Budi Wahjono General Manager Pullman Lombok - Crossing Borders from Middle East to Asia

Brave Bold Brilliant Podcast

Jeannette is joined by Budi Wahjono, the general manager of Pullman Mandalika in Lombok. Budi shares insights from his extensive 34-year career in the hospitality industry, starting from his humble beginnings in Bali to his experiences in the Middle East.

Budi also reflects on the changes in the industry, the impact of social media on hotel promotion, and the importance of sustainability initiatives.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Budi started his career in the hospitality industry in Bali in 1990 and worked his way up from a rank and file position to becoming a general manager.
• Budi emphasises the importance of adapting to different environments and cultures, having worked in various countries such as Qatar, Kuwait, and Egypt.
• Sustainability is a key focus at the Pullman Mandalika, with initiatives such as eliminating single-use plastics and reducing food waste being implemented.
• Create a positive work environment, encourage open communication, and value the input of your team members.
• Step out of your comfort zone, focus on personal growth and development, and maintain authenticity in one's actions and decisions.

BEST MOMENTS

"I started in the hotel industry from the rank and file. I started from the housekeeping department. I'm not that lucky at that time because I didn't start from the hotel university."

"I think this is what makes me proud of myself that finally in 2012 I can become a general manager. I mean it's different."

"To me, Brave, Bold, Brilliant is about to build the strong characters. To build a strong character, if you build a strong character, of course in positive ways, right?"

This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at [e-mail] or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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ABOUT THE HOST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

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Podcast Description

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