool you possess to help you reach your goals and become the professional leader you want to be.
- Join a company aligned with your personal beliefs and core values. Throughout your career, you will encounter some challenges along the way, but joining a company aligned with your personal beliefs and core values will support empowerment and elevate your professional path.
In response to what career advice she’d give her younger self, Gavin said have confidence in your abilities. “Absorb and learn as much as you can from those around you, keeping in mind that leadership can come from any level in an organization,” she added. “As you grow in your career, incorporate the elements in your leadership style that resonate with you, are true to your values and that you believe will inspire those around you to be the best they can be. Results are sure to follow.”