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GWI Women in Wellness initiative dedicates new survey to women in leadership
POSTED 26 May 2021 . BY Megan Whitby
The survey's results will be used to help create resources, programming and more that address the needs of women in wellness leadership roles Credit: Shuttertsock/Flamingo Images
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Women in Leadership Initiative, is spearheading a survey of women in wellness leadership roles and is seeking feedback from female leaders.

According to the group, it defines a female wellness leader as a woman who works in some capacity in the wellness space, has a vision and shares it with others.

With this in mind, the group wants to hear from anyone who identifies as a female wellness leader, via its anonymous 15-minute survey.

The survey features questions about:
  • Compensation

  • Leadership qualities

  • Burnout

  • The impact of COVID-19

  • Work-life balance

  • Sexual harassment

  • Mentorship

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Stress-relief strategies


The results will be used to help create resources, programming and more that address the needs of women in wellness leadership roles and help them evolve in their leadership positions and aspirations.

The GWI will close the survey on 31 May 2021.

The GWI’s Women in Leadership initiative is chaired by Julie Keller Callaghan, co-founder of Well Defined, supported by vice-chair Sara Jones, managing director of Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe.

Other members include:
– Darlene Fiske, owner of The Fiske Group and co-founder of Swell Public Relations
– Francie Rawlings, digital strategy and innovation head for SCS Partners
– Jessica Timberlake, public relations manager for Eminence Organic Skincare
– Joanne Berry, founder of the Wellness Education Hub
– Kenzie Vath, director of wellness and sustainability for Pacific Hospitality Group
– Liz Lehman, CEO of Aluminate Life
– Dr Rekha Chaudhari, global wellness ambassador for India
– Sara Hirsh Bordo, founder and CEO of Women Rising
– Tara LoCastro, principal of LifeSync
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NEWS
GWI Women in Wellness initiative dedicates new survey to women in leadership
POSTED 26 May 2021 . BY Megan Whitby
The survey's results will be used to help create resources, programming and more that address the needs of women in wellness leadership roles Credit: Shuttertsock/Flamingo Images
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Women in Leadership Initiative, is spearheading a survey of women in wellness leadership roles and is seeking feedback from female leaders.

According to the group, it defines a female wellness leader as a woman who works in some capacity in the wellness space, has a vision and shares it with others.

With this in mind, the group wants to hear from anyone who identifies as a female wellness leader, via its anonymous 15-minute survey.

The survey features questions about:
  • Compensation

  • Leadership qualities

  • Burnout

  • The impact of COVID-19

  • Work-life balance

  • Sexual harassment

  • Mentorship

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Stress-relief strategies


The results will be used to help create resources, programming and more that address the needs of women in wellness leadership roles and help them evolve in their leadership positions and aspirations.

The GWI will close the survey on 31 May 2021.

The GWI’s Women in Leadership initiative is chaired by Julie Keller Callaghan, co-founder of Well Defined, supported by vice-chair Sara Jones, managing director of Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe.

Other members include:
– Darlene Fiske, owner of The Fiske Group and co-founder of Swell Public Relations
– Francie Rawlings, digital strategy and innovation head for SCS Partners
– Jessica Timberlake, public relations manager for Eminence Organic Skincare
– Joanne Berry, founder of the Wellness Education Hub
– Kenzie Vath, director of wellness and sustainability for Pacific Hospitality Group
– Liz Lehman, CEO of Aluminate Life
– Dr Rekha Chaudhari, global wellness ambassador for India
– Sara Hirsh Bordo, founder and CEO of Women Rising
– Tara LoCastro, principal of LifeSync
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Global Wellness Institute to hold inaugural Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium


The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is preparing to host a Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium on 28 September 2021
Julie Keller Callaghan joins Hutchinson Consulting


Julie Keller Callaghan, the former editor-in-chief and publisher of American Spa, has joined Hutchinson Consulting, a hospitality industry executive search and recruiting firm, as an executive recruiter and marketing and communications specialist.
Second annual Women in Wellness Leadership Conference inspires professional growth


Approximately 250 women attended American Spa’s second Women in Wellness Leadership Conference at the Edison Ballroom in New York City on 12 March.
Speakers announced for Women in Wellness event


The Women in Wellness Leadership Conference, set to take place on 12 March in New York City, has announced a host of speakers designed to motivate attendees and galvanise them to take charge of their careers and lead with confidence.
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Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, opens with spa philosophy of ‘Wellness without Walls’
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'Minor wellness hotels' recorded the strongest growth across top KPIs in 2025, finds RLA Global
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of total revenue from wellness and leisure – recorded the strongest RevPAR and TRevPAR growth in 2025 across categories when compared with 2024, according to the latest Wellness Real Estate Report by RLA Global, produced in partnership with P and L benchmarking firm HotStats.
Lefay Resorts introduces emotional dance classes to offer experiences that foster connection
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Robert Thurman: a life dedicated to enlightenment
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