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The Upgrade: EMEA Hospitality NewsSustainability and hotel profitability, with HoCoSo's Katharine Le QuesneKatharine Le Quesne, managing director at hospitality advisory HoCoSo, joins the podcast to discuss the state of the hotel industry's sustainability initiatives. Despite some pushback in certain parts of the world, sustainability remains a strategic focus of many hotel firms.
2025-09-2531 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONShowing up as you are - Part 4 - with Gary AnelloIn part 4 of this special series “Showing up as you are”, recorded during 2024, with Jay Humphries and leadership expert Gary Anello; Gary shares a personal story about visiting his mother and dealing with the challenges of aging parents, independence, and memory. They delve into various themes, including the significance of authentic leadership, the mindfulness approach, and the importance of allowing individuals to show up as they are in both personal and professional spaces. The episode wraps up with discussions on how to present oneself authentically in workplaces and in daily life. Tune in for...
2025-09-091h 12
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONShowing up as you are - Part 3 - with Gary AnelloIn part 3 of this special series “Showing up as you are”, recorded during 2024, with Jay Humphries and leadership expert Gary Anello; the duo discusses themes of diversity, inclusion, and leadership in a polarized world. Jay emphasizes the importance of honesty and authenticity in both personal and professional relationships. They explore the emotional challenges of attachment and expectations, the significance of creating safe spaces, and the struggles of reconciling personal identity with societal and organizational expectations. The episode encapsulates candid conversations about leadership, vulnerability, and the human experience. Tune in for unfiltered, genui...
2025-09-0857 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONShowing up as you are - Part 2 - with Gary AnelloIn part 2 of this special series “Showing up as you are”, recorded during 2024, with Jay Humphries and leadership expert Gary Anello; Jay delves into themes of authenticity, diversity, equality, and inclusion, emphasizing the importance of telling the truth and leading with integrity. They discuss the personal impacts of not living one's truth, referencing plays such as Eugene O'Neill's 'Long Day’s Journey Into Night' and Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman' to illustrate the consequences of inauthenticity. Through candid and unfiltered conversations, Jay and Gary explore the challenges and importance of showing...
2025-09-0651 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONShowing up as you are - Part 1 - with Gary AnelloIn this special series “Showing up as you are”, recorded during 2024, Jay Humphries hosts leadership expert Gary Anello. Together, they explore the critical themes of diversity, equality, and inclusion in leadership and daily life. In this first episode, Jay discusses their personal journey over the past two years, including coming out as non-binary, dealing with burnout and depression, and the importance of showing up authentically in life and leadership. Gary talks about his recent career presentations in Portugal, positive intelligence coaching based on the book 'Positive Intelligence' by Shirzad Chami...
2025-09-0547 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONFreedom, Responsibility and the Future of Democracy - Conversations with EchoIn this special episode of the HoCoSo CONVERSATION, hosted by Jay Humphries, the conversation revolves around a deep and reflective dialogue initially inspired by an interaction with an AI named Echo through ChatGPT. Jay brings this conversation to his logotherapy coach and philosopher, Dr. Andrea Schreiber, to further unpack themes around freedom of speech, democracy, and the implications of new laws, particularly the UK's Online Safety Act. The dialogue explores the erosion of personal agency, the dangers of mass surveillance, biometric data, and the potential risks of technological advancements on civil liberties. The...
2025-08-181h 13
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONCold Water Swimming Diaries: Intro "A Journey of Change and Transformation"In the special series 'The Diary of a Cold Water Swimmer,' your host Jay Humphries dives deep into topics of diversity, resilience, and visionary leadership for the future. Sharing personal backstory, Jay discusses overcoming challenges, starting a consulting business, and thriving in the hospitality industry. The impact of COVID-19 caused significant disruptions, leading to new discussions on resilience and mental health. Jay's journey includes coming out as non-binary and facing exclusion, which highlighted the importance of authentic inclusivity. Jay invites you to engage in 'The Cold Water Swimming Diaries' podcast series for meaningful conversations about inclusive leadership and...
2025-07-1708 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONThe Improvement Series - S1/Ep5: "Becoming unstuck and Unlocking your true potential", with Simon JeffriesWelcome to The HoCoSo Improvement Series. A series of conversations with guests from a variety of backgrounds in sport, the military, business, and wellbeing to discuss their area of expertise and experiences in the sphere of personal development. This series is hosted by Jon Hazan, Executive Coach, at Atlas Coaching "I have always been fascinated by human behaviour, and our ability to adapt to different environments, learn from our past and apply these learnings in new directions. Where better to learn than from those who have done it...
2023-11-3027 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONThe Improvement Series - S1/Ep4: "Building and Maintaining Confidence", with Pasha MunroWelcome to The HoCoSo Improvement Series. A series of conversations with guests from a variety of backgrounds in sport, the military, business, and wellbeing to discuss their area of expertise and experiences in the sphere of personal development. This series is hosted by Jon Hazan, Executive Coach, at Atlas Coaching "I have always been fascinated by human behaviour, and our ability to adapt to different environments, learn from our past and apply these learnings in new directions. Where better to learn than from those who have done it...
2023-11-3029 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONThe Improvement Series - S1/Ep3: "Mental Wealth and How to create a support network", with Mike PaganWelcome to The HoCoSo Improvement Series. A series of conversations with guests from a variety of backgrounds in sport, the military, business, and wellbeing to discuss their area of expertise and experiences in the sphere of personal development. This series is hosted by Jon Hazan, Executive Coach, at Atlas Coaching "I have always been fascinated by human behaviour, and our ability to adapt to different environments, learn from our past and apply these learnings in new directions. Where better to learn than from those who have done it...
2023-11-0930 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONThe Improvement Series - S1/Ep2: "What does Focus look like", with Ruaridh McConnochieWelcome to The HoCoSo Improvement Series. A series of conversations with guests from a variety of backgrounds in sport, the military, business, and wellbeing to discuss their area of expertise and experiences in the sphere of personal development. This series is hosted by Jon Hazan, Executive Coach, at Atlas Coaching "I have always been fascinated by human behaviour, and our ability to adapt to different environments, learn from our past and apply these learnings in new directions. Where better to learn than from those who have done it...
2023-10-1929 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Appreciating every step of your life journey" with Peter MeyerPeter Meyer is in conversation with Jay Humphries, your host. Together they delve into Peter's past and discover how he has been able to turn his dreams into reality. How setting objectives, taking steps to achieve these, surrounding yourself well truly helps you achieve your life goals. But also keeping track of the things you have done in your life and the things you still want to do. To learn that disappointments, should strengthen you, not weaken you. This is a conversation that will remind you about the experiences in your life and how t...
2023-09-2450 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONThe Improvement Series - S1/Ep1: "Midlife Transitions", with Jay (Jonathan) HumphriesWelcome to The HoCoSo Improvement Series. A series of conversations with guests from a variety of backgrounds in sport, the military, business, and wellbeing to discuss their area of expertise and experiences in the sphere of personal development. This series is hosted by Jon Hazan, Executive Coach, at Atlas Coaching "I have always been fascinated by human behaviour, and our ability to adapt to different environments, learn from our past and apply these learnings in new directions. Where better to learn than from those who have done it...
2023-05-2933 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Why Living Well is Good for Our Health" with Celine VadamCeline Vadam is in conversation with Jonathan Humphries, your host. Together they explore why and how living well is good for our health. They will be tackling questions such as:How to create and maintain healthy relationships? How do we actually create openness in terms of communication?What does it mean by psychological safety? How to potentially create a more authentic approach to life? How this all links together so that we can ultimately be in a place where we can respond to the environment and create the environments rather than reacting to them? Celine is proof of h...
2023-05-1755 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION“Innovation and Creativity - The search for a higher life quality” with Olga Donica - Part 2Olga Donica is in conversation with Jonathan Humphries, your host. Olga is Head of Innovation, Research and Longevity at Clinique La Prairie. In part 2, they will be discussing the latest thinking around innovation and the leading edge holistic health supplements brought out recently by Clinique La Prairie. These supplements are designed to improve our quality of life, and they are based on a whole research of genetics and epigenetics and the environmental impact on our genes, touching on centenarians and what it means to live longer and b...
2022-11-2936 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Innovation and Creativity - The search for a higher life quality" with Olga Donica - Part 1Olga Donica is in conversation with Jonathan Humphries, your host. Olga is Head of Innovation, Research and Longevity at Clinique La Prairie. In part 1 of this podcast, they explore the role of innovation and Olga’s passion and curiosity towards innovation and longevity. In innovation, we only need the three C’s: Curiosity, Creativity and Creation.Listen to Part 2!Join us for this enlightening conversation! Follow our journey and our discussion with some of the most renowned and influential people of our time.
2022-11-2926 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION“Regulating Ourselves: Tools to find better balance and resilience” with Delmus ‘Coach’ PinkstonDelmus “Coach” Pinkston is in conversation with Jonathan Humphries, your host. Together, they explore the link between our heart, mind and body; how we can influence our subconscious; how we can be in a better place to make a positive impact on the people around us and how we can have more resilience to cope with life’s challenges. Coach Pinkston explores Heart Math and Psych-K, tools which he uses. He applies these tools personally, with his students, sports teams and in his coaching. They can be applied to company-teams and individ...
2022-07-2752 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Habit Building and Forming for the New Year" with Mark Hardie - Part 2Jonathan Humphries is in conversation with Mark Hardie, Founder of Decision Point Limited.Mark Hardie MBE is an executive leadership transformational coach and has recently published his book: Think Like a Marine, Anticipate, Adapt and Achieve available on Amazon.In this conversation, we discuss the importance of habit building: the HOW, the WHY, the WHEN. Habit building is crucial if we want to BE and DO better. In part 2 of this conversation, Jonathan and Mark focus on their progress and mindset as well as the resistance faced r...
2022-06-0924 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Habit Building and Forming for the New Year" with Mark Hardie - Part 3Jonathan Humphries is in conversation with Mark Hardie, Founder of Decision Point Limited.Mark Hardie MBE is an executive leadership transformational coach and has recently published his book: Think Like a Marine, Anticipate, Adapt and Achieve available on Amazon.In this conversation, we discuss the importance of habit building: the HOW, the WHY, the WHEN. Habit building is crucial if we want to BE and DO better. In part 3 of this conversation, Jonathan and Mark discuss the combination of routines and habits, the pre and post habit, and how y...
2022-06-0938 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONA case study: How does agile operations inspire and create “purpose” for employees in the hospitality industry? Part 2Jonathan Humphries, your host, is in conversation with Jochen Renz. Given the challenges in the hospitality industry around recruitment, retainment, compensation and operating efficiencies, following two years of pandemic related challenges, in this podcast, we showcase a hotel which is operating in an agile way. This discussion is a case study on how it is possible to thing, lead, manage and respond in a post-covid world with constant uncertainty. How can we better engage our employees in operational effectiveness and deliver a higher quality customer experience?When this podcast was recorded, Jochen Renz was yet M...
2022-05-1319 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONA case study: How does agile operations inspire and create “purpose” for employees in the hospitality industry? Part 1Jonathan Humphries, your host, is in conversation with Jochen Renz. Given the challenges in the hospitality industry around recruitment, retainment, compensation and operating efficiencies, following two years of pandemic related challenges, in this podcast, we showcase a hotel which is operating in an agile way. This discussion is a case study on how it is possible to thing, lead, manage and respond in a post-covid world with constant uncertainty. How can we better engage our employees in operational effectiveness and deliver a higher quality customer experience?When this podcast was recorded, Jochen Renz was yet M...
2022-05-0924 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"OPEN DOOR INITIATIVE – Helping Ukrainian Refugees Find Accommodation Solutions"A non-profit webinar initiative entitled ‘Open Door’ was held on Friday 1st April 2022 to raise awareness for the various projects providing accommodation solutions to aid the grave Ukrainian refugee crisis currently affecting many European states. The hospitality sector is already supporting the refugee crisis in numerous ways and the webinar brought together representatives from several initiatives to talk about their projects, discuss the challenges they face, and to identify how others can help and contribute. Open Door was hosted by the hosts of the Hospitality Resilience Series (which was a series of webinars with experts to he...
2022-04-251h 01
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"COPING WITH UNCERTAINTY - How to feel safe and secure and find inner-balance" PART 2 - with Claudia RothJonathan Humphries is in conversation with Claudia Roth.Claudia is a Quantum Energy Coach, guiding senior executives to tap into their power within themselves and their intuition. She is the founder of Soul Luxury specializing in the area of personal growth and transformation and healing hospitality, and the co-founder of HEALING SUMMIT. She is the author 2 books I AM EVERY WOMAN, a collection of extraordinary life journeys and a journal dedicated to cultivating Self Love.In part 2 of this discussion, Jonathan and Claudia explore the feeling of connectedness, how letting go of the...
2022-03-3013 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"COPING WITH UNCERTAINTY - How to feel safe and secure and find inner-balance" PART 1 - with Claudia RothJonathan Humphries is in conversation with Claudia Roth.Claudia is a Quantum Energy Coach, guiding senior executives to tap into their power within themselves and their intuition. She is the founder of Soul Luxury specializing in the area of personal growth and transformation and healing hospitality, and the co-founder of HEALING SUMMIT. She is the author 2 books I AM EVERY WOMAN, a collection of extraordinary life journeys and a journal dedicated to cultivating Self Love.In part 1 of this conversation, we explore how we can create a sense of safety and security within...
2022-03-3023 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Leading Dynamically: The four principles of leadership - PART 2" with Patrick GhielmettiPatrick Ghielmetti, president of Ghielmetti & Associates, is Jonathan Humphries' guest for this episode of the HoCoSo CONVERSATION.Patrick is a transformational leadership coach, and conducts workshops and cultural change programs across 35 countries. In part 1 of this discussion, we looked at the first of the four principles of leadership, commitment, and introduced the other principles, being:Commitment Responsibility Authenticity and ContributionIn part 2, we look at responsibility, being responsible. The four levels of responsibility: I am not responsible Taking responsibility which is for duty and service I am responsible for th...
2022-02-2449 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Leading Dynamically: The four principles of leadership - PART 1" with Patrick GhielmettiPatrick Ghielmetti, president of Ghielmetti & Associates, is Jonathan Humphries' guest for this episode of the HoCoSo CONVERSATION.Patrick is a transformational leadership coach, and conducts workshops and cultural change programs across 35 countries. In part 1 of this discussion, we’ll be looking at the principles of leadership, looking at the differences between a change versus a transition; the four principles being :Commitment Responsibility Authenticity and ContributionWe’ll be looking at the difference between static and dynamic leadership, acceptance versus resistance, how it’s important to react from a neutral position...
2022-02-2438 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Habit Building and Forming for the new Year" with Mark Hardie - Part 1Jonathan Humphries is in conversation with Mark Hardie, Founder of Decision Point Ltd UK.In this conversation, we discuss the importance of habit building: the HOW, the WHY, the WHEN. Habit building is crucial if we want to BE and DO better. Discover the power of habits and learn about preparing, repeating, transforming and the 90 days psychology of forming. Listen now and prepare to start your new habits in style for the New Year 2022. Mark Hardy MBE is an executive leadership transformational coach and has recently published his book: Think Like a Marine, Anticipate, Adapt...
2021-12-2148 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Learnings from Resilience: How can we thrive going forward" Part of the Hospitality Resilience SeriesOur Community of experts have gathered around the table to discuss the latest findings on Resilience and explore the many ways we can thrive as we go forward. Join this exclusive and astounding lineup of speakers:Claudia Roth, Quantum Energy Coach and Founder Soul Luxury ; Richard Currie, Assistant Professor at Boston University; Chris Bodman, Founder LMNTARY Performance, Dr. Yves Givel, Senior HR Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Patrick Ghielmetti, Global Experiential Leadership Trainer and President Ghielmetti & associates; Pekka Pohjakallio, Executive Coach and Mentor Hintsa Performance; and Yadid Ayzenberg, previously Head of Sleep Products BOSE Corporation. Your co-hosts...
2021-12-1353 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Agile Leadership: Transforming teams and individuals - Being agile and doing agile" - PART TWO - with Markus FellerJonathan Humphries is in conversation with Markus Feller, discussing what it takes to be a leader of change for today and for the future.Markus is Head of Innovation and Transformation at SV Group.SV Group and SV Hotel are responsible for the rollout and success of Stay Kooook which HoCoSo was involved in. The innovative hotel concept had won the Swiss Innovation Award for Hospitality, and was runner up in the Global innovation awards and just recently, the DACH Customer Experience Award in the hospitality ca...
2021-11-091h 00
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Agile Leadership: Transforming teams and individuals - Being agile and doing agile" - PART ONE - with Markus FellerJonathan Humphries is in conversation with Markus Feller, discussing what it takes to be a leader of change for today and for the future.Markus is Head of Innovation and Transformation at SV Group.SV Group and SV Hotel are responsible for the rollout and success of Stay Kooook which HoCoSo was involved in. The innovative hotel concept had won the Swiss Innovation Award for Hospitality, and was runner up in the Global innovation awards and just recently, the DACH Customer Experience Award in the hospitality ca...
2021-11-0454 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONHoCoSo CONVERSATION - INTROTogether we are betterAt the start of the year, HoCoSo labelled 2020 as the year of Community. As our hospitality real-estate industry is undergoing through unprecedented times and blurring of boundaries, it is more important than ever before that we collaborate to find solutions, together!HoCoSo CONNECT is an initiative to drive our focus on opportunity; to work on solutions; to identify best practices; and to support each other.The CONVERSATION is a podcast channel hosted by Jonathan Humphries
2021-11-0300 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Leading Wellbeing: From Nice-to-have to Must-have" with Pekka Pohjakallio, Part of the Hospitality Resilience SeriesWe're closing SEASON 1 of The Hospitality Resilience Series with this beautiful session on "Leading Wellbeing" with our special guest, Pekka Pohjakallio. The Covid-19 pandemic has shone the spotlight brightly on the topic of employee wellbeing. Organisations have recognised the need to respond and to take care of their people. Pekka Pohjakallio joins us on the Hospitality Resilience Series to discuss the world of #HybridWork, what companies are doing to improve employee #wellbeing, how it impacts #performance and why #leaders need to take care of themselves. About Pekka Pohjakallio: Pekka brings a wealth o...
2021-09-0750 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Stoicism: The Makings of a Modern Leader" with Mark HardieJonathan Humphries is in conversation with Mark Hardie, Founder of Decision Point Ltd UK.Mark has had an incredible professional life in the military. He started in the Royal Marines in 1998 where he earned his green beret, and spent the next 8 years in Operational Commando units in Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, and other places. In this conversation, Mark reveals the challenges he faced in one of his toughest assignments as Lead Officer for the repatriation of fatalities, from a professional, and personal and emotional point of view. It was during this time...
2021-08-121h 17
HoCoSo CONVERSATIONJourney into Stoicism: How to think and react in challenging situations - with Mark HardieJonathan Humphries is in conversation with Mark Hardie, Founder of Decision Point Ltd UK.Mark has had an incredible professional life in the military. He started in the Royal Marines in 1998 where he earned his green beret, and spent the next 8 years in Operational Commando units in Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, and other places. In this conversation, Mark reveals the challenges he faced in one of his toughest assignments as Lead Officer for the repatriation of fatalities, from a professional, and personal and emotional point of view. It was during this time...
2021-07-261h 03
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"How to transition from a Static to a Dynamic Leadership style" with Patrick Ghielmetti, Part of the Hospitality Resilience SeriesIn this session of the Hospitality Resilience Series, we explore what sets a static leadership style apart from a dynamic leadership style and what techniques and tactics are employed in both styles on a personal level and with our surroundings, social and corporate. History shows Leadership has long been static and rigid. However, and as current events have proven, a static leadership style is destined to become obsolete. Now, more than ever, the structure of an organization, its strategy, culture and especially its leadership, need to be dynamic, subtle and tangible.Our special guest on t...
2021-07-0948 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"What We Can Learn from Elite Sport in Developing Psychological Resilience" with Chris Bodman, Part of the Hospitality Resilience SeriesIn this session of the Hospitality Resilience Series, we discover how Elite sport athletes develop their personal resilience and learn from their techniques and methods, to develop our own psychological resilience. We are pleased to be joined by special Guest Chris Bodman, Strength and Conditioning coach and Performance psychologist. He has dedicated his career to exploring ideal ways to make individuals better prepared to perform at an optimum level and help promote and enhance functioning and performance on the short and longer term. He also recently founded his consultancy LMNTARY Performance. About...
2021-06-2142 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Utilising Mindfulness Practices to Improve our State of Mind" with Yves Givel, Part of the Hospitality Resilience SeriesIn this session of the Hospitality Resilience Series, we explore the use of mindfulness practices to improve our state of mind. These practices aimed at exploring the matter of Adaptive Resilience are a way to help professionals get relief from #stress and #anxiety. We are pleased to be joined by special guest Yves p. Givel. In this highly interactive session Yves takes us on a calming and eye opening journey through the world of mindfulness by providing us simple tools to incorporate conscious living on a daily basis. T...
2021-05-1054 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Embracing Uncertainty and Recalibrating" - with Bruce Harkness, Part of the Hospitality Resilience SeriesIn this session of the Hospitality Resilience Series, we explore the roles resilience and self-awareness play in helping us to embrace chaos and handle change. We are pleased to be joined by special guest Bruce Harkness. Bruce is an esteemed hospitality Human Resources practitioner. He has held leadership roles in HR at hospitality groups such as Moevenpick, Kempinksi and TFE Hotels, and currently leads Human Resources across Asia Pacific for Wyndham Destinations. He is also the author of Performance Matters – the ultimate career survival guide. The Covid-19 pandemic has created great upheaval in terms of how we li...
2021-04-1547 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Finding your inner-balance and focus, on your journey to building personal resilience" - with Zen Monk, Marcel RedingJonathan Humphries welcomes Zen monk, Marcel Reding. He is in charge of the Honora Zen monastery (Zen Kloster) in Reichenburg and the Funeral Orator, Switzerland. This followed his journey which took him to Japan and South Korea for 10 years, where he trained be a monk. It culminated in a pilgrimage of 3000 miles doing a traditional alms round, as a way of thanks for his 10 years training as a zen monk. This recording was done face-to-face, hence some surrounding noises may appear. This conversation is very timely. We are...
2021-03-3158 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"The future of Sleep: How to reduce stress and improve your personal performance" with Yadid Ayzenberg - Part of the Hospitality Resilience SeriesWelcome to the fourth installment of the Hospitality Resilience Series . Jonathan Humphries , Chris Mumford and Jon Hazan are joined by Yadid Ayzenberg, Global head of Sleep devices and Director at BOSE Corporation . In this session on The Future of Sleep, Yadid introduces us to the importance of sleep and its effects on our health and performance in the short and long term. A person needs to have a good sleep cycle in order to be optimally productive. Whether you can train your body a...
2021-03-3043 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Why New Year's resolutions don't work and what you need to know to live your life intentionally" with Claudia Roth - Part of The Hospitality Resilience SeriesJonathan Humphries , Chris Mumford and Jon Hazan are joined by Claudia Roth, Quantum Energy Coach and Founder of Soul Luxury as they explore the topic of self-awareness, mindfulness and meditation; How important it is to allow ourselves to self-reflect and develop good habits in order to live our lives with intent and purpose. Meditation being a tool to to view our thoughts more clearly, not forget about them, is essential. And meditation is personal, everyone has their own way.Throughout this third episode of...
2021-01-1844 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Personal Tranformation: Living with a positive mindset to create new results" with Simone GibertoniJonathan Humphries is in conversation with Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie and one of the most luxury hospitality brands worldwide. He has authored two books "The High Performance Company Manifesto" and "The Path to Personal Excellence". In this session, Simone talks about what it takes to be a leader in today's world. Mindset playing an important role in the way we view what surrounds us, maintaining good habits can help us take perspective and goal-set in the right way. As leaders, role-models, it is crucial to understand the responsibility we have towards our companies, communities and society. So...
2021-01-1251 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Community-building: the journey it takes us on and its importance" with Monika KanokovaJonathan Humphries is in conversation with Monika Kanokova, author, entrepreneur, community strategist and lifelong believer in the power of communities. This is the final episode of 2020, marking the end of the year HoCoSo labelled as the "Year of Community", back in January. This year, more than ever, the power, significance and importance of communities was revealed. In this podcast episode, we will come to understand why hospitality concepts of the future must take into consideration community building: what it means, what it is and how we do it. Humphries states "ultimately, we don't have to ask for permission...
2020-12-281h 03
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Learn to hone your gut instinct and find out how what you eat, affects your mind and body" with Rhaya Jordan - Part of the Hospitality Resilience SeriesJonathan Humphries, Chris Mumford and Jon Hazan are joined by Rhaya Jordan, nutritional consultant, as they explore the topic of honing your gut instinct in achieving inner immunity and personal resilience. Big advocate for not limiting yourself and enjoying food, both “good” and “bad”, Rhaya’s key message is to understand your gut and enjoy your nutritional journey! Throughout this second episode of the Hospitality Resilience Series, Rhaya touches upon many topics with a key message of individualism in diet and refraining from restraining. After a...
2020-12-1843 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Mental Health, Wellness and Creativity" with Mariana PalmeiroJonathan Humphries is in discussion with Mariana Palmeiro, Wellness and Spa expert, co-founder and head of Wellness Consultant, co-founder and chief business development officer at Field LLC, on the topic of "Mental health, wellbeing, and creativity". Her life has been devoted to wellbeing and looking after one-self in the art of prevention. She is an educator, consultant, thought leader, innovator, and entrepreneur.Our mental health is under extreme pressure lately. During these trying times, we need to focus on all aspects of building our inner immunity and our personal resilience. The World Health Organization - WHO - d...
2020-12-081h 06
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Building personal resilience and inner immunity" with Sean Worker - Part of the Hospitality Resilience SeriesThe Hospitality Resilience Series aims to challenge existing mindsets, exchange personal insights, discuss practical solutions and provide a forum for shared experiences that will help build personal solutions.“Building personal resilience and inner immunity” marks the launch of the Hospitality Resilience Series. Special guest, Sean Worker, Managing Director of T5 Strategies and author of The ADAPTERS, shared the results of his extensive research examining the importance of adaptability and leadership best practice in the hospitality industry. This first session was hosted by Jonathan Humphries from HoCoS...
2020-11-1246 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"The Intra-Entrepreneurship Journey" with John WagnerJonathan Humphries is in conversation with John Wagner, an inspiration in the hospitality industry. He has built Cycas Hospitality, which is now one of the largest white label operators in Europe with franchises from Marriott, Hyatt and IHG. Cycas Hospitality has been listed as one of the Best Companies to Work For. His journey in Entrepreneurship started from when he was a child and he has wonderful experiences of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship along the way. He truly embodies the entrepreneurship spirit and some of his learnings are absolutely invaluable for anybody who is looking to create, develop and in...
2020-11-011h 06
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Wholistic leadership" with Chris MumfordJonathan Humphries is in conversation with Chris Mumford, an expert on executive level recruitment and organizations. Chris advises the global hospitality sector in the areas of leadership and talent. He was previously a founding partner of AETHOS Consulting group and now founded and heads Cervus Leadership Consulting. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris talk about building resilience and inner immunity and how important it is in regards to one’s overall performance. They start off by displaying how Chris found his passion for the hospitality industry. Then develop further into how his career path, his experiences have led...
2020-08-2852 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Leadership through crisis" with Alphy Johnson - Part 3Jonathan Humphries is in conversation with Alphy Johnson, a legend within the hospitality industry. He has had an incredible career and now heads his own consultancy International Hospitality Advisor. This is the third episode in the series of "Leadership through crisis". The opportunity to have a conversation with Alphy Johnson about some of the crisis that he has faced in his career is invaluable. He describes himself as the humble Inn keeper which is really not a true reflection of the amount of responsibility and ability that he has shown. In Part 1, Alphy described his experience in...
2020-07-131h 00
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Leadership through crisis" with Alphy Johnson - Part 2Jonathan Humphries is in conversation with Alphy Johnson, a legend within the hospitality industry. He has had an incredible career and now heads his own consultancy International Hospitality Advisor. Alphy Johnson is an expert in managing hotels, around the world, and he has had his fair share of managing hotels and leading through crises. In Part 1, we covered North America, his time in San Francisco during the earthquake of 1989 and the 1992 Los Angeles riots. We're now in Asia, in Indonesia during the financial crisis of 1997/1998.During this time of crisis, rising from the coronavirus pandemic, w...
2020-05-2943 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"The role of mentors: mentoring and being mentored" with Jonathan LangstonJonathan Humphries , HoCoSo, speaks to Jonathan Langston, co-founder of HotStats, one the fastest growing tech companies in the hospitality industry, and of one of the most renowned conferences in the sector, the AHC. In this podcast, focusing on the role of mentors and mentorship, Langston talks about his role as a mentor and what motivated him to become a mentor too. He introduces us to the great mentors he’s had and those that would still advise him, appreciating the impact they’ve had on his career. Nowadays, as the coronavirus impact on business unfolds, there is a need for g...
2020-05-1555 min
HoCoSo CONVERSATION"Leadership through crisis" with Alphy Johnson - Part 1Jonathan Humphries is in conversation with Alphy Johnson, a legend within the hospitality industry. He has had an incredible career and now heads his own consultancy International Hospitality Advisor. During this time of crisis we are currently facing ourselves, we look to others for inspiration. Although we’ve never had this kind of situation, for many of our leaders, and many of us as industry professionals, the opportunity to have a conversation with Alphy Johnson about some of the crisis that he has faced in his career is invaluable. He describes himself as the humble Inn keeper which is re...
2020-04-2657 min