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Episode 114 - Best of Bristol  - ‘How are you! Out of 10!' (Pt2) The Power of a 2-Part Question in helping to transform Men's Mental Fitness with ‘Talk Club' Founder, Ben Akers. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

On this episode, we are thrilled to be talking to the researcher behind a study published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management in January. The study focused on measuring the relationship benefits of membership in a private club. Milly Njeri Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the Dedman College of Hospitality at Florida State University, joined us to dive into her research and explore the questions she asked and the results that she found. Read the article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278431924002834

Episode 113 - Best of Bristol - ‘How are you! Out of 10!' The Power of a 2-Part Question in helping to transform Men's Mental Fitness with ‘Talk Club' Founder, Ben Akers (Pt1) Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Aside from Oisin's grovelling apology for being late we've got Derek Lyng on Kilkenny's win over Limerick and Carlow's Ciaran Whelan on their status defining victory over Laois. Zac Bay Hammond, Shane Walsh and Liam Blanchfield joined as at the draw for the St Canices Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. Plus Manager Matthew Ruth on the Kilkenny under 19 squad and Trevor Fletcher on working with Down and winning with leaving Lisdowney.

Send us a textBen Akers never expected to become a Mental Health advocate. But when his childhood best friend Steve died by suicide 10 ago, everything changed. Confronted with the staggering reality that suicide is the biggest killer of men, Akers channeled his grief and advertising background into creating 'Talk Club' – a revolutionary approach to men's mental fitness that's now saving lives across the UK and beyond.At the heart of Talk Club's genius is stunning simplicity: "How are you? Out of 10?" This numerical scale gives men a framework to express their emotional state without struggling with what Akers calls "the foreign language of feelings." Where men typically respond with a reflexive "I'm fine," the number system creates an opening for honesty. "If you're a higher number and regularly a higher number," Akers explains, "you're mentally fit, you're mentally strong, and you're good for everyone around you."From its first meeting at Bristol Beer Factory in April 2019, Talk Club has expanded to 120+ venues nationwide with over 5,000 members. The organization has formed strategic partnerships, including creating Clearhead non-alcoholic beer, allowing men to gather in comfortable spaces without alcohol's potential mental health impacts. Every aspect of Talk Club reflects Akers' design philosophy: make it accessible, remove barriers, and speak directly to men as they are.The movement reframes mental health conversations through the lens of fitness rather than illness. Just as we congratulate someone for going to the gym, Akers wants mental health maintenance celebrated rather than questioned. He applies his personal philosophy – "Does it make you better?" – to every decision, encouraging men to evaluate relationships, work, and habits through this simple yet profound lens. Whether you're struggling personally, concerned about someone in your life, or simply interested in supporting mental fitness, visit talkclub.org today. As Akers proves through his work, sometimes the smallest questions can save the biggest lives.Find out more at talkclub.org or email hello@talkclub.org to get involved, donate, or start your own Talk Club.Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

On this episode, we are thrilled to talk to CMAA's 2025 Chair Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE. He shares his family history in clubs and hospitality, as well as his plans for the year and what's most important to him. Learn more about Richard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCR5y-RIZ_s View Richard's acceptance speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1303Zc470I

It's that time again! The 2025 World Conference is just around the corner and in this episode, we're chatting with our team members about events and networking, student activities, education, supporting The Club Foundation, and the Club Business Expo. Kyle and Melissa will take you through the important things you need to know for the week, and they pick up some guest hosts along the way.

On this episode, we are thrilled to be featuring another one of our upcoming World Conference speakers, Gary Ware, Play Consultant. Gary is a creative yet strategic Play Consultant that was brought here to make your life even better than it already is. By day, Gary helps companies and professionals level up their skills, and by night he is an improv comedian. In between all of Gary's passions, his most desirous one is helping people become the best versions of themselves through fun and entertainment. See Gary at World Conference on Thursday, February 6, at 1:00 p.m. for Improv Your Influence: Fun and Effective Communication Strategies for Club Managers.

In this episode, we sit down with Conference speaker Katherine Thatcher to preview her session “The Art of Collecting and Protecting Your Collection”. Katherine is a professional art consultant providing collection asset management services to individuals, corporations, non-profits and museums. She has done appraisal work for renowned clubs such as the Olympic Club in San Francisco and Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, where she appraised over 600 works of art and continues overseeing collection management. See her at World Conference on Thursday, February 6, at 4:00 p.m.

Each year, we like to wrap up the podcast by talking to a CMAA member about their wins for the year. On this episode, we are excited to be talking to Geoff Piva, CCM, General Manager/COO at Needham Golf Club in Needham, MA. Geoff started a podcast this year called The Club Manager Journal. Melissa first got served the podcast via suggested title in her listening and was instantly struck by the authenticity of the discussion. Over the past three years, he has been on a journey of self-awareness and discovery that has led him to be a better leader, parent, and person leading through empathy and love and he joins us on the podcast to share more about that journey.

Each year, we like to wrap up the podcast by talking to a CMAA member about their wins for the year. In this episode, we sat down with Jennifer Mang, CCM, CCE, General Manager at Wyoming Valley Country Club. Jennifer share with us her unique career path full of steps both backwards and forwards, ultimately landing here where she is now. Jennifer loves the club industry and credits her successful path to her chapter colleagues and CMAA for the amazing education she received and the invaluable networking it afforded her. She is and has been for many years, the Treasurer and Managing Director for the Central PA Chapter of CMAA. She is also a past President. She looks forward to many more years in the industry and is thankful for the opportunities she has been given and we were happy to get to hear from her.

Based on the 2024 World Conference session, “Desperate to be Micro-Managed by Your Treasurer? Don't Hire a True CFO” – Controller, Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer – these labels all describe the head of finance in a club. What capabilities should be expected in the person managing finance and accounting in a club? It requires finance skills, business acumen, and executive presence. What should you be seeking in a great financial partner? In this episode, we're joined by Michelle Riklan, ACRW, CPRW, CEIC, CJSS of KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE and Philip Newman of RSM. These two cover what the key capabilities and expectations are for someone in the role of a Head Finance Leader at a club and really dive in to what characteristics one should be looking for when hiring a CFO.

Steve is a leadership coach turned mental health advocate and the founder of The Jordan Legacy, a community interest company dedicated to suicide prevention. After the tragic loss of his son Jordan in 2019, Steve transformed his grief into action, creating a legacy of hope and education that's already saving lives. In this episode, Steve shares his deeply personal story and offers invaluable insights into suicide prevention and mental health. We discuss the tell-tale signs of someone who might be struggling, why men need the right environment to open up.  And.... If you're trigger happy on your car's horn; Steve's perspective might just make you think twice. The Jordan Legacy Official site: https://thejordanlegacy.com/ Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevephilliphope/   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen : Amazon UK link Matt Haig books : Amazon UK links  Mortimer & Whitehouse - Gone Fishing Boxset : Amazon UK link Ripple : Suicide prevention : https://www.ripplesuicideprevention.com/ Andy's Man Club: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/ Talk Club: https://talkclub.org/ The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/   Adam Smith From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he's ever been, Adam Smith's self-development journey hasn't been easy but it has been worth it. Today, he's a qualified mindset coach in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and a certified Time Line Therapist®. Adam has coached many high performers, using NLP to rewire his clients' thoughts and behaviours so they can destroy limiting beliefs and engineer the change needed to excel. Connect with Adam Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/ Adam Mayhew Adam Mayhew swapped burnout and binge drinking for ultra marathons, CrossFit and sobriety. A registered nutritional therapist specialising in performance nutrition, Adam supports everyone from office workers to athletes to build healthy eating habits. Using science (and never fad diets, quick fixes or gym bro culture) he helps clients target their problem areas and confidently master diet, training and lifestyle. Connect with Adam Mayhew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mayhew-nutrition-coaching/   To find out more about Smith & Mayhew: https://agameconsultancy.com/about/  

Our guest on this episode is Todd Bruen, the Director of Facilities & Construction, at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, AZ. Todd has been with the club since 2012, and has an extensive background in design and construction. He is a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Construction Engineering and Management. Todd joins us to discuss the Capital Improvements Handbook, specifically construction project cost estimating, budgeting, contracting, and taking the project across the finish line. He really emphasizes the importance of having the right people on the bus to accomplish the many tasks involved with a successful project, and also reminds us that pizza is a great motivator. The CMAA Capital Improvements Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for club decision-makers embarking on capital improvement projects. By adopting a strategic and collaborative approach, engaging stakeholders, ensuring robust financial planning, and adhering to regulatory requirements, clubs can successfully navigate the complexities of capital improvements. This is the final interview in our series of podcasts bringing this content to life.

Send us a textEver wondered how a journey from Cornwall could lead to the vibrant beer scene in Bristol? This week, we're thrilled to feature Sam Burrows, Managing Director of the Bristol Beer Factory, as we kick off our "Best of Bristol" series. Broadcasting live from the lively Bristol Beer Factory taproom, Sam regales us with tales from his early days in the industry, his father's influence, and his adventurous stint in Australia. Amidst laughter and anecdotes, we explore the essence of leadership, personal growth, and the simple yet profound lessons learned from the rugby fields of Port Scaffo on the Roseland Peninsula.Tune in for a hearty mix of brewery banter, sports reflections, and the inspirations that drive us. We admire the steadfast dedication of breweries like Formbridge and Timothy Taylor, celebrating the unparalleled craft of cask beer in local pubs. Drawing inspiration from elite athletes like Johnny Wilkinson, we chat about mental fortitude and embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. With a sprinkle of humor, we share our quirky distractions—those "squirrels" that capture our attention, from snow-capped mountains to the intricate art of brewing.But there's more than just beer on tap—partnering with Talk Club, we highlight the powerful collaboration behind "Clearhead," an alcohol-free beer promoting mental health awareness. We chat about community impact and corporate responsibility, sharing insights from the Bristol Beer Factory's Brew to Give initiative and the storytelling magic of Legacy Life Reflections. Sam and I delve into the importance of community engagement and legacy, inviting listeners to participate in capturing the stories that matter. Join us on this engaging episode of the Good Listening To Show and discover the stories that shape and inspire us all.Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

On this episode of the podcast, we're sharing CMAA CEO Jeff Morgan's State of the Association speech from the 2024 Leadership/Legislative Conference. This speech offers a snapshot of where CMAA is now, how the last year has gone, and what we're looking to in the future.

In this episode, we're joined by CMAA National Director Joe Krenn, CCM, CCE, General Manager/CEO at Farmington Country Club. We dive into the CMAA Capital Improvements Handbook, a comprehensive guide designed to help club decision-makers confidently manage capital improvement projects. Whether it's a new renovation or a major facility upgrade, capital improvements require a strategic and collaborative approach to ensure success. We'll explore how clubs can engage key stakeholders, establish solid financial plans, and comply with regulatory requirements to avoid common pitfalls such as poor leadership, unanticipated costs, and inexperienced project management. Access the Handbook: https://connect.cmaa.org/viewdocument/cmaa-capital-improvements-handbook-1?CommunityKey=43e436dc-e513-4cc6-94b0-34a8e734968f&tab=librarydocuments

[TW//Suicide] Ben Akers on Male Suicide Prevention: Men's Talking Group & registered charity "Talk Club" Saving Lives in the UK. Ben Akers, a filmmaker and mental health advocate, lost his best friend, Steve, to suicide. Like many men, Steve was unable to express his feelings due to societal pressures to "man up." This loss inspired Ben to create a documentary that evolved into a life-saving network of men's talking groups (and a registered charity), now with over 100 Talk Clubs across the UK. Why is this so important? Male Suicide Statistics in the UK: - 115 people die by suicide each week, 75% of them men. - 1 in 5 people experience suicidal thoughts. - Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50. Join Ben in breaking the silence and saving lives. Ben & I are hugely passionate about young people's mental health so please stick around to the end to watch/listen to some superb insights. Topics -0:00 Intro3:05 Ben's rock bottom & the birth of Talk Club 16:35 Does Talk Club have a higher purpose? 17:50 How are you out of 10 & mental fitness 24:10 The power of talking 26:50 Do 'normal blokes' have red flags? 30:40 Maintaining mental fitness 32:25 Is it just a mid-life crisis?36:25 Is poor mental health in young people putting them off drugs & alcohol?41:20 The dark side of online competition 43:50 Building resilience and the role of adults This Podcast is not for profit but my goal is to break even. To help me make more please donate here. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3kSucAs Follow Talk Club  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkclubcharity Website - https://talkclub.org Support Talk Club Watch this - https://bit.ly/3MVUg8h Click here - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/2hoursfortalkclub Follow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yL X - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l Listen or watch on: (please subscribe/follow & rate/review) YouTube - https://bit.ly/4e7MfZY Spotify - https://bit.ly/4ecnX0P Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ #MentalHealthAwareness #MaleSuicidePrevention #SuicideAwarenessUK

In this episode, we sat down with Casey Newman, CCM, the General Manager/COO at Lakeside Country Club, and Alexandria LaRocca, Director of Member Engagement at Beach Point Club. Casey and Alexandria are both members of the Mid-Manager Task Force and they joined us to talk about the Task Force, the challenges faced by mid-managers, and the Mid-Manager Power Hour calls. Finally, we discuss the future plans for the Task Force and how we envision it evolving to continue supporting the development of future leaders in the club industry.

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Première session du girls tea talk club, car donner la parole aux femmes qui font que mon compte Instagram est ce qu'il est était primordial pour moi !! J'espère que le son ira c'était le premier donc c'est pas encore tout à fait OK. Chaque participante est venu avec une leçon, une anecdote ou une expérience qui l'a changée, marquée. De là nous discutions de pleins de sujets qui parlent à tout le monde. Ici on discute de business, de quel est mon WHY dans la vie, de capacités, de Dieu, de barrières mentales, de syndrome de l'imposteur chez les femmes, de motivation, de sagesse, des leçons liées à l'échec, et d'investissement en soi + encore tellement de choses !!! L'association dont parle Martha : https://etudiant.kedge.edu/services-aux-etudiants/vie-sur-les-campus/associations/accede-provence-entrepreneurs L'entreprise de Bambe : https://hourissecret.com Dites moi ce que vous en avez pensé. Mon IG account : @ania.tayri

In this episode, we had the opportunity to chat with Erin Schlegel, CCM, the Youth and Activities Director at Myers Park Country Club, and Rachel Richardson, one of Myers Park's summer interns. Erin and Rachel joined us to talk about the internship experience at Myers Park as well as how that has been adjusted and tweaked to conform to CMAA's Verified Internship Program criteria. Erin shares some of her best practices for developing and running an internship program and Rachel dives in to all of the things she has learned and experienced over the summer so far. For more information on the Verified Internship Program, please visit https://www.cmaa.org/careers/verified-internship-program/.

In this episode, we're checking in with John Gravett, CCM, CCE, Chief Executive Officer at the Granite Club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. John was the winner of the Most Innovative Award at the 2024 Idea Fair for his submission in the Membership Development category. John joined us to share more about the Club's Junior Member Orientation program and the success it has seen. You can find this and other entries from the 2024 Idea Fair online: https://www.cmaa.org/idea-fair/idea-fair-categories/2024/ As always, please remember, you can find us on iTunes and Spotify! Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Kennis. Learn more at www.membervetting.com.

In this episode, we're joined by Dave Barton, PGA, the Executive Director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, and Jan Bel Jan, golf course and landscape architect and a member of the Alliance Executive Board. We dive in to a conversation surrounding what the National Alliance for Accessible Golf is, what the organization aims to do, and how clubs and courses can begin to make their spaces more welcoming to individuals with disabilities. You can learn more about the Alliance at www.accessgolf.org.

For many clubs, the season is rolling. In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Sam Lindsley, Search & Consulting Executive, and Chris DeChillo, Hospitality Trainer & Leadership Coach with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE. Sam and Chris discuss what club management professionals should do to establish and maintain service excellence year-round and what the keys are to cultivating a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service.

In this episode, we're checking in with Bri Brookins, Assistant General Manager at Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit, MI. Bri was the winner of the Showstopper Award at the 2024 Idea Fair for her submission in the Breakthrough Ideas category. Bri joined us to share more about the Gratitude Booth and the wild success it has seen. You can find this and other entries from the 2024 Idea Fair online: https://www.cmaa.org/idea-fair/idea-fair-categories/2024/

In this episode, we're checking in with Jeffrey Blais, CCM, CCE, CEO and GM at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club in Highlands, NC. Jeffrey was the winner of the Chairman's Award at the 2024 Idea Fair for his submission in the Staff Management and Incentives category. Jeffrey joined us to share more about his idea, a Staff Support Fund Raffle. You can find this and other entries from the 2024 Idea Fair online: https://www.cmaa.org/idea-fair/idea-fair-categories/2024/

The Celiac Disease Foundation is hosting a Celiac Teen Talk Club for teens ages 13-17.If you're a teen with celiac disease living the gluten-free life, join a vibrant community and be part of the Celiac Teen Talk club, where your voice matters, and your favorite gluten-free products take center stage! Make connections with like-minded teens who understand the ins and outs of navigating the gluten-free world. Share your experiences, tips, and hacks! Each month engage in fun and interactive virtual meetups where we dive into the latest and greatest in the gluten-free world. From taste tests to sharing recipes, every month is a new adventure.Updcoming dates: Jun 23, 2024 07:00 PMAug 25, 2024 07:00 PMOct 27, 2024 07:00 PMRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpcOuvqzwrHdCkbm2B3myQAVl3GQjklhql#/registration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Osula and Sydie Peck chat to Richard Graves and Carl Asaba on coming up through the Academy to the First Team. A special feature on Talk Club - sessions held at the John Street Family Hub (Bramall Lane) every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Congratualtions to Oli Arblaster on being voted Player of the Month for March.

On this episode of the podcast, we're sharing CMAA CEO Jeff Morgan's State of the Association speech from the 2024 World Conference and Club Business Expo. This speech offers a snapshot of where CMAA is now, how the last year has gone, and what we're looking to in the future. Read the 2023 Annual Report (https://www.cmaa.org/media/huklmu31/cmaa2023annualreport.pdf) and the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan (https://www.cmaa.org/media/qrtadkpl/cmaa2024-2028strategicplan.pdf).

In this episode of the podcast, we're excited to sit down and get to know Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE. Joe is CMAA's 2024 Chairman and has so many great insights to share with our listeners. Learn more about his path to becoming a club management professional and industry leader as well as some of the more humbling moments he encountered along the way. Don't forget to register for upcoming events: Capital Improvement Symposium: https://www.cmaa.org/learn/meetings-and-events/capital-improvements-symposium-2024/ National Golf Day: https://www.golfcoalition.org/nationalgolfday2024)

This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now with Richard Hammond and Dr Jim Alvarez they unpack the open and honest conversation with the co-founder of Talk Club, Ben Akers. Dr Jim explains the science behind isolation, Richard gets technical with vibrations of sound and they both find out how algebra can help us understand ourselves. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com.

This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond, they learn about one of the biggest growing epidemics in men today - depression. Joined by Ben Akers, filmmaker and co-founder of the incredible Talk Club (loved by the likes of Liam Gallagher and Tyson Fury), they learn the rules of how to talk, consider the impact of the 'L' word on men of a certain age, and mull over the biggest question Talk Club has to offer- How are you? Out of 10? This episode contains open and honest conversations about suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And remember, Richard and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following organisations: Talk Club.You can visit Talk Club and start talking with a group that suits you.Samaritans.You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.SANEline.You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.Shout.You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

It's that time again! The 2024 World Conference and Club Business Expo is just around the corner and in this episode, we preview education, voting, Open Space, and dive into the networking and other events. Kyle and Melissa will take you through the important things you need to know for the week, and they pick up some guest hosts along the way. Access Conference FAQs: https://www.cmaa.org/learn/meetings-and-events/conference/faqs/

For more than 20 years, World Conference attendees have had the opportunity to participate in a pre-Conference workshop unlike any other. The Bicycle Chautauqua experience encompasses physical health, mental health, and emotional health in a way that's fun, interesting, and communal. Our guests today—Rachel Ridgeway, HR Director at Rehoboth Beach Club in Rehoboth, DE; and Roy Quini, CMAA's manager, Design and Production—share what their first-year Chautauqua experience was like in 2023 and what they're looking forward to in 2024. Learn more about the Chautauqua at https://www.cmaa.org/learn/meetings-and-events/conference/education/

It's been a great year for CMAA and so many of our members. We love to hear about our members' success, growth, and one of the CMAA members who has had a great year is Julia Rush. Julia is the Director of Catering for Cosmos Club in Washington, DC. She's adopted a new philosophy this year and it has brought her great experiences. We loved getting to hear about her successes this year and review some of the podcast's wins, too! As always, please remember, you can find us on iTunes and Spotify! Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

On this episode of the podcast, we break down a few regulatory updates. Our resident political expert (Melissa) answers questions from our resident political nerd (Kyle) about H-2B visas, the latest from Dept. of Labor regarding overtime rules, and more. It's riveting content, to be sure – and will hopefully answer some lingering questions you might have about how these updates will impact your club. As mentioned, you can read more about legislative and regulatory updates in the Legislative Blog: connect.cmaa.org/browse/leg-blog.

On this episode, we are thrilled to be talking to the 2023 Club Executive of the Year, Boris Gradina, MCM, CCE. In November, Club Management magazine named Boris Gradina the 2023 Club Executive of the Year. A 17-year member of CMAA, Boris currently serves as the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Maryland Golf and Country Clubs (MGCC) in Bel Air, MD. He's no stranger to this podcast. Back in 2020, he earned his Master Club Manager (MCM) and shared with our listeners about his monograph on Employee Onboarding. You can listen here: https://soundcloud.com/clubmanagersassnofamerica/lets-talk-club-244955042 If you are not familiar with this annual award: • Annually, Club Management magazine recognizes outstanding professionalism and club leadership with the Club Executive of the Year Award. • Award dates backs to 1985. • This prestigious honor is presented to a club management professional who embodies professionalism within their club and community—embracing mentoring, creating a supportive club culture, and impacting their local CMAA Chapter through sustained engagement. • Nominations are accepted in early fall, and selections are made by a diverse committee of club management professionals.

We are thrilled to welcome back to our podcast, our favorite cyber security experts at Pulsar Security, a CMAA Education Partner. Pulsar Security is a cybersecurity company whose mission extends to protect clubs and their members against malicious attacks. The company is a Veteran, privately owned business built on vision and trust, whose leadership has extensive military experience enabling it to think strategically and plan beyond the problems at hand. We are excited to welcome back the CEO and Founder of Pulsar Security, Patrick Hynds and Chief Technology Officer Duane Laflotte. In this episode, we look to Patrick and Duane to help answer our questions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other security issues, like two-factor authentication.

In August, the National Club Association (NCA) and Club Management Association of America (CMAA) released Private Club Governance: A Handbook of Principles and Best Practices. Written by a joint committee of experts from both associations in a partnership structured to benefit the entire private club community, the new publication is a definitive guide to governance of private clubs, designed to be a framework of best practices for clubs at any place on the spectrum of effective governance. We are excited to welcome Tim Muessle, CCM, CCE, Chief Operating Officer at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, CA. Tim is a long-time CMAA member who currently serves as the Chair of the NCA Governance Committee. CMAA Members can access the Handbook through the CMAA Connect Best Practices Exchange Library: https://connect.cmaa.org/viewdocument/private-club-governance-a-handbook. In September, NCA and CMAA hosted a three-hour symposium featured the authors of this recently released, definitive guide to the governance of private clubs, chapter by chapter. Access the recording and accompanying resources now! Recording: https://nca.freestonelms.com/viewer/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJjaGFwdGVySUQiOjQ1NzY5MiwiYnlwYXNzQXR0ZW5kYW5jZSI6dHJ1ZX0.SdYYJE1-z2-H7EQnfE4UnjUihL7fCM0n5bHhXkUNMhQ Additional Resources: https://connect.cmaa.org/communities/community-home/librarydocuments?communitykey=43e436dc-e513-4cc6-94b0-34a8e734968f&LibraryFolderKey=&LibraryFolderKey=d3cd1942-76e7-4f9d-b21a-0189d0597cb6&DefaultView=folder

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzzword of 2023. With the explosion of platforms like ChatGPT. But what does that mean for clubs? How can clubs harness the incredible power of these types of tools? Who's already using AI? What more can we be doing? We are going to work to dispel some of the mystery around AI in the first of a series of podcasts on this topic. In this episode, we're joined by Julie Brown, CCM, CPA, who shares how she and the team at Farmington Country Club are utilizing AI in their day-to-day operations.

Join Neno, Max & Weeksy at The Sporty as they discuss the 3-0 win over 10-man Vale, the 2-1 loss at The Kassam and preview next weekend's fixture against in-form Burton Albion.The lads chat about The Gas' lack of killer instinct, the Aaron Collins conundrum & how Joey Barton's side compare to the other fancied sides in the division at this stage of the L1 campaign.Enjoy & UTG!-----Talk Club: talkclub.orgTalk Club Bristol Rovers: bristolroverscommunity.org.uk/bristolroverstalkclubSupport the show

Please join us in welcoming our newest CMAA team members, Michelle Carrington, Sumayah Arcusa, and Brenden Beckett! Michelle joins us as the Director of Educational Resources and Virtual Learning, Sumayah is our new Manager of Student Development, and Brenden steps into a newly created role: Digital Marketing Coordinator. These three came on board over the summer and joined us to chat their backgrounds and interests and what they are most looking forward to doing with CMAA. If you want to learn more about the CMAA Staff, you can find our bios online: www.cmaa.org/about-cmaa/leaders…-governance/staff/

In this follow-up to our 100th episode, we're joined by Jamie Roberts, Member Experience Manager at Renaissance Club in Haverhill, MA. Jamie talks to us about some of the unique programming she and the team at Renaissance have come up with and the ways those programs support the club's family-friendly atmosphere. As always, please remember, you can find us on iTunes and Spotify! Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Let's Talk Club Management hits 100 episodes! We are thrilled to be presenting our century podcast to our listeners. To celebrate this milestone, we took the podcast on the road and visited podcast superfan Jeff Isbell, CCM, CCE, at Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill, MA. Jeff joined us as the “third mic” and our conversation ran the gamut – we chatted about Renaissance, the club management career field, Jeff's professional journey, and everything in between. We want to share a hearty thank you to our listeners and supporters – without you, we wouldn't have made it to 100 episodes and we're looking forward to making many more! As always, please remember, you can find us on iTunes and Spotify! Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Please join us in welcoming our newest CMAA team members, Dawn Coleman and Ishan Tuli! Dawn joined our team back in April as the Senior Director of Learning and Career Development. Ishan came on board around the same time as a new Staff Accountant. Both of our new team members chatted with us about their backgrounds and interests and what they are most looking forward to doing with CMAA. If you want to learn more about the CMAA Staff, you can find our bios online: https://www.cmaa.org/about-cmaa/leadership-and-governance/staff/

We are thrilled to welcome back to our podcast our favorite cyber security experts at Pulsar Security, a CMAA Education Partner, for answers to our questions about supply chain vulnerabilities. Pulsar Security is a cybersecurity company whose mission extends to protect clubs and their members against malicious attacks. We define what a supply chain attack is and what it can look like and Patrick and Duane help us understand what measures clubs can take to protect their assets and information.

What is on the minds of club leaders across North America? A Club Leader's Perspective explores the pressing trends and issues impacting the club industry in 2023. GGA Partners has released its emerging trends and challenges research in collaboration with CMAA. On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Eric Brey and Ben Hopkinson of GGA Partners as we dive a bit deeper into the findings of the latest research and, more importantly, the important takeaways for our listeners wrangling with these issues. You can learn more about the report here: https://ggapartners.com/2023/02/a-club-leaders-perspective-2022-2023/ As always, please remember, you can find us on iTunes and Spotify! Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

On this episode, we're joined by Ashley Zechello, a student member at Johnson and Wales University – Providence. She's a member of the student chapter e-board and has been an active member of CMAA since 2020. Her research, The Culture of Health and Wellness within the Private Club Industry, seeks to explore how employee well-being programming can be used as a benefit to attract and retain employees in private clubs. We are excited to share more about this research and Ashley's findings in our conversation!

Today, Luke sits down for an open conversation about men's mental health with a Premier League icon.Rio Ferdinand once said he was the last person who would speak openly about mental health, but he's since become a huge advocate for the cause. He joins Luke for a chat about how he's changed since retiring from the game, ways men can better approach conversations around their own mental health and just how valuable listening can really be. This episode is brought to you by Nivea Men, together with the men's mental health charity Talk Club. Their 'Strength in Numbers' campaign promotes a simple question that's proven to help men of all ages start talking about how they're feeling. Click here to find out more.Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.