Chris Keeley

Greetings Seasoners, today marks a truly extraordinary occasion—it's the Third Anniversary of My First Season! Yes, that very podcast I started in a closet and continue to record within that very same closet, has now reached the grand age of three! Can you believe it?! A sincere thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. For such a momentous episode, I knew we needed a special guest. Our paths last crossed a year ago when his episode graced the airwaves in February 2023. With an impressive resume featuring 39 seasons in Club Med villages and 15 years in the Miami CM office, he now holds the esteemed position of Senior Director at UDT (University des Talents), translating to Talent Development, in the Club Med Miami office. Please help me welcome back to My First Season, the remarkable, the legendary, the Ironman, the always-positive, Chris Keeley, AKA, Hammer! He's back as promised, and together we dive into his first season as Chef de Village (CDV) at Club Med Sonora Bay in 1998. Our conversation delves into the multifaceted role of a CDV, exploring the essential qualities required and the positive impact one must strive for when interacting with others. Additionally, we unravel the intricate CDV selection process, reflect on the CDV stage that Hammer experienced, and uncover the unique request he made to HR concerning the G.O.s he desired on his team during his inaugural season as a CDV. In a groundbreaking moment for My First Season, we are thrilled to announce a special guest from that very 1998 Sonora Bay season, none other than Boone, joining Hammer in our conversation! Stay tuned for an enlightening discussion and a celebration of three remarkable years of My First Season! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available to download on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Podchaser, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple podcasts. 

To hear Hammer's first interview from February 2023, please click on the link below:

Chris “Hammer” Keeley | My First Season