Radhika Tata has 22 years of experience, with 12 years in the travel and tourism trade and 10 years’ experience in hotel operations, sales, revenue, catering sales, and events management. A core business development and operational excellence strategist and analyst, she is a transformational and influential leader who can adapt changes quickly and develop new leaders.
Key Milestones
Diversifying my profile from travel trade to hotel sales and marketing and then to hotel operations, this journey has been incredible. The journey between director of sales to general manager was the biggest milestone achieved by me in my professional career. I always believed that it is not about the destination but the journey, and one must cherish every moment of the journey. Also, one cannot achieve any milestone alone, it is the management, your leaders, the company, and culture to make us thoughtful leaders and that is what I received from Accor.
Overcoming Challenges
Challenges are inevitable and everyone must go through them irrespective of the industry they are working for. Challenges make us stronger but with the right support system, we can also win in most situations. The biggest challenge I feel is our own mental block and self-doubt. When I moved from sales to hotel operations, I faced performance anxiety and self-doubt. I was blessed to work with the best leaders and management who never left any stone unturned while mentoring and guiding me. My leader’s trust and belief in me made me stronger and helped me overcome my self-doubt.
Advice to Women
When I am asked ‘what is my super power’, I always say that ‘being a woman is my super power’. We come as a package of dedication, discipline, determination, passion, and focus. Coming from a very strong spiritual background, I believe in Devi Shakti which gives us strength and guides us to fight all battles. Women have the gift of multitasking and handling multiple things simultaneously. The newer generation is very fortunate to be self-sufficient, independent and can choose the industry they would like to work for. Working in the hospitality industry has its own charm, one can choose the department they would like to work for, work with passion in your area of interest.
MAINTAINING WORK-LIFE BALANCE
The equation is easy when we love our job and are passionate about the work. Taking care of family after a wonderful work day makes life very simple. Life is not hassled when you don’t differentiate the parameters. I feel content when my team feels great and happy at work and I can then carry the same energy and happiness back at home.
