Pulse November/December 2021 | Page 63

DO YOU EVER WONDER how your peers would handle a situation ? Maybe you ’ re curious what other leaders in the spa industry have to say on a certain subject . In Sound Off , we ask ISPA members from differing backgrounds , countries and companies the same question and see how their answers compare .
“ What goal or accomplishment are you most proud of to have achieved as a spa leader this year ?”
SOUND OFF

DO YOU EVER WONDER how your peers would handle a situation ? Maybe you ’ re curious what other leaders in the spa industry have to say on a certain subject . In Sound Off , we ask ISPA members from differing backgrounds , countries and companies the same question and see how their answers compare .

“ What goal or accomplishment are you most proud of to have achieved as a spa leader this year ?”

SAGRARIO MORALES Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Spa Manager
KATJA GUIMARÃES Teraza Zanchi Spa CEO
INGRID MIDDAUGH
Well & Being Spa – Vail Spa Director
CHEYENNE BOWERS The Ritz-Carlton , Marina del Rey – SISLEY Spa Spa Director
“ It was always clear to me that
“ Considering that we still
“ As I reflect on the past
“ I am most proud of the spirit
when I returned full time with
are living a pandemic mo-
year , I am most proud of
and enthusiasm the team
my team , I had to return with a
ment , I feel very proud to
the resiliency that my team
showed in coming back to
strategy . My focus as a leader
have developed three very
has displayed . They sur-
work , supporting our efforts
was to start from the basics ,
interesting partnerships in
vived the COVID-19 closures
under difficult circumstances
and fortunately it has been the
2021 : We were selected to
only to return to an exten-
as we reengaged with our
best decision I have made . I fo-
be the spa in three very dif-
sive hotel renovation that
guests . While dealing initially
cused on relationships , making
ferent projects : a very tradi-
impacted our business
and to this day with the new
sure everyone understood our
tional upscale hotel , the
levels . The team has re-
health safety protocols placed
purposes and objectives . I have
largest beauty center and a
mained positive and sup-
a huge burden on our guests , it
spent more time with my team
premium senior living com-
portive of each other
was remarkable to observe the
than ever before , and we stay
munity in our city . It shows
despite these difficulties .
enthusiastic and considerate
in communication all the time .
me , as a spa leader , that not
With the support of my ex-
response of our guests who
Despite having lost irreplace-
just the wellness industry
ecutive leaders at Trilogy
were eager to return and show
able people in our spa team on
keeps growing in this
Spa Holdings , I feel empow-
support as they began to enjoy
this difficult road , we have
period but also that we are
ered and look forward to
our services once again . Above
been a resilient team that has
able to grow our business
continuing to lead this
all else I am fortunate to be
shown its strength by having
because we have built a
group through brighter
supported by a great team and
extraordinary results through-
very strong name brand
days ahead .”
to have the most thoughtful ,
out this year in financial
and people are seeking ex-
considerate , and loyal guests I
matters . But the most impor-
periences for their physical
the world .” n
tant thing , and what makes me
and emotional needs even
feel so proud , is becoming the
more .”
leader that I didn ’ t think I could
be . I feel happy !”
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