Blair Hall’s long and distinguished career in the U.S. Diplomatic Service led him to hold key roles in the U.S. Embassies in Tokyo, London, Copenhagen, New Delhi and Singapore. Blair was also at the forefront of many global high-profile missions including the Northern Ireland Good Friday Peace Agreement.
Since retiring from diplomatic service Blair holds several senior advisory roles and is the Managing Director of Westminster Minato LLC where he provides strategic advice to international business organizations on political climate, market and investment conditions and facilitates relationships with governments, potential business partners and stakeholders.
Our conversation began with Blair’s fascinating insights into building trust as part of the negotiation team for the Northern Ireland Good Friday Peace Talks.
Blair then talked about taking a break to decompress after thirty-five years in the diplomatic service; how he drew on his experience to shape his new career; building a sense of connection lashed to purpose; the importance of maintaining connections and cultivating a sense of belonging to a community; looking forward to new opportunities in the future.
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