119 : Barista Training Masterclass w/ 2009 WBC Champion, Gwilym Davies

Chris DeferioBarista Craft, Podcast, Training

Training baristas effectively is a hugely important task. When done well, it sets them up for long term success in the cafe and in their career. When done poorly, it leaves them without essential tools for understanding the nature of coffee and the work of a barista which leads to frustration and stagnation. If you want learn to excel as trainers then look no further because we have the privilege of talking with 2009 WBC Champion, Gwilym Davies!

Gwilym has over 20 years experience in specialty cafes to draw from plus his work at his coffee school in Prague, CZ. In this episode we talk about his hospitality based training, the evolution of training approaches over the years, why we should check our ego, needs vs. wants, how to structure your training sessions, preparing yourself to train others, and many other very helpful and practical insights that will help you become a great and effective trainer!

LINKS:

www.gwilymdavies.cz

Instagram @gwilymbarista

Twitter @gwilymbarista 

 

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