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Claire & Sam discuss a conversation between Frank and Sylvie, exploring their experiences with various restaurants in their local area. Frank and Sylvie talk about the difficulty of working in the hospitality industry, with Sylvie describing her daughter’s summer job in a local restaurant and Frank reflecting on his own experience in the hotel industry. […]
Claire and Sam talk about a conversation between, Frank, Julia, and Sebastian, who discuss various topics, including their professional experiences, cultural differences, and personal reflections. The conversation begins with a lighthearted anecdote about a party in Strasbourg, leading into a broader discussion about working with colleagues from different countries, particularly regarding their approaches to work, […]
This podcast describes the conversation among members the Bean Voyage group. The group, based in various countries, discusses the importance of maintaining a positive outlook despite negative world events and news. The group also explores the impact of terrorism on daily life and shares anecdotes about their own countries and cultures. They also share their […]
This podcast is about an interview with Alexandre, a French osteopath, about his experience at an Ayurvedic clinic in Normandy. Alexandre details the clinic’s focus on detoxifying the body through a week-long Ayurvedic diet and routine of massages, yoga, and meditation. Claire and Sam talk about the challenges of adjusting to the clinic’s strict diet […]
This conversation between Frank and Heiko, an employee at a multinational company, focuses on Heiko’s recent training tour across five European cities. Heiko implemented Power BI across these locations, despite challenges stemming from different working cultures and inconsistent data structures. Heiko’s experience highlights the importance of clear guidelines and communication across departments, along with the […]
This Brida Deep Dive is a guide on making a perpetual stew, which is a stew that continuously evolves. It explains how to start and maintain the stew, including tips on daily additions, safety considerations, and a revised plan for safer practice. The text provides a detailed starter recipe and a plan of daily additions […]
Heiko’s article “Autonomy Breeds Excellence” discusses his leadership style, which prioritises autonomy and trust in employees. He argues that providing employees with the freedom to work independently fosters motivation and better performance, an approach inspired by his experiences at Eurocorps, a multinational military force. The article also highlights challenges faced by the author, such as recruiting suitable candidates and […]
Frank Okay. Now that’s that is a slight caveat. I’m just a little bit older than you. Not much by about a generation or something like that. But I’m young at heart. So I’m eager to learn and I want to be taken out of my comfort zone. I want to experience something totally different. […]
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Heiko explains the world of Trade Fairs to Frank Transcript Frank Nothing will happen. So, democracy being what it is, you can then choose the questions which interest you. So you have the focus on improving your English but also focusing on what is important for you. Okay, so the first set of questions are […]