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ABOUT BARBARA
Born and raised in Vienna, Barbara Göttling admires her city and Austria's stunning landscapes. Growing up in her family's restaurant, she developed a strong passion for service and guest satisfaction. She enjoys sports, a hobby since childhood. With experience in esteemed establishments like Palais Coburg Vienna, Sofitel Vienna, and Grand Hyatt Berlin, she played a pivotal role in the pre-opening of Park Hyatt Vienna. After almost two years as a General Manager there, she was recently appointed as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Prague.
COMFORT AND GROWTH DO NOT CO-EXIST; EMBRACING DISCOMFORT IS THE KEY TO LEADERSHIP.
Barbara Göttling
BARBARA IN A NUTSHELL
General Manager
Mandarin Oriental Prague
area of expertise
Customer Service Czech Republic 🇨🇿
companies Barbara has worked for
BARBARA AS A LEADER
Barbara's leadership philosophy centers around continuous growth, empathy, and passion. She believes that leadership is about nurturing talent, fostering a caring environment, and constantly evolving both personally and professionally. For Barbara, success is achieved when everything flows seamlessly, driven by a deep connection to purpose and a commitment to the well-being of her team.
Leadership is not a walk in the park.
Great Leaders inspire.
The future of leadership is changing.
When I think of a leader, I think of my mother.
SUCCESS IS WHEN EVERYTHING FLOWS IN HARMONY, DRIVEN BY PASSION AND PURPOSE.
Barbara Göttling
BARBARA ON BALANCING GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP
Barbara emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort as a key to growth. By stepping outside of comfort zones, she believes leaders can achieve both personal and professional success, driving their teams to new heights in the luxury hospitality industry.
BARBARA ON CARING LEADERSHIP AND WELLNESS
Barbara advocates for prioritizing personal well-being alongside professional responsibilities. She believes that by taking care of oneself, leaders can inspire and support their teams more effectively, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.
TRUE LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT CARING FOR PEOPLE SO THEY CAN BE THEIR BEST, AND THIS STARTS WITH TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF.
Barbara on becoming a better leader
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