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The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast

The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast

By: Michelle Pascoe
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 Welcome to The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast, where we explore the heart of the hospitality industry through conversations with leaders, experts, and innovators. Each episode brings you insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories that help you elevate guest experiences, enhance team performance, and stay ahead of industry trends. Whether you're an owner, manager, or passionate professional, this podcast will ignite your passion for hospitality. Tune in, learn, and grow with us! Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Raising the Bar: Leadership Behaviours That Create Respectful and Safe Hospitality Venues

    Raising the Bar: Leadership Behaviours That Create Respectful and Safe Hospitality Venues
    Feb 3 2026
    Content warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including sexual harassment and workplace safety. In this episode of The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast, we explore the leadership behaviours that create safer, more respectful hospitality venues — and why hope is not a strategy when it comes to workplace culture. Michelle is joined by Karen Maher, founder of Smart Culture and a leading WHS and cultural consultant, who brings over 20 years’ experience working across hospitality, government, and private organisations. In this episode, we discuss: Why leadership behaviour matters more than policies How hospitality culture has shifted — and where gaps still exist The real impact of sexual harassment on individuals, teams, and bystanders What strong leaders do differently to prevent unsafe behaviours How to build a speak-up culture that people actually trust Practical steps leaders can take to respond safely and supportively Why “hope” is one of the most dangerous workplace strategies This is an essential listen for hospitality leaders, middle managers, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for workplace culture and safety. If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who leads people in hospitality, then subscribe to the podcast for more industry insights on leadership and customer experience. Connect with Karen: smartculture.com.aukarenmaher.com.au Connect with Michelle: michellepascoe.com
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    54 mins
  • Community Leadership in Hospitality: How Connection Drives Culture

    Community Leadership in Hospitality: How Connection Drives Culture
    Dec 23 2025
    In this special end-of-year episode, Michelle wraps up the December theme of community and shares the most important leadership lessons from over 300 episodes and eight years behind the mic. From heartfelt stories with guests Clare Pearson (Little Wings), Paul Allan (Club Taree) and Natalie Hawkins (Cronulla RSL), to Michelle's own reflections on leadership, resilience, and culture, this episode is a reminder that AI may be advancing — but human connection remains irreplaceable. In this episode, Michelle covers: Why community is built one human moment at a time How connection protects teams from burnout and disengagement Powerful leadership lessons from clubs, charities and grassroots communities Practical ways to protect your energy during peak hospitality seasons Why teams thrive when leaders lead with heart, not just systems If you lead teams in hospitality, clubs, pubs, tourism or service industries, this episode will ground you in what truly drives engagement, wellbeing and sustainable performance — especially during the high-pressure summer season. NEXT STEPS & RESOURCES ▶️ Subscribe on Spotify or your favourite podcast platform: https://www.michellepascoe.com/The-Michelle-Pascoe-Hospitality-Podcast📩 Join Michelle's newsletter for leadership insights and episode updates: https://www.michellepascoe.com/blog WORK WITH MICHELLEMichelle Pascoe is a trusted hospitality leadership coach with over 30 years in business. Through OOPS, she partners with clubs, pubs and hospitality organisations to build emotionally intelligent leaders, strong cultures and connected teams from the inside out. Whether you’re planning leadership development, middle management training, or customer experience strategy for 2026 — Michelle is ready to support you: https://www.michellepascoe.com/contact
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    18 mins
  • How Clubs Build Culture Through Community Work

    How Clubs Build Culture Through Community Work
    Dec 16 2025
    What does real community leadership look like in 2025 and beyond? In this powerful episode, Michelle sits down with Paul Allan, CEO of Club Taree, to unpack how a regional club created one of Australia’s most impactful community-driven cultures. From raising over $1.6 million, to mobilising Gen Z teams, to conquering the Southern Alps and the Shitbox Rally, Paul reveals the systems, values and mindset that have shaped a decade of legacy-level impact. In this episode, Michelle & Paul cover: Where the Club Taree Community Team began — and why it worked How to inspire multi-generational teams (especially Gen Z) Leadership lessons from extreme fundraising challenges The power of vulnerability and authentic connection How to build a lasting community legacy inside your club CONNECT WITH CLUB TAREE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClubTaree Community Team Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575982781446 Community Challenge: https://www.clubtaree.com.au/community_challenge Community Challenge Video: https://vimeo.com/1102884972?fl=ip&fe=ec If you're a leader wanting to build a culture where community, purpose and people thrive, this episode is your blueprint. WORK WITH MICHELLE Michelle Pascoe helps registered clubs and hospitality venues build high-performing teams, exceptional guest experiences and values-driven leadership cultures. Connect with Michelle:🌐 Website: https://www.michellepascoe.com/contact📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepascoe/
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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