Summary
In this episode, I sit down with Davina Layne, a certified hospitality trainer and consultant, for a conversation about personal growth, emotional intelligence, and personal leadership.
Davina reflects on how operating from a mindset of scarcity slowly caused her to lose sight of herself. We explored the danger of making permanent decisions based on temporary challenges, the transformative impact of gratitude, and the power of focusing on what’s truly within our control.
She reminds us that self-discovery isn’t a destination, it’s an ongoing journey shaped by community, courage, and intentional reflection. Her message is both grounding and empowering: our choices carry weight, but it’s never too late to pursue the life you’ve been dreaming about.
Takeaways
- Gratitude is important in shifting perspectives.
- Making decisions from a place of scarcity can lead to poor outcomes.
- The process of growth often requires patience and cannot be rushed.
- Recognizing what is within our control is crucial for personal development.
- Childhood experiences shape our responses to challenges later in life.
- Words have power; they can build or destroy relationships.
- The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and requires active engagement.
- Understanding the consequences of our choices is essential for better decision-making.
- It’s never too late to pursue your dreams and aspirations.
Soundbites
- “I find that when we allow thoughts too much on what we do not have things can really go down a slippery slope”
- “Gratitude really shifts your perspective and hence can shift your trajectory as well”
- “Choices have consequences”
- “A lot of us sometimes make permanent decisions to address temporary things in our lives”
- “Do what you can do”
- “The process is really building something in us”
- “The only way out is through”
- “You are not too old and it is not too late”
- “We can really train our mind to be more optimistic”
- “I can be cheerful today because I recognize that today is not going to last forever and that things will be different in the future”
Chapter
00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup
01:03 Meet Davina Lane: A Professional Overview
03:33 Davina’s Early Life and Family Background
14:48 Davina’s Best Fail Story14:48 Game time
21:34 Davina’s Best Fail’s Story
Davina’s Profile
Davina Layne is the founder and lead consultant of Your Corporate Image. She brings over 15 years of experience in the hospitality and charity sectors and is a senior professional and former executive with a strong track record in leadership, training, and development. Her career has taken her across the United Kingdom and the Caribbean.
She is a Certified Hospitality Trainer who mentors and advises professionals at all levels—from entry-level staff to senior management and executives. Her work spans sustainable tourism, human resources development, operations, and administration.
Throughout her career, Davina has held roles of increasing seniority in hospitality, tourism, and human resources, most recently serving as the Executive Director of the Intimate Hotels of Barbados.
Davina’s personal passions include self-leadership, talent management and development, travel, women’s leadership, fashion, and helping others strive toward their best selves. In addition to being a Certified Hospitality Trainer, she holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in Tourism, Sustainability, and Business.
Your Corporate Image was created out of Davina’s desire to see individuals live excellent personal—and especially professional—lives. The company focuses on corporate training and career advisory services, emphasizing essential employability and social (human) skills. Training topics include emotional intelligence, leadership, quality service delivery, and career management. Davina also provides facilitation and team-building services. Your Corporate Image has delivered training for organizations across the Caribbean, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Contact Davina
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davinalayne/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourcorporateimage/
Episode Links
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4s4oeVRz5aZ2VskjgHgaSY?si=c8C3Wcy1QSW6FTvYTc3lwg
YouTube: https://youtu.be/sWdyiHTy_D8
