Ep.244 - Dave Geer Senior Vice President Operations Virgin Atlantic
Dave Geer is Senior Vice President - Operations at Virgin Atlantic and was appointed to this role in September 2020. He is responsible for large parts of Virgin Atlantic’s operations, including flight operations, pilots, cabin crew, inflight services, crew logistics, property & facilities and business resilience. Dave is also the executive sponsor of Virgin Atlantic’s VALUED network (Virgin Atlantic Loves Unity & Ethnic Diversity).
Prior to his current role, Dave was SVP – Revenue Management & Distribution, with responsibility across pricing and revenue management, distribution strategy and digital transformation. Dave joined Virgin Atlantic from Virgin Holidays, where he was Interim Managing Director. Prior to his role as Managing Director, Dave was responsible for revenue management, product, corporate strategy and business development.
Dave began his career as a management consultant at L.E.K., where he spent over six years advising companies on mergers, acquisitions and a variety of strategies across heavy industry, retail and financial services.
Dave lives in London with a wife and three children. He enjoys running, cycling, cricket and watching most sports. He is originally from Adelaide, Australia and studied Chemical Engineering at the University of New South Wales.
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Collette from avoiding flying to 17 flights in 12 months - Ep. 243
Collette Whiting is the Chief Operating Officer of a UK-based manufacturing business with a global footprint - but she’s also someone who knows first-hand what it’s like to live with a fear of flying. After years of avoiding air travel, Collette committed to overcoming her fear and has since completed 17 flights in just 12 months as part of her personal journey. She brings a blend of lived experience and honest reflection, sharing what has helped her along the way.
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King
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Lara, Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner...and much more - Ep. 242
Lara brings her huge experience of working with trapped energy, trauma and much more. She is super experienced and you will get a lot from listening to her explain some therapies that maybe, you haven't considered yet. She is available to privately consult and although, she is based in Canada, she treats on Zoom too.
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King
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Ben talks panic attacks, claustrophobia and overcoming fear of flying in a very practical way - Ep. 241
Wow, this is a super inspiring story full of practical tips, inspirational wisdom and the occasional swear word! Ben is great. He is a member of the Lovefly Lounge and so we have shared his journey with him since he joined just a few months ago.
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King
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Cazz shares her two month overcome fear of flying strategy - Ep. 240
Cazz is a fan of Lovefly and was desperate to overcome her fear of flying - especially living in Australia adds an extra travel by air pressure! Full of practical tips and things that Cazz used to be able to fly to Japan and with the even more extra pressure of being a parent and not wanting to pass on the fear.
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King
Fear of flying help from a team of aviation experts and Lovefly graduates...all at various stages of managing their fear. Lovefly Podcast is independent.