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22/07/2026

We keep hearing it in hospitality: "nobody wants to go the extra mile anymore."

After a year of research plus years on the floor, here's what I actually think is happening.

COVID gave people time to think. And thinking is dangerous for an industry built on climbing a ladder nobody questioned. People got distracted by the noise, mistook "career" for identity, and never asked what they actually wanted.. until everything stopped and they finally could.

So yes, wellbeing is suddenly everywhere. Not a coincidence.

But here's the part we keep dodging: the "generational gap" excuse is BS. Every generation said this about the one before. The real question isn't "which generation are you" but these:
Do you know how to actually communicate with the person next to you?
Do you know what drives them?
Why they chose this industry at all?

We're obsessed with long-term contracts, like loyalty = duration.
⚠️Wrong.
What matters is someone giving 100%!
for an hour, a shift, a year, a lifetime. Doesn't matter. Full presence matters.

And attitude can be taught. I believe that with everything I've got, it's why I keep showing up to teach.

Agree? Disagree? Tell me below. I'm not saying this alone, I want to hear from you.

18/07/2026

There are multiple points of these posts that I don't agree with and the worst of all, is that this post is getting so much traction that is unbelievable.

1️⃣First of all not just workers have those coping mechanisms, have you really see the life of who works in Banking/finance/ IT etc...?
Yes indeed higher salaries ...and then what? same problems, still drinking and smoking...

2️⃣Next - It is physically challenging, but to be honest, this isn't the problem because at least they keep moving their bodies instead of stagnating on chairs for hours. And if you are tired to go to the gym/do sport, this is not a hospitality worker problem, it's a human behaviour problem.
I know personally so many great people that combine both sport and bar work and they look and feel amazing.

3️⃣Next, challenge - EVERY fake smile is not conveying the feeling and energy that is supposed to do a genuine one...and this is not a problem from hospitality only. Tell me, how many Sales professionals are pretending to smile just because they know it is important to create "rapport" ? Or how many conversations or deals aren't working because of a fake smile?
Psychology and neuroscience have plenty of studies on how to improve your overall situation.
I'd recommend to look at my newsletter on this topic.

4️⃣Low recognition - This is the one that made me laugh the most...I'll ask you a simple question, you as manager/leader/owner, how much do you REALLY and DEEPLY KNOW your team need? Did you invest time to get to know them? Do you provide the right support? Are you a or just like to talk about it?

5️⃣ are the result of the you are in, in 5 years you will be the average of the 5 people you spent the majority of your time. And this is true also for your Income/thoughts/language patterns and everything else.

So if you like to complain and moan about the system, I can say 100% that you are the first problem.

If you want to change things in your life, YOU have to change them, no one else will do it for you.

If you don't like your circumstances change them
If you don't like your place of work change it
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08/07/2026

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15/05/2026

Back to Hospitality School 🎓☕️

Yesterday, I stopped at Caffè Nero in Clapham Junction station.

Now… if I’m honest, I’m not the biggest coffee fan of the brand.

But I urgently needed the toilet, and it was the only place available nearby.

So I walked in and asked:

“Do you have a toilet here?”

The barista said: “Yes, we do.”

Immediately, I did what most people are programmed to do in modern hospitality…

I said: “Let me grab a coffee first and pay.”

Because today, service often comes after payment.

Transaction first. Human second.

But then something unexpected happened.

Rajesh — the barista serving me — looked at me and said:

“Don’t worry about paying now. Just take the receipt for the code and go first. You can come back later.”

Simple. Human. Kind.

And in that small moment, something shifted.

He trusted me without questioning me. Without judging me. Without making me “earn” basic kindness first.

That’s hospitality.

Not perfect latte art. Not scripted upselling. Not robotic customer service.

Real hospitality is making people feel seen in the moments that matter.

And because of one small gesture from one person… my perception of the entire brand changed.

This is the part many businesses forget:

People rarely remember the transaction. They remember how you made them feel.

So thank you, Rajesh at Caffè Nero Clapham Junction, for the reminder.

You turned an ordinary moment into meaningful service.

If you’re ever there, look out for this gentleman. Hospitality like this deserves recognition.

Are we still teaching HUMANITY in Hospitality?

20/04/2026

Link in the BIO

09/04/2026

Be mindful to who do you listen to and follow.

Rely on champions and people that have real experience and data that support that experience.

06/04/2026

This place is ALWAYS busy… but here’s the truth 👇

Being busy doesn’t mean being profitable.

This business wins because of LOCATION — not because it’s optimized.

So if I had 30 days to increase their profit, here’s exactly what I’d do:

Upgrade ingredient quality (same cost, better perception)
→ instantly increase perceived value + justify higher prices

Stop wasting money on ready-made products
Example:
Syrups cost £6–£8 per bottle
Homemade = ~£1.50
→ up to 80% cost reduction 🤯

Speed = money
Reduce waiting time → serve more customers → more revenue with same setup

Fix the messaging
People already come… but WHY should they choose YOU?
→ “High-quality”
→ “Homemade”
→ “Better for you”

Leverage the health trend
Clean ingredients = premium positioning = higher margins

Bottom line:

You don’t need more customers.
You need to make MORE from the ones you already have.

Follow for real business breakdowns 🔥

04/10/2025

Tomorrow is day, the 1st challenge out of 2 I'm doing this year raising funds for

Please support this charity by donating in the BIO

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

15/08/2025

🌟 Big news — I’m joining the first-ever episode of The Future of Work in Hospitality by .makers 🙌

We’re talking entrepreneurship — the freedom, the challenges, and why now is such an exciting time to create your own career path in hospitality.

💻 Online
📅 Tuesday 19/8
🕒 11:00 a.m. UK time
💰 Free

Even better? It’s featured on UKHospitality — one of the most respected voices in our industry.

➡️ Head to .makers to register and join us.

Tag a friend who’s dreaming of their own hospitality business or freelance career 💡

06/07/2025

🌟 Thank you to the team at for inviting me to speak at the very first edition of BCB London — and congratulations on delivering such a well-organized and inspiring event in a beautiful venue.

It’s exciting to see how the hospitality industry continues to evolve, and I was honored to contribute with my session on Stop the Fear Mastering the mind behind the bar— a practical technique to help hospitality professionals move beyond self-doubt and perform at their best.

We explored:
✅ How to silence the unhelpful thoughts that hold you back
✅ How to stop letting others’ opinions weigh you down
✅ How to focus on growth and confidence to elevate your career

Having trained hundreds of hospitality professionals — from five-star hotels to independent bars — I know how much untapped confidence and potential exists in our teams. When we unlock that, we don’t just improve service — we grow revenue and create memorable experiences for guests.

✨ If you’re looking for a trainer to help your team build confidence, increase sales, and thrive under pressure — let’s connect.

📩 DM me or reach out directly

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