🦋Today marks a moment of reflection for me, serving both as the Chair of AWTE (Association of Women Travel Executives) for the past 20 months and as a board director for a whole decade.
🦋It's been an integral part of my daily life, a journey filled with content creation, networking, and advocating for the association and being a positive disruptor.
🦋Alongside countless remarkable women, over those 10 years, whose wisdom and support have indelibly shaped my personal and professional growth.
🦋As per our tradition, every two years, the entire AWTE board, including the Chair, must step down and undergo nomination and election by our members. This process injects fresh energy, fosters innovation, and ensures the future of our core values, enriching the membership experience.
🦋Today, we gather for our AGM, embarking once again on this transformative journey.
🦋The past two years have presented formidable challenges, particularly as every role within AWTE is voluntary.
🦋Amidst an enormous event and conference season in 2023 and undertaking an expanded role overseeing Europe with Holiday Extras, I experienced burnout for the first time.
🦋This experience brought forth both physical and psychological hurdles which led to a period of recovery and recharge.
🦋This was the epitome of, 'You cannot be all things to all people,' compelling me to prioritise self-care and embody the principles I advocate for.
🦋I extend my heartfelt best wishes to the new board as you embark on this new chapter.
🦋I urge you to harness a culture of mutual support and understanding, recognising that struggles may not always be visible from the outside.
🦋Always check in on each other.
🦋Embrace courageous conversations surrounding gender, equality, allyship, and advocacy, and never shy away from catalysing positive change.
🦋Here's to the AWTE board of 2024 and beyond, may your journey be defined by resilience, camaraderie, and unwavering commitment to a shared mission
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3wWhat an amazing initiative! ⛳️ It’s about time we de-stigmatised golfing