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 rat ...
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Each of us has a unique career story to tell. For the lucky few, their career trajectories are like rockets heading for the stars, with no turning back. More typically, our career paths are more like a game of Chutes and Ladders, with advances and setbacks along the way. On this podcast, guests from a range of industries and backgrounds share their career journeys and the lessons they've learned. Hear from C-level executives, leading academics, entrepreneurs, mid-level leaders, ex-military m ...
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Eric Koreen of The Athletic Toronto and Holly MacKenzie bring you Jurassic Pod, a podcast about the Toronto Raptors!
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Personal Branding, Networking, and Much More, with Dorie Clark
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Feeling overwhelmed by the ever-changing job market and the rise of AI? This episode is your roadmap to thriving in the future of work! Consultant, speaker, and branding expert Dorie Clark shares her secrets for building a rock-solid personal brand that sets you apart. Learn how to leverage your expertise, cultivate meaningful connections, and comm…
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Building A Performance Textile Company, With Seth Casden
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Leadership is more than simply inspiring people to perform at their best. It is also an opportunity to provide a safe space where everyone can showcase their authentic selves. In this episode, Seth Casden shares how striking a balance between these two priorities helped him build the performance textile company Hologenix. He joins J.R. Lowry to tal…
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From Broadway Producer To Creative Agency Owner, With Tyler Mount
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Authenticity is the heartbeat of successful marketing – embrace who you are, not who you think you should be. In this episode, we have Tyler Mount, the Founder and CEO of Henry Street Creative, to share the glitz and glamour of Broadway to the forefront of the digital marketing landscape. Learn the power of an authentic voice, the art of effective …
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How can you speak confidently and navigate difficult conversations in your organization? How does power dynamics affect communication? In this episode, Megan Reitz, the author of Speak Out, Listen Up, talks about how perceptions of power enable and silence others. She also breaks down the TRUTH Framework that affects whether we speak or listen. Del…
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Exponential Growth And A Turnaround Or Two In B2C And B2B E-Commerce, With Eric Eichmann
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Those who want to succeed in building their own business must learn what it takes to grow on a constant basis, not just in terms of money but in team management as well. J.R. Lowry sits down with Eric Eichmann, CEO of ESW, to share his most valuable secrets to achieving exponential growth. Tune in as he looks back on his career journey, presenting …
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👩🏻🏫 Looking for a change? Mel Pye shares recruitment advice.
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#47 - Mel Pye works in the field of recruitment into 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. Clare Smith online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniepye/ melanie.pye@schools…
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How Those High Achievers Do It, With Ruth Gotian
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What is a high achiever’s secret to success? In this episode, Ruth Gotian, the Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine, identifies the four threads of success that high achievers have to succeed. She also touches on The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance. She explains how the Passion Audit can…
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At The Center Of The High-Tech Landscape, With Saf Yeboah-Amankwah
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At the heart of the high-tech landscape sits Intel Corporation, a company that’s shaping the future of technology. Its senior vice president and chief strategy officer joins us in this episode. Saf Yeboah-Amankwah talks about their massive transformation to catch up and be a leading capacity in the industry and the four areas they look at investing…
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📱 When a school bans all mobile phones - Clare Smith from Robert Gordon's College explains
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#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 sc…
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How to Get Along With Anyone, With Amy Gallo
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Getting along with everyone in the workplace is certainly a challenging endeavor. No matter how hard you try, you will always encounter people who are quite difficult to work with. Sharing practical approaches to address this issue with J.R. Lowry is workplace expert and best-selling author Amy Gallo. Together, they discuss how to improve your work…
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The Six Disciplines Of Strategic Thinking With Michael Watkins
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There are The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking that business leaders should master. Strategic thinking empowers individuals to become successful in business and life. In this episode, Michael Watkins, the Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD in Switzerland and the founder of Genesis Advisers, outlines the core disciplines l…
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🤖 Exploring AI with Educator, Matthew Wemyss
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#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 Co…
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Four L.E.A.F. Growth: Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, And Fulfillment With Mark Mears
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In Celtic cultures, the druids associated the number four with powerful forces in nature, believing that a four-leaf clover possessed magical properties to bring good fortune. But today's guest found a fig tree's leaf, leading him to an epiphany, which turned into the Four L.E.A.F. Growth. Mark Mears is the author of The Purposeful Growth Revolutio…
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Proven Tips For Growing Your Business, With Robin Waite
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Embrace fearlessness in business: where challenges become opportunities, and growth knows no bounds. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of business growth with coach, author, and founder of Fearless Business and CourseApp, Robin Waite. Today, he shares proven tips for taking your business to the next level. Robin shares his story: how he …
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☕️ Dominic Lowry, Head of Communications & Development at Hoe Bridge School
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#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 Cont…
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Life As An Engineer In The Oil And Gas Industry, With Michelle Fraser
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The energy sector is one of the essential industries in the entire planet. The oil and gas industry keeps the world running, and this is a male-dominated space. Therefore, it is truly remarkable to see women excel and shine here – which is exactly what Michelle Fraser did. In this conversation with J.R. Lowry, the oil and gas commercial and enginee…
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Freelancing can be your path to a great adventure, satisfaction, and happiness as you build your life that aligns with your passions and aspirations. That path will challenge your traditional “nine-to-five” mindset, allowing you to embrace the opportunities and benefits freelancing has to offer. In this episode, Joy Batra, the founder of Quartz Con…
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Leadership In The First 90 Days, And Career Best Practices, With Amy Philbrook
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Stepping into a leadership role in a new organization means not only a fresh start for your career journey but also for the organization and the people within. You bring with you your experiences and offer new perspectives on what they need. Amy Philbrook is currently unlocking this career milestone. After spending more than 25 years in a wide vari…
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Being A Leader Of Significance, With Mosongo Moukwa
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In today’s world, more and more people are searching for significance in what they do. What our guest realized on his own journey is that work is never about market share or innovation but instead the outcomes were the result of transformational change. This led to the book, Be a Leader of Significance, which Mosongo Moukwa joins us today to tell u…
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#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 abo…
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Investment Banking, Entrepreneurship, And The Future Of Work, With Greg Martin
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Are we heading back into office work, or will businesses continue the road of hybrid and remote work? These are what companies are thinking after COVID. In this episode, J.R. Lowry is joined by the Managing Director at Origin Merchant Partners, Greg Martin. Greg takes us into his entrepreneurial endeavor. Entering the world of work, he provides ins…
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How To Be An Impact Player, With Liz Wiseman
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An ordinary contributor in a team performs well according to the responsibilities given to them. On the other hand, an impact player goes above and beyond, proving to be a true asset, especially during dire times. J.R. Lowry explores how to become the latter with researcher and executive advisor Liz Wiseman of The Wiseman Group. She explains how on…
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⛺️ Explorer and adventurer - George Bullard
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#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@georgebulla…
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#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-1257…
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Head And Heart Leadership, With Kirstin Ferguson
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Are you a leader who leads with head and heart? Are you leaving a positive legacy for those you lead? In this episode, Kirstin Ferguson, the author of Head and Heart Leadership, unravels the art of modern leadership. She reveals what it takes to be a leader the world needs today: one who balances the head and the heart. She explains the value of a …
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🇨🇱 Samuel Pitt, boarding schools agent living in Chile
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#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 Cont…
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The Power Of Deep Observation With Christian Madsbjerg
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Social media and the increasing social isolation it fosters overpowered the true meaning of connecting with others. How we connect at home, work, and beyond lies in the power of deep observation. In this episode, Christian Madsbjerg, the Author of Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World, talks about the skills needed to recapture our skill…
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Thinkers50 Conference Download And Campfire Lessons For Leaders, With Tony Martignetti
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Around the campfire, people share stories, and behind the shadows of this gathering comes the beauty of sharing lessons from those stories and learning from them. In this episode, let’s gather around the bonfire and listen to Tony Martignetti’s lessons learned in his coaching career. Tony is the author of Climbing the Right Mountain and Campfire Le…
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Crucial Conversations, Compassionate Candor, And Coaching Yourself, With Antonia Bowring
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Let’s admit it: coaching can be expensive. While its ROI goes beyond the financial, not everyone can pay for it. Executive Coach Antonia Bowring is democratizing coaching so you can Coach Yourself! She is an ICF-certified, New York-based executive coach who works primarily with founders, C-Suite executives, and leadership teams. Bringing insights f…
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Software's Move Into The Cloud, With Dai Vu
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Google has been building the Cloud Marketplace to become more advantageous through its comprehensive user experience, making software deployment way easier for developers and end users alike. J.R. Lowry talks to the man behind this incredible undertaking: Dai Vu, Managing Director of Google’s Cloud Marketplace. He shares how they handle the rapid g…
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🗣️ Life inside the BBSW event at Heathrow!
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#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 a…
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🤩 Live from the Independent Schools Show 2023
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#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 Wesl…
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Job Search Tips - From Resumes To Offer Negotiation, With Kolby Goodman
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When out on a job search, you must know how to effectively catch employers’ attention and entice them to hire you. This is not just about having the right level of self-confidence, but also the right strategy to position yourself as the best one among the rest. J.R. Lowry sits down with Kolby Goodman, Founder of The Job Huntr, to share his most imp…
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The Mirrored Door: The Hidden Barrier That Locks Successful Women In Place, With Ellen Taaffe
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Courage is the key to success – unlock the 'Mirrored Door' that's holding you back and step into the spotlight of your own career. This episode reveals the secret to women's success with our special guest, Ellen Taaffe, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Today, we open the "Mirrored Door" that holds women back from …
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Seeing Others - Recognition As A Foundation For Equity And Inclusion, With Michèle Lamont
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Recognition is the currency of belonging. It's not about what you have, but who you are. In this episode, we explore the critical and often overlooked aspect of achieving true equity and inclusion in our society. Our featured guest, Michèle Lamont, sociologist and author of Seeing Others: The Sociological Ethnography of Recognition, guides us throu…
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Navigating Organizational Politics, With Niven Postma
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Mastering office politics isn't about playing the game; it's about defining the rules. Join us with Niven Postma, author of "If You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You," in learning how to navigate organizational politics ethically— and yes, it is possible. In this episode, Niven uncovers the hidden dynamics of office politics, the power of lev…
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Demystifying Executive Search, With Somer Hackley
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Do you feel like you can do more in a higher position job but don’t know how to navigate your way to the top? Here to demystify executive search is Somer Hackley, the founder and CEO of retained executive search firm, Distinguished Search. Somer has been in recruiting for 20 years, including the last 13 years in executive search. In this episode, s…
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Irfan Latif, Principal at DLD College London
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#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 kno…
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Executive Leadership: Learning Alongside Legends, With Ann Hiatt
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Success is not reserved for the chosen few—it's about finding audacity within and humility to learn. Join us as Ann Hiatt dives into the world of executive leadership and what it’s like to learn alongside legends. She shares her incredible career, from her days as the right hand to Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, to her pivotal role as C…
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Fane Henderson, Marketing Director at The Leys
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#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 …
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Personal Branding And Zig-Zag Careers, With Susan Meier
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Your personal brand is the masterpiece that emerges from coloring outside the lines. Embrace the beauty of zigzagging through life's diverse experiences and passions. In this episode, we have Susan Meier, a remarkable brand consultant, coach, and multimedia artist, to dive into the art of crafting a career that zigzags beautifully. Susan defies the…
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Becoming the Trusted Authority, with Petra Zink
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Your personal brand isn't just about what you do; it's about who you become. Become the trusted authority in your field, and your brand will follow. In this episode, we sit down with Petra Zink, a certified Personal Branding & Digital Strategist, international speaker, Business Growth Consultant, and most recently, the author of Trusted Authority. …
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💃🏻 Alison Melrose, Dancing Queen of Central London
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#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…
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The World Of Franchise Ownership, With Giuseppe Grammatico
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Are you tired of feeling stuck working on a corporate job just to make others rich? Now is the time for you to change things around! Today, Giuseppe Grammatico, the author of Franchise Freedom: A New Manifesto for Your Financial and Time Freedom, opens the portal for you to enter into the world of franchise ownership. Sharing insights on the differ…
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😎 Miles Latham (Affixxius), the conversation I wasn't expecting...
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#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 y…
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Mastering The Art And Science Of Sales, With Rana Salman
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Sales is a fusion of artistry and strategy, where every rejection is a step closer to connection. In this episode, we have Rana Salman, founder of Salman Consulting, LLC, to uncover the secrets behind mastering the art and science of sales. Rana shares how the process of writing her book, Sales Essentials, paralleled her sales journey and taught he…
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Right Kind Of Wrong: The Science Of Failing Well, With Amy Edmondson
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Not all failures are alike. Although they are disappointing most of the time, there is gold to be found in failing well. In this episode, J.R. Lowry sits down with Amy Edmondson, author of Right Kind Of Wrong. Together, they discuss the self-development benefits of building a good relationship with failure, how to maximize learning from your intell…
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🇫🇷 Summer ends, new term starts. Stories, thoughts and shoutouts.
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#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…
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There are so many things that are not taught to children growing up or while attending school. Project manager Sabrina Woodworth aims to bridge this gap by writing Work Lessons 101, which gathers all the essential things people should know even at a young age. Joining J.R. Lowry, she talks about the most important lessons everyone must take to hear…
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Leadership, DEI, And Life As An Entrepreneur, With Dorothy Enriquez
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Before an employee can take on a leadership position full-time, they must be equipped with the right knowledge and skills first. If they do not receive the proper leadership development, they might not be as effective as they should be. Dorothy Enriquez of The Ellevate Collective sits down with J.R. Lowry to discuss how they guide corporate and non…
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