Explore leadership, resilience and belonging for women in hospitality with Anna Sebastian and Professor Jane Burns.
Women are shaping the future of hospitality, yet many still face barriers to leadership progression, visibility and inclusion.
In this session, Anna Sebastian shares insights from her global hospitality career and advocacy work supporting women in the industry.
Drawing on findings from the Celebrate Her global study, this conversation explores leadership pathways, barriers and opportunities for women across the sector — and how organisations can create environments where people and teams thrive.
What you’ll learn
• Leadership pathways for women in hospitality
• Key barriers and opportunities across the sector
• Practical strategies for building resilience
• How organisations can create more inclusive cultures
Who should attend
• Hospitality owners and founders
• HR / People & Culture leaders
• Operations managers
• Venue managers and hospitality professionals
• Anyone interested in building healthier hospitality workplacess
Host
Professor Jane Burns
Chief Strategy & Growth Officer – Allara Global
Professor Jane Burns is an award-winning mental health leader with 25+ years advising senior leaders across government, industry and the social sector. She designs practical programs that reduce burnout and build psychologically safe teams, translating evidence into actions managers and staff can us.
Guest Speaker
Anna Sebastian
Hospitality leader and founder of Celebrate Her
Anna Sebastian is a globally recognised hospitality leader and advocate for women in the industry.
She is the founder of Celebrate Her, a global initiative supporting women in hospitality and elevating conversations around leadership, representation and career progression.
Through her work across international hospitality groups and industry networks, Anna champions inclusive leadership and stronger pathways for women across the sector.
About this series
This session is part of the Building Resilient Hospitality Teams webinar series, exploring practical ways to build stronger teams and healthier workplaces.
