The Great Reset: From Hilton VP to Aviaticus - One Leader's Journey of Reinvention

In this episode of "Data Leaders Unscripted," host Marvin interviews Martin Stoa, who shares his remarkable journey transitioning from a three-decade career at Hilton to founding his own consultancy, Aviticus. Martin opens up about the personal challenges that led to his career shift, working with therapists and business coaches during his "great reset," and how his passion for aviation shaped his business philosophy. He explains how he navigated self-doubt, rediscovered his purpose, and translated his holistic strategic thinking into a consultancy focused on solving complex challenges at the intersection of data, technology, and business strategy. This candid conversation offers valuable insights for professionals contemplating major career transitions or seeking to align their work with their core values and strengths. ✅ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction of Martin Stoa and his career trajectory from Hilton to founding Aviticus 00:58 Explanation of the name "Aviticus" and its connection to aviation principles 01:32 Discussion about "The Great Reset" and the challenges Martin faced that led to change 03:38 Martin's vulnerability in sharing his journey working with therapists and business coaches 07:49 Martin discusses the self-doubt he experienced despite his successful career 11:17 How writing things down created clarity and helped Martin see patterns in his thinking 13:12 Martin explains the dip in self-confidence and how he overcame it 15:48 The Hilton content strategy project as a stepping stone to launching Aviticus 21:01 How aviation principles apply to business consulting and problem-solving 27:08 Marvin's reaction to Martin's aviation analogy and its relevance to consulting 28:15 Martin explains the six key areas Aviticus focuses on to help clients 35:19 Discussion on the importance of organizational change management 37:32 Detailed example of an Aviticus project on content strategy transformation 42:51 The importance of actionable strategy versus theoretical documents 43:16 Three key lessons for leaders facing career transitions 46:04 Contact information for connecting with Martin and Aviticus 47:50 Closing remarks and invitation to continue the conversation on LinkedIn 👉 Subscribe for more insights! 🔗 For more information on data consulting services: https://datameaning.com/contact/ 📱Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-meaning-services-group/ 🔔 Turn on notifications to stay updated on our latest content!