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Talking Hospitality podcastThis fun, informative podcast brings experts together with a recruiter, a chef & a cake artiste talking Hospitality and industry related wide-ranging topics & solutions: from mental health; sobriety to attracting, hiring & retention of staff. Author: Talking Hospitality
Welcome to Talking Hospitality, where were all about real conversations, fresh insights, and actionable solutions for todays hospitality leaders. Whether youre managing a restaurant, running a hotel, or leading a team in hospitality, this podcast brings together industry pros with one goal: to help you tackle challenges, stay ahead of trends, and lead with confidence. Hosted by Timothy R Andrews, Tracey Rashid, and Joe McDonnell, each episode dives into hot topicsthink recruitment strategies, mental health, sustainability, tech innovations, and more. But we dont stop at identifying issues; were all about finding solutions that work. Our guests arent here to venttheyre here to provide practical advice, tips, and strategies that you can put into practice immediately. With a mix of industry insights, real-life examples, and solutions-focused discussions, Talking Hospitality is here to support and empower hospitality professionals who are looking to make a positive impact. Perfect for those with packed schedules, each episode is designed to offer maximum insight in a short, engaging format. Support the podcast by purchasing hospitality e-learning courses from Educating Hospitality or by buying us a coffeeevery little helps us keep the valuable content coming! So, if youre ready to boost your hospitality skills and gain fresh perspectives from industry experts, hit play and join the conversation. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How To Write Your First Book
Episode 74
Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
How do you actually write your first book — and more importantly, finish it?In this episode of Talking Hospitality, we explore what it really takes to move from idea to a completed book. This isn’t about waiting for inspiration or having the perfect concept. It’s about structure, discipline and doing the work.Timothy R Andrews and Joe McDonnell are joined by Monica Or, who shares her experience of writing alongside her work in hospitality consultancy. The conversation breaks down how to start writing, how to organise your thinking, and why so many people never get past the first few pages.What becomes clear is that writing a book isn’t that different from building a business. It requires clarity, consistency and the ability to keep going when motivation drops.If you’ve ever thought about writing a book — or starting something you keep putting off — this episode offers a practical and honest perspective on what it actually takes.In This EpisodeHow to write your first bookHow to start writing when you don’t know where to beginTurning ideas into structure and chaptersWhy most people never finish writing a bookThe role of discipline and consistencyOvercoming overthinking and self-doubtApplying business thinking to creative work📌 Key TakeawaysWriting a book starts with structure, not inspirationMost people struggle to finish because they overthink the processDiscipline and consistency matter more than talentBreaking ideas into smaller parts makes writing manageableThe same mindset used in business applies to writingProgress comes from doing the work, not waiting for the right momentTo find out more about Star Quality Hospitality visit starqualityhospitality.co.uk
