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I’m In Podcast Episode 47 | Mentorship in Hospitality

31 July 2025

Episode 47 of our monthly I’m In podcast, sponsored by Leonardo Hotels is available for our members to listen to today!

In this episode, Phil is joined by James B Clarke FIH, Lisa Bright MIH, and Rishabh Vaish AIH to dig deep into the subject of mentorship. From first-hand stories to hard truths about when it goes wrong, this conversation unpacks the real value of mentoring relationships and when they risk becoming meaningless.

If you’ve ever considered being a mentor, becoming a mentee, or just want to better understand how to create growth-focused relationships in hospitality, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why mentorship matters more than ever
  • What makes a mentoring relationship truly work
  • Setting the right ground rules
  • The dangers of ineffective or one-sided mentorship
  • How to spot when it’s time to part ways
  • The role of reverse mentoring
  • How to ensure guidance doesn’t become outdated advice
  • Why mentoring isn’t about creating clones

Phil talked to our guests on why they said “I’m In!”

James B Clarke:
A long-time Fellow and passionate advocate for collaboration and mentoring, James believes the IoH and Master Innholders are critical to nurturing future leaders. His goal? To be part of shaping a strong, resilient, and people-focused profession.

Lisa Bright:
Lisa loves being part of the wider hospitality family and especially values her work with Mentor Me, the IoH’s mentoring scheme. She sees it as an opportunity to support others and grow personally while connecting across the industry.

Rishabh Vaish:
Having joined the IoH as a student, Rish was inspired by the welcoming environment and real-world value of networking and mentorship. Now on the Youth Council, he’s helping others find their feet and their voice in hospitality.

Members can follow the link below to listen to this episode now! And for everyone else, it will drop wherever you get your podcasts on Thursday 14 August.

If you have any feedback about the show or would like to be a future guest, please contact Phil Street at phil.street@instituteofhospitality.org

Listening to this podcast counts toward your CPD hours.

Members can listen to Episode 47 now

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