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Life in Private Staffing

powered by Silver Swan Recruitment

Welcome to Life in Private Staffing, where success knows no bounds, whether you"re aboard a yacht, jet-setting on private planes, managing palaces, households, or cozy chalets. Join Philippa and her guests each month as they unravel recruitment tidbits and the secrets to triumph in the world of private staffing. Whether you"re a recruiter, job seeker, or are already working in the realm of UHNWI, this monthly podcast educates and inspires, taking a deep dive into the fascinating opportunities and

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Life in Private Staffing | Season 3 Episode 16 – Alec...

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2022/08/17

We’re heading stateside again today to speak with Alec, an Estate Manager based in Los Angeles. He built his strong hospitality career through F&B in restaurants and hotels before moving into property management. It was this role which opened him up to the private sector industry and specifically the world of estate managers. He moved over from Florida to LA to pursue an Estate Management career. We are always fascinated to hear the stories of how people transition into the sector in the hope

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Life in Private Staffing | Season 3 Episode 15 – Sam...

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2022/08/03

Today Philippa talks with a British chef who has worked his way up from basement kitchens to luxury ski chalets into private homes. A lot of guests we speak to talk about how they would never now return to a commercial kitchen having now experienced a career within the private industry….but not Sam. Philippa and Sam discuss the pros but also the cons associated with working with UHNW clients (of which there are many, as we all know!) and why Sam still regularly works in restaurants. In fact, opening

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00:48:19

Life in Private Staffing | Season 3 Episode 14 -...

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2022/07/20

Our guest today is part of our fabulous Florida estate manager community based over in Palm Beach and today she talks to Philippa about her fairly recent entry to the private sector where she was able to take her high levels of service experience from the commercial sector and step straight into house management. She is incredibly passionate about her work and wishes she discovered the private sector years ago! However she proves its never too late to pursue a new career path and whilst she is on a

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Life in Private Staffing | Season 3 Episode 13 -...

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2022/07/06

Today Philippa speaks with a highly experienced private butler who is proving how taking that decision to relocate for a role in Saudi Arabia was one of the best things he has done. He secured his first role 3 years ago via Silver Swan in a VIP property in Riyadh and he has never left the beautiful country since! He is now part of the team to open a brand-new boutique luxury resort in the highly talked about and stunning Al Ula. We discuss his journey into the sector and how he managed to get to

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00:48:34

Season 3 | Episode 12: Saudi Special

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2022/06/22

In this episode we are focusing on all things great about Saudi Arabia. A country still feared by many is actually fast becoming one of the most exciting places to be. With the country’s leader driving the country forward in regards to equality and women’s rights, along with the huge plans surround the 2030 vision it will soon not only be a great place to live and work but a holiday destination for the Western world. Today we invite a couple of guests onto the show. Sally, a renowned DJ has been

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Season 3 | Looking back at season 3's best bits!

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2022/06/15

To celebrate reaching the middle of season 3 we wanted to take the opportunity to look back at all of the best bits so far! Listen to Philippa chat to our guests about all things private staffing, from a celebrity chef to an interior designer and from the ski industry to superyachts. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review. See you on our next episode!

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Season 3 | Episode 11: Halima Ferreira on her...

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2022/05/25

Today, Philippa speaks with Halima who has spent the last 20 years travelling the world cooking for some of the wealthiest families in the world. She, like many of us, were affected by the pandemic but has now found herself as a Chief Ambassador for The Burnt Chef, a mental health support project that she is incredibly passionate about. Within the hospitality industry, 4 out of 5 professionals report having experienced at least one mental health issue during their career. They are fully committed to

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Season 3 | Episode 10: Andy Butterworth on his 20+...

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2022/05/11

Today, Philippa talks to Andy who is one of the founders and MD of Kaluma Travel, a luxury ski tour operator and long-time friend of Silver Swan. We go right back to how Andy first started working in the mountains and where his career has taken him over the decades. The ski industry has certainly had its highs and lows – living in St. Anton all year round is certainly a lot of fun and being able to raise a family whilst skiing as often as you want is amazing. However, navigating a large ski company

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Season 3 | Episode 9: Samantha Watson on a career on...

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2022/04/27

Today, Philippa speaks to Samantha, an estate manager for an UHNW based in London responsible for managing a number of homes worldwide. Her story is an inspiring one for all yachties looking to move from yachting into a land-based position as this is exactly what she has managed to do very successfully. We discussed the struggle yachties experience when domestic staffing agencies don’t recognise their experience or deem it suitable for the private sector….all agencies except Silver Swan that is

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Season 3 | Episode 8: Shawn Pratt on cooking for the...

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2022/04/13

Today, Philippa speaks to Shawn, a highly experienced celebrity chef. Having worked for some of the biggest actors in Hollywood he spent a chunk of his career working for numerous royals in the middle east - which we always love to talk about as encouraging people to explore a career in the middle east is something Silver Swan truly believes in. The experiences to be gained are incredible for those brave enough to take that plunge! Shawn’s stories are amazing but it’s his passion and love for the

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Season 3 | Episode 7: Natalie Hudson on her journey...

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2022/03/30

Today Philippa is speaking with Natalie to delve into her experience working in the private sector. Her journey started by working as a nanny before she decided to gain professional training at The Butler Academy in the Netherlands. She explains how this highly intensive course shaped her entire career since, especially when she furthered her training by studying Luxury Lifestyle Management at degree level. Her career progressed through to Estate Management level, giving her all the knowledge and

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Season 3 | Episode 6: English Minter on life as an...

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2022/03/16

Our conversation with English was a fascinating insight into the world of interior design. From her gruelling journey of study required to gain the necessary qualifications to work as a designer in America to how she transitioned from corporate offices into private residences. We discuss some of her favourite projects, some of the major challenges working with UHNW clients and what a process looks like from client enquiry to delivery. As Philippa admits she knows nothing about interior design, this

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00:36:28

Season 3 | Episode 5: Emma Macdonald on providing...

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2022/03/02

Today we had the pleasure of talking to Emma, who after a long and successful career in real estate, moved into the private sector. She is the estate manager looking after 2 luxury holiday lets in Dorset and alongside this, she runs a luxury lifestyle management service though her agency called Whisper Us where she offers PA support, house management and concierge to a handful of clients across London, Dorset and Southbanks. With a solid reputation among UHNW clients, she has also won awards for her

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Season 3 | Episode 4: Rosie Spencer on transitioning...

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2022/02/16

Today we are talking to Rosie who provides a fantastic insight into life ‘Below Deck’. Her career spanned over a number of years working her way up from a junior stewardess position up to a Chief Stewardess role. She proves that contacts play a huge role in this industry as it was one of her guests who stayed on her yacht who later offered her the opportunity to move into a land based role and manage his private home in the UK. Having been on land for the last 2 years, her career as progressed

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Season 3 | Episode 3: Claudia Pfeiffer on spending 20...

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2022/02/02

Today I am chatting with Claudia, a long-term client of Silver Swans who has 20 years’ experience working all over the world for high profile UHNW clients managing numerous homes and up to teams of 200 staff at any one time. She has done and seen it all and is still as passionate about the private sector as she was all those years back when she started. She now owns her own company, En Vogue Luxury Lifestyle Management and provides a bespoke concierge service to her clients. Connect with Claudia on

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Season 3 | Episode 2: Brian Daniel on working in the...

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2022/01/19

Today, I am talking to Brian, who has spent his entire career working for UHNW clients in the States. Starting his career as a Private PA for a Hollywood A-lister he has worked his way up to owning his own agency The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network where is is a staffing consultant, lifestyle management and career coach. His years of experience is evident in the wealth of advice he offers throughout the episode. This is not an episode to miss! Brian is well worth connecting with on LinkedIn:

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00:33:31

Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 19 | Desmond Cawley

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2022/01/18

It’s episode 19 of Life in Private Staffing, and today we’re speaking to Desmond Cawley, Palace & Hotel Director. Desmond has been both a client of Silver Swan and a candidate. He’s had a fascinating career spanning multiple countries. He started working in ski resorts, moved on to hotels, and finally started working in the private sector. Currently, he’s living in Dubai and looking for his next position. Host Phillippa Smith and Desmond discuss everything from his personal experiences in the

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00:37:52

Life in Private Staffing | S3 Ep1 - Silver Swan...

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2022/01/05

We're back - with a new season, a new look, new sound and a new feel! This week, our host Philippa Smith, maps out what to expect from Season 3 - including more highly experienced guests, ask me anything section and a supplier shout out.We are also introducing our fabulous sponsor! Today we are chatting with some of our very own Silver Swan consultants to review the market, highs and lows throughout 2021 and to advise what we think 2022 will look like.

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 18 | Tim Fitzgerald

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2021/10/12

Welcome to episode 18 of Life in Private Staffing. Today, our host Philippa Smith talks to long-time PA Tim Fitzgerald. Tim has spent more than two decades sharpening his skills as a Private Assistant. In this episode, Tim gives valuable advice on life as a PA. Tim recently started offering an incredibly popular PA masterclass where he helps PAs make the most of their careers, giving them his top tips and even supplying them with his black book of names. Listen to the full episode for Tim’s valuable

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 17 | Jonny Ireson

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2021/09/27

In episode 17 of the Life in Private Staffing podcast, our host, Philippa Smith, talks to Jonny Ireson, a professional House Manager based in London. Jonny Ireson talks us through his professional experience as a professional House Manager. Jonny has worked for a number of different families, across different sizes of property and different styles of household, and one thing he enjoys is that no two days are the same. They also talk about the knock-on effect of lockdown and hiring freezes and what

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