Houx

22/10/2026

Introducing “THE FIRST 90”. From Houx Knew.

So, we all know that landing that insanely brilliant new role is one thing. Becoming the person who can thrive in it is another.

You know the story. Everyone congratulates you on the promotion, yet not one person asks if you’re coping okay within the first few months. They just assume all is A-okay. A promotion brings new responsibilities, different expectations and sometimes a complete shift in the relationships around you. And then there is that little voice wondering whether you are up to the job, even though you’ve spent years proving that you absolutely are.

Meanwhile, the business carries on expecting you to deliver. Naturally.

“The First 90” is my new three-month, one-to-one coaching programme for hospitality professionals who have recently been promoted or are about to take that next step into a big new role. An opportunity to work through the pressures, decisions, self-doubt, and expectations of your new role with someone who understands the industry.

Completely confidential. Completely independent. Regardless of who’s paying your wages. Your employer knows what they want from you. What I want to know is, what do YOU want from your promotion. And more importantly, how we can make that happen.

“The First 90” is available to individuals investing in themselves and to hospitality businesses who want to offer something more to the people they are promoting.

You’ve worked hard to get to where you want to be. Let’s make sure you enjoy what comes next.

I’ve already started introducing “The First 90” through conversations within my hospitality network, and now I am opening it up more widely. I have a few spaces available for the first intake.

Whether you’re investing in yourself or looking to support someone in your team, drop me a private message and let’s talk.

Houx Knew. Deep down, you do too.

10/09/2026

What a wonderfully, lovely man. The work that the The Frank Bruno Foundation does for young men is incredible. Lovely to meet Deni and the team today at Ideas Fest - plus Frank got given a duck, which made him laugh that very famous laugh. 🐥 🐥

11/08/2026

I was lucky enough to be invited onto another podcast to chat about hospitality and, well, life.

Have a listen. It’s only 30 mins long. Let me know what you think.

Thanks!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FpW2BHozwRkAkT0YRLvzE?si=i3eHgWujR_K-OWU2vAEmgg&utm_source=copy-link

ReCon - REinventive CONtribution · Episode

02/08/2026

Houx is 6 today. SIX!!!!!

Which, in business years, feels roughly equivalent to 470.

When I started Houx in August 2020, I had no investors, no grand five-year plan and absolutely no idea whether anyone would understand a recruitment model that didn’t charge placement fees.

I just knew hospitality recruitment could be done better. Could be done faster. To help the volume piece actually work for businesses who need it.

Six years later, Houx has recruited for some of the best restaurants, hotels and hospitality businesses in the country.

I’ve supported openings. Cleared impossible recruitment backlogs. Recruited hundreds, if not thousands, of people. Reduced no-shows to almost nothing.

And, very occasionally, reminded senior decision makers that candidates are, in fact, human beings.

There have been brilliant months. There have been terrifying months. There have been months where I’ve thought: “This is absolutely working.”

Closely followed by: “What th f*ck am I doing?”

But Houx is still here. Still independent. Still doing recruitment differently. Still showing hospitality businesses that they DO need someone who genuinely becomes part of their team.

And somewhere along the way, Houx grew another branch. Houx Knew.

Born from the same belief that people deserve to be treated like people, not numbers, job titles or problems to be fixed.

So, while Houx helps businesses find the right people, Houx Knew helps people find their way back to themselves. Same roots. A slightly different kind of work.

So, happy 6th birthday to my slightly rebellious, occasionally exhausting, deeply loved little business.

And thank you to every client who trusted me, every candidate who answered the phone, every person who recommended Houx and everyone who has supported me along the way.

Six years down. Wowsers.

And yet, I have a feeling I’m only just getting started.

If not Houx, then who?
Houx Knew 🎈

www.houx.co.uk + www.houxknew.co.uk

31/07/2026

Happy Friday to everyone!

28/07/2026

PSA: Guess What? No one cares…

19/07/2026

24/06/2026

It’s official. See (she tells her 16 year old self) you can get a qualification in something you’re really good at. Just be patient. ♥️

03/06/2026

Another two bags of the golden stuff I like to call ‘châteauneuf du blonde’. You know you donate platelets regularly when the staff know your name as you walk in the door. The gold stuff is vital in helping blood clotting so helps maternity units and cancer patients. If you can donate, or haven’t yet but would like to - please do it. You never know when you may be grateful some random stranger took an hour out of their day to save the life of someone you love. 🩸🩸🩸🆎

29/05/2026

We’ve only gone and got our very own YouTube channel! Pop over to YouTube and subscribe at: YouTube.com/ for all things coaching! Please spread the word where you can. As always, all support with my newest business is so appreciated. 🙏🏻