In this inspiring testimony, Philippe Clarinval, former hotel General Manager with a global career across Switzerland and Asia, reflects on his journey into teaching through EHL’s Executive Teaching Fellowship Program. After leading some of Switzerland’s most iconic hotels — from Les Trois Rois in Basel to St. Moritz and Zermatt — Philippe reached a pivotal realization: true success is no longer about building places, but about building people. Through the Fellowship, he learned how to sharpen his message, adapt it to diverse audiences — from executives to students — and create learning experiences that truly generate value for others. Beyond the classroom, Philippe highlights the power of on-campus immersion, peer exchange, and informal conversations that turn teaching into a deeply human experience. At its core, this story is about transmission, humility, and impact — and about how hospitality, far beyond an industry, can help make the world more human. Philippe Clarinval on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarinval/ 💡 Key Takeaways ✅ Why teaching becomes a natural calling at a certain stage of leadership ✅ How to adapt your message to different audiences — not just deliver it ✅ The importance of learning with people, not only from content ✅ Why on-campus immersion creates deeper learning than online formats ✅ How hospitality DNA applies far beyond hotels and tourism ✅ Why great teaching starts with what learners need — not what you want to say ✨ A call to action Leadership is not only about direction — it’s about transmission. And teaching is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting impact. At EHL, the Executive Teaching Fellowship Program helps experienced leaders turn expertise into meaningful learning experiences. 👉 Discover the Executive Teaching Fellowship Program at EHL https://gs.ehl.edu/executive-teaching-fellowship-program ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Meet Philippe Clarinval 00:20 - What made you want to start teaching and sharing your expertise? 00:36 - Why building people matters more than building places 00:55 - What are the skills that you gained that you didn't expect? 01:17 - What did being on campus add to your overall learning experience? 01:42 - How will this program influence your next career step? 02:05 - Who would benefit from this program? 02:29 - Advice for future participants: teach with the end in mind 💬💬💬💬💬 What does teaching as a leader mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 💬💬💬💬💬 🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔 If Philippe’s journey inspired you, like, share & subscribe for more leadership stories from EHL Hospitality Business School: https://www.youtube.com/@EHLpublications?sub_confirmation=1 🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔 #EHL #ExecutiveTeachingFellowship #Leadership #TeachingLeadership #HospitalityMindset #LifelongLearning #HumanCentricLeadership #EHLExperience #KnowledgeTransmission