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Behind the GatesAuthor: Ed Chapman & Michael Herd
Join us for wide-ranging conversations with guests from around the world as we approach every topic with Private Club management and leadership.Who are your hosts?Ed Chapman, CCM, PGA - a Club hospitality professional and current CEO of Royal Auckland & Grange Golf Club in New Zealand, who has worked in four countries on three continents over the past 20 years in Clubs.Michael Herd - one of the industry's leading recruiters, Head of International Search & Consulting for Kopplin Kuebler & Wallace, and Club aficionado who has placed some of the best managers at some of the most distinguished Clubs in the world.If you enjoy listening then please join your peers by subscribing through your favourite podcast listening app and leave a review to help others with similar interests find this show more easily.FOLLOWhttps://behindthegates.riverside.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behindthegatespodcast Language: en Genres: Business, Golf, Management, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Review of the First 10 Episodes
Sunday, 2 August, 2026
The podcast review covers a range of topics, including reflections on past episodes, Ryan Fox's Open Championship win, authenticity, candid moments, insights from Jim Rohrstaff, Denny Corby's perspective on hospitality and magic, Tom Wallace's journey and leveraged leadership, Sarab Singh's authenticity and empathy, Elaine Patterson's perspective on personal and professional prioritization, accepting the price of success, Chris DeChillo's perspective on compromise and tradition, and Scott Clark's transition from PGA professional to GM. The conversation covers a range of leadership and management topics, including delegation, career progression, team engagement, work-life harmony, adaptability, and podcast reflections. The guests share insights on leadership skills, career transitions, cultural understanding, and the importance of balance in work and personal life. TakeawaysAuthenticity and candid moments are key themes throughout the episodes.The importance of personal and professional prioritization for success and fulfillment. Delegation as a leadership skillBalancing work and personal lifeChapters00:00 Reflecting on Past Episodes01:21 Ryan Fox's Open Championship Win02:23 Authenticity and Candid Moments03:43 John Blanch's Experience with Ryan Fox and Cam Young04:45 Takeaways from Jim Rohrstaff's Episode08:34 Denny Corby's Insights on Hospitality and Magic13:11 Tom Wallace's Journey and Leveraged Leadership16:41 Sarab Singh's Authenticity and Empathy20:11 Elaine Patterson's Perspective on Personal and Professional Prioritization22:18 Accepting the Price of Success23:35 Chris DeChillo's Perspective on Compromise and Tradition24:19 Scott Clark's Transition from PGA Professional to GM24:51 Leadership and Delegation25:26 Career Progression and Adaptability28:03 Leadership and Team Engagement30:18 Work-Life Harmony38:09 Adaptability and Market Activation41:16 Podcast Reflection and Future PlansThis episode is brought to you byKopplin Kuebler & Wallace. The most trusted name in executive search and consulting. People focused, quality driven. https://kkandw.comClub Connections. Club Connections works with private clubs globally to strengthen member experience through better communication, storytelling and engagement. Founded by Emily McCarvill, the business partners with clubs to ensure the way they communicate reflects the culture and standards behind the gates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/clubconnections/SHANX Mini Golf. SHANX Mini Golf is an Australian company known for producing some of the world's best mini golf courses. https://shanxminigolf.com.auThey’re not the typical novelty putt-putt with windmills and clowns—instead, they build bespoke, high-quality 18-hole courses using synthetic turf, challenging terrain inspired by actual golf, often located at or near real golf clubs. Their architect is responsible for a few world top 100 golf courses too! Contact the SHANX team and mention BTG podcast for a complimentary site feasibility assessment!
