Episode 13

Creating EQ within a Community with Whitney Shindelar and Brianna Glenn

Whitney Shindelar and Brianna Glenn join the podcast to discuss their community for travel advisors, Masters in Travel. They talk about the importance of collaboration and sharing in the travel industry, and how the community provides a space for growth and support. They also discuss the recent retreat they organized, which included a workshop on the Enneagram and its impact on personal and professional growth. The Enneagram helped participants gain self-awareness and understand their motivations and behaviors. The conversation highlights the value of emotional intelligence in business and personal relationships.

  • 0:00:12 Introduction to the podcast and guests

    0:03:29 Whitney explains why she started a community for travel advisors

    0:05:22 Whitney discusses the Masters in Travel retreat

    0:09:48 Whitney explains why she invited Whitney and Brianna to the retreat

    0:15:08 Brianna shares her initial hesitation about the Enneagram

    0:19:43 Brianna reflects on her experience at the retreat

    0:24:03 Whitney discusses the impact of the Enneagram on her community

    0:32:05 Whitney and Brianna discuss the importance of celebrating success

    0:39:07 Brianna reflects on the value of self-awareness and choice

    0:43:11 Whitney emphasizes the need for self-reflection and personal growth

    0:50:46 Whitney and Brianna encourage others to embrace emotional intelligence

Key Takeaways:

  • Collaboration and sharing are essential in the travel industry, and the Masters in Travel community provides a platform for travel advisors to support and learn from each other.

  • The Enneagram is a powerful tool for self-awareness and understanding motivations and behaviors.

  • Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth, and it is important to take the time to reflect and understand oneself.

About The Guest:

Whitney Shindelar is the CEO and award-winning principal travel advisor of Undiscovered Sunsets. She is also the founder of Masters in Travel, a community and think tank for travel advisors.

Brianna Glenn is a former track and field athlete and now a successful travel advisor. She is widely recognized in her industry for doing things her own way and recently won an award for best use of social media by an advisor.