S2 #1 Tash McGill

Shift Notes is back for Season Two (woohoo!) Thank you to everyone who’s listened to one or more episodes and joined us on our journey to date. Since the start of Season Two recordings, Gian has moved back to NYC making this season an absolute adventure so far. We’ve navigated interviews, recordings and crazy schedules with brand new time zones thrown in the mix! Wild. As always, the three of us are here to inspire the hospitality industry by creating a platform for, and sharing the incredible stories of people who are doing amazing things both within and adjacent to the hospitality industry. And to kick off Season Two, who better to invite on as our first guest then the powerhouse that is Tash McGill. Tash works as a journalist, radio broadcaster, business consultant, spirits judge, and transformation coach. At the same time, she’s also an avid whiskey aficionado who’s spearheading new regulations to protect the integrity of New Zealand Whisky. She’s a cultured barfly, and an incredible supporter of our hospitality industry. In this episode, she brings us plenty of interesting food for thought. Catch Season Two on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or our YouTube Channel. Time Stamps: Welcome Tash! (1:58) Tell us a bit about your background (3:45) Covid has changed peoples lives, how have you found the last year? (7:41) Summarise your roles and favourite experiences (12:28) How did you get involved in the spirits world? (16:24) Opinions on the effect of Covid on our industry (23:28) Changes you’ve seen our industry that you enjoy (30:25) Prioritising balance and well-being (36:17) Advice on Business Coaching (40:30) Personal resources you can recommend (44.23) Opinions on where we could improve as an industry (45:40) Story telling and hospitality. How can we combine the two? (49:47) Challenges in your own career journey (53:05)