We celebrated Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day in March with an all-female episode applauding women in business travel. And, we tackled the timely topic of traveler security and duty of care. Here’s a recap:
Episode 4: Traveler Security: Assess Your Program
In Episode 4, titled “Traveler Security: Assess Your Program,” Miriam and Chad dive into the critical topic of travel risk management. This episode is packed with insights from BCD Travel’s top experts, making it essential listening for anyone looking to enhance their travel risk management strategies.
Highlights:
- Jorge Mesa, Senior Director of Travel Risk Management, shares the origins and daily operations of BCD’s Global Crisis Management team.
- Christine Connolly and Lise Levesque, Senior Program Managers, discuss the importance of continuous monitoring and the evolving landscape of travel risks.
- The team delves into the Traveler Security Program Assessment (TSPA), a comprehensive evaluation designed to identify gaps and improve travel risk management programs.
“If [travelers] don’t know how to act during an incident, if they don’t know how to report things that happen, then the program is really useless.” – Jorge Mesa
Episode 5: Celebrating Women in Business Travel
In Episode 5, “Celebrating Women in Business Travel,” you’ll meet guest co-host and BCD Travel Global Marketing Communications team member Sydney Kessler. Sydney joined Miriam to celebrate International Women’s Day and the incredible women in the business travel industry. This episode is filled with inspiring stories and valuable advice from some of BCD’s outstanding female leaders.
Highlights:
- Leslie West, Global Senior Vice President, shares her journey and the importance of confidence and mentorship in achieving success.
- Silvia Negri, Senior Director with the LATAM program management team, discusses overcoming stereotypes and the power of speaking up.
- Shelley Fletcher-Bryant, European-based VP with Advito, emphasizes the need for women to back themselves and each other in their professional journeys.
“Find your crew. If you don’t have the right people around you, get a new crew. Just get a new one.” – Leslie West
Coming in April
Stay tuned for our April episodes, where we’ll dive into hot topics like hotel and traveler engagement. Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions that can help you navigate the business travel landscape. In the meantime, find more episodes of Connections at the button below, on our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast platform.
