It’s About Who Knows You - Eileen Madigan - Defining Hospitality

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Defining Hospitality

Dan Ryan

225 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to Defining Hospitality, the podcast focused on highlighting the most influential figures in the hospitality industry. In each episode we provide 1 on 1, in depth interviews with experts in the industry to learn what hospitality means to them. We feature expert advice on working in the industry, behind the scenes looks at some of your favorite brands, and in depth explorations of unique hospitality projects. Defining Hospitality is hosted by Founder and CEO of Agency 967, Dan Ryan. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality, Dan brings his expertise and passion to each episode as he delves into the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. Episodes are released every week on Wednesday mornings. To listen to episodes, visit https://www.defininghospitality.live/ or subscribe to Defining Hospitality wherever you get your podcasts.

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It’s About Who Knows You - Eileen Madigan - Defining Hospitality - Episode #211

Defining Hospitality

1 hour 4 minutes

3 months ago

It’s About Who Knows You - Eileen Madigan - Defining Hospitality - Episode #211

It’s not just about what you know or who you know, but who knows you. Today, Eileen Madigan, Senior Vice President of Global Interior Design at Las Vegas Sands Corp joins Defining Hospitality to discuss the power of networking and mentoring within the hospitality industry. With over 35 years of experience in luxury interior design, Eileen shares her journey from working at Four Seasons and Rosewood Hotels to leading significant projects in Asia for Sands. She discusses the importance of having a design philosophy, her experience with a life coach, and the intricacies of scaling luxury design for massive integrated resorts. Eileen highlights the importance of creating everlasting memories through thoughtful design, and offers valuable insights on career progression and the significance of internal and external partnerships in achieving design excellence.

Takeaways:

Take time in your career, ideally in your twenties, to understand and define what makes you unique. This clarity will help guide your professional journey and open up opportunities.
Don’t wait until later in your career to work with a coach or mentor. Regularly seek outside perspectives to help you uncover your strengths, clarify your goals, and stay aligned with your purpose.
It’s not just about what you know or who you know, but who knows you. Build genuine relationships and make your work and value visible to others in your industry.
When leading projects or teams, assess and invest in the right people, establish clear processes, deliver quality products, and ensure profitability. All four fundamentals must be aligned for success.
Whether designing spaces or leading teams, always consider the human experience. Details matter—focus on how people feel and interact with your work.
Trust your instincts, appreciate the people and opportunities around you, and remember to enjoy the ride—even when it’s challenging.

Quote of the Show:

“At the end of the day, we’re creating everlasting memories.” - Eileen Madigan

Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenamadiganasid/
Website: https://www.sands.com/

Shout Outs:

0:40 - Leo A Daly https://leoadaly.com/
0:41 - Rosewood Hotels and Resorts https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/default
0:43 - Four Seasons https://www.fourseasons.com/
1:29 - Bruno Viterbo https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-viterbo/
8:44 - Rob Goldstein https://investor.sands.com/governance/executive-management/default.aspx
8:45 - Patrick Dumont https://investor.sands.com/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=9c208f5c-ee7e-4166-a224-99617ab747a4
15:44 - New World https://www.newworldmillenniumhotel.com/en/?utm_source=glopss&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=campaign
15:57 - Sonia Cheng https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonia_Cheng
16:12 - Hotel de Crillon https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hotel-de-crillon
16:40 - Carl Lagerfield https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Lagerfeld
26:32 - Tom Pheasant https://www.thomaspheasant.com/
26:36 - Turtle Creek https://www.turtlecreekcasino.com/
35:13 - David Collins https://www.davidcollins.studio/
37:31 - All Suites Tower https://www.sands.com/news/marina-bay-sands-multi-billion-dollar-expansion-enters-final-phase-of-design-enhancements/
40:32 - Katherine Blaisdell https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-blaisdell-1103ab5/
40:37 - Evan Burton https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanburton1/
45:33 - HD Vegas https://hdexpo.hospitalitydesign.com/
48:23 - Kevin Tyjer https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-tyjer-ncidq-a33778a/
50:56 - Dallas Mavericks https://www.mavs.com/
1:01:47 - Sivan O’Leary https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanholeary/
1:01:49 - Aubergine Partners https://aubergine-partners.com/
1:01:52 - Seven Levels of Energy https://amzn.to/41pCimh

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