Tech Podcast

This episode of Talking Hospitality explores a fundamental question: how do people actually learn at work?

In this episode, we’re joined by Vince Kelly, manager of the Mayor’s Hospitality Skills Academy at Westminster Kingsway College, to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing the industry today — the skills gap. With 30 years’ experience as a chef and lecturer, Vince has seen the talent pipeline shrink first-hand. He shares how the Hospitality Skills Passport — a new initiative being developed in collaboration with UKHospitality, Springboard, and DWP — could revolutionise how people ente...

When we chat about the potential of AI in hospitality, one of the big ideas we dive into is the concept of agentic AI. Essentially, we’re talking about creating little digital helpers—think minions from Despicable Me—that can take on specific tasks, learn from context, and get better over time. Instead of just tossing queries at a model like ChatGPT and hoping for the best, these agents are designed to work within your organization’s unique environment, pulling from your specific data to p...

In this episode, Timothy and Joe are joined by the brilliant Akashia Carswell, CEO of London Talent and founder of Hive Cru, a new platform aiming to revolutionise temp recruitment in the hospitality sector. They dig into: Why the current recruitment model is broken The invisible cost of poor training and high turnover How Hive could reduce recruitment timelines from four months to four hours The impact of government legislation on young workers and apprenticeships Why employe...

In this special 50th episode of Talking Hospitality, we celebrate a major milestone — and pull back the curtain on the real story of starting (and sustaining) a podcast in our industry. Joined by a line-up of fellow hospitality podcasters, we talk candidly about the lessons we’ve learnt, the mistakes we made, the kit we’ve loved and hated, and the very human reasons that keep us hitting "record" week after week. Featuring: Mark McCulloch (Supersonic Marketing) Shell Righini (We Recover...

Ever wondered how storytelling can transform the hospitality industry? Join us in this enlightening episode with Phil Street, where we explore the art of narrative in shaping careers and changing perceptions. Dive into the world of hospitality through the lens of stories that inspire, educate, and entertain. Introduction: Welcome to a captivating episode of the Talking Hospitality podcast, where we delve into the integral role of storytelling in the hospitality industry. I'm Timothy R. Andrews,...

We are delighted to have the amazing and inspiring Libbie Mia AIH, Founder of Hospitality Talks, onto our show.Please note at the time of the episode Libbie was not married and so is referred to as "Libbie Davies" throughout.She shares her story of how being furloughed didn't stop her, but rather was an opportunity for growth. An inspiration to Hospitality professionals young and old - this podcast is a MUST Listen!A new season, a new format and a new theme tune. Check it out now.For more information on Libbie Davies, visit:https://hospitalitytalkswithyou.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbiemia/To hear more podcasts visit: https://www.timothyrandrews.com/podcastTimothy Put The Kettel on is Co-hosted by: Timothy R Andrews https://www.timothyrandrews.com/Sarah Kettel https://www.sarahkettel.co.uk/Editing and Visuals by: Timothy R AndrewsMusic: To hear more podcasts visit: https://www.timothyrandrews.com/podcastTimothy Put The Kettel on is Co-hosted by: Timothy R Andrews https://www.ti…

In this amazing podcast, Timothy Put The Kettle On co-hosts Sarah Kettel & Timothy R Andrews discuss with Digital and Online expert, co-founder of Shine Offline, Laura Willis why digital and social media technology is so addictive, how it can be overwhelming and what you can do to regain control, get back your life AND have a healthy relationship with your tech.For more info on our guest speaker and her organisation, visit: https://shineoffline.com/ (https://shineoffline.com/)Support Material mentioned:https://shineoffline.com/blog/ (https://shineoffline.com/blog/)https://offtime.app/index.php (https://offtime.app/index.php)Timothy Put The Kettel on is Co-hosted by: Timothy R Andrews https://www.timothyrandrews.com/ (https://www.timothyrandrews.com/)Sarah Kettel https://www.sarahkettel.co.uk/ (https://www.sarahkettel.co.uk/)Editing & Visuals by: Timothy R AndrewsMusic: Brain Power by Mela, freemusicarchive.org & Pawel SikorskiAnd guest appearance by Bert the Cat#sarahkettel #timothyra…

In todays episode of Timothy put the Kettle on, we have guest speaker author and events guru Paul Cook from https://hybrideventcentre.com/ (https://hybrideventcentre.com/). Timothy R Andrews and Sarah Kettel discuss with Paul the impact of Coronavirus and lockdown on the events industry. We take a look at how hybrid events are the future for the events industry and how the new opportunities this has presented for students and current employers in events.For more info on hybrid events, visit: https://hybrideventcentre.com/ (https://hybrideventcentre.com/)If you're an events student or are thinking of working in events, visit: http://lessonsfromamountain.com/ (http://lessonsfromamountain.com/)For more information on our guest, visit: http://paulcook.co.uk/ (http://paulcook.co.uk/)To use your skills to help out others in need, visit; https://www.endcoronavirus.org/ (https://www.endcoronavirus.org/)Timothy Put The Kettel on is Co-hosted by: Timothy R Andrews https://www.timothyrandrews.co…