#215 - Hospitality Meets Lisa Jenkins - Champagne, Success & Shin Splints
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
5d ago
Ever wondered how a dishwasher at age 10 ends up running the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts? Well, Lisa Jenkins (CEO of The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts) is here to spill the tea (and maybe a few kitchen secrets). We get through a lot and I chat with Lisa about: ?️ Why hospitality careers are more than just chefs & managers (yes, journalists count too!) ✈️ How working too hard at the Singapore Air Show got her a business-class flight home (note: not a recommended career strategy) ? The power of saying yes to opportunity… even when you have no plan whatsoever ? Why relationships in hospit ..read more
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#214 - Hospitality Meets David Cochrane - Fundraising, Fun and the Full Monty
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
1w ago
In this entertaining and insightful episode, I joined David Cochrane, the CEO of HIT Scotland (https://hitscotland.co.uk/), who shares his incredible journey through the hospitality industry. From his early days as a chef (with a few kitchen disasters) to leading a transformative organisation, David offers a mix of heartfelt wisdom, career insights, and laugh-out-loud moments. The conversation covers the importance of hospitality education, the camaraderie of the industry, and some unforgettable antics—like a management team performing a "Full Monty" routine at a Christmas party! Key Takeaways ..read more
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#213 - Hospitality Meets Jason Simpson - Electric Vehicles, Expensive Toilet Paper, and Epic Morocco Misadventures
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
2w ago
What do really expensive toilet paper, waistcoat etiquette, and Ferraris getting smoked by Teslas all have in common? They’re just some of the unexpected gems from this week’s chat with Jason Simpson, CEO of Raw Charging, an all-around electric vehicle (EV) evangelist and holder of an epic journey. I joined Jason at Raw's London offices for a deep dive into the world of EV charging, hospitality, and the surprisingly dramatic shift from petrolhead to plug-in advocate. Along the way, we bust some major myths, including: ? Range Anxiety is Fake News – “EV charging anxiety disappears faster than a ..read more
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#212 - Hospitality Meets Will Corby - Brewing Change and World Class Coffee
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
2w ago
I love coffee. That is all, bye! In all seriousness, I was beyond thrilled to sit down with Will Corby, the coffee connoisseur extraordinaire and Director of Coffee and Social Impact at Pact Coffee. From thrilling tales of gangland encounters to the intricacies of brewing the perfect cup, this episode is as much a caffeine kick as it is a heartfelt chat. Oh, and did we mention it’s full of laughs too? Dive into Will's journey from being a coffee hating mechanical engineer to a coffee aficionado, and learn what makes Pact Coffee not just a brand but a movement. Key Takeaways: A Sliding Doors M ..read more
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Bonus Episode #31 - Hospitality Meets Brant Menswar - Turning Pain Into Purpose
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
3w ago
My goodness have I got a chat and half for you for the weeks special. You are about to receive Mind blowing Learning, Authentic emotion, Unbelievable power and Easy to take action. All that and we fix politics as well Back in November 2023 I had the privilege of appearing on the Thoughts that Rock Podcast, hosted by old friend of the show Jim Knight and today’s guest (And hopefully new friend of the show) Brant Menswar. Brants Journey will absolutely blow your mind. This conversation is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and the human spirit’s capacity to thrive despite adversity. Brant ..read more
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#211 - Hospitality Meets Will Corby - Brewing Change and World Class Coffee
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
3w ago
I love coffee. That is all, bye! In all seriousness, I was beyond thrilled to sit down with Will Corby, the coffee connoisseur extraordinaire and Director of Coffee and Social Impact at Pact Coffee. From thrilling tales of gangland encounters to the intricacies of brewing the perfect cup, this episode is as much a caffeine kick as it is a heartfelt chat. Oh, and did we mention it’s full of laughs too? Dive into Will's journey from being a coffee hating mechanical engineer to a coffee aficionado, and learn what makes Pact Coffee not just a brand but a movement. Key Takeaways: A Sliding Doors M ..read more
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Bonus Episode #30 - Hospitality Meets Clare Downes - Unleashing Potential through Coaching
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
3w ago
Welcome back, Hospitality Meets fans! In this delightful episode, I sat down with the effervescent Clare Downes, a dynamic executive coach and founder of Martlet.Life and who excels in guiding leaders to their full potential. We go on an engaging journey through Clare's fascinating career path—from her entrepreneurial roots on a farm, into the bustling world of food and drink, and finally to becoming an inspiring executive coach! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: The Serendipitous Start: Discover how a casual comment on a previous guest's post (shoutout to Phil Murphy!) led to Clare joi ..read more
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Bonus Episode #29 - Hospitality Meets Clare Downes - Unleashing Potential through Coaching
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
1M ago
Welcome back, Hospitality Meets fans! In this delightful episode, I sat down with the effervescent Clare Downes, a dynamic executive coach and founder of Martlet.Life and who excels in guiding leaders to their full potential. We go on an engaging journey through Clare's fascinating career path—from her entrepreneurial roots on a farm, into the bustling world of food and drink, and finally to becoming an inspiring executive coach! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: The Serendipitous Start: Discover how a casual comment on a previous guest's post (shoutout to Phil Murphy!) led to Clare joi ..read more
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#211 - Hospitality Meets Barry Dawson - Bots and Balances, the Future of Hotel Finance
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
1M ago
This week I sat down with one of my oldest clients and friends, Barry Dawson, the Senior Vice President of Finance at Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, to explore the intriguing world of finance in the hospitality industry. Amidst the humour and light-hearted banter, they uncover some serious gems about how technology and automation are revolutionising hospitality and finance. What You'll Hear in This Episode: An Unexpected Journey: Discover how Barry stumbled into the world of finance during a university placement, proving that sometimes the best career paths are the ones we don't plan. The tale o ..read more
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Bonus Episode #29 - Hospitality Meets Michael Tingsager - Conversational Learnings
Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street
by Phil Street
1M ago
So here's another cheeky bonus for you this week. Having connected properly earlier in the year, Michael and I decided it might be interesting to have a chat about what we'd learned from over 500 conversations with hospitality professionals so todays bonus, is that chat in all its glory done in collaboration with the Michael and his awesome show, Hospitality Mavericks. We dive deep into the heart of adversity, resilience, and the powerful impact of diverse backgrounds in the hospitality industry. Grab your headphones and prepare for a rollercoaster of insights, laughs, and aha moments! Key Tak ..read more
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