When I started this podcast, one of my objectives was to keep things light and humorous, especially in the face of the seriousness of the lives we are all being asked to lead at the moment. But every now and again, Someone’s story comes along where light and humorous just doesn’t feel appropriate. In today’s… Read more
#040 – Hospitality Meets Simon Lewis – The Energetic Training Guru
In the 2nd of our delves into the world of training & development, we chat to Simon Lewis, Operations Manager at HIT Training (www.hittraining.co.uk). We talk about Training, the future, getting out, The media, Hospitality options, transformer pyjamas, special biscuit tins, crashing tractors, evolution, golf, 19 crimes wine, networking, masks and so much more as… Read more
#039 – Hospitality Meets Mike Worley – The Training & Development Leader
In the first of 2 episodes today, we delve into the world of training & development with Mike Worley, Operations Director at HIT Training (www.hittraining.co.uk) Mike has spent a fair few years in Training and Development and it’s clear through our conversation that he’s as passionate and energised as he’s ever been. As always, we… Read more
#038 – Hospitality Meets Mark Kirby – The High Profile Multi-Property General Manager
What does it take to become one of a regions most prominent General Managers? We chatted to Mark Kirby, Regional General Manager of The Address Downtown, Dubai (www.addresshotels.com/en/hotels/address-downtown/) to find that out. We got through so much including Dubai (Of course), Chesterfield, School, AICR, London, Harvey Nicholls, reciting your career backwards at interview, Meeting Mr… Read more
#037 – Hospitality Meets Mary Jane Flanagan – The All-Round Inspirer
When we started the podcast, we wanted to tell the stories and journeys of the people of hospitality but we also wanted to shout from the rooftops about anything incredible that people are doing. Mary Jane Flanagan (MJ), founder of MJ Inspire (www.mjinspire.com) fits into both categories effortlessly as not only does she have a… Read more
#036 – Hospitality Meets Jose Ruiz – The Luxury Lifestyle HR Heavy Hitter
Humans are such a massive part of the Hospitality Industry and looking after all those humans is no mean feat. Today we talk to a real heavy hitter in that space, Jose Ruiz, Director of Human Resources for The London Edition & W Leicester Square. Jose is an effortless story teller with some awesome comedy… Read more