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Episode 12: Checking-In with Ellen Bettridge

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👁️ 202 views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 39:42
What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

every time the topics of industry careers and travels come up people would tell me that you may leave your current company but typically what happens in this industry is most people never leave once travel gets their hooks into them

i always thought it was some kind of giant secret to be able to succeed so well across so many incredible companies but she makes it seem simple

perform be kind keep your connections and don't be afraid to learn

i want to thank her for speaking with me before i pass it over to the conversation i know her travel has picked up significantly

Creator's Tips & Advice

Perform, be kind, keep your connections, and don't be afraid to learn.
Consider lateral moves to build a stronger foundation in your career.
Focus on relationships and connections over time for career opportunities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow did Ellen Bettridge start her travel career?
QWhat advice does Ellen have for career growth in the travel industry?
QHow has the pandemic affected business travel perceptions?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Uniworld CEO Ellen Bettridge shares a start in travel to so many successful people in travel—her first job in travel was as a frontline, retail advisor. In this episode, Ellen talks to TMR’s Dan McCarthy about that start and about the confidence she brought with her from that original position to other stops throughout her career from Amex to Silversea to Azamara, and now to Uniworld. **Subscribe, like, and comment for more #travelagent content** Subscribe to TMR's daily newsletter here: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up Follow Dan McCarthy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMcCarthy_NY 00:00 Intro 2:30 Greetings 4:35 The Emotional Return to Travel 9:30 Ellen’s “Lateral” Career Moves 19:00 Ellen’s Career ‘What Ifs” 25:00 What Makes River Cruising Unique 31:50 “Am I the Luckiest Person Alive?”