Philippe Clarinval is an internationally recognised leadership expert and innovator in the luxury hotel industry. With over 20 years of experience as a hotelier and certified Oxford Leadership Coach, he inspires leaders, teams and organisations to develop sustainable strategies based on authenticity and purpose.
Through his work as a manager of renowned luxury hotels and his visionary speeches, Philippe combines practical expertise with profound insights on topics such as strategic alignment, transformational leadership and the future of luxury. His captivating style and clear vision motivate people to rethink leadership and initiate sustainable change.
In this interview, Philippe talks about his speaking topics, his approaches and the importance of a meaning-orientated leadership culture.
Philippe Clarinval in an interview:
1. What are the core subjects of your keynote speeches?
1. Ignite Transformation: Leading Teams to Excellence
Discover the secrets of transformational leadership that inspire teams, drive service brilliance, and elevate organizational success.
Perfect for: C-suite executives, general managers, and business owners ready to spark real change.
2. Aligned for Greatness: The Blueprint for Success
Learn how aligning purpose, strategy, and culture unlocks clarity and sustainable growth while reducing leadership stress.
Perfect for: Leaders seeking focus and alignment in high-performance industries.
3. Redefining Luxury: Service Excellence in a Demanding World
Explore how to wow guests and stakeholders by balancing authenticity, luxury, and team well-being.
Perfect for: Hospitality leaders looking to elevate their brand in a competitive market.
4. Resilient Leadership: Thriving Under Pressure
Uncover practical strategies to lead with strength, manage stress, and build resilience for you and your teams.
Perfect for: Leaders navigating the challenges of a high-stakes, fast-paced world.
5. Building Dream Teams: The Formula for Peak Performance
Empower your teams to collaborate, innovate, and succeed with a “one team, one person at a time” approach.
Perfect for: General managers and team leaders striving to unlock potential in their organizations.
6. The Future of Luxury Leadership: A Vision for Impact
Dive into a fresh take on luxury leadership, where passion, purpose, and authenticity create truly meaningful experiences.
Perfect for: Luxury hoteliers and visionary leaders ready to make their mark.
2. Which audiance or which branch do you reach with your speech?
My presentations offer valuable added value for C-level managers, general managers and entrepreneurs who are looking for new impetus. Managers, hotel industry leaders and team leaders also benefit from practical knowledge that broadens their perspectives and strengthens their impact.
3. Are you a PREMIUM SPEAKER? Where do you get your insights from?
Why am I a speaker who inspires and delivers valuable messages?
I bring a unique blend of practical experience as an international luxury hotelier and a solid academic foundation. Over my career, I have led world-class hotels, managed diverse teams, and navigated complex challenges. This has given me deep insights into human nature, expert management skills, and exceptional cultural competence—all vital in today’s globalized world.
My academic background complements this hands-on experience, allowing me to bridge the gap between theory and practice. My leadership philosophy—transforming organizations “one team, one person at a time”– combines transactional and transformational approaches to drive results and personal growth.
In a world where leaders face rising pressures, I deliver not just solutions but inspiration, focusing on topics like resilience, strategic alignment, and service excellence. I challenge my audiences to redefine their values, gain clarity, and take purposeful action.
With my ability to move both hearts and minds, my mission is not just to inform but to transform. I’m excited to partner with Premium Speaker to share these insights and inspire even more leaders to achieve sustainable success.
4. What will be in the future? Does «time» play an important role in your work?
What I Believe About the Future of Hospitality and Leadership:
The future of hospitality and leadership is at a crossroads. We cannot continue as we are—operating in systems driven purely by profit, reactive decision-making, and relentless demands on human and natural resources. The cracks are showing: stressed teams, disengaged leaders, exhausted resources, and organizations losing their sense of purpose.
Hospitality, at its core, is about human connection, creating transformative experiences, and leaving a positive impact. Yet, in many ways, we’ve drifted away from this noble mission. Leadership, similarly, should be about enabling others to thrive and creating an environment where people and businesses grow together.
The current situation—marked by high employee turnover, disillusioned leaders, and a growing disconnect between purpose and action—is the result of misalignment. Misalignment between values and strategy, between leaders and their teams, and between organizations and the natural environment. This lack of coherence creates stress, inefficiency, and a loss of meaning in work.
What is the Future of Hospitality?
Hospitality’s future must return to its roots of service, community, and sustainability while embracing the opportunities of innovation. The industry must focus on creating:
- Authentic Guest Experiences: Moving beyond luxury defined by material excess to luxury as a meaningful, personalized, and authentic connection with people, culture, and the planet.
- Sustainable Practices: A radical shift toward balancing business growth with the preservation of resources, both natural and human. Sustainability can no longer be a trend; it must be the foundation of every decision.
- Resilient Teams and Cultures: Businesses must prioritize the well-being of their teams, creating cultures that empower, support, and inspire.
What is the Future of Leadership?
Leadership must evolve into something more human, aligned, and purpose-driven. The leaders of tomorrow will:
- Embrace Alignment: Great leaders will ensure alignment between purpose, values, strategy, and culture. Without alignment, even the best intentions will falter.
- Lead with Empathy and Authenticity: Leadership isn’t about authority; it’s about connection. Leaders must listen, inspire, and support their teams in navigating complexity.
- Be Stewards of Positive Impact: The best leaders won’t just drive profits; they’ll make a difference – for their people, their communities, and the planet.
Can We Continue Like This?
The short answer is no. The systems and mindsets that brought us here will not sustain us in the future. Leaders who cling to old ways of operating—focusing solely on profits, ignoring cultural shifts, and neglecting the human side of business—will find themselves irrelevant. The industry cannot thrive in a world where employees are burnt out, guests feel underserved, and the environment suffers.
What Needs to Change?
To improve lives and businesses while making a positive impact, leaders and organizations must:
- Revisit Their Purpose: Why does your organization exist? What unique value do you bring to the world? Answering these questions will provide clarity and direction.
- Align Strategy, Structure, and Culture: Misalignment is one of the greatest sources of stress and inefficiency. Ensuring all parts of the organization work toward the same vision is critical.
- Prioritize People and Nature: Invest in the growth and well-being of your teams. Recognize that a sustainable business depends on a healthy planet.
- Foster Resilience and Agility: Equip your teams to adapt, innovate, and thrive in the face of uncertainty.
- Lead with a Long-Term Vision: Leaders must think beyond quarterly profits. The decisions made today must be sustainable for the years to come.
The Way Forward
The future of hospitality and leadership is not about doing more, but about doing better. It’s about creating organizations where profit meets purpose, where leaders inspire rather than dictate, and where businesses leave a positive mark on the world.
5. Tell us your life motto? What do you want to give your listeners to take with them?
“Lead with purpose, inspire with vision, and transform with impact.”
Transform lives and businesses while leaving the world better than you found it.
A broader reflection of my belief in leadership that creates positive, sustainable impact.
“Luxury is found in connection, alignment, and the courage to do what’s right.”
My view of luxury and its deeper meaning beyond materialism.