Best Simon Jones From The Bonjour Agency Podcasts (2024)

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Russell Speirs on working with schools, running a business and learning Arabic 32:32

12d ago32:32

32:32

#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…

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AI in school Marketing and Admissions - with Martin Broadhurst 22:59

18d ago22:59

22:59

Summary In this conversation, Martin Broadhurst discusses the use of AI in various fields, particularly in marketing and education. He highlights the benefits of AI in improving productivity and creativity, such as generating meeting notes and brainstorming ideas. Martin also addresses concerns about job security and the need for AI literacy and po…

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🤩 Nicola Lutz on Professional Sales Skills in Schools 27:48

27d ago27:48

27:48

#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 eve…

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🏡 Moves and changes: Sophy Walker shares an update on life 30:16

1M ago30:16

30:16

#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 ret…

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🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Haileybury's Simon Heard balancing family life with work 24:20

1M ago24:20

24:20

#051 - Simon Heard, Senior Deputy Head at Haileybury in Hertfordshire, shares his journey from being a Marine to a professional skier and then transitioning into education. He also discusses the challenges and joys of raising six children and balancing family life with work. Keywords Simon Heard, senior deputy head, Haileybury, Hertfordshire, Marin…

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Live from the ISS Summer Fair at The Hurlingham Club 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

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

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Anna & Katharina discuss their experience at the AMCIS conference 21:42

2M ago21:42

21:42

Summary In this conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Katharina Roelofsz and Anna Stevenson, who work in marketing and admissions at Headington School and Norwich School, respectively. They discuss their experiences at the AMCIS conference and share their key takeaways. They also talk about the importance of personalisation in marketing, the role o…

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2024 - come with me into the AMCIS Annual Conference! 16:07

2M ago16:07

16:07

#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…

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The AMCIS Conference 2024 18:54

2M ago18:54

18:54

Welcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools. In this episode we're at the AMCIS conference 2024. Links www.amcis.co.uk www.thebonjouragency.com…

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📣 Felice Ayling, the Confidence Creator! 32:48

3M ago32:48

32:48

#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 th…

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👩🏻‍🏫 Looking for a change? Mel Pye shares recruitment advice. 21:52

4M ago21:52

21:52

#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. Mel Pye online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniepye/ melanie.pye@schoolslead…

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📱 When a school bans all mobile phones - Clare Smith from Robert Gordon's College explains 20:21

4M ago20:21

20:21

#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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🤖 Exploring AI with Educator, Matthew Wemyss 39:58

5M ago39:58

39:58

#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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Sarah Cunnane, Head of Media & Communications at the ISC 26:01

5M ago26:01

26:01

Welcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools. In this episode we are speaking to Sarah Cunnane, Head of Media & Communications at the Independent Scho…

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☕️ Dominic Lowry, Head of Communications & Development at Hoe Bridge School 16:35

5M ago16:35

16:35

#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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Tom Rogerson, Head of Cottesmore School 28:42

6M ago28:42

28:42

Welcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools. In this episode we are speaking to Tom Rogerson, Head of Cottesmore School. Links www.amcis.co.uk www.th…

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🇺🇸 'Live' from the streets of New York 11:35

6M ago11:35

11:35

#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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⛺️ Explorer and adventurer - George Bullard 26:56

7M ago26:56

26:56

#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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🇺🇸 Scott Delleville from FinalSite 26:32

7M ago26:32

26:32

#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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🇨🇱 Samuel Pitt, boarding schools agent living in Chile 25:54

7M ago25:54

25:54

#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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Spotlight on the AMCIS Admissions Conference 30:56

8M ago30:56

30:56

Welcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools, I’m Simon Jones and in this episode it’s a little bit different because I’m coming to you live from the …

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🤩 Live from the Independent Schools Show 2023 23:09

8M ago23:09

23:09

#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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🗣️ Life inside the BBSW event at Heathrow! 27:57

8M ago27:57

27:57

#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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Celebrating Black History Month 31:22

9M ago31:22

31:22

Welcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools, I’m Simon Jones and in this episode we’re celebrating Black History Month with three fantastic guests. S…

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Irfan Latif, Principal at DLD College London 20:50

9M ago20:50

20:50

#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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Fane Henderson, Marketing Director at The Leys 24:13

9M ago24:13

24:13

#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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💃🏻 Alison Melrose, Dancing Queen of Central London 23:06

10M ago23:06

23:06

#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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😎 Miles Latham (Affixxius), the conversation I wasn't expecting... 37:52

10M ago37:52

37:52

#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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Every Name Matters with Edward Funnell and Gideon Hammond 28:37

10M ago28:37

28:37

Welcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools, I’m Simon Jones and in this episode we have two guests both coming to us from Eltham College. Now, earli…

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🇫🇷 Summer ends, new term starts. Stories, thoughts and shoutouts. 20:39

10M ago20:39

20:39

#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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You know Nicholas McKie of Persyou Ltd, right? 27:13

11M ago27:13

27:13

#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 tha…

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Lindsey Hughes on headship, marketing, being brave & what ‘success’ means 24:56

1y ago24:56

24:56

Welcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools, I’m Simon Jones and in this episode we hear from Lindsey Hughes, Headmistress at Channing School. Lindse…

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🏫 David Harkin of 8billionideas 26:30

1y ago26:30

26:30

#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…

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At the 2023 ISS Summer Fair at the Hurlingham Club! 27:05

1y ago27:05

27:05

#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 Hurli…

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'Live' from the AMCIS conference! 🎤 11:31

1y ago11:31

11:31

#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 whil…

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A walk around the 2023 AMCIS annual conference 24:01

1y ago24:01

24:01

Welcome back to The AMCIS Podcast, brought to you by The Bonjour Agency. This is the podcast where we speak to people in the independent school sector. AMCIS is the association for admissions, marketing and communications in independent schools, I’m Simon Jones and in this episode I’m at the Annual Conference at the De Vere Cotswold Water Park in C…

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Remco Weeda, Director of Marketing and Admissions at Scarborough College 25:35

1y ago25:35

25:35

#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 Scarbo…

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🇸🇦 Speaking with David Ardley, Founding Principal at Beech Hall School Riyadh 27:16

1y ago27:16

27:16

#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 Ard…

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In the local park on a sunny day - Happy Easter ☀️ 7:07

1+ y ago7:07

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#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 b…

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🎙️ Tara Reeve, from the BBC to Downe House School in Berkshire 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

24:39

#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 adm…

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