This was a big one for me. I have wanted to sit down and interview my guest this week for a long time, ever since I decided to start a podcast, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went. Jess Gallop has helped define Student Accommodation in this country, having been part of Unite, Greystar, iQ & Student Roost, and she’s done it her way. The number of careers and lives she has influenced is truly astounding, and in our conversation we talk about the good times, and the tough, rough bits...

“Sometimes in life, you never know what is round the corner”   Delighted to welcome back Paddy Allen, CEO Kinetic Capital back to Know Your Shift. We got stuck into a number of different topics. Paddy’s new(ish) role at Kinetic Capital and he shared some of the big plans they have for the student accommodation sector We got stuck into how 24/25 has been in PBSA and I got him to make some predictions for this year that you’ll definitely want to make note of. Paddy gave me an update on Pathways...

If there is a theme of the podcast this year, it is hearing from guests that you may think you know a lot about, but then they come on Know Your Shift, and you realise there is so much more to their story This is definitely true of my guest this week, Dan Smith from Student Housing Consultancy. Dan has a huge following both on LinkedIn and for the podcast he co-hosts, but we explored a lot more during our time together, from the life changing personal and professional changes of his life, to...

Two things men never talk about, how they are feeling, and their underwear. My guest this week on Know Your Shift is Katie Goodrum, founder of AndThen. Like our thought patterns and mental state, underwear is private and remains largely unseen. Katie’s experience of the mental health challenges of the men in her life, alongside trying to improve the landscape for her son Josh’s future, led her to setting up AndThen, boxers for men, that reminds them daily of the power they have to make...

This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Rebecca O'Hare. Rebecca talks about all things Res LIfe, how it is evolving rapidly in UK universities, and how to get a wide range of students involved, even when finances are tightPartners Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give you a bespoke BI reporting platform, alongside implementing and supporting...

“I will answer that question, but I want you to answer it first!” Tim Daplyn doesn’t give many interviews, which is why it surprised us both that this became our longest ever podcast episode on Know Your Shift. Tim is by his own definition, a private person, which is why I’m so grateful for the brutal honesty and openness he gave me during this interview, which also made me laugh so much. Some highlights; The life defining event that happened to him on his first day of university Travelling...

“As a parent of 4 children, it really worries me!” My best podcast episodes (in my opinion) are the ones where I don’t say a lot, and in this one, I just sat back and listened to my fantastic guest, Sam Bailey-Watts. Sam shared so much with brutal honesty and emotion, I think you will want to listen more than once. Some of the many things we discussed are, The loss of his father and the lasting impact that has had on his life. The beginning of UPP and the rollercoaster of Sam’s journey with...

We’ve never done this before… My final quickfire question is always, ‘What is going to be your next big change?’. And in Episode #3 of Know Your Shift, James Housden told me his was that he was going to get married, which he’s just done, and certainly in style. But that wasn’t the only big change he’s made… It was fantastic to have James as the first ever returning guest on the podcast, and he has some big news, the birth of his own recruitment business. James tells me all about his wedding...

Can you be TOO enthusiastic? Some people think so, but Rebecca O’Hare doesn’t that’s for sure. We got stuck into lots of topics, some hard to listen to; How an unexpected redundancy turned her life upside down The loneliness and disappointed she felt during her first year at University, and the impact that has had on her work Being a pioneer of Res Life in the UK in the Private sector, Universities and CUBO. The impact of cost of living on the ability for Universities to deliver great...

Ana Lozano, a distinguished architect and urban planner, seamlessly integrates academia and practical expertise.   Her multifaceted career spans architecture, real estate, and innovative AI solutions through Nidus Lab's pioneering work in Generative Architecture. Ana and I were in different countries and have never met in person, yet having listed back to this episode, we connected on a really deep level. I can’t really explain it, but we both agreed that we could have talked for hours and...

One of my favourite parts of Know Your Shift, is the quick fire round towards the end, so for this week’s Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, I thought I would pick out one of my favourites. Listen to Steve Jones from Wyboston Lakes answer the three questions that not only give an insight into his key changes, but also actionable advice for anyone looking to make a change   Have a listen on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify...

“You Would See Some Of The Kids Exhale As They Came In, They Were Safe Now” People around Tony Ryan say he is authentic and passionate, I would add inspirational to that list. I am so grateful to a previous guest Steve Jones for recommending Tony, as this conversation will stay with me for a long time. Tony is the CEO of the Design & Technology Association, but his journey to where he is now is definitely not straightforward. We discussed so much during our time together,...

There is a lot of talk about the financial health of Uk universities at the moment, but why are they struggling? Listen to Matt Burton from UPP give his take on this bitesize episode, taken from the Know Your Shift podcast Have a listen on the links below. Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4R2ltPkgTBtPaIKdLP5pT8 Know Your Shift is sponsored by Eipsys Analytics, combining Build-to-Rent and Student Accommodation experience with technical expertise to give...

“I was on holiday, Iliya phoned me and said, are you sitting down?” He doesn’t like talking about his legacy (but I made him anyway), but David Tymms certainly has created one in Student Accommodation, so I was delighted that he joined me on the latest episode of Know Your Shift Growing up in Africa until the age of 10 and then suddenly thrust into a new life His career growth via different Universities and the boss that really inspired him The shock news of the iQ & Prodigy Living...

This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Sam Kingsley. Do we have enough Black managers and leaders in student accommodation?   And other than Sam, who is leading the change in the sector? Have a listen on the links below and check out the over 50 episodes we have recorded so far.Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rzSpotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBuKnow Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management,...

“At Some Point You Think, There is a Tale to be Told Here” It only took 9 months, but Paul Watson and I finally sat down and talked, and it was definitely worth the wait. Paul opened up about so many things;   How one unexpected conversation changed him forever. The influence Charles Marshall and Karen Burke have had on his life. He reflections on how Liberty Living ended. The birth of Now Student Living and how he his managed the rapid growth so far. 3rd party management and comments about a...

Bernadette Cochonat’s journey is astonishing.  And we got stuck in to all of it; Growing up in a bi-lingual home as an only child, and how she can empathise with Chinese students dealing with the pressure that brings. Moving to China at age 21 and how she managed to succeed in a completely alien environment. The build up to the Beijing Olympics and how that period changed the world. How the pollution got so bad in China that it officially went off the scale. The tragic loss of her father, and...

How are AI and ChatGPT distorting content online? Will authenticity still stand out as the techonlogy evolves? This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Laura Bosworth from REAL Agency & LOCAL. Have a listen on the links below and let us know in the comments what you think Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project Management,...

I work really hard to out my guests at ease when we are having a recorded conversation, but for this episode, it was my guest that put me at ease discussing topics in which I am not an expert, but she certainly is.   Sam Kingsley is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Consultant specialising in strategy and culture change, and she describes herself as a Professional Troublemaker.   We covered lots of tough topics which are sometimes shocking to hear, but Sam is forging ahead with her...

Is it ever a good idea to take a backward or sideways step in your career? Can it help you achieve more in the long term? This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast was taken from my conversation with Sam Smith P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rzSpotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu Follow Know Your Shift on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift/ Know...

Are Student Housing operators providing a great accommodation experience for Neurodiverse students? This episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast was taken from my conversation with Jenny Shaw from Unite Students Jenny also tells me how she ensures Unite Students keep pushing on with important projects. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify...

I have had a few people who I’m lucky enough to describe as mentors throughout my career, and Steve Jones was the first and perhaps the most influential, and I know this to be true for so many people in the hospitality industry. Steve is CEO at Wyboston Lakes, and the Past Chair of the MIA, and we covered many topics including; Steve’s early life growing up wanting to be a mechanic, to his rapid rise to general Manager in the hotel industry at a young age. How the industry and the role of the...

I’m The Same Regardless Of Who I Speak To, I’m Just Me This is a conversation about being real, and leading the charge for all things authentic is my guest on this episode of Know Your Shift, Laura Bosworth. We got stuck into lots of things, including; The impact of AI & ChatGPT on marketing & social media. Where Laura’s passion for saving the high street comes from which led to her starting LOCAL. Working with her husband Mike in the business and the impact that has on their...

Imposter Syndrome is more widely talked about now, but has the reduction in face time with colleagues made the situation worse? Listen to what Jackie Hudson thinks, and tell us whether you agree or not Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links below Apple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rz Spotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBu Follow Know Your Shift on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyourshift/ Know Your Shift is powered by Method Avenue, for Project...