Sept. 11 Webinar | The Label I Didn’t Choose, and the Life I Chose to Live
What if the greatest limitation you face isn’t external, but a label you’ve allowed to define you?
In this webinar, 2025 Vistage Speaker of the Year André van Hall will share his battle with adversity after suddenly losing his eyesight in 2011 and the leadership lessons that came from letting go and accepting help from others. Known as “The Curiosity Instigator,” André has spent nearly 15 years as a professional speaker, helping leaders navigate change and build engaged, high-performing teams. Drawing on his personal experience, André illustrates how humility, curiosity, and initiative are key ingredients required for any team to work cohesively in the face of adversity.
In this session, you will:
- Learn how to reframe adversity and recognize that challenges are only as adverse as we allow them to be.
- Understand the importance of not wasting a “good crisis.”
- Discover how adapting to change is not giving up but adjusting to a new reality.
How to Attend
Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT
*Please use the blue box on the right to register.
About the Presenter
A native of Argentina, André has worked at some of the most prestigious hotels in the world, including the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, The Ritz Hotel in Paris (both considered 2 of the top 10 hotels in the world at one point), and the St. Regis in New York. Additionally, he has managed some of the largest hotels in the U.S., including the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta and the Adam’s Mark in Denver. Before retiring, he was the CEO of the historic Denver Athletic Club. A graduate of the school of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, he has held many key positions in hospitality and many non-profit roles.
After suddenly losing his eyesight in late 2011, he started a new career as a professional speaker, with an emphasis on motivation, change management and staff development.
His message of change, curiosity, and initiative has motivated thousands of individuals. He has spoken hundreds of times to groups large and small, garnering him huge accolades.
André lives in Denver with his wife, Nancy, and is proud of his two adult children and two granddaughters.
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