{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Spa Balance","provider_url":"http:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/es","title":"97. The \u201cI Want To Be Like\u2026\u201d Syndrome &#8212; Spa Balance","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"08KVJaQbFS\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/es\/podcast\/97\/\">97. The \u201cI Want To Be Like\u2026\u201d Syndrome<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"http:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/es\/podcast\/97\/embed\/#?secret=08KVJaQbFS\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"\u00ab97. The \u201cI Want To Be Like\u2026\u201d Syndrome\u00bb \u2014 Spa Balance\" data-secret=\"08KVJaQbFS\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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But what if I told you that blindly following someone else\u2019s success formula could actually set you up for failure? Today, I\u2019ll break down the \"I Want to Be Like...\" Syndrome\u2014why it happens, how it holds you back, and what to do instead.In my 20+ years in the wellness and hospitality industry, I\u2019ve seen this play out time and time again\u2014boutique hotel owners and wellness leaders wanting to replicate the success of big brands without questioning if it actually fits their own vision, market, or guest needs. I\u2019ve even been guilty of this myself. But here\u2019s the harsh truth: what worked for them at their chapter 25 won\u2019t necessarily work for you at your chapter one.There\u2019s a psychological reason for this too. In his book Pre-Suasion, Robert Cialdini explains how we naturally defer to authority. We see a brand as an industry leader, and we assume that everything they do must be right\u2014even when it doesn\u2019t make sense for our business. This mindset can be dangerous, especially when we stop questioning, innovating, and tailoring wellness concepts to fit our own unique market.In today's episode, you'll discover:\u2192 Why wellness leaders and hotel owners fall into the \u201cI Want to Be Like\u2026\u201d trap.\u2192 The three common profiles of people who struggle with this syndrome (and how to break free).\u2192 How to balance inspiration with critical thinking so you don\u2019t repeat another brand\u2019s mistakes.By the end of this episode, you\u2019ll know exactly why you\u2019re drawn to a brand you consider authority and you\u2019ll be able to pre-empt your urge to defer your critical thinking criteria to them.________Are you ready to take wellness to the next level?Here are 2 ways I can help:1\ufe0f\u20e3 WHO: Wellness directors who want to join 1% of wellness leaders\ud83d\udccc WHAT: The Wellness Asset AcademyA 10-week online group programme where I guide you through my 7-step ESSENCE framework. Achieve higher pay and secure a genuine seat at the hotel\u2019s big table\u2014so wellness is no longer the most neglected area in the hotel.\u2192 Join the waitlist here.2\ufe0f\u20e3 WHO: Owners of small, independent hotels with a strong wellbeing focus\ud83d\udccc WHAT: Asset Builder MentorshipExclusive 6-month 1:1 mentorship programme to master creating a wellness asset, build a proud team, and deliver transformative experiences for your guests.\u2192 Become a steward of true hospitality.\ud83d\udca1 Why work with me?I know what works with wellness and I also know what doesn\u2019t. I\u2019ve made the mistakes so you don\u2019t need to \u2013 saving you thousands of dollars on bad decisions.\u2705 #1 best-selling author, global wellness expert \u2705 40+ projects in 20+ countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific \u2705 Top brands: Abad\u00eda Retuerta, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Six Senses Resorts & Spas \u2705 Interviewed over 150+ hoteliers worldwide"}