The Future of HR

 Hi, I’m Nicole – your HR Innovator

When I am not hands-on, helping luxury boutique hospitality owners and leaders open and turn around their properties, you will find me spreading the word about the untapped power of People, Culture and Employer Branding.

Combining these three elements in unique ways releases human magic that energises an operation and enhances customer experiences. Together they help elevate your company to the realm where it only competes with itself, and an unrivalled sort of sustainable success becomes an achievable goal.

I write and conspire, speak and inspire leaders like you to fire up their HR, think human before resource and discover how to release your company's custom blend of powerful human magic to boost your signature brand.

Get in touch to explore guesting on your podcast, your upcoming event and communication activities.

Podcast Appearances

 
 

The Six Tenets of Agile Hospitality | Hospitality Mavericks Podcast, Ep #180

“This week's episode takes a different turn – the spotlight is on myself with my amazing co-author Nicole Antonio Gadsdon from BananaPepper HR, hosted by the great John Porter of ShielPorter Communications. In this special episode, we unpack our whitepaper ‘Six Tenets of Agile Hospitality: 6 Tenets Every Leader Needs to Survive and Thrive in the New Era of Hospitality’.”

 
 

Leading with Care | Hospitality Mavericks Podcast - Episode #77

“Nicole founded Banana Pepper HR to elevate the game for visionary hotel owners tired of the status quo with a more creative and integrated approach to human resources who want to build remarkable brands through their employees.”

 
 

What is Your Employer Brand? | Liz on Biz Podcast - Episode #202

“Nicole has built her niche expertise over 20 years as an in-house HR Director as well as leading her own freelance consulting business. Known for a creative approach to HR, Nicole works with independent luxury hospitality brands, private properties, and boutique hotels in the Caribbean on the People aspect of brand launches, openings, restructuring and business growth.”

 
 

Where HR Fits In A Company's Brand, "Stealing" From Copywriters, And When HR Wears The Marketing Hat | Pia Silva Podcast - Episode #42

“On today’s episode, I’m speaking with HR Rule Breaker, badass business owner Nicole Antonio-Gadsdon. Once I tell you about Nicole’s business you’ll wonder why YOU didn’t niche here. Her company, Banana Pepper HR, works exclusively with independent luxury hospitality brands, private properties, and boutique hotels in the Caribbean—smart right? “

 

Webinars

 
 

The Six Tenets of Agile Hospitality | Bizimply Webinar

Nicole Antonio-Gadsdon, founder of Banana Pepper HR, Michael Tingsager, of the Hospitality Mavericks Podcast, and hospitality journalist, John Porter, talk about the Six Tenets of Agile Hospitality in this webinar hosted by Bizimply.

 
 

Bounce Back: The Not So Smooth Path to Returning to Business | BrightTALK Webinar

Nicole Antonio-Gadsdon and Carol Hay present fresh ideas of where to start, adapt what you have, practical next steps to bounce back personally and as a business.

 

White Papers

 

 The Six Tenets of Agile Hospitality

Decoding why some hospitality leaders are different and how they achieve extraordinary results in this new turbulent era of hospitality.

 
 

From Fragile to Agile - How to Navigate the New Era of Hospitality

A research report exploring what hospitality operators need to un-learn, learn and do in order to transform and deliver new experiences.

In-Person Engagements

 
 

MC and Panel judge at Virgin Gorda’s First Young Hospitality Entrepreneur Pitch Event

As part of the event, Nicole Antonio-Gadsdon interviewed Sir Richard Branson on tips for an entrepreneur’s life.