From Fairways to Front Office: Paul Riley’s Journey to Magenta Shores When Paul Riley steps onto the first tee at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club, he’s not just the General Manager – he’s the living embodiment of every role he’s ever held, from a raw junior golfer, PGA trainee, national coach, director of golf…
with Soul, Purpose, and Presence – at Fivelements Retreat, Bali When you encounter someone who has lived and breathed hospitality for decades, you expect stories. However, when those stories are shared with quiet honesty, philosophical depth, and a genuine understanding of what it means to serve others with heart, it becomes something entirely different. John…
Stephan Leroy, like all great leaders, was happy to share his wisdom, and big life experiences. On cultural variations in management practices, Stephan, a seasoned leader in luxury hospitality, shared profound reflections on team dynamics, the immigrant experience in the industry, and the understated yet impactful pursuit of continuous improvement necessary in their field. One…
Rory McIlroy and Grahaeme McDowell walk the course, deep in conversation.
We’re back, in a big way. On a mission. With everything that’s happening in the world now, right now, the nerves are shot. And the hospitality industry – a business diaspora that covers the world in so many different ways, is reeling. It’s always been a tough business. If you haven’t played in this arena,…
“A Fish stinks from its head. And if I hang on to an executive chef who’s unreliable, everyone hurts.“ What makes an interview with someone stand out? Especially in the hospitality industry? Often it’s the sheer wisdom and hard lessons they’re happy to share. It’s what made Bourdain’s book a bible for many – kitchen…
Wow! This might have been a church once, but look at it now! St. Martin’s – way down on the peninsula of Tasmania lies a blissful retreat just waiting to serve. I interviewed Simon Holloway a while ago about his Vegepod business – providing well designed home gardening pods for people with a yearning for…
With the wine industry in flux, Ashley Ratcliffe is stepping up “Day three of my Great Wine Capitals tour of the Napa (and surrounding valleys) has discovered honesty, courage and excitement. The day started with coffee at Oakville Grocery & Wine Merchants. I would love a grocery outlet like this in Berri…it would be a…
Direction, and knowing yours is vital Struggling to find your edge? Your point of difference? Want to stand out from the crowd? Here are three things that will help you find your way. With a shortage of chefs and massive competition, every new head chef and entrepreneur must struggle with the curve balls that this…
Day two of Ashley’s amazing wine trip to Napa. His insights and vision for the next iteration of the Aussie wine industry are absolutely what we need now. Have a read and enjoy. Ashley RatcliffAshley Ratcliff (Me) • 1st (Me) • 1stOwner of Ricca Terra & Wacky Grape Wine Company. Disrupting the status quo. Consultant,…