A Resilient Journey to the C-suite with Lori Kiel
Lori Kiel was a single mother at 17 who dropped out of high school and was close to being another statistic until she decided, “This is not my life,” and set out to change it. From the humble beginnings of a trailer park upbringing to the C-suite in luxury hospitality, Lori embraced the journey, failed fearlessly, and worked hard to learn every step of the way. She calls herself scrappy and resilient. Listen and be inspired by Lori’s ability to build a new career from nothing. You’ll be reminded that your starting line matters far less than where you end: begin where you are and pursue your dreams!
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos · Lori Kiel
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (cdn.simplecast.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Tangible Takeaways:
- Learning how to lead begins with the willingness and ability to follow. You learn the good and the bad by watching others, and that shapes you as a leader!
- Listening is a powerful tool: you’ll learn more by listening and paying attention.
- Remember: there is so much to be learned by embracing the journey. Everything may not be falling into place as fast as you’d like, but every step is equipping you for what's coming.
- Do you want something? Ask for it with confidence! Know who you are and believe in your worth.
- Work harder than anyone around you, establish yourself as the expert, and ask for the position. Don’t wait for the title to be delivered to you.
- Be fearless when it comes to failure. Know that there’s always a tomorrow, you can always start again.
- The starting lines in life are not nearly as important as the finish line. It doesn’t matter how you start!
- For all dreams and goals, there are sacrifices along the way. We all make them, but you have to decide what sacrifices you’re willing to make and which you’re not. Being clear on this will help guide your decisions.
About Lori:
Lori Kiel, Chief Commercial Officer, is responsible for the top-line strategy for revenue, sales, and marketing for the Kessler Collection. Lori has 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has worked in various positions throughout her career. Lori is committed to moving Commercial Strategy into the mainstream of the hospitality industry through her work on the multiple boards and workgroups she participates in, the articles she writes, and most importantly, the teams she leads.
Connect with Lori:
Website: https://breakthrubrands.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brkthrubrands/
About me:
Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Leadership Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator.
Connect with me:
Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial
Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/
Clubhouse: @karenlaos
My book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/
Episodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos
Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator.
Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: Words to Avoid | Karen Laos
Connect with me:
Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial
Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/
Episodes also available on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos
My book “Trust Your Own Voice”: