Midweek Interview with Christian Leibl-Cote

Midweek Interview with Christian Leibl-Cote

We chat with the Vice President of Service & International Business at Collette.

The challenge for the industry is…

With the travel landscape changing as often as it does, it’s sometimes difficult to get ahead in the marketplace.

The things I like about my job…

Meeting people everywhere I go and having the ability to travel within the four different countries that we operate offices in.

And the frustrations are …

Travel is still long and tedious. Delays due to weather are so frustrating!

If I didn’t work in travel I would be…

In the sales arena.

Virgin or Qantas?

Love them both—great providers.

My proudest moment was…

Each time that my three children have been born.

The naughtiest thing I ever did was…

I have to keep that one a secret!

I try to relax by…

Spending time with my three kids.

The last time I feared for my life was…

Landing in Chicago during a tornado!

If I can, I always try to avoid…

Chicago!

I really wish I had…

More time…

The best advice I’ve ever received was…

When you ask someone a question, always remain silent following the question.

I don’t understand why people…

Are afraid to experience the world.

My greatest weakness is…

My patience.

And my greatest strength is…

Having positive energy throughout every experience.

If I was prime minister I would…

Have a plane that compares to that of Air Force One.

If I won $1 million on the lottery I would…

Most likely give it to my wife, since she would take it from me anyway…

If I could be someone else for one day I would be a…

Football player with the chance to play in the Superbowl.

I’ve always wanted to travel to…

Galapagos Islands.

My favourite holiday was…

As a child, travelling to the beaches of Maine in New England.

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