S1E15 - Collecting Humans: Why Paul Bailey Ditched Networking for Something Better

Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/

Hosts:

Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/

Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

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In this episode of 'Meanings and Miles,' hosts Pamela and Mark welcome Paul Bailey, Sales Director of International Market at Discover Halifax. They discuss the recent activities in their lives, including Pamela's increased frisbee playing and upcoming travels, and Mark's fishing adventures. The focus then shifts to Paul, who shares insights from his unique career journey spanning automotive, advertising, and tourism sectors. Paul emphasizes his approach to business travel, focusing on collecting meaningful experiences and human connections rather than simply networking or ticking off countries visited. He shares memorable stories from his travels, including an immersive food experience in India and a koala interaction in Australia. Paul also touches on maintaining well-being while traveling and the importance of being present both during travels and at home. The episode concludes with Pamela and Mark reflecting on Paul's philosophies and the impact of authentic connections and culinary experiences in travel.

00:00 Welcome and Catching Up

01:59 Introducing Our Special Guest: Paul Bailey

03:10 Paul Bailey's Career Journey

04:19 Selling Halifax: A Unique Approach

10:07 Memorable Travel Experiences

12:07 Culinary Adventures and Travel Stories

18:30 Exploring Global Connections and Business Travel

19:16 The Art of Networking and Collecting Humans

21:56 Building Meaningful Relationships

26:29 Balancing Work and Wellbeing on the Road

31:26 Paul's Travel Wisdom and Final Thoughts

34:31 Reflecting on the Interview and Key Takeaways

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