“Around the world, I’ve witnessed a universal truth: Beneath our diverse labels, we all crave deeper connection, rooted in emotion, trust and vulnerability. Humans long to be seen, heard, and felt. We’re mirrors reflecting one another’s energy and potential for positive impact. Let’s create these profound connections as we journey together worldwide.”
A Passion
for Hospitality
¡Hola! Welcome to my world of transformative experiences, leadership insights, and the art of conscious hospitality. I’m David, a seasoned COO in the dynamic hospitality industry, a passionate keynote speaker, and an author dedicated to sharing the invaluable lessons I’ve gathered over two decades of globetrotting and leadership.
My family and I are on a nomadic journey that has been a remarkable odyssey, guiding us through some of the world’s most iconic cities and luxurious destinations, including New York City, Miami (twice), Hong Kong, Hawaii, Aspen, Riviera Maya, and the enchanting shores of Ibiza. Throughout this adventure, I’ve had the privilege of working with esteemed hospitality giants such as Taj Hotels, Fontainebleau, Swire Hotels, Four Seasons, Auberge Resorts, Six Senses, and now as COO with Nômade People.
Throughout my journey, as I navigated through a broad variety of cultures and environments, I encountered an exquisite tapestry of nuances, cultural labels, and paradigms. Yet, beneath these surface differences, I discovered a profound and universal truth about human nature and behavior. Regardless of where we come from or what labels we may carry, the most fundamental human need is for genuine connection—a connection that goes beyond superficial interactions and delves into the realms of trust and vulnerability. Humans yearn to be seen, heard, and felt on a deeper level. We are, in many ways, mirrors reflecting each other’s energy and behaviors. This realization has been a guiding light in my career and speaking engagements. It underscores the incredible potential we all possess to create positive impacts through every interaction we partake in. Together, we can cultivate deeper connections, foster trust, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we encounter.
Core Hospitality Lessons
- Be Grateful. Always begin with gratitude. Gratitude is the compass that guides you to deeper connection, increased collaboration, and major fulfillment and appreciation for life. Gratitude keeps you grounded and provides you with the energy needed to deal with life.
- Feel the Energy. Understanding the energy that drives you and your interactions unlocks the potential for meaningful connections and impactful leadership. Once you understand your energy, you can then look outwards and become aware of the energy of the world around you.
- Understand Your Blueprint. Explore how labels assigned to you and others shape your perceptions and influence your actions. Analyze what you value, what you believe, and what you fear. If you learn to identify your labels, your fears, and your state of being, you can then determine whether they serve you in your life journey. You can always make the changes necessary to let go of those that don’t.
- Embrace Responsibility. You are in charge of your own life and destiny, and your mindset must reflect this truth. True leaders understand the weight of responsibility and embrace it with courage, integrity, and a growth mindset. They know their place in each circle they engage in, and they don’t overstep their limits within those established circles. Become independent of others’ opinions.
- Live Your Values. Aligning your actions with your core values creates authenticity and fosters trust. Thoughts spark action, and actions speak louder than words. So your thoughts and actions must reflect what is most important to you and what you believe, deep in your core.
- Lead With Intention. Purpose-driven living—through actions and habits—leads to a more meaningful and fulfilling existence. Pay attention to the details, honor the simple pleasures, and establish rituals to ground you into awareness.
- Build Your Community. You are not alone. Your community is made up of your chosen family—the individuals who will make you better daily, who will selflessly support you, and for whom you will do the same. Communities bring like-minded humans together and can create a powerful impact on the societies they engage in. Involve your people; be open, clear, and honest with them; and push them to be better versions of themselves. Find unity in the diversity of the people who form part of your tribe.
- Anticipate Needs and Wants. If you want to bond with others, see them. Understanding others’ needs, then taking action on satisfying those needs, is the essence of exceptional hospitality. Be culturally aware and lead with empathy, intention, and awareness. You are dealing with humans, after all.
- Don’t Settle for Mediocrity. Excellence is a nonnegotiable. Life is short and you must strive to legitimately be the ultimate version of yourself. Learn daily, admit your mistakes, and surround yourself with people who will elevate you in every way.
- Learn Daily. Make every experience a learning opportunity. Foster a culture of continuous learning within your circles, always improving and attempting to reach mastery of the competencies and activities you’re naturally talented at and that you enjoy. Learn from others and their experience, and use these lessons to guide you in your future endeavors.
My website and speaking engagements are a testament to these lessons. They offer practical insights, heartfelt stories, and actionable strategies to enhance leadership, foster conscious hospitality, and deepen human connections. Join me on this transformative journey, where each lesson is a stepping stone to a richer, more meaningful life and career.
Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to connecting with you on this remarkable voyage of discovery and growth.
