Business Is About People: Danielle Riddle
Danielle Riddle is a visionary leader in corporate travel, redefining executive travel management with a human-centered approach. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Inspired Travel Group, she leads a niche firm specializing in high-touch, bespoke travel solutions tailored for executives. Recognizing the critical need to re-humanize corporate travel, Danielle is dedicated to bringing personalized service and thoughtful engagement back into the industry.
A recognized leader in corporate travel, Danielle is a strong advocate for diversity, empathy-driven leadership, and relationship-focused service. She is known for designing seamless, high-quality itineraries that enhance leadership experiences and support business objectives.
In this conversation, Danielle shares her journey from Australia to Canada, detailing her passion for travel and how she founded a niche corporate travel company focused on rehumanizing the industry. She discusses the importance of empathy in corporate travel, the challenges faced by business travelers, and her experiences as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry. Danielle emphasizes the significance of work-life balance, especially as a mother, and how she adapted her business during the pandemic. She offers advice for young women entering the business world and reflects on her definition of success, which has evolved over time to prioritize time and freedom.
Danielle's Recommendations:
Diary of a CEO
The Knowledge Project
Travel Genius by Bloomberg
The Travel Diaries
The Travel Business Lounge
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