THE DIRECTORS' CLUB

2026 DISCUSSION SCHEDULE

Speakers worth showing up for.

Expertly moderated discussions with the most distinguished leaders from hospitality and beyond. Every session is built to give you the knowledge and tools to elevate your career.

Todd Harbour
May 11, 2026 7:00 PM EST

The Next Chapter

Featuring Todd Harbour

What happens when everything is working? The team is thriving. The culture is strong. Results are exceeding expectations. By every outward measure, you're exactly where you're supposed to be. And yet—there's a quiet voice asking a difficult question: Is this still where I'm meant to be?

This talk explores one of the most complex and least discussed moments in leadership—the decision to move on when things are not broken, but exceptional. Too often, leaders wait for dissatisfaction, burnout, or decline to justify change. But the most intentional leaders understand something different: growth doesn't always come from fixing what's wrong. Sometimes, it comes from having the awareness and courage to leave something great in pursuit of what's next.

Through an honest and reflective lens, this session walks through the emotional and strategic weight of that decision—the gratitude, the doubt, the fear of the unknown, and the pull toward something more. Because the hardest moves in leadership aren't always about fixing what's broken. Sometimes, they're about honoring what's been built… and still having the courage to turn the page.

Dr. Jack Groppel
June 22, 2026 7:00 PM EST

Reflections That Shape Us

Featuring Dr. Jack Groppel

What if you didn't have to wait years or decades to gain the perspective? So much of what we call "wisdom" is often the result of time, mistakes, and hindsight. But what if perspective could be developed intentionally right now?

Dr. Jack Groppel brings a lifetime of experience working with elite performers, leaders, and organizations to explore one essential question: Is perspective a function of time, or a skill we can build today?

You'll walk away with practical ways to accelerate your own growth: how to pause with intention, how to reflect with purpose, and how to seek perspective beyond your immediate experience. Because the goal isn't just to look back and understand your journey—it's to use that understanding to shape who you become next.

Alli Barnes Cariello
July 20, 2026 7:00 PM EST

Becoming Unrecognizable: The Journey to Your Best Self

Featuring Alli Barnes Cariello

What does it really take to become the version of yourself you've always envisioned, but maybe never thought was possible? Alli Barnes Cariello pulls back the curtain on what true transformation actually looks like—the real, raw journey built on sacrifice, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to growth.

Alli combines her scientific expertise with a story that will stop you in your tracks—one that challenges, inspires, and ultimately redefines what you believe you're capable of.

You'll gain clarity, a deeper understanding of how your body and mind work together, a renewed sense of ownership over your choices, and a blueprint for becoming better—not someday, but starting now.

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