<![CDATA[I'd Rather be at the Beach]]>bf5415b0-6b7b-5ad3-a0ba-ed384781c2f9Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:29:35 +0000Captivate.fmSimon Joneshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/12be0b09-d3fe-4751-9365-ed17a403678e/5cfec01b44f3e29fae1fb88ade93fc4aecd05b192fbfbc2c2f1daa412b7c1921.jpgI'd Rather be at the BeachSimon JonesSimon JonesWelcome to I'd Rather be at the Beach, the podcast for school marketing managers that's *not* about school marketing management. Instead we talk about everything else that school marketing managers spend their time doing. Their families, their hobbies, the previous jobs they've had, the music they're into, the books they're reading and the holidays they've been on. This is the podcast for you if you're a school marketing manager who likes your job, you might even love your job. But you'd rather be at the beach.https://www.thebonjouragency.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/id-rather-be-at-the-beach/nopodcastIt's the isbi Marketing and Admissions Conference 2024!It's the isbi Marketing and Admissions Conference 2024!#55 - These events are just *so* much fun, I love attending them and speaking to everyone who comes to hear some incredible speakers.

Shout-out to Siobhan Ridley for all the planning she puts into these events.

Episode links below:

The Bonjour Agency (us!): www.thebonjouragency.com

isbi Events: www.isbievents.com/

All the Right Movies (Geoff's recommendation): https://open.spotify.com/show/2zcBRzs54jqEX2d7YrS1dd?si=25f60ee4b4ec4037

]]>#55 - These events are just *so* much fun, I love attending them and speaking to everyone who comes to hear some incredible speakers.

Shout-out to Siobhan Ridley for all the planning she puts into these events.

Episode links below:

The Bonjour Agency (us!): www.thebonjouragency.com

isbi Events: www.isbievents.com/

All the Right Movies (Geoff's recommendation): https://open.spotify.com/show/2zcBRzs54jqEX2d7YrS1dd?si=25f60ee4b4ec4037

]]>d940ad5e-0be1-49bb-a700-67fb0b4f6193Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +000023:38falsefull155551Russell Speirs on working with schools, running a business and learning ArabicRussell Speirs on working with schools, running a business and learning Arabic#054 - Russell discusses his work and changing landscape of independent schools, including the consolidation of schools, the professionalisation of roles within schools, and the increased unpredictability of the sector. He highlights the differences between schools in the UK and schools in the Middle East, emphasising the diversity and energy found in international schools. Russell also discusses the joys and challenges of running his own business and the reasons behind starting it. He also talks about his passion for learning Arabic and the importance of language in understanding different cultures.

Keywords

RS Academics, schools, appointments, marketing, governance, diversity and inclusion, fundraising, independent schools, Middle East, international schools, running a business, starting a business, learning Arabic, language and culture, personal expression, clothing and power dynamics

Links:

www.rsacademics.com

www.linkedin.com/in/russell-speirs-27904916/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#054 - Russell discusses his work and changing landscape of independent schools, including the consolidation of schools, the professionalisation of roles within schools, and the increased unpredictability of the sector. He highlights the differences between schools in the UK and schools in the Middle East, emphasising the diversity and energy found in international schools. Russell also discusses the joys and challenges of running his own business and the reasons behind starting it. He also talks about his passion for learning Arabic and the importance of language in understanding different cultures.

Keywords

RS Academics, schools, appointments, marketing, governance, diversity and inclusion, fundraising, independent schools, Middle East, international schools, running a business, starting a business, learning Arabic, language and culture, personal expression, clothing and power dynamics

Links:

www.rsacademics.com

www.linkedin.com/in/russell-speirs-27904916/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>81fd7aa3-4475-4339-baf4-19e505cb9edaFri, 28 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +000032:32falsefull154541🤩 Nicola Lutz on Professional Sales Skills in Schools🤩 Nicola Lutz on Professional Sales Skills in Schools#053 - Nicola Lutz, founder of No Fluff, talks about sales & marketing in the education sector. They discuss the challenges faced by Admissions teams in converting leads, the importance of professional sales skills in schools, and the need for follow-up and engagement with prospective families. Nicola also shares insights from the No Fluff Fest event, which focuses on lead generation and sales techniques for schools. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for a more strategic and proactive approach to admissions and marketing in the education sector.

Keywords

sales, marketing, education sector, admissions, lead generation, follow-up, engagement, No Fluff Fest

Takeaways

  • Admissions teams in schools often face challenges in converting leads due to a lack of professional sales skills and support.
  • There is a need for a more strategic and proactive approach to admissions and marketing in the education sector.
  • Follow-up and engagement with prospective families are crucial in the admissions process, from the initial inquiry to the offer acceptance stage.
  • No Fluff Fest is an event that focuses on lead generation and sales techniques for schools, providing valuable insights and ideas for increasing admissions.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-lutz/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#053 - Nicola Lutz, founder of No Fluff, talks about sales & marketing in the education sector. They discuss the challenges faced by Admissions teams in converting leads, the importance of professional sales skills in schools, and the need for follow-up and engagement with prospective families. Nicola also shares insights from the No Fluff Fest event, which focuses on lead generation and sales techniques for schools. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for a more strategic and proactive approach to admissions and marketing in the education sector.

Keywords

sales, marketing, education sector, admissions, lead generation, follow-up, engagement, No Fluff Fest

Takeaways

  • Admissions teams in schools often face challenges in converting leads due to a lack of professional sales skills and support.
  • There is a need for a more strategic and proactive approach to admissions and marketing in the education sector.
  • Follow-up and engagement with prospective families are crucial in the admissions process, from the initial inquiry to the offer acceptance stage.
  • No Fluff Fest is an event that focuses on lead generation and sales techniques for schools, providing valuable insights and ideas for increasing admissions.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-lutz/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>a6df7754-f6a4-4b19-94cc-e9f29eb5bab4Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +000027:48falsefull153531🏡 Moves and changes: Sophy Walker shares an update on life🏡 Moves and changes: Sophy Walker shares an update on life#051 - Sophy Walker discusses her recent life changes including leaving her job at Royal Hospital School, moving houses and starting her own business called Marketing 4 Success. She shares her experiences with challenges in the workplace, the importance of mental health support and the process of making big decisions. Sophy also talks about her retirement plans and her desire to have a property abroad.

Keywords

life changes, job transition, moving houses, starting a business, challenges in the workplace, mental health support, making big decisions, retirement plans, property abroad, birthday celebration

Takeaways

  • Life changes, such as leaving a job and moving houses, can be challenging but also provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Mental health support is crucial in the workplace, and seeking help can make a significant difference in navigating difficult situations.
  • Making big decisions requires careful consideration of various factors, including risks, expenses, and the impact on family members.
  • Retirement planning is important, and it's essential to consider factors such as financial stability, desired lifestyle, and personal goals.
  • Having a property abroad can provide opportunities for travel, cultural experiences, and a sense of adventure.
  • Celebrating milestones, such as birthdays, can be done in various ways, from low-key gatherings to larger celebrations.

Links:

www.m4success.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophyzwalker/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#051 - Sophy Walker discusses her recent life changes including leaving her job at Royal Hospital School, moving houses and starting her own business called Marketing 4 Success. She shares her experiences with challenges in the workplace, the importance of mental health support and the process of making big decisions. Sophy also talks about her retirement plans and her desire to have a property abroad.

Keywords

life changes, job transition, moving houses, starting a business, challenges in the workplace, mental health support, making big decisions, retirement plans, property abroad, birthday celebration

Takeaways

  • Life changes, such as leaving a job and moving houses, can be challenging but also provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Mental health support is crucial in the workplace, and seeking help can make a significant difference in navigating difficult situations.
  • Making big decisions requires careful consideration of various factors, including risks, expenses, and the impact on family members.
  • Retirement planning is important, and it's essential to consider factors such as financial stability, desired lifestyle, and personal goals.
  • Having a property abroad can provide opportunities for travel, cultural experiences, and a sense of adventure.
  • Celebrating milestones, such as birthdays, can be done in various ways, from low-key gatherings to larger celebrations.

Links:

www.m4success.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophyzwalker/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>6f916d24-1aff-41ca-89f6-d534c29817fcFri, 07 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +000030:16falsefull152521🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Haileybury's Simon Heard balancing family life with work🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Haileybury's Simon Heard balancing family life with work#051 - Simon Heard, Senior Deputy Head at Haileybury in Hertfordshire, shares his journey from being a professional skier before transitioning into education. He also discusses the challenges and joys of raising six children and balancing family life with work.

Takeaways

  1. Simon's diverse career journey from professional skiing and then into education highlights the value of varied experiences in shaping one's professional path.
  2. The challenges and rewards of raising six children and balancing family life with work demonstrate the importance of adaptability and love in parenting.
  3. Simon's passion for nature and sustainability is evident in his love for running and his commitment to biodiversity, reflecting the importance of personal values in professional and personal pursuits.

Links:

www.haileybury.com

www.linkedin.com/in/simon-heard-40b53639/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#051 - Simon Heard, Senior Deputy Head at Haileybury in Hertfordshire, shares his journey from being a professional skier before transitioning into education. He also discusses the challenges and joys of raising six children and balancing family life with work.

Takeaways

  1. Simon's diverse career journey from professional skiing and then into education highlights the value of varied experiences in shaping one's professional path.
  2. The challenges and rewards of raising six children and balancing family life with work demonstrate the importance of adaptability and love in parenting.
  3. Simon's passion for nature and sustainability is evident in his love for running and his commitment to biodiversity, reflecting the importance of personal values in professional and personal pursuits.

Links:

www.haileybury.com

www.linkedin.com/in/simon-heard-40b53639/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>11e4a7f1-1b1f-4266-acd3-802d86f12c57Fri, 31 May 2024 06:00:00 +000024:20falsefull151511Live from the ISS Summer Fair at The Hurlingham ClubLive from the ISS Summer Fair at The Hurlingham Club#50 - Come with me as we step into the Independent Schools Show Summer Fair at The Hurlingham Club in London!

]]>#50 - Come with me as we step into the Independent Schools Show Summer Fair at The Hurlingham Club in London!

]]>a6d8c982-20c3-497e-939e-be8748f4418bFri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 +000031:23falsefull1505012024 - come with me into the AMCIS Annual Conference!2024 - come with me into the AMCIS Annual Conference!#49 - Coming to you 'live' from the AMCIS annual conference in Cirencester, Simon takes you inside to hear from some of the members, the exhibitors, the speakers and he checks out the food and coffee (well, it can't ALL be work now, can it??)

Links:

https://amcis.co.uk/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#49 - Coming to you 'live' from the AMCIS annual conference in Cirencester, Simon takes you inside to hear from some of the members, the exhibitors, the speakers and he checks out the food and coffee (well, it can't ALL be work now, can it??)

Links:

https://amcis.co.uk/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>8f703c98-9c8e-41f9-89fd-b59381a82227Fri, 17 May 2024 06:00:00 +000016:07falsefull149491📣 Felice Ayling, the Confidence Creator!📣 Felice Ayling, the Confidence Creator!#48 - Felice Ayling, a confidence and content guide for fearless female founders, discusses the challenges faced by women in the workplace and offers advice on boosting confidence. She emphasises the importance of understanding the systems and structures that hold women back and building a supportive community. Felice encourages women to embrace their true selves and not rely on external validation. She also highlights the benefits of being a founder, such as setting your own rules and working on your own terms.

Takeaways

  • Understand the systems and structures that hold women back in the workplace.
  • Build a supportive community of like-minded women.
  • Embrace your true self and don't rely on external validation.
  • Take control of your own business and set your own rules.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliceayling/

https://loudwomen.club/

Invisible women

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#48 - Felice Ayling, a confidence and content guide for fearless female founders, discusses the challenges faced by women in the workplace and offers advice on boosting confidence. She emphasises the importance of understanding the systems and structures that hold women back and building a supportive community. Felice encourages women to embrace their true selves and not rely on external validation. She also highlights the benefits of being a founder, such as setting your own rules and working on your own terms.

Takeaways

  • Understand the systems and structures that hold women back in the workplace.
  • Build a supportive community of like-minded women.
  • Embrace your true self and don't rely on external validation.
  • Take control of your own business and set your own rules.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliceayling/

https://loudwomen.club/

Invisible women

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>67a0fff0-ab3b-484f-8407-394969a33944Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +000032:48falsefull148481👩🏻‍🏫 Looking for a change? Mel Pye shares recruitment advice.👩🏻‍🏫 Looking for a change? Mel Pye shares recruitment advice.#47 - Mel Pye works in the field of recruitment in independent schools. She was recommended to me as a guest by Kirsty Hassan so it was great to connect with her. If you're looking to change your job, maybe to work in a different school, take a listen to this episode.

Mel Pye online:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniepye/

melanie.pye@schoolsleadership.com

www.schoolsleadership.com

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#47 - Mel Pye works in the field of recruitment in independent schools. She was recommended to me as a guest by Kirsty Hassan so it was great to connect with her. If you're looking to change your job, maybe to work in a different school, take a listen to this episode.

Mel Pye online:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniepye/

melanie.pye@schoolsleadership.com

www.schoolsleadership.com

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>d60a4fd4-a88d-419b-9b89-25a74224dc0fFri, 22 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +000021:52falsefull147471📱 When a school bans all mobile phones - Clare Smith from Robert Gordon's College explains📱 When a school bans all mobile phones - Clare Smith from Robert Gordon's College explains#46 - Clare Smith is Head of Senior School at Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen and she talks about an initiative she introduced just over a year ago and how it's changed the school in that time. She talks to us today on 'I'd Rather be at the Beach', the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Clare Smith online:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-smith-9bb8b9147/

https://www.rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk/newsarticlespage/~board/all-news/post/newmobilephonepolicy

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#46 - Clare Smith is Head of Senior School at Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen and she talks about an initiative she introduced just over a year ago and how it's changed the school in that time. She talks to us today on 'I'd Rather be at the Beach', the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Clare Smith online:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-smith-9bb8b9147/

https://www.rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk/newsarticlespage/~board/all-news/post/newmobilephonepolicy

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>32944a8d-a8fe-42fd-ae9e-35bed2f861c2Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +000020:21falsefull146461🤖 Exploring AI with Educator, Matthew Wemyss🤖 Exploring AI with Educator, Matthew Wemyss#45 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Matthew Wemyss online:

https://ro.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wemyss-68781b23

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#45 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Matthew Wemyss online:

https://ro.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wemyss-68781b23

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>ea95b5d3-9574-4b2e-b34e-afb55784a370Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +000039:58falsefull145451☕️ Dominic Lowry, Head of Communications & Development at Hoe Bridge School☕️ Dominic Lowry, Head of Communications & Development at Hoe Bridge School#44 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Dominic Lowry online:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dominic-lowry-61051272

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#44 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Dominic Lowry online:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dominic-lowry-61051272

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>3e5d6708-97a0-465c-90ad-e1006a725b5dFri, 09 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +000016:35falsefull144441🇺🇸 'Live' from the streets of New York🇺🇸 'Live' from the streets of New York#43 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today I'm on the streets of New York. Come with me and I'll tell you all about it 😎

Links:

Samson Q2U microphone

ATR-2100 microphone

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#43 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today I'm on the streets of New York. Come with me and I'll tell you all about it 😎

Links:

Samson Q2U microphone

ATR-2100 microphone

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>17e33239-8ecd-4826-b03d-b4d0c2333e9bMon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +000011:35falsefull143431⛺️ Explorer and adventurer - George Bullard⛺️ Explorer and adventurer - George Bullard#42 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

George Bullard online:

https://www.georgebullard.co.uk/

speaking@georgebullard.co.uk

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#42 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

George Bullard online:

https://www.georgebullard.co.uk/

speaking@georgebullard.co.uk

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>a0093b19-6c75-4267-a651-13385fd54ecdWed, 27 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +000026:56falsefull142421🇺🇸 Scott Delleville from FinalSite🇺🇸 Scott Delleville from FinalSite#41 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Scott Delleville LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-delleville-1257584/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#41 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Scott Delleville LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-delleville-1257584/

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>e0c69feb-170d-48da-86db-4d19aaa1644eWed, 20 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +000026:32falsefull141411🇨🇱 Samuel Pitt, boarding schools agent living in Chile🇨🇱 Samuel Pitt, boarding schools agent living in Chile#40 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Samuel Pitt Contact:

WhatsApp: +569 9947 5046

Email: sam@pittenglish.cl

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#40 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Samuel Pitt Contact:

WhatsApp: +569 9947 5046

Email: sam@pittenglish.cl

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>c5434b80-521c-4e4f-8089-963a069a97f8Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +000025:54falsefull140401🤩 Live from the Independent Schools Show 2023🤩 Live from the Independent Schools Show 2023#39 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today I'm at the Independent Schools Show in Battersea, David Wellesley Wesley's event where parents come to meet school Heads, Marketing and Admissions people.

It's my favourite time of the year and I love seeing what's happening in the school marketing sector.

So come with me as we step inside and find out what it's like at the Independent Schools Show 2023.

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#39 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today I'm at the Independent Schools Show in Battersea, David Wellesley Wesley's event where parents come to meet school Heads, Marketing and Admissions people.

It's my favourite time of the year and I love seeing what's happening in the school marketing sector.

So come with me as we step inside and find out what it's like at the Independent Schools Show 2023.

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>865ee94b-c8ad-49ca-9ad5-e4f6950a0683Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +000023:09falsefull139391🗣️ Life inside the BBSW event at Heathrow!🗣️ Life inside the BBSW event at Heathrow!#38 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today I'm at the BBSW with Suzanne Rowse and a large number of schools and agents. I'd never been here before so I was keen to know how it works and what it's actually like inside.

Come with me as we step inside and find out what it's like at BBSW 2023.

Links in this podcast episode:

Millfield School's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-millfield-way-podcast/id1466245509

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#38 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today I'm at the BBSW with Suzanne Rowse and a large number of schools and agents. I'd never been here before so I was keen to know how it works and what it's actually like inside.

Come with me as we step inside and find out what it's like at BBSW 2023.

Links in this podcast episode:

Millfield School's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-millfield-way-podcast/id1466245509

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>f039e02e-9aea-49c3-bc50-dfc835c563b6Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +000027:57falsefull138381Irfan Latif, Principal at DLD College LondonIrfan Latif, Principal at DLD College London#37 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today we have Irfan Latif, Principal of DLD College London. You probably know who he is, I don’t want to embarrass the guy, but whenever anything is happening in the world of independent schools Irfan is probably involved in it at least to some level.

He’s a nomination for the Tatler Best Head of a Public School award along with, I must say, some fairly stiff competition, but more importantly, Irfan, I think you’ll agree, is just one of the nicest people who works in the independent schools sector.

So I was delighted when we got a date in the diary to record this. It’s fun, it’s informal, it’s Irfan Latif.

Links in this podcast episode:

Irfan Latif LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-h-latif-frsa-57b8331b/?originalSubdomain=uk

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#37 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today we have Irfan Latif, Principal of DLD College London. You probably know who he is, I don’t want to embarrass the guy, but whenever anything is happening in the world of independent schools Irfan is probably involved in it at least to some level.

He’s a nomination for the Tatler Best Head of a Public School award along with, I must say, some fairly stiff competition, but more importantly, Irfan, I think you’ll agree, is just one of the nicest people who works in the independent schools sector.

So I was delighted when we got a date in the diary to record this. It’s fun, it’s informal, it’s Irfan Latif.

Links in this podcast episode:

Irfan Latif LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-h-latif-frsa-57b8331b/?originalSubdomain=uk

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>29f09873-4937-4c7b-89a0-c84ab6db0640Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +000020:50falsefull137371Fane Henderson, Marketing Director at The LeysFane Henderson, Marketing Director at The Leys#36 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today we have a Director of Marketing with us, it’s Fane Henderson and he’s at The Leys School in Cambridgeshire.

Fane and I know each other from when he was at Bedford Modern School before he joined The Leys but we also catch up at the AMCIS conference each year which is a great opportunity to catch up with various people.

That said, there was still so much I didn’t know about Fane so talking to him in this podcast is a great way to talk about non-work things.

So let’s not waste anymore time but instead come with me as we speak to Director of Marketing, Fane Henderson.

Links in this podcast episode:

Fane Henderson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fane-henderson-946b043b/?originalSubdomain=uk

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#36 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today we have a Director of Marketing with us, it’s Fane Henderson and he’s at The Leys School in Cambridgeshire.

Fane and I know each other from when he was at Bedford Modern School before he joined The Leys but we also catch up at the AMCIS conference each year which is a great opportunity to catch up with various people.

That said, there was still so much I didn’t know about Fane so talking to him in this podcast is a great way to talk about non-work things.

So let’s not waste anymore time but instead come with me as we speak to Director of Marketing, Fane Henderson.

Links in this podcast episode:

Fane Henderson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fane-henderson-946b043b/?originalSubdomain=uk

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>0123a43a-cfb5-4023-a593-b50a70c705d3Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +000024:13falsefull136361💃🏻 Alison Melrose, Dancing Queen of Central London💃🏻 Alison Melrose, Dancing Queen of Central London#36 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now today I’m with a Headteacher. Alison Melrose is the Head at Cameron Vale in London, it’s a Prep School, it’s in the centre of London and we talk about city life vs country life.

But we also talk about what Alison does when she’s not in school, we talk about Strictly Heads, an event that was happening a few months ago that sounds like it was oodles of fun, we talk about being a busy parent and many other things in between.

Alison is lovely and if you know her you’ll know she’s very well connected in the independent schools sector.

So let’s not fluff about. Come with me as we speak to the delightful, the respectable, the admirable, Alison Melrose.

Links in this podcast episode:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-melrose-2a194719/

Fearless Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/20s8DgJirs54FGx82UwIgP

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#36 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now today I’m with a Headteacher. Alison Melrose is the Head at Cameron Vale in London, it’s a Prep School, it’s in the centre of London and we talk about city life vs country life.

But we also talk about what Alison does when she’s not in school, we talk about Strictly Heads, an event that was happening a few months ago that sounds like it was oodles of fun, we talk about being a busy parent and many other things in between.

Alison is lovely and if you know her you’ll know she’s very well connected in the independent schools sector.

So let’s not fluff about. Come with me as we speak to the delightful, the respectable, the admirable, Alison Melrose.

Links in this podcast episode:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-melrose-2a194719/

Fearless Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/20s8DgJirs54FGx82UwIgP

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>c9a1ada1-62fd-4133-b3a3-c7f443b7eb9aFri, 22 Sep 2023 08:45:00 +000023:06falsefull135351😎 Miles Latham (Affixxius), the conversation I wasn't expecting...😎 Miles Latham (Affixxius), the conversation I wasn't expecting...#34 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now today I’m talking to Miles Latham, co-founder of Affixxius and someone you probably know if you work in the independent schools sector.

I get to ask Miles about what he would do if he wasn’t working in film or working with schools. I wasn’t expecting the answer he gave, I can tell you that! But we also talked about LinkedIn, other social media, what he enjoys doing when he’s not in a school and three of his favourite places in the world.

We also find out how many films Miles has watched in his life so take a guess now to see if you’re anywhere close to what the actual number is.

That’s all coming up in the next 30 ish minutes so come with me as we step into a conversation with the co-founder of Affixxius, Miles Latham.

Links in this podcast episode:

Miles Latham LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/miles-latham-7531a427

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#34 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now today I’m talking to Miles Latham, co-founder of Affixxius and someone you probably know if you work in the independent schools sector.

I get to ask Miles about what he would do if he wasn’t working in film or working with schools. I wasn’t expecting the answer he gave, I can tell you that! But we also talked about LinkedIn, other social media, what he enjoys doing when he’s not in a school and three of his favourite places in the world.

We also find out how many films Miles has watched in his life so take a guess now to see if you’re anywhere close to what the actual number is.

That’s all coming up in the next 30 ish minutes so come with me as we step into a conversation with the co-founder of Affixxius, Miles Latham.

Links in this podcast episode:

Miles Latham LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/miles-latham-7531a427

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>89a9595e-00c0-4f7a-95ee-14ba1684bf73Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +000037:52falsefull134341🇫🇷 Summer ends, new term starts. Stories, thoughts and shoutouts.🇫🇷 Summer ends, new term starts. Stories, thoughts and shoutouts.#33 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me. I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency.

Today's episode is a little different, I'm talking on my own (well, it's still summer holidays) and I bring to you some stories, some thoughts, some things I'm into right now too.

But I'd love to know more about you and what you've been up to. My email address is below so do please let me know what you've been doing over the summer break.

And maybe also let me know the latest film, music and book you're into. I'd love to know :)

Links in this podcast episode:

Craig Wardle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-wardle-52bb009a/

Angela Dudley-Warde: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeladudleywarde-b9659646/

Beachborough School: https://www.beachborough.com/

Mercedes not Williams: https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/

The Prestige: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482571/


Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#33 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me. I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency.

Today's episode is a little different, I'm talking on my own (well, it's still summer holidays) and I bring to you some stories, some thoughts, some things I'm into right now too.

But I'd love to know more about you and what you've been up to. My email address is below so do please let me know what you've been doing over the summer break.

And maybe also let me know the latest film, music and book you're into. I'd love to know :)

Links in this podcast episode:

Craig Wardle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-wardle-52bb009a/

Angela Dudley-Warde: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeladudleywarde-b9659646/

Beachborough School: https://www.beachborough.com/

Mercedes not Williams: https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/

The Prestige: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482571/


Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>7c2a465e-56e9-4744-92b8-aa119ea97984Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +000020:39falsefull133331You know Nicholas McKie of Persyou Ltd, right?You know Nicholas McKie of Persyou Ltd, right?#32 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me. I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now today I’m talking to Nicholas McKie, he runs Persyou Ltd, a business that offers coaching programmes to individuals and teams and he does a lot of work in the independent schools sector so you may have seen him on LinkedIn.

I’d never met Nick before this recording but I was keen to talk to him because he runs his own business and I know that some of the people listening to this wouldn’t mind leaving the school they work in and running their own business too. But what I didn’t expect was to find out all the different things Nick’s done in his life, what else he does today when he’s not working and that might give an insight into the kind of person he is.

But don’t just take this from me, instead you can listen to the man himself so let’s jump into this episode of I’d Rather be at the Beach as we talk to Nicholas McKie.

Links in this podcast episode:

https://www.persyou.com/

https://www.persyou.com/podcast

https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Ways-Coaching-Nicholas-McKie/dp/1838007334/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1630751452&sr=8-1

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasmckie/

https://www.youtube.com/@nicholasmckie4647

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#32 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me. I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now today I’m talking to Nicholas McKie, he runs Persyou Ltd, a business that offers coaching programmes to individuals and teams and he does a lot of work in the independent schools sector so you may have seen him on LinkedIn.

I’d never met Nick before this recording but I was keen to talk to him because he runs his own business and I know that some of the people listening to this wouldn’t mind leaving the school they work in and running their own business too. But what I didn’t expect was to find out all the different things Nick’s done in his life, what else he does today when he’s not working and that might give an insight into the kind of person he is.

But don’t just take this from me, instead you can listen to the man himself so let’s jump into this episode of I’d Rather be at the Beach as we talk to Nicholas McKie.

Links in this podcast episode:

https://www.persyou.com/

https://www.persyou.com/podcast

https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Ways-Coaching-Nicholas-McKie/dp/1838007334/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1630751452&sr=8-1

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasmckie/

https://www.youtube.com/@nicholasmckie4647

Contact me:

www.thebonjouragency.com

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>2a0a503d-2f63-449f-9612-d5cf165cca32Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +000027:13falsefull132321🏫 David Harkin of 8billionideas🏫 David Harkin of 8billionideas#31 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today we have a great guest, I’ve really been looking forward to this. David Harkin is the CEO of 8billionideas, a business that’s on a mission to give students the skills and belief to change the world. You’ve probably seen him on social media, usually delivering a keynote speech somewhere in the world on maybe on TV, he’s been on various news programmes.

Anyway, we break the rules slightly here by spending a few minutes talking about work, not so that David can sell 8billionideas to you but because I wanted to ask him about starting a business because some of you listening to this right now would also like to leave where you work and do your own thing, follow your own mission. So to understand a smidge about David’s business, what they do, is a helpful thing when applying that to your own life.

So we talk about David leaving IBM to start this, running a business while having young children, we talk about running, we talk about dogs, it’s a great recording and I think you’re going to love it.

So come with me now as we dive into this recording and speak to the CEO of 8billionideas, it’s David Harkin.

Main websites:

www.thebonjouragency.com

https://www.8billionideas.com/

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#31 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Today we have a great guest, I’ve really been looking forward to this. David Harkin is the CEO of 8billionideas, a business that’s on a mission to give students the skills and belief to change the world. You’ve probably seen him on social media, usually delivering a keynote speech somewhere in the world on maybe on TV, he’s been on various news programmes.

Anyway, we break the rules slightly here by spending a few minutes talking about work, not so that David can sell 8billionideas to you but because I wanted to ask him about starting a business because some of you listening to this right now would also like to leave where you work and do your own thing, follow your own mission. So to understand a smidge about David’s business, what they do, is a helpful thing when applying that to your own life.

So we talk about David leaving IBM to start this, running a business while having young children, we talk about running, we talk about dogs, it’s a great recording and I think you’re going to love it.

So come with me now as we dive into this recording and speak to the CEO of 8billionideas, it’s David Harkin.

Main websites:

www.thebonjouragency.com

https://www.8billionideas.com/

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>ccf21924-0673-44a3-8abf-9228870f0e0eFri, 09 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +000026:30falsefull131311At the 2023 ISS Summer Fair at the Hurlingham Club!At the 2023 ISS Summer Fair at the Hurlingham Club!#30 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Now today I’m at the Independent Schools Show Summer Fair at the Hurlingham Club in London. It’s a beautiful sunny day, I’ve hopped off the train and I’m about to walk in to find out what’s going on here. So come with me as we find out how everyone’s getting on at this year’s Summer Fair.

Main websites:

www.thebonjouragency.com

https://schoolsshow.co.uk/event/summer-fair

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#30 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Now today I’m at the Independent Schools Show Summer Fair at the Hurlingham Club in London. It’s a beautiful sunny day, I’ve hopped off the train and I’m about to walk in to find out what’s going on here. So come with me as we find out how everyone’s getting on at this year’s Summer Fair.

Main websites:

www.thebonjouragency.com

https://schoolsshow.co.uk/event/summer-fair

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>aa1a5743-c0cc-4038-84c8-090481917450Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +000027:05falsefull130301'Live' from the AMCIS conference! 🎤'Live' from the AMCIS conference! 🎤#29 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Today I'm at the AMCIS annual conference. I recorded this episode while walking around and talking to people there. It's not entirely serious but really, I don't think everything in life needs to be.

There's also a separate recording I made from the conference for AMCIS themselves. None of the content overlaps so feel free to listen to this for a slightly different take on the events.

Anyway, let's get into it!

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#29 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Today I'm at the AMCIS annual conference. I recorded this episode while walking around and talking to people there. It's not entirely serious but really, I don't think everything in life needs to be.

There's also a separate recording I made from the conference for AMCIS themselves. None of the content overlaps so feel free to listen to this for a slightly different take on the events.

Anyway, let's get into it!

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>1cc18400-fe07-44df-8e19-20dd70f7a34aFri, 26 May 2023 06:00:00 +000011:31falsefull129291Remco Weeda, Director of Marketing and Admissions at Scarborough CollegeRemco Weeda, Director of Marketing and Admissions at Scarborough College#28 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Now, back in episode 12 we spoke to the great Zoe Harrison from Scarborough College, many of you will know her and you’ll remember that episode. But today we have another person from Scarbados (as it’s locally known) and it’s Remco Weeda.

Remco runs the marketing department which means Zoe’s in his team. But as ever we don’t talk about work, we skirt round the edges but there’s no talking of the 42 acres any school might have, instead I ask Remco where his peculiar name comes from (well, it’s peculiar to me as an Englishman) we talk about what it’s like living in one of the boarding houses even though he works in Marketing, what he does when he’s not at work and what he’d do if he changed career completely.

So let’s scoot up to Yorkshire to meet with Scarborough College’s very own, it’s Remco Weeda.

Remco on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/remco-weeda-790a5a2a/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#28 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Now, back in episode 12 we spoke to the great Zoe Harrison from Scarborough College, many of you will know her and you’ll remember that episode. But today we have another person from Scarbados (as it’s locally known) and it’s Remco Weeda.

Remco runs the marketing department which means Zoe’s in his team. But as ever we don’t talk about work, we skirt round the edges but there’s no talking of the 42 acres any school might have, instead I ask Remco where his peculiar name comes from (well, it’s peculiar to me as an Englishman) we talk about what it’s like living in one of the boarding houses even though he works in Marketing, what he does when he’s not at work and what he’d do if he changed career completely.

So let’s scoot up to Yorkshire to meet with Scarborough College’s very own, it’s Remco Weeda.

Remco on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/remco-weeda-790a5a2a/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>06dbd54a-06aa-45d5-beb8-15bbce929728Sun, 07 May 2023 06:00:00 +000025:35falsefull128281🇸🇦 Speaking with David Ardley, Founding Principal at Beech Hall School Riyadh🇸🇦 Speaking with David Ardley, Founding Principal at Beech Hall School Riyadh#27 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Now, today we’re zipping over to the Middle East to speak to David Ardley, he’s the founding Principal of a new school in Saudi Arabia. The school is Beech Hall School Riyadh and it opened last August.

So I’m about to ask him what it’s like being a British person working in a school overseas, what his own background is like, how that helped him to have an open mindset for living in a different country, I ask him about The Line, a mega construction that’s just started in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and we talk about much much more.

This is a great episode, I think you’re going to love it so come with me as we jump on a flight to Riyadh for today’s podcast, it’s David Ardley.

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Ardles_

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardles/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#27 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Now, today we’re zipping over to the Middle East to speak to David Ardley, he’s the founding Principal of a new school in Saudi Arabia. The school is Beech Hall School Riyadh and it opened last August.

So I’m about to ask him what it’s like being a British person working in a school overseas, what his own background is like, how that helped him to have an open mindset for living in a different country, I ask him about The Line, a mega construction that’s just started in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and we talk about much much more.

This is a great episode, I think you’re going to love it so come with me as we jump on a flight to Riyadh for today’s podcast, it’s David Ardley.

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Ardles_

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardles/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>78326642-b2a1-4ca8-bfcd-65d1761185b3Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +000027:16falsefull127271In the local park on a sunny day - Happy Easter ☀️In the local park on a sunny day - Happy Easter ☀️#26 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now, today I'm recording this episode on my own literally from a park on a beautiful sunny day. Find out why by playing this super-short episode.

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#26 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now, today I'm recording this episode on my own literally from a park on a beautiful sunny day. Find out why by playing this super-short episode.

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>e2291eea-fdcf-4d7f-a62b-b581f7f8d67cFri, 07 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +000007:07falsefull126261🎙️ Tara Reeve, from the BBC to Downe House School in Berkshire🎙️ Tara Reeve, from the BBC to Downe House School in Berkshire#25 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now, today we’re speaking to a mover and a shaker in the world of school admissions. Tara Reeve is the Director of Admissions at Downe House School in Berkshire, she talks to us about living in the country vs living in London, what it was like working at the BBC, her Russian connections, how she feels about the country today and the Russian people. We also talk about her wanting to be an actress and we chuck about various other things in conversation too. And, towards the end of this episode I invite you, the listener to send in your thoughts on something by email. I don’t actually say my email address in the recording but it’s in the shownotes for this episode or if your memory is sweet then it’s simon@thebonjouragency.com.

Enough of the intro, let’s get this show on the road. Come with me as we speak to the Director of Admissions at Downe House School, it’s Tara Reeve.

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#25 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk to people in the independent school sector.

Now, today we’re speaking to a mover and a shaker in the world of school admissions. Tara Reeve is the Director of Admissions at Downe House School in Berkshire, she talks to us about living in the country vs living in London, what it was like working at the BBC, her Russian connections, how she feels about the country today and the Russian people. We also talk about her wanting to be an actress and we chuck about various other things in conversation too. And, towards the end of this episode I invite you, the listener to send in your thoughts on something by email. I don’t actually say my email address in the recording but it’s in the shownotes for this episode or if your memory is sweet then it’s simon@thebonjouragency.com.

Enough of the intro, let’s get this show on the road. Come with me as we speak to the Director of Admissions at Downe House School, it’s Tara Reeve.

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>51c427c4-e068-463e-b0d5-bc66b302654cFri, 17 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +000024:39falsefull125251🗣️ Geoff Ramm, the world's greatest keynote speaker🗣️ Geoff Ramm, the world's greatest keynote speaker#24 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Now, I’ve been looking forward to this episode coming out because many of you listening to this right now will remember when Geoff Ramm came to speak at the AMCIS annual conference (thank you Tory) back in 2016 (I think!) Geoff is a keynote speaker who flies all around the world talking to people about, amongst other things, some of the really effective marketing nuggets he’s collected on his journey.

Now if you didn’t come to that conference then you’re still going to love this episode because Geoff is a loveable northern guy, he’s a Geordie too which makes him even more loveable, and the stories he tells on this recording are excellent.

So let’s get this intro out of the way. Instead, come with me now as we hear from the man himself, it’s Geoff Ramm.

Geoff Ramm Website:

https://www.geofframm.com/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/geofframm?lang=en

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/geofframm/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/marketingspeakermarketing

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@geofframm

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#24 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by me, I’m Simon and I run The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you where we don’t talk about work but we do talk about to people in the independent school sector.

Now, I’ve been looking forward to this episode coming out because many of you listening to this right now will remember when Geoff Ramm came to speak at the AMCIS annual conference (thank you Tory) back in 2016 (I think!) Geoff is a keynote speaker who flies all around the world talking to people about, amongst other things, some of the really effective marketing nuggets he’s collected on his journey.

Now if you didn’t come to that conference then you’re still going to love this episode because Geoff is a loveable northern guy, he’s a Geordie too which makes him even more loveable, and the stories he tells on this recording are excellent.

So let’s get this intro out of the way. Instead, come with me now as we hear from the man himself, it’s Geoff Ramm.

Geoff Ramm Website:

https://www.geofframm.com/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/geofframm?lang=en

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/geofframm/?hl=en

LinkedIn:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/marketingspeakermarketing

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@geofframm

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>777e6ed3-3747-49dd-a5c6-24bc54ae4466Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +000026:15falsefull124241💻 Online education - starting a business with Hugh Viney💻 Online education - starting a business with Hugh Viney#23 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you BUT we don’t talk about work here. Why not? Well, because you’re probably too busy to listen to a podcast when you’re at work and when you’re not at work (you’re walking the dog, you’re in the gym, you’re driving back from dropping your kid at university) then let’s face it, you don’t want to listen to something that’s too worky worky.

Now, this is a really interesting episode because my guest this time is Hugh Viney, he’s the founder of Minerva Tutors and Minerva Virtual Academy so he’s flying the flag for the online school option.

Now even though we don’t talk about work I do challenge Hugh on the elephant in the room, that surely children shouldn’t be online for school but they should be running around with other children in the playground and learning in a physical classroom. Check out what he has to say about that.

But I also ask him what he did before starting an online school (he was in a band) and how he feels running the school. But is it a school or is it a business? Or are all schools businesses?

So much to talk about, so little time so let’s not waste any of it but instead let’s jump into a world of online education as we speak to Hugh Viney.

Minerva Virtual Academy Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/minerva_virtual/?hl=en-gb

Minerva Virtual Academy:

https://www.minervavirtual.com/

Minerva Tutors:

https://minervatutors.co.uk/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#23 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. If you work in an independent school then this is the podcast for you BUT we don’t talk about work here. Why not? Well, because you’re probably too busy to listen to a podcast when you’re at work and when you’re not at work (you’re walking the dog, you’re in the gym, you’re driving back from dropping your kid at university) then let’s face it, you don’t want to listen to something that’s too worky worky.

Now, this is a really interesting episode because my guest this time is Hugh Viney, he’s the founder of Minerva Tutors and Minerva Virtual Academy so he’s flying the flag for the online school option.

Now even though we don’t talk about work I do challenge Hugh on the elephant in the room, that surely children shouldn’t be online for school but they should be running around with other children in the playground and learning in a physical classroom. Check out what he has to say about that.

But I also ask him what he did before starting an online school (he was in a band) and how he feels running the school. But is it a school or is it a business? Or are all schools businesses?

So much to talk about, so little time so let’s not waste any of it but instead let’s jump into a world of online education as we speak to Hugh Viney.

Minerva Virtual Academy Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/minerva_virtual/?hl=en-gb

Minerva Virtual Academy:

https://www.minervavirtual.com/

Minerva Tutors:

https://minervatutors.co.uk/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>9a74a260-5010-4030-b723-783aa67c0125Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +000033:15falsefull123231🤦🏻 The time I thought I made a major mistake at work…🤦🏻 The time I thought I made a major mistake at work…#22 - A super-short episode for the end of half-term, I talk about a marketing activity I undertook that almost resulted in a major faux pas. Take a listen for 8 minutes of light relief, I’d love to know if you’ve ever made a mistake at work that caused you a problem…

]]>#22 - A super-short episode for the end of half-term, I talk about a marketing activity I undertook that almost resulted in a major faux pas. Take a listen for 8 minutes of light relief, I’d love to know if you’ve ever made a mistake at work that caused you a problem…

]]>13e1b6a8-f2c6-4896-aefe-ba15d61a09ecFri, 17 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +000008:01falsefull122221👩🏼‍💻 Gemma Price CEO and Founder of HubGem👩🏼‍💻 Gemma Price CEO and Founder of HubGem#21 - It’s 2023 and welcome to the opening episode for this year of ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing and admissions people that’s nothing to do with work.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for Admissions and Marketing in school. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now in this episode we’re speaking to someone who used to work in Marketing and Admissions, then left that role to start her own business helping people who work in Marketing and Admissions.

Gemma Price is CEO and Founder of HubGem, we’re going to find out more about that in a moment, but we’re also going to find out what it was like for her leaving her job to start her own business, managing the growth of the business, how she manages her LinkedIn posts, why culture is so important, and being a nerd (that’s Gemma’s word, not mine).

Gemma’s great fun. She’s energetic, she’s relatable, she talks about things we can all understand but all them time skirting the edge of work without actually talking about work.

That’s what you can expect in this episode so come with me now as we speak to the CEO and Founder of HubGem, it’s Gemma Price.

HubGem:

https://www.hubgem.co.uk/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#21 - It’s 2023 and welcome to the opening episode for this year of ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing and admissions people that’s nothing to do with work.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for Admissions and Marketing in school. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now in this episode we’re speaking to someone who used to work in Marketing and Admissions, then left that role to start her own business helping people who work in Marketing and Admissions.

Gemma Price is CEO and Founder of HubGem, we’re going to find out more about that in a moment, but we’re also going to find out what it was like for her leaving her job to start her own business, managing the growth of the business, how she manages her LinkedIn posts, why culture is so important, and being a nerd (that’s Gemma’s word, not mine).

Gemma’s great fun. She’s energetic, she’s relatable, she talks about things we can all understand but all them time skirting the edge of work without actually talking about work.

That’s what you can expect in this episode so come with me now as we speak to the CEO and Founder of HubGem, it’s Gemma Price.

HubGem:

https://www.hubgem.co.uk/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>37289103-ef7c-4ba6-ae78-46fff1f979bcSat, 21 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +000022:17falsefull121211🏫 Two school Heads, what do they look for in Admissions and Marketing staff? All that and much more.🏫 Two school Heads, what do they look for in Admissions and Marketing staff? All that and much more.#20 -Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with work or school marketing.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for Admissions and Marketing in school. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now in this episode we’re speaking to two people, in fact two Heads. Kathryn Gorman is the Head of Abbot’s Hill School in Hemel Hempstead and we have Katherine Bluck, Head of Prep and also at Abbot’s Hill.

Now we don’t talk about work, there’s no sales pitch involved about the 76 acres of grounds at the school but we do find out briefly how each of them views marketing in the independent schools sector in 2022 and 2023, where they think it’s going and what they look for when recruiting someone into the team. That’s as close as we get to work and we only discuss that because I thought it might help you personally if you’re thinking of looking for another position in the near future.

But we also talk about their backgrounds, I challenge them on SLT members in schools often being Oxbridge educated, we find out what they do at weekends and also what they’ve enjoyed recently for pure leisure time.

That’s all coming up in this episode of I’d Rather be at the Beach, so come with me now as we scoot along the M25 to Hemel Hempstead and speak to the Heads at Abbot’s Hill School, it’s Kathryn and Katherine!

Kathryn Gorman:

linkedin.com/in/kathryn-gorman-85145a93

Katherine Bluck:

linkedin.com/in/katherine-b-543796139

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#20 -Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with work or school marketing.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for Admissions and Marketing in school. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now in this episode we’re speaking to two people, in fact two Heads. Kathryn Gorman is the Head of Abbot’s Hill School in Hemel Hempstead and we have Katherine Bluck, Head of Prep and also at Abbot’s Hill.

Now we don’t talk about work, there’s no sales pitch involved about the 76 acres of grounds at the school but we do find out briefly how each of them views marketing in the independent schools sector in 2022 and 2023, where they think it’s going and what they look for when recruiting someone into the team. That’s as close as we get to work and we only discuss that because I thought it might help you personally if you’re thinking of looking for another position in the near future.

But we also talk about their backgrounds, I challenge them on SLT members in schools often being Oxbridge educated, we find out what they do at weekends and also what they’ve enjoyed recently for pure leisure time.

That’s all coming up in this episode of I’d Rather be at the Beach, so come with me now as we scoot along the M25 to Hemel Hempstead and speak to the Heads at Abbot’s Hill School, it’s Kathryn and Katherine!

Kathryn Gorman:

linkedin.com/in/kathryn-gorman-85145a93

Katherine Bluck:

linkedin.com/in/katherine-b-543796139

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>88e40621-94e8-4fff-afbe-34ce965cfe4fFri, 09 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +000028:12falsefull120201☀️ Working overseas at an independent school with Patrick O’Shaughnessy☀️ Working overseas at an independent school with Patrick O’Shaughnessy#19 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now in this episode we speak to a Brit living and working at a school in the sunny Middle East! Patrick O’Shaughnessy works at St Christopher’s School in Bahrain, he’s Head of History and he’s very good at marketing himself and his own podcast. You’ll often see him on LinkedIn, he’s very passionate about his subject and that’s why he’s got his own history podcast, not for school marketing but instead a fantastic subject that he loves.

If you’ve ever thought about living and working for a school in sunnier climes then this is the episode for you. Come with me on a Gulf Air flight to Bahrain as we speak to Patrick O’Shaughnessy!

Patrick O'Shaughnessy LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-o-shaughnessyfrsa/?originalSubdomain=uk

Versus History Podcast:

http://www.versushistory.com/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#19 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now in this episode we speak to a Brit living and working at a school in the sunny Middle East! Patrick O’Shaughnessy works at St Christopher’s School in Bahrain, he’s Head of History and he’s very good at marketing himself and his own podcast. You’ll often see him on LinkedIn, he’s very passionate about his subject and that’s why he’s got his own history podcast, not for school marketing but instead a fantastic subject that he loves.

If you’ve ever thought about living and working for a school in sunnier climes then this is the episode for you. Come with me on a Gulf Air flight to Bahrain as we speak to Patrick O’Shaughnessy!

Patrick O'Shaughnessy LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-o-shaughnessyfrsa/?originalSubdomain=uk

Versus History Podcast:

http://www.versushistory.com/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>098067b4-a80c-4b22-a488-7904079e859cFri, 02 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +000025:31falsefull119191*Not* talking work at the Independent Schools Show*Not* talking work at the Independent Schools Show#18 -Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now this episode’s a little different because even though I’m recording this intro in my home-office I’m about to zip to the Independent Schools Show in Battersea to speak to whatever the collective term is for marketing and admissions staff, maybe it’s ‘prospectus’. So I’m going to speak to a prospectus of marketing and admissions staff, but importantly they’re not allowed to talk work which means they can’t talk about the independent schools show. Instead I’m going to ask them one of five questions and we’re going to see how many answers we can get from lots of different people.

London Independent School Show:

https://schoolsshow.co.uk/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#18 -Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now this episode’s a little different because even though I’m recording this intro in my home-office I’m about to zip to the Independent Schools Show in Battersea to speak to whatever the collective term is for marketing and admissions staff, maybe it’s ‘prospectus’. So I’m going to speak to a prospectus of marketing and admissions staff, but importantly they’re not allowed to talk work which means they can’t talk about the independent schools show. Instead I’m going to ask them one of five questions and we’re going to see how many answers we can get from lots of different people.

London Independent School Show:

https://schoolsshow.co.uk/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>1ec5846a-89f6-4aaa-bc95-d7ab025abba2Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +000022:31falsefull118181David Wellesley Wesley, Founder of the Independent Schools Show in LondonDavid Wellesley Wesley, Founder of the Independent Schools Show in London#17 -Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now this is a little different and I’m breaking the rule a little about no work because you’ll probably know about the Independent Schools Show in London and you might know David Wellesley Wesley who’s the Founder of this, so I thought this would be a GREAT opportunity to find out from him, directly, how schools can make the most of coming along to exhibit at an event like this. Which also means if you listen to this short episode you’ll learn something about exhibitions not just with the Independent Schools Show but anywhere you might be trying to boost your admissions.

Anyway, enough of the chit-chat here, let’s zip over to Battersea and speak to the Founder of the Independent Schools Show, David Wellesley Wesley!

London Independant School Show:

https://schoolsshow.co.uk/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#17 -Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now this is a little different and I’m breaking the rule a little about no work because you’ll probably know about the Independent Schools Show in London and you might know David Wellesley Wesley who’s the Founder of this, so I thought this would be a GREAT opportunity to find out from him, directly, how schools can make the most of coming along to exhibit at an event like this. Which also means if you listen to this short episode you’ll learn something about exhibitions not just with the Independent Schools Show but anywhere you might be trying to boost your admissions.

Anyway, enough of the chit-chat here, let’s zip over to Battersea and speak to the Founder of the Independent Schools Show, David Wellesley Wesley!

London Independant School Show:

https://schoolsshow.co.uk/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>4aad841c-987e-4e4e-9905-ec10f4c02240Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +000018:28falsefull117171🏊‍♀️ Sarah Kershaw, International Marketing Strategy Consultant - from her home office to wild swimming!🏊‍♀️ Sarah Kershaw, International Marketing Strategy Consultant - from her home office to wild swimming!#16 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

In this episode we’re tucking ourselves into the south-east of the UK for a conversation in Kent with Sarah Kershaw. Sarah used to be in charge of Marketing at Ashford School but she’s now working independently in a freelance capacity, working with schools.

She’s going to talk about what her day looks like working from home, what a typical week looks like, how she keeps herself busy and an interesting leisure activity she’s discovered as a way to stay fit and healthy, I was intrigued to hear about that and I think you might be too!

That’s all coming up now as we thunder around the M25 and down the M20 to speak to the person herself, Sarah Kershaw.

Sarah Kershaw LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kershaw-b0579560/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#16 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

In this episode we’re tucking ourselves into the south-east of the UK for a conversation in Kent with Sarah Kershaw. Sarah used to be in charge of Marketing at Ashford School but she’s now working independently in a freelance capacity, working with schools.

She’s going to talk about what her day looks like working from home, what a typical week looks like, how she keeps herself busy and an interesting leisure activity she’s discovered as a way to stay fit and healthy, I was intrigued to hear about that and I think you might be too!

That’s all coming up now as we thunder around the M25 and down the M20 to speak to the person herself, Sarah Kershaw.

Sarah Kershaw LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kershaw-b0579560/

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>c801a943-75bd-4528-b73c-1d217eb50da7Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +000025:07falsefull116161#16 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. In this episode we’re tucking ourselves into the south-east of the UK for a conversation in Kent with Sarah Kershaw. Sarah used to be in charge of Marketing at Ashford School but she’s now working independently in a freelance capacity, working with schools. She’s going to talk about what her day looks like working from home, what a typical week looks like, how she keeps herself busy and an interesting leisure activity she’s discovered as a way to stay fit and healthy, I was intrigued to hear about that and I think you might be too! That’s all coming up now as we thunder around the M25 and down the M20 to speak to the person herself, Sarah Kershaw. Sarah Kershaw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kershaw-b0579560/ Main website: www.thebonjouragency.com Contact me: simon@thebonjouragency.com📸 Taralyn Cox & Craig Chambers from 360 Marketing Lab - Hear their journey📸 Taralyn Cox & Craig Chambers from 360 Marketing Lab - Hear their journey#015 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers.” In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

And in this episode we’re speaking to two people, both from 360 Marketing Lab. You’ll know them as Taralyn Cox & Craig Chambers and they’ll be talking about their lives.

This is not a sales pitch for them (because that’s too much like work) but instead we find out about what they both did before working in school marketing and how they both fell into this world.

They’re both dialling in from their home offices so let’s connect with them now as we hear from 360 Marketing Lab’s very own Craig Chambers and Taralyn Cox!

Main website

www.thebonjouragency.com

360 Marketing Lab

www.360marketinglab.co.uk

Instagram

@360matketing.lab

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#015 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers.” In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

And in this episode we’re speaking to two people, both from 360 Marketing Lab. You’ll know them as Taralyn Cox & Craig Chambers and they’ll be talking about their lives.

This is not a sales pitch for them (because that’s too much like work) but instead we find out about what they both did before working in school marketing and how they both fell into this world.

They’re both dialling in from their home offices so let’s connect with them now as we hear from 360 Marketing Lab’s very own Craig Chambers and Taralyn Cox!

Main website

www.thebonjouragency.com

360 Marketing Lab

www.360marketinglab.co.uk

Instagram

@360matketing.lab

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>534010f1-2b32-410a-b7ac-dc85c88bfa2cFri, 07 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +000032:15falsefull115151#015 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers.” In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. And in this episode we’re speaking to two people, both from 360 Marketing Lab. You’ll know them as Taralyn Cox & Craig Chambers and they’ll be talking about their lives. This is not a sales pitch for them (because that’s too much like work) but instead we find out about what they both did before working in school marketing and how they both fell into this world. They’re both dialling in from their home offices so let’s connect with them now as we hear from 360 Marketing Lab’s very own Craig Chambers and Taralyn Cox! Main website www.thebonjouragency.com 360 Marketing Lab www.360marketinglab.co.uk Instagram @360matketing.lab Contact me: simon@thebonjouragency.com🔔 Simon Blake, King's Ely, on his near-death experience, life outside school and Notting Hill🔔 Simon Blake, King's Ely, on his near-death experience, life outside school and Notting Hill#014 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now you’re going to love this episode. I’m with Simon Blake, Head of Marketing at King’s Ely School in Ely.

I love this episode because Simon talks about how he ended up working here. But I also ask him what the most dangerous thing is he’s ever done and it turned out to be a near-death experience! We also talk about family life, we talk about schools but we don’t talk about work, no no, no.

That’s all coming up now so come with me as we head to King’s Ely and speak to Simon Blake.

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

King's Ely:

www.kingsely.org

LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/simon-blake-a7010a149

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#014 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now you’re going to love this episode. I’m with Simon Blake, Head of Marketing at King’s Ely School in Ely.

I love this episode because Simon talks about how he ended up working here. But I also ask him what the most dangerous thing is he’s ever done and it turned out to be a near-death experience! We also talk about family life, we talk about schools but we don’t talk about work, no no, no.

That’s all coming up now so come with me as we head to King’s Ely and speak to Simon Blake.

Main website:

www.thebonjouragency.com

King's Ely:

www.kingsely.org

LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/simon-blake-a7010a149

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>ed466f9b-2bd6-47c4-a5b5-0adb489ca821Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +000034:41falsefull114141#014 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. Now you’re going to love this episode. I’m with Simon Blake, Head of Marketing at King’s Ely School in Ely. I love this episode because Simon talks about how he ended up working here. But I also ask him what the most dangerous thing is he’s ever done and it turned out to be a near-death experience! We also talk about family life, we talk about schools but we don’t talk about work, no no, no. That’s all coming up now so come with me as we head to King’s Ely and speak to Simon Blake. Main website www.thebonjouragency.com King's Ely www.kingsely.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/simon-blake-a7010a149 Contact me: simon@thebonjouragency.com😎 Kat Green from Shiplake College - what's she like outside school??😎 Kat Green from Shiplake College - what's she like outside school??#013 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers.” In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now usually I carry out these recordings online but this episode’s a little different because I’m actually sat in the school’s marketing department for this, and today you’ll find me at Shiplake College.

Kat Green is Director of External Relations there and in this episode she’s talking to us about what she’s like outside of work. Because let’s face it, we all have lives outside of work (at least I think we do!) We talk families, we talk holidays, we talk sport and we basically just have a nose into Kat’s life.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as we dive into a conversation with Kat Green from Shiplake College.

Main website

www.thebonjouragency.com

Shiplake College

www.shiplake.org.uk

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#013 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers.” In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now usually I carry out these recordings online but this episode’s a little different because I’m actually sat in the school’s marketing department for this, and today you’ll find me at Shiplake College.

Kat Green is Director of External Relations there and in this episode she’s talking to us about what she’s like outside of work. Because let’s face it, we all have lives outside of work (at least I think we do!) We talk families, we talk holidays, we talk sport and we basically just have a nose into Kat’s life.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as we dive into a conversation with Kat Green from Shiplake College.

Main website

www.thebonjouragency.com

Shiplake College

www.shiplake.org.uk

Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>21e3dc9c-a273-469c-98b5-2eb5fa1ce35aSat, 03 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +000025:12falsefull113131#013 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers.” In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. Now usually I carry out these recordings online but this episode’s a little different because I’m actually sat in the school’s marketing department for this, and today you’ll find me at Shiplake College. Kat Green is Director of External Relations there and in this episode she’s talking to us about what she’s like outside of work. Because let’s face it, we all have lives outside of work (at least I think we do!) We talk families, we talk holidays, we talk sport and we basically just have a nose into Kat’s life. That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as we dive into a conversation with Kat Green from Shiplake College. Main website www.thebonjouragency.com Shiplake College www.shiplake.org.uk Contact me: simon@thebonjouragency.com🚜 Zoe Harrison from Scarborough College talks about life outside school marketing🚜 Zoe Harrison from Scarborough College talks about life outside school marketing#012 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now in this episode we’re going up north as we speak to the Marketing Manager at Scarborough College, Zoe Harrison.

Zoe’s got an interesting life outside of school. She comes from a family of farmers (and they’re northern farmers so they’re hard as nails too). This means we’re going to hear about outdoor life, being a Yorkshire girl, how Zoe stays fit and the career she had before stepping into school marketing.

That’s all coming up now so come with me as we head to Scarbados (as it’s locally known) to speak to Zoe Harrison.

Main website

www.thebonjouragency.com

Scarborough College

https://scarboroughcollege.co.uk


Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#012 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

I’m Simon, former marketing manager turned owner of The Bonjour Agency, the place for school marketing managers. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now in this episode we’re going up north as we speak to the Marketing Manager at Scarborough College, Zoe Harrison.

Zoe’s got an interesting life outside of school. She comes from a family of farmers (and they’re northern farmers so they’re hard as nails too). This means we’re going to hear about outdoor life, being a Yorkshire girl, how Zoe stays fit and the career she had before stepping into school marketing.

That’s all coming up now so come with me as we head to Scarbados (as it’s locally known) to speak to Zoe Harrison.

Main website

www.thebonjouragency.com

Scarborough College

https://scarboroughcollege.co.uk


Contact me:

simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>ff3ac867-55a0-44df-a4ac-e65b5ec65d5aSun, 28 Aug 2022 10:29:00 +000023:35falsefull112121⚡️ Three fun things for you this summer⚡️ Three fun things for you this summer#011 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

In this episode I’m bringing you three different things I think you might be interested in. One is something you can do outside of work to bring in some more money for yourself through passive income. The other is an amazing book that you need to read, you need this in your life, and thirdly I touch on a social media channel to shout out some people who are all using it super-effectively.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me as we dive into a new summer time episode of the podcast.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

Pat Flynn, Smart Passive Income
www.smartpassiveincome.com/shows/spi/
The episode with David Siteman-Garland
www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/how-to-build-an-online-course-that-sells/

James Clear, Atomic Habits
https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

LinkedIn - those who are smashing it
Tom Rogerson
Emily Richards
David Harkin

Contact me:
simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>#011 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already.

In this episode I’m bringing you three different things I think you might be interested in. One is something you can do outside of work to bring in some more money for yourself through passive income. The other is an amazing book that you need to read, you need this in your life, and thirdly I touch on a social media channel to shout out some people who are all using it super-effectively.

That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me as we dive into a new summer time episode of the podcast.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

Pat Flynn, Smart Passive Income
www.smartpassiveincome.com/shows/spi/
The episode with David Siteman-Garland
www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/how-to-build-an-online-course-that-sells/

James Clear, Atomic Habits
https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

LinkedIn - those who are smashing it
Tom Rogerson
Emily Richards
David Harkin

Contact me:
simon@thebonjouragency.com

]]>Buzzsprout-11086981Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +000015:21falsefull1111117 things I discovered at the AMCIS Annual Conference this year7 things I discovered at the AMCIS Annual Conference this year#010 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. Now usually, in each episode, I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

But this episode is a little different because it’s just me! And today I’ll be looking at the AMCIS conference that happened just a few days ago.

So let’s not waste anymore time but instead let’s get into this episode right now as we look at seven things I discovered at AMCIS this year.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

AMCIS:
www.amcis.co.uk

]]>#010 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. Now usually, in each episode, I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

But this episode is a little different because it’s just me! And today I’ll be looking at the AMCIS conference that happened just a few days ago.

So let’s not waste anymore time but instead let’s get into this episode right now as we look at seven things I discovered at AMCIS this year.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

AMCIS:
www.amcis.co.uk

]]>Buzzsprout-10615803Sat, 14 May 2022 11:00:00 +000014:35falsefull110101Dragana Hartley, Cheltenham Ladies' College, talks about her amazing life!Dragana Hartley, Cheltenham Ladies' College, talks about her amazing life!#009 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

And in this episode we're talking to Dragana Hartley who'll tell us all about her career from organising wine tasting to brochure-writing while travelling the world, she'll also explore how her responsibilities changed over the course of her life going from attending meetings to running them, and she'll even tell us about the first time she had to fire someone. Spoiler alert, it didn't go very well!

So let’s not waste anymore time but instead let’s get into this episode right now with Dragana Hartley

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com 

]]>#009 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

And in this episode we're talking to Dragana Hartley who'll tell us all about her career from organising wine tasting to brochure-writing while travelling the world, she'll also explore how her responsibilities changed over the course of her life going from attending meetings to running them, and she'll even tell us about the first time she had to fire someone. Spoiler alert, it didn't go very well!

So let’s not waste anymore time but instead let’s get into this episode right now with Dragana Hartley

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com 

]]>Buzzsprout-10437877Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +000025:01falsefull1991Emily Richards, Founder of Stickman. She's not a stick and she's not a man...Emily Richards, Founder of Stickman. She's not a stick and she's not a man...#008 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

And in this episode we’re talking to none other than Emily Richards. Emily is the Founder of The Stickman Consultancy but I don’t let her use this to talk work because, well, you know why. Instead we hear all about her life, her career before marketing, her family and her love seemingly of eating out, being wined and dined!

So let’s not waste anymore time but instead let’s get into this episode right now with Emily Richards.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com 

]]>#008 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

And in this episode we’re talking to none other than Emily Richards. Emily is the Founder of The Stickman Consultancy but I don’t let her use this to talk work because, well, you know why. Instead we hear all about her life, her career before marketing, her family and her love seemingly of eating out, being wined and dined!

So let’s not waste anymore time but instead let’s get into this episode right now with Emily Richards.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com 

]]>Buzzsprout-10353024Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +000021:03falsefull1881Andrew Velhosh: Something your school can do today for UkraineAndrew Velhosh: Something your school can do today for Ukraine#007 - This episode is a little different to normal. In fact, it’s a special one-off episode which comes with a very important message. It’s shorter than normal, it’s being recorded on 21st March 2022 and it’s to do with what’s currently happening in the world.

Today we’re talking to Andrew Velhosh who, until recently, was a pupil recruitment agent in Ukraine. He’s put his job on hold, no need to explain why, and instead he’s doing something very different.


Contact details below:

Andrew's mobile: +44 (0) 7811 88 55 55

Andrew's LinkedIn account: www.linkedin.com/in/🇺🇦-andrew-velhosh-7579172b/

Website: isacdirect.com 

]]>#007 - This episode is a little different to normal. In fact, it’s a special one-off episode which comes with a very important message. It’s shorter than normal, it’s being recorded on 21st March 2022 and it’s to do with what’s currently happening in the world.

Today we’re talking to Andrew Velhosh who, until recently, was a pupil recruitment agent in Ukraine. He’s put his job on hold, no need to explain why, and instead he’s doing something very different.


Contact details below:

Andrew's mobile: +44 (0) 7811 88 55 55

Andrew's LinkedIn account: www.linkedin.com/in/🇺🇦-andrew-velhosh-7579172b/

Website: isacdirect.com 

]]>Buzzsprout-10290730Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +000013:58falsefull1771Comedy duo Paula Bottomley and Melanie Burke, Admissions and MarketingComedy duo Paula Bottomley and Melanie Burke, Admissions and Marketing#006 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now this episode is a little different because I’m talking to two guests at the same time and we recorded this in person in Kenya at the UK Boarding Schools Show organised by Kathy Campbell.

Paula Bottomley, Head of International Admissions at Wrekin College and Melanie Burke, Director of Admissions & Marketing at St Edmund’s College are a complete hoot in this. They talk about what it’s like travelling for work, their previous careers, their families and some of their favourite places in the world.

Being in Kenya with them is great fun too. Everyone’s flying back tonight and some of the friendships that have been made here are the kind that will last a long time.

But enough of me, let’s jump across to the Nairobi sun for an outdoor recording with Paula Bottomley and Melanie Burke.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com 

]]>#006 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person.

Now this episode is a little different because I’m talking to two guests at the same time and we recorded this in person in Kenya at the UK Boarding Schools Show organised by Kathy Campbell.

Paula Bottomley, Head of International Admissions at Wrekin College and Melanie Burke, Director of Admissions & Marketing at St Edmund’s College are a complete hoot in this. They talk about what it’s like travelling for work, their previous careers, their families and some of their favourite places in the world.

Being in Kenya with them is great fun too. Everyone’s flying back tonight and some of the friendships that have been made here are the kind that will last a long time.

But enough of me, let’s jump across to the Nairobi sun for an outdoor recording with Paula Bottomley and Melanie Burke.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com 

]]>Buzzsprout-10224844Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +000017:41falsefull1661It's time for Rachel Hadley-Leonard!It's time for Rachel Hadley-Leonard!#005 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. And in this episode you find me talking to Rachel Hadley-Leonard.

Now, fun fact, back when I started my photography business working with schools I did that marketing exercise of working out who my avatar was and the person I created was based off Rachel Hadley-Leonard. What’s funnier is that she won’t know this fact until she’s listening to this introduction.

Rachel has spent many years working in the world of school marketing but unless you’re new to the sector you probably know that already.

Today though she’s talking to us about things not to do with work.

So if you want to know the real RHL then stick around for this episode, take my hand and come with me as we speak to the person who is Rachel Hadley-Leonard.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com 

]]>#005 - Welcome back to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. And in this episode you find me talking to Rachel Hadley-Leonard.

Now, fun fact, back when I started my photography business working with schools I did that marketing exercise of working out who my avatar was and the person I created was based off Rachel Hadley-Leonard. What’s funnier is that she won’t know this fact until she’s listening to this introduction.

Rachel has spent many years working in the world of school marketing but unless you’re new to the sector you probably know that already.

Today though she’s talking to us about things not to do with work.

So if you want to know the real RHL then stick around for this episode, take my hand and come with me as we speak to the person who is Rachel Hadley-Leonard.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com 

]]>Buzzsprout-10132669Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +000028:41falsefull1551Hear from Simon Noakes of Interactive SchoolsHear from Simon Noakes of Interactive Schools#004 - Welcome to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. And in this episode you find me talking to Simon Noakes.

You probably know Simon already. He runs Interactive Schools, a marcomms agency for independent and international schools. But he doesn’t talk about that, of course, instead he talks about his family, his children and their education journey, his entrepreneurial life and his passion for the future of education.

But we also discover his love of date night with Mrs Noakes, something to make you smile.

Anyway that’s all coming up in this episode so whether you’re driving to school, walking the dog or hitting the treadmill in your local gym buckle up for some fun as we find out about the person who is Simon Noakes.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

]]>#004 - Welcome to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. And in this episode you find me talking to Simon Noakes.

You probably know Simon already. He runs Interactive Schools, a marcomms agency for independent and international schools. But he doesn’t talk about that, of course, instead he talks about his family, his children and their education journey, his entrepreneurial life and his passion for the future of education.

But we also discover his love of date night with Mrs Noakes, something to make you smile.

Anyway that’s all coming up in this episode so whether you’re driving to school, walking the dog or hitting the treadmill in your local gym buckle up for some fun as we find out about the person who is Simon Noakes.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

]]>Buzzsprout-10055789Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +000026:14falsefull1441Kathy Campbell: Getting to know the real person!Kathy Campbell: Getting to know the real person!#003 - Welcome to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. And in this episode you find me talking to Kathy Campbell.

Now Kathy is going to tell us all about her career before she stepped into school marketing, from her first ever job to the time Mick Jagger made her a cuppa. She’ll reveal how much of a petrolhead she is, talk to us about her nomadic lifestyle and explore her love for dance.

That’s all coming up in this episode so whether you’re driving to school, walking the dog or hitting the treadmill in your local gym buckle up for some fun as we find out about the person who is Kathy Campbell.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

]]>#003 - Welcome to ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. And in this episode you find me talking to Kathy Campbell.

Now Kathy is going to tell us all about her career before she stepped into school marketing, from her first ever job to the time Mick Jagger made her a cuppa. She’ll reveal how much of a petrolhead she is, talk to us about her nomadic lifestyle and explore her love for dance.

That’s all coming up in this episode so whether you’re driving to school, walking the dog or hitting the treadmill in your local gym buckle up for some fun as we find out about the person who is Kathy Campbell.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

]]>Buzzsprout-9942121Sun, 30 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +000021:27falsefull1331Dominic Moon from Metropolis talking about 'not work'Dominic Moon from Metropolis talking about 'not work'#002 - Welcome to episode number two of ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. Now in this episode I’m speaking to someone who isn’t a school marketing manager but I think it’s someone you’ll know.

Dominic Moon is a Senior Education Consultant at Metropolis, a business that represents and promotes UK boarding schools around the world. But, of course, we don’t talk about that because that’s work. Instead, Dominic opens up about what he used to do before working in education, whether or not he’s bothering with January new year resolutions and we talk about how he manages switching off from work - very fitting for this podcast channel!

But we also find out which decade of music is his favourite. What do you think? 70s? 80s? 90s? Or something completely unexpected. Fond out in this episode.

So whether you’re driving to school, walking the dog or hitting the treadmill in your local gym buckle up for some fun as we find out about the person who is Dominic Moon.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

]]>#002 - Welcome to episode number two of ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. Now in this episode I’m speaking to someone who isn’t a school marketing manager but I think it’s someone you’ll know.

Dominic Moon is a Senior Education Consultant at Metropolis, a business that represents and promotes UK boarding schools around the world. But, of course, we don’t talk about that because that’s work. Instead, Dominic opens up about what he used to do before working in education, whether or not he’s bothering with January new year resolutions and we talk about how he manages switching off from work - very fitting for this podcast channel!

But we also find out which decade of music is his favourite. What do you think? 70s? 80s? 90s? Or something completely unexpected. Fond out in this episode.

So whether you’re driving to school, walking the dog or hitting the treadmill in your local gym buckle up for some fun as we find out about the person who is Dominic Moon.

Main website
www.thebonjouragency.com

]]>Buzzsprout-9882660Sat, 15 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +000023:36falsefull1221Sophy Walker, Director of Marketing and Communications at Royal Hospital School.Sophy Walker, Director of Marketing and Communications at Royal Hospital School#001 - Welcome to episode number one of ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. And in this episode you find me talking to Sophy Walker. 

Now many of you will know Sophy. She’s currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Royal Hospital School but, of course, we don’t talk about her marketing team because that would be classed as work.

Instead, we talk about what Sophy did in her early career, what some her high points were, one of her low points too (I’m not giving anything away!) and also what some of her guilty pleasures are.

That’s all coming up in this episode so whether you’re driving to school, walking the dog or hitting the treadmill in your local gym buckle up for some fun as we find out about the person who is Sophy Walker.


Main website

www.thebonjouragency.com

]]>#001 - Welcome to episode number one of ‘I’d Rather be at the Beach’, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast for school marketing people that’s nothing to do with school marketing, because let’s face it, you work hard already so this is just for fun. In each episode I speak to someone in the sector who won’t talk about work but we get to find out more about them as a person. And in this episode you find me talking to Sophy Walker. 

Now many of you will know Sophy. She’s currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Royal Hospital School but, of course, we don’t talk about her marketing team because that would be classed as work.

Instead, we talk about what Sophy did in her early career, what some her high points were, one of her low points too (I’m not giving anything away!) and also what some of her guilty pleasures are.

That’s all coming up in this episode so whether you’re driving to school, walking the dog or hitting the treadmill in your local gym buckle up for some fun as we find out about the person who is Sophy Walker.


Main website

www.thebonjouragency.com

]]>Buzzsprout-9806251Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +000022:27falsefull1111Launch episode coming soon - find out hereLaunch episode coming soon - find out hereWelcome to I'd Rather be at the Beach, the podcast for school marketing managers that's *not* about school marketing management.

Instead we talk about everything else that school marketing managers spend their time doing. Their families, their hobbies, the previous jobs they've had, the music they're into, the books they're reading and the holidays they've been on.

This is the podcast for you if you're a school marketing manager who likes your job, you might even love your job. But you'd rather be at the beach.

About:
Simon and his team work with school marketing managers to provide a podcasting service to schools who want to communicate with their audiences at a deeper level, to connect with their entire communities and, ultimately, to get more enquiries from prospective parents. Visit www.thebonjouragency.com for more information.

]]>Welcome to I'd Rather be at the Beach, the podcast for school marketing managers that's *not* about school marketing management.

Instead we talk about everything else that school marketing managers spend their time doing. Their families, their hobbies, the previous jobs they've had, the music they're into, the books they're reading and the holidays they've been on.

This is the podcast for you if you're a school marketing manager who likes your job, you might even love your job. But you'd rather be at the beach.

About:
Simon and his team work with school marketing managers to provide a podcasting service to schools who want to communicate with their audiences at a deeper level, to connect with their entire communities and, ultimately, to get more enquiries from prospective parents. Visit www.thebonjouragency.com for more information.

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