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Travelling to other countries and meeting clients face-to-face has been a game-changer for me, both personally and professionally. Professional Growth: 1. Stronger Relationships: Putting a face to a name and sharing a handshake strengthens the trust and rapport with clients and colleagues. It transforms our conversations from transactional to meaningful. 2. Deeper Understanding: Visiting clients in their environment provides invaluable insights into their needs and challenges, enabling us to tailor solutions that truly add value. 3. Enhanced Collaboration: Face-to-face meetings foster more dynamic and effective collaboration and decisions are made more efficiently. Personal Growth: 1. Cultural Awareness: Traveling exposes me to diverse cultures and perspectives, broadening my understanding and empathy. It's a constant reminder of the rich tapestry of human experiences. 2. Adaptability: Navigating new environments and overcoming travel challenges enhances my problem-solving skills and adaptability—qualities that are beneficial in both personal and professional spheres. 3. Fulfillment: There’s a unique satisfaction in building real connections with people I work with regularly. It enriches my professional journey and makes the hard work all the more rewarding. Each time I visit Scandinavia, I find myself increasingly enchanted by the region. This week, I had the pleasure of being there again to work on a significant project that will help a great client progress even further than they already have. A huge thank you to COMEXI GROUP's clients and agents for their kindness and for being so welcoming. Your hospitality makes every trip a wonderful experience.🌍✈️

The Essence of Luxury: Freedom, Convenience, and Service for me In essenc : luxury is living unburdened, where every aspect of life is made simpler, more enjoyable, and effortlessly extraordinary. Luxury is more than material wealth—it's about “freedom, being trouble-free, and hassle-free living”, enhanced by seamless, “courtesy complimentary services”. Luxury Is Freedom Luxury is the freedom to choose without limits. It’s having the ability to reclaim your time, make spontaneous decisions, and never settle for less. Luxury Is Being Trouble-Free True luxury eliminates everyday concerns. From concierge services to personal chauffeurs, every detail is handled for you, freeing you from stress and problem-solving. Luxury Is Hassle-Free Convenience Luxury is about effortless ease. It’s having basically what you need, when you need it, with zero friction. Every experience is tailored, anticipating your needs. Luxury Is Receiving Free Services A defining trait of luxury is the access to exclusive, often complimentary services. It’s not just about what you can buy—it’s about what is offered freely, as part of an exceptional experience. Whether it's a private lounge with personalized attendants, complimentary spa treatments, or curated events accessible only to select guests, these free services amplify the feeling of being truly valued. In many luxury environments, these services aren’t simply add-ons—they’re seamlessly integrated into the experience. The mark of true luxury lies in the assumption that every desire is catered to without extra cost or effort on your part. Receiving such services without even asking, often before the need is recognized, elevates the experience to one that feels uniquely personal and refined. Conclusion: Luxury as a State of Mind Luxury, at its highest form, is a state of mind. It’s about being unburdened, both mentally and physically. Whether it’s the freedom to choose without limitation, living without day-to-day worries, or experiencing life without hassles, luxury distills life into its most pleasurable and liberating form. And when courtesy tailored services are added to the equation, luxury becomes not just a lifestyle, but an effortless journey into the extraordinary.

5 key pieces to launching your travel coaching business   1)     Understanding your own “why” for travel beyond just enjoying exploring new places, seeing new sights, trying new foods, and experiencing other cultures. Those are after-effects of traveling. What I want to you to identify is what travel does for you on a deeper and more personal level. Why do you actually travel? 2)     What is it that you believe so deeply in about travel that you want others to know and believe in as well? In other words, what has travel done for you or made you realize?  This is your core message. 3)     Who needs to hear and understand that? These are your ideal clients. 4)     How do you want to help your ideal clients? What are you helping them to achieve and what is the process for them to get there? 5)     Lastly, for now, where do your ideal clients “hang out”? To attract and nature your ideal clients and turn them into paying clients, you need to be where they are. This includes the right social media platforms, organizations, networks, associations, events, publications, podcasts, communities, and more. What will they resonate with and how will you capture and nurture them (aka your lead magnet)? This is key to your marketing strategy. 6)     Bonus tip- if you are a travel agent, tour operation, travel consultant, wellness coach, or another role that helps people travel, you can use our same travel coaching approach to combine coaching with how you help your ideal clients have more meaningful, transformative, and healing journeys where they set intentions and reach their goals. With only 4 months left before the new year (crazy, right!?), now is the time to kick into high gear and start taking action so that you can make 2025 the year of goals, direction, and success. Stop putting off having your ideal travel business. You and your clients deserve it. We are excited to share that there is a Fall Sale happening now for The Travel Coach Certification Program. This well-rounded program is self-paced and is designed to help you go from discovery to launch for your travel coaching business. What kind of business do you want to have? What kind of revenue streams do you desire? Who do you want to serve? What impact do you want to make? How do you implement coaching into it? How do you coach someone? How do you attract your ideal clients rather than chase clients? How do you market without feeling so salesy? How do you combine coaching into your current business or role? We will be requiring an annual fee to keep the Certified Travel Coach accreditation soon but not yet. Lucky for you, if you join now, you will NOT have to pay that annual fee. Visit here to see what is included and to sign up today during our Fall Sale: https://lnkd.in/g7jDeuP #travelcoach #travelcoaching #certifiedtravelcoach #travelcareer

Things I’ve learned while traveling for work ✈️🚆 First of all, I love it! 🫶🏼 My life wouldn’t feel whole without it. But I also think traveling makes me a better person, a better leader and helps me build a better business. ✨ New markets and trends. Travelling for business can be an opportunity to learn more about a growing market 📈or trend that may affect the work you perform. 👋🏼 Face-to-face meetings. An in-person meeting is for the most part more effective than discussing matters over the phone or through email.👩🏻💻 🧠 Travel gives you fresh ideas at every turn. At its most basic, travel exposes you to so many new ideas, perspectives and ways of working. However, work travel is… work While away on work trips, you’re expected to continue to manage your regular work load for the most part – on top of attending additional meetings and tending to the purpose of your travel. That can mean working in your hotel room late at night or early in the morning. It takes focus and clarity to keep everything moving along. Focus, dedication and my passion to succeed and learn is what keeps me going. WC&Co Brands

"If you can't get it, make it for you" It's been almost two years since I started TravelEx DSC. Believe me building something by yourself is a priceless experience how small it is does not matter. Things drove me to start a Travelling Society in my College. ✓ Passion: I am passionate about traveling which led me to form a group of people who love travelling and want to explore this field in all forms. ✓ Opportunity: I had never heard of any Travelling Society (not clubs) which was promoting the various aspects of travelling such as culture, heritage, food, ethnicity, craft, etc. ✓ Enthusiasm: I was very much interested in entrepreneurship because of which I joined only one society in my first year (E-cell) where I learnt a lot and inspired me to start something. ✓ Connections: During my first year of college I had made some quality connections which was very helpful for me to get the founding team of TravelEx DSC. ✓ Experience: I wanted the exposure from scratch how things work in a society and clubs. The two year experience was really overwhelming and earned a lot personally and professionally. Believe me execution will give you more enthusiasm than planning, if you have something in your mind, execute it today, tomorrow never comes. Feel free to share your thoughts and connect for more insights about it!

What's your most unused qualification? This will probably come as no surprise to some of you BUT I actually have an Overseas Holiday Representative Diploma. In my late teens, after a girls holiday, I thought this might be the career for me. I remember having to do a mock "Welcome Meeting" and practicing coach announcements, amongst other key learnings about the best ways to discover the local area, upsell, build relationships with locals and deal with stressed guests. The idea of living abroad was perfect for me as I love travel, working with hotels was perfect because I love hospitality, and at the time I was Chilled Supervisor at Iceland Frozen Foods London Road so I could handle any difficult customers easily plus I loved face to face interaction, problem solving and providing brilliant customer service. This had my name all over it. Only it didn't. I never did it. I thought about it and I wanted to do it but I actually had zero confidence in myself back then, plus I couldn't drive, at the time a key requirement. So I forgot about it. This post was originally going to focus on the qualifications we have and don't use, but it's actually made me realise that I'm more of a travel rep than ever nowadays. Just in my home town! Connected Brighton has become a key ambassador for the city, a Visit Brighton partner, passionate about helping you to be a tourist in your home town, or the town you call home. Now I've accidentally turned that travel dream into my own local business, I'm part of the tourism sector and looking at growing into other cities next year. Giving everyone a better experience where they choose to live by enjoying bespoke activities with like minded people that support local. I'm also launching a new concierge service to hotels to help visitors to Brighton have the best time by supporting local! Funny how those hopes and dreams from the past crop back up in unexpected ways. What about you? Got a business idea that's always been a niggle? A dream you keep putting on the back burner? Or that unused qualification you could dust off and use now? Let me know below👇 ______________________________________ Hi, I'm Lyndsey, an award winning female founder listed in the UK Top 100 Female Business Owners of 2024 by the Small Business Britain f:entrepreneur campaign. I also coach entrepreneurs after finding myself through starting my business when infertility, divorce and redundancy had knocked me and my confidence off track. Get in touch to find out more to see how I can help you or your business thrive too. hello@lyndseyclay.com #ialso2024 #femalefounder #femalebusinessowner #awardwinningfemaleentrepreneur #businesscoach #businessmentor

Travel Experiences: Share stories and photos from my recent travels, highlighting the cultural experiences, adventures, and lessons learned during my trips. Traveling has broadened my perspective and enriched my life. Family and Friends Bonding: Talk about the importance of spending quality time with family and friends, and how these relationships have influenced me personal and professional growth. Share anecdotes or memories of memorable moments shared with my loved ones. Exploration of New Technologies: Discuss some of my curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new technologies, even with a background in business. Share thoughts on how technology is shaping industries and transforming the way we work and communicate. Continuous Learning: Emphasize the value of lifelong learning and staying updated in a rapidly changing world. Share how proactively seek out new knowledge and skills, whether through online courses, workshops, or networking events. Integration of Business and Technology: Explore the intersection between business and technology. Discuss how businesses can leverage technology to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and stay competitive in the market. Networking Opportunities: Highlight how interests me in travel, technology, and learning provide unique networking opportunities. How connecting with like-minded individuals has enriched me professional network and opened doors to new collaborations and opportunities. Personal Growth and Development: Reflect on how help me diverse interests have contributed to my personal growth and development. Stepping out of my comfort zone and embracing new experiences has helped me become a well-rounded professional.

Becoming a travel agent can be rewarding for several reasons: Passion for Travel: If you love exploring new places and cultures, working as a travel agent allows you to share that passion with others and help them create memorable experiences. Job Satisfaction: Helping clients plan their dream vacations or business trips can be highly fulfilling. Seeing their joy and satisfaction from a well-planned trip can be a significant reward. Varied Work: The role involves diverse tasks, from researching destinations and negotiating with suppliers to customizing travel itineraries and solving problems, which can make the job exciting and dynamic. Networking Opportunities: Travel agents often build relationships with clients, suppliers, and other industry professionals, which can be both personally and professionally enriching. Flexibility: Many travel agents work independently or have flexible hours, which can offer a better work-life balance compared to traditional office jobs. Continuous Learning: The travel industry is always evolving with new destinations, technologies, and trends, offering continuous learning and growth opportunities

How Travel Can Supercharge Your Professional Growth Have you ever noticed how stepping out of your daily routine can spark new ideas? Travel does that and so much more. It’s not just about exploring new places; it’s about gaining skills that can transform your career. Here’s why hitting the road (or skies!) can be one of the best things you do for your professional growth: 1. New Perspectives, New Ideas When you travel, you’re exposed to different cultures, ways of thinking, and problem-solving approaches. That fresh perspective can help you think outside the box when you’re back at work. Suddenly, challenges don’t look so tough, and creative solutions start flowing more easily. 2. Adaptability in Action Travel throws you into unfamiliar situations—lost in a foreign city, navigating different customs, or even handling unexpected changes to your plans. Every time you adapt, you’re building resilience and sharpening your problem-solving skills—qualities that are priceless in today’s fast-changing work environments. 3. Networking Beyond Borders Conferences, co-working spaces, or even casual conversations while travelling can lead to unexpected professional connections. You never know who you might meet or what opportunities could arise just from being in the right place at the right time. 4. Recharge & Refocus Let’s face it—sometimes we just need a break from the daily grind to regain focus. Travelling can be the perfect way to reset your mind. When you return, you often find yourself more energized and ready to tackle tasks with a fresh mindset and renewed motivation. 5. Think Globally, Act Smart Travel helps you develop a global mindset, which is invaluable in today’s interconnected world. Whether you’re thinking about expanding your business or simply understanding a broader market, experiencing different cultures firsthand gives you a deeper understanding of how the world works. So, next time you plan a trip, remember—you’re not just taking a break. You’re building skills that will serve you well long after the vacation is over. Travel is an investment in yourself, and your career will thank you for it. #ProfessionalGrowth #GlobalMindset #TravelAndWork #CareerDevelopment #TravelToGrow

🌟 Dream Job Alert: How Travel Agents Turn Vacation Into Vocation 🌟 Embark on an exciting journey into the world of travel and unlock the endless possibilities of becoming a travel agent. Whether you're a beginner looking to start your career or a seasoned pro seeking to excel further, the travel industry offers a myriad of opportunities to explore. Let's dive into the essential skills, certifications, and networking tips that will set you on the path to success in this dynamic field. Essential Skills for Travel Representatives: - Exceptional communication skills to engage with clients and provide top-notch service. - Strong organizational abilities to handle multiple bookings and itineraries efficiently. - Problem-solving mindset to tackle unexpected travel hiccups with ease. Certifications for Aspiring Travel Agents: - Acquire industry-recognized certifications such as the Certified Travel Associate