Insights With Trent Munday

I saw a great quote that I think provides a good hint.   “Write drunk, edit sober” - Peter De Vries   No, I’m not suggesting you get everyone drunk.   But maybe harnessing the altered state you’re in when raw emotions come out, could have a similar effect.   #creativethinking #creativity #innovativethinking #emotions

Whilst I applaud the clever branding, I worry that the ‘First Aid’ label promises more than it can deliver.   What do you think?   #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalhealthawarenessweek #mentalhealthfirstaid

Digital Detox. CBD. They’re a couple that I think are impactful - in very different ways and for different reasons.   But there’s a lot more which might in fact be Fads rather than Trends.   What’s the difference? Why does it matter?   I wrote about that in Spa Trends Vs Fads  http://bit.ly/2HGfGEz   #wellnesstrends #wellness #spa #trends

Wellness is all the rage right now.   Many hotels are trying to target Wellness Tourists because they’re a higher spending guest.   But are they?   It’s a question of Causation Vs Correlation    #wellness #hotels #wellnesstourism #wellnesstrends

“It's a nice lie down ruined by aggravations and distractions.”   Interesting perspective from someone who’s maybe not the biggest fan of the Hotel Spa experience.   The full article from Will Hersey in Esquire UK magazine is here...   https://lnkd.in/fp-xKUf   #hotelspa #spaexperience #guestexperience

Recently I was asked by the good folks over at Hotelintel to share my thoughts on the hotels, spas and wellness. They asked me about the Pros and Cons of Self Managing vs Outsourcing, the importance of the location of the Spa, Traditional vs Scientific Treatments and how to integrate Wellness into the entire hotel or resort. Tune in to this week's episode to hear what I had to say.   SPONSOR We are thrilled to announce a new sponsor for the show... Kapwing - a modern editor for images, GIFs and videos.  - Kapwing is designed for creative professionals and casual creators - Their goal is to build a video and image editor that's simple, fast, modern, and super accessible - It's free to use!   I personally use Kapwing to add live subtitles to my videos on Trent365!   - and I love it.   Go check 'em out. You won't be disappointed.

Spas are often, in my opinion, in less than prime locations in hotels.   Are Gym & Swim guests necessarily Spa Guests?   What if the guests can’t find your Spa?   These answers and more in this short video.   And here in : Spa Design For Dummies - Location http://bit.ly/2VNNrxH   #hotelspa #spadesign #location #hoteldesign

I believe Nestle is as well positioned as any company to become a Global Wellness Brand.   Some think the pending sale of their Skin Health Division suggests they don’t want to go that way.   I disagree.   #wellness #mergersandacquisitions #skincare #skinhealth #brandstrategy

Many turn to Spa Retail as the answer.   I think the answer is actually much more simple...and it’s all about Needs vs Wants.   But if you really want to focus on retail, take a look at some ideas in this article - Retail Spa of Tomorrow http://bit.ly/2VNNrxH   #hotelspa #sparetail #tomorrowspa #hotelrevenue

This seems to be the question on every hotelier’s lips these days.   Wimintra J. Raj over at Hotelintel asked me for my thoughts.    Here’s some simple steps any hotel or resort can take...   #wellness #hotelspa #hotels #spa #hoteltrends

Should Hotel Spas focus their Wellness Programs On Traditional Elements or Scientific ones?   That’s what I was asked.   Here’s what I said...   #wellness #hotelspa #wellnessprograms #traditional #scientific

This question was recently put to me by Wimintra J. Raj and the folks over at Hotelintel.   Here’s what I said...   #hotels #hotelspa #spamanagement #spa

Hey! You’re ignorant!   Don’t worry though. We all are. About some things.   But in today’s information world, there’s no excuse for letting your ignorance put you at a disadvantage.   #information #learning #ignorance #power #advantage

The Elevator Pitch is DEAD!    It’s been replaced by ...   The 3 Second Headline!   If you don’t know what your 3 Second Headline is...you’d better start thinking about it.   #headlines #attention #attentioneconomy #marketingstrategy #branding

“Tech monopolies tend not to fall like Rome. They fall like Venice. They’re still there, and no-one actually invades them, but the trade routes moved, the things that gave them power and wealth stop mattering, and they become just another city, and then a backwater.” @benedictevans on Twitter    Perhaps the same analogy could be drawn with the Spa Industry?   #businesscycle #businesslife  #changingworld #innovate

In the early stages of a company, hiring for Cultural Fit makes perfect sense. but as a company mature, it can be a really bad idea. Much better to hire for Cultural Contribution in a mature organisation.

Uber has just gone public and raised $8 billion. But in 2018 it had lasses of $2 billion.   Maybe the only way they can become profitable is to kill of the very thing that got them there in the first place?   #uber #IPO #businessmodels #gigeconomy #profitability

“Wow! Never seen a reaction like that!”   So, with apologies to Derek Barton & Gary White, there was no follow up Bowen Therapy treatment today. Need to let the swelling down first.   #injuryrecovery #treatment #healing #therapies

The Storm before the Calm!   Worst pain yet! Just couldn’t escape it. Despite reduced swelling.    A couple of pain killers and few hours lying down, and much better.   Hoping this is the last big hurdle.    Looking forward to a dramatic improvement tomorrow.   PS: Gary White ...

Well, the bus just backed up and got me again!   Today, most pain is centred around the ankle, though the ball of the foot is still too  sore to put pressure on.   Calf tightness has basically gone.    So, will mark that down as progress and cross my fingers for tomorrow.   #wellness #bowentherapy #therapies #healing #painmanagement