Hospitality Sparring Partnership
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
(image: Chandi Dasa, Bali)
Strategic Partnership
– together, we ensure every step forward is measured, purposeful, and aligned with your goals
In today’s ever-evolving hotel market, finding the path to sustainable success can feel more complex than ever. Whether you’re an investor, owner, or operator, the industry sets high demands, requiring thoughtful navigation to build a resilient business. You might find yourself struggling to dedicate enough time for the necessary involvement, concerned whether your expertise in another field is translating effectively, or simply recognizing the value of having someone to spar with on the intricacies of modern hotel operations. Having someone by your side who not only understands the complexities but also supports you in becoming the best leader for your team can make all the difference.
This is where Eight Tridents steps in. More than just a consultant, I become your trusted sparring partner. With 25 years of international hospitality experience, I provide the guidance and fresh perspectives needed to navigate challenges and fuel growth. My role is to walk alongside you—offering honest, actionable advice, and standing with you through tough decisions—always with a focus on your long-term success.
A Partnership Built on Trust and Shared Growth
Unlike short-term solutions that address only surface-level issues, the Hospitality Sparring Partnership (HSP) is designed to build a meaningful, ongoing collaboration. As I come to understand the heart of your business—its vision, challenges, and opportunities—we’ll co-create strategies that go beyond solving immediate problems to laying the foundation for lasting, sustainable success. Together, we ensure every step forward is measured, purposeful, and aligned with your goals, helping your business thrive no matter the market conditions.
(Images below are a selection of hotels I have worked. From the left DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur , InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut, Fairmont Banff Springs, InterContinental Bali Resort. Photo credits to hotels).
The Eight Tridents HSP Approach
Every partnership is uniquely tailored to your specific needs. No two Hospitality Sparring Partnership (HSP) engagements are the same—you set the agenda, whether it’s strategic planning, advisory support, industry insights, or blending these with personal leadership coaching. My goal is to create an environment where your strategy and ambitions can thrive, translating them into real, measurable outcomes that resonate with your vision.
Engagement Options:
- Weekly Engagement: For urgent needs like takeovers, defined projects, or turnarounds, providing swift, focused support when you need it most.
- Monthly Arrangement: Perfect for ongoing leadership guidance and strategic insights that fuel both commercial and organizational development, while fostering growth and long-term success.
- Project Assignment: For deeper involvement in complex initiatives, offering dedicated expertise to ensure key milestones are met and transformative change is realized.
Initial Consultation
We begin with a critical conversation to clarify your goals and align our partnership with your vision
Design Alliance
Together, we establish a clear partnership framework, addressing confidentiality, expectations, sparring techniques, and personal preferences, while anticipating potential challenges
360 Business Deep Dive
We take the time to conduct an in-depth review of your business, understanding its unique dynamics, challenges, and opportunities. This deep dive provides the strategic foundation for our work, ensuring every decision and action is aligned with your broader business context and goals
ET Strategy & Vision
Whether you come with a detailed plan or a broader vision, we can use the Eight Tridents format to uncover fresh perspectives and set transformative goals, which will serve as the basis for our sparring sessions
Sparring Sessions
The heart of our partnership. You choose the priorities identified during the Strategic Deep Dive, and each session focuses on what’s most critical to your success. We set clear objectives, explore the key issues in depth, and conclude with a Recap & Accountability to capture key insights and define actionable next steps
Exit Strategy
As the partnership concludes, we will conduct a comprehensive exit session to ensure all loose ends are addressed and you are fully satisfied with the services provided and the path forward
Office Location
Stockholm, Sweden
Virtual & On-site services