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Feb. 25, 2021

#95 Ally Gordon, Coach and Mentor, on Your Belief System

As a former guest to the show, Ally Gordon and I go way back. In today’s candid conversation, we learn more about Ally’s coaching process and how you can get unstuck by simply reframing your mind. As a coach, it’s his mission to help people like you find clarity for…

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Feb. 18, 2021

#94 Elvin Turner, Author of ‘Be Less Zombie’, on Big Ideas

Today we talk about the future. With over 25 years working in innovation, Elvin Turner joins the show to share how you can start implementing big strategy ideas that stick. Elvin Turner is an award-winning innovation expert and associate professor of innovation, entrepreneurship and marketing for MBA and executive education…

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Feb. 11, 2021

#93 Juliana Hahn, Founder of Hospitality Copywriting, on the Evolution of Your Story

Juliana Hahn is a specialised hospitality copywriter, after having worked in hotels across the world – from the Caribbean and Paris to Jordan and Bangkok. She’s worked with leading brands like Four Seasons, Radisson Blu, Pfizer and Ericsson, to name a few. Today we explore the long-term storytelling strategies. Tune…

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Feb. 4, 2021

#92 David Abraham, Co-Founder of Outpost, on the Travel Bucket List Bounce

When today’s guest, David Abraham, saw the stat a few years ago that 40% of US jobs could be done remotely, Outpost was a no brainer. Set up in 2016, Outpost is a hospitality brand delivering live, work and travel services to a community of remote workers. From teaching in…

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Jan. 28, 2021

#91 Pim de Morree, Co-Founder of Corporate Rebels, on Progressive Missions

Back in January 2016, Pim de Morree and Joost Minnaar quit their corporate jobs after their workplaces were too filled with too much inertia, bureaucracy and a lack of motivation. They started the blog Corporate Rebels and have been travelling the world to visit the most inspiring workplaces. I’m super…

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Jan. 21, 2021

#90 John Vuong, Founder of Local SEO Search, on Your SEO Strategy

Dialling in from Toronto, Canada, SEO expert John Vuong runs through what you can do to be fully discoverable by your ideal audience. As John mentions, people on Google are at the buying stage of the process – whether it’s checking reviews, your menu, if you’re available for takeaway within…

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Jan. 14, 2021

#89 Naimesh Patel, Co-Founder of Manju's, on Back to Basics

I’ve wanted to have today’s guest on the show for a while now, and the day has finally arrived! Naimesh Patel is Co-Founder and CEO of Manju's, the family-run Indian restaurant in Brighton. Manju's is named after their 84 years old mother who is a chef at the restaurant –…

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Jan. 11, 2021

#88 Larry Korman, President of AKA Hotel Residences, on Being 3D

As we kick off with 2021, there’s a long road ahead of us. Larry Korman – design and travel extraordinaire – joins the show to share why he’s optimistic about industry, and what you can do to keep innovating. AKA offers weekly and monthly stays in studio and one to…

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Jan. 5, 2021

Hospitality and The Infinite Game #006: Purpose and Profit

Purpose and profit. Those two simple words are really not that simple in daily practice, but both are symbiotic for any business. In this episode we explore how companies can operate on a clear alignment of the two, and how we best define these terms. From Apple to Patagonia, being…

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Dec. 31, 2020

#87 Deepak Ohri, CEO Lebua Hotels and Resorts, on Emotional Touch Points

Connecting all the way from Bangkok, Thailand, I’m joined by Deepak Ohri, CEO Lebua Hotels and Resorts. Deepak is a real truth-seeker, so I really enjoyed hearing his gems of knowledge. As he mentions in this episode, “people are assets, not costs” – we need to look after our staff…

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Dec. 29, 2020

Hospitality and The Infinite Game #005: B Corps

The B Corp movement envisions a global economy that uses business as a force for good. Businesses should not only generate returns, but also to create value for its customers, employees, community, and the environment. Through its rigorous assessments, there are now over 3,300 certified B Corporations across 150 industries…

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Dec. 24, 2020

#86 Kitty Newman and Klaudia Mitura, &Happiness Co-Hosts, on Placing Happiness First

Building trust and having the space to be creative is essential for any business to thrive. Today’s guests Kitty Newman and Klaudia Mitura have seen this impact operators firsthand, so I can’t wait to unpack what you can do to practically implement these values into your workplace. As co-hosts of…

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Dec. 22, 2020

Hospitality and The Infinite Game #004: No Planet B

We all know the climate crisis is a real problem. So what can the hospitality sector actually do? It’s a big challenge to tackle, and we certainly don’t have all the answers. We uncover our learnings from ‘No Planet B’ by Mike Berners-Lee – a really impactful book which reveals…

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Dec. 17, 2020

#85 Wil Slickers, Host of Slick Talk, on the ‘Destinationaire’

As host of the popular Slick Talk podcast and founding member of the Hospitality Game Changers Group, Wil Slickers is a content creator extraordinaire. Wil dedicates his time to individual and big name operators in the vacation rental and boutique hotel segments of hospitality while still growing the show and…

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Dec. 15, 2020

Hospitality and The Infinite Game #003: Circular Economy

The circular economy is about eliminating waste and having a continual use of resources. In today’s episode we explore how this powerful system for sustainability can be applied to the hospitality industry. From food waste to kitchen design, it bleeds into all areas that can be achieved through collaboration. Tune…

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Dec. 10, 2020

#84 Jeremiah Tower, the Father of American Cuisine, on the Creative Force

Today’s guest Jeremiah Tower needs little introduction. He’s an American celebrity chef who, along with Alice Waters and Wolfgang Puck, has been credited with pioneering the culinary style known as California cuisine. His career began at Chez Panisse, in California, after a chance job opportunity. He later opened his own…

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Dec. 8, 2020

Hospitality and The Infinite Game #002: Doughnut Economics

Our society has an obsession with growth, quite often neglecting the need to thrive. In today’s episode, we unpack a meaty but highly relevant book – ‘Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist’ by Kate Raworth, to learn more about how we can fundamentally reframe our understanding…

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Dec. 4, 2020

#83 Mark Gausden, Vice President at Oracle, on Your Digital Strategy

There’s no doubt that there’s been a huge adoption of technology for hospitality businesses this year. What’s clear is that the hardest part of digital transformation is putting in place the systems and processes first. In this episode I catch up with Mark Gausden, Vice President EMEA & JAPAC at…

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Dec. 3, 2020

GameChanger Monday Mashup Eps. 2

Now you can every Monday at 9 pm GMT join Josh Kopel, Wil Slickers, Shaun deVries, Adam Knight and myself when we go live on the Hospitality Game Changers Facebook group page to discuss the good, bad and ugly of our industry. With a global perspective on hotels, restaurants and…

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Dec. 3, 2020

Game Changer Monday Mashup Eps. 1

Now you can every Monday at 9 pm GMT join Josh Kopel, Wil Slickers, Shaun deVries, Adam Knight and myself when we go live on the Hospitality Game Changers Facebook group page to discuss the good, bad and ugly of our industry. With a global perspective on hotels, restaurants and…

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Dec. 1, 2020

Hospitality and The Infinite Game #001: Long-term Thinking

What type of hospitality industry do we actually want to create? Hospitality and The Infinite Game is a new podcast series focused on answering this one simple question. Tune in as Michael Tingsager of Hospitality Mavericks and David Chenery of Object Space Place discuss big ideas that might just set…

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Nov. 26, 2020

#82 Andreas Sjölund, Co-Founder at Quinyx, on The Digital Employee Experience

With over 18 years experience in the workforce management industry, Andreas Sjölund is a true expert when it comes to digitising the employee experience. As Co-Founder at Quinyx, their motto is “happy workforce, happy business”. Quinyx is a leading workforce management software. Their technology helps simplify scheduling, time reporting, communication,…

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Nov. 19, 2020

#81 Dhilon Solanki, UK & EMEA Director at Sprout, on Customer Loyalty

Dhilon Solanki has been in the hospitality industry for 15 years. As UK & EMEA Director at Sprout, he’s been busy up-serving their customers since the pandemic started. I’m excited to catch up with Dhilon to learn more about where technology and communication sits in the bigger picture for hospitality.…

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Nov. 13, 2020

Digital Transformation with Nick Popovici Co-Founder and CEO Vita Mojo

In this bonus episode CEO and Co-Founder of Vita Mojo, Nick Popovici gives an extensive overview of the wave of digital transformations that have to happen across the industry during the last 3-6 months. Nick shares his views on where the industry will be 3 years from now. He believes…

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