Navigating Career Change: Practical Advice for Finding What's Next for You in Hospitality - Anna Blue

In this episode, Anna Blue, a seasoned leader in hospitality and beyond, shares her insights on navigating career transitions, the importance of finding purpose, and the power of saying "I don't know yet."

We cover:

• (00:00) Intro: Layoffs in the U.S. and career transitions
• (00:32) Anna's own career transition
• (03:09) Being "highly employable"
• (04:50) Learning from others' experiences
• (05:40) Balancing work and personal life
• (07:07) Finding excitement in new opportunities
• (09:17) Career advice from Anna's dad
• (10:33) The importance of relationships and conversations
• (12:05) Exploring opportunities in hospitality and beyond
• (14:25) Asking questions and learning from industry leaders

Listen to our other episodes with Anna:

• What Hospitality Leaders Stopped Talking About (And Why It Matters Now) (2025)
• Supporting A Stronger Hotel Workforce (2023)

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands