The emPOWERed Half Hour
Why Personal Development is Essential to Leadership with Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Vanessa McGovern
06 Dec 2023
Send us a textHave you ever found yourself in a situation that compelled you to contemplate giving up your career? In this episode, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Vanessa McGovern shares her personal journey and delves into the transformative impact of personal development in overcoming such obstacles. From building and nurturing passion to enhancing leadership skills, Vanessa unveils the secrets and wisdom she gained along the way, providing valuable lessons and inspiration for those navigating their own professional and personal journeys. Tune in NOW to episode 40!Key Points From This Episode:Backstory of how Vanessa became a Chief Sales & Marketing OfficerThe importance of having circles with similar interestsIt is possible to build a career from your passion and find success and fulfillmentAbout Vanessa McGovernVanessa McGovern, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Gifted Travel Network (GTN), is a fierce advocate for travel advisors, an award-winning industry educator, and a sought-after speaker at various industry events. Vanessa co-founded a host agency that has attracted attention throughout the industry for its innovative approach to supporting and educating successful travel entrepreneurs. She is a well-known business coach helping hundreds of travel entrepreneurs to increase profitability and satisfaction with their businesses. Vanessa got her start in the travel industry as an art auctioneer on board cruise ships, where she surpassed multiple sales records and innovated countless programs. She transitioned to the education side of the industry developing and implementing multiple award-winning agent training programs at respected industry organizations. In 2009, she was named one of Travel Agent Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30 Travel Professionals. Vanessa is extremely passionate about raising the collective profile of the travel advisor and is an active member of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). She spearheaded the ASTA’s Advocacy Awareness Day raising thousands of dollars for ASTA PAC. Vanessa lives in North Carolina with her husband, Don, and two kids, Ethan and Ella.Connect with Vanessa McGovernWebsiteFacebookLinkedIn - PersonalLinkedIn - Gifted Travel NetworkInstagramCalling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleFollow Becca Powers: Website Instagram LinkedIn Facebook 🌟 Did you love this episode of The emPOWERed Half Hour Podcast? Sharing your thoughts can make a big impact!💬 Leaving a review is simple: Visit this link. Scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section. Tap "Write a Review" to share your thoughts and let others know what you loved about the show. Your feedback helps us grow and continue delivering the content you love. Thank you for being part of our empowered community! 💖
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