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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 | S2 Ep 16 | Latricia Friend

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2021/09/10

In episode 16 of the Life in Private Staffing podcast, our host, Philippa Smith, speaks with Latricia Friend, a Luxury Lifestyle Manager based in New York. Latricia talks us through her professional experience, and how she offers her services to candidates within the private sector, with examples including a CV writing service for prospective private staffing employees. Having started her career in 2007, Latricia explains how she immediately began in a permanent position, working for one family for

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 15 | Ioana Pirtac

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2021/08/27

In episode 15 of Life in Private Staffing, we speak with Ioana Pirtac, a successful House Manager working in London. Our host Phillipa Smith, Founder and MD of Silver Swan Recruitment, virtually sits down with Ioana to discuss her impressive career and lets our listeners know exactly how she got there. From CV advice and interview tips, to insightful information about what she looks for in an employee, you won’t want to miss this episode if you’re looking to follow a career path in the private

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 14 | Peter Van Ryder

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2021/08/16

In the 14th episode of Life in Private Staffing, we’re joined by Peter Van Ryder from Estate Management Solutions. For the past 10 years, Peter has been providing staffing solutions to HNW individuals in the Texas area, in addition to training the next generation of private service professionals. Alongside host Philippa Smith, Founder and MD of Silver Swan Recruitment, Peter shares his advice on mental health, education, networking, writing a CV, and making it in the private service industry. Listen

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00:39:52

Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 13 | Rachel Stallard

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2021/08/04

In the 13th episode of Life in Private Staffing, we welcome Rachel Stallard, an Estate and Property Manager with over 25 years of industry experience. Rachel’s impressive career has seen her travel the world, working with a number of private households and extensive staff teams. Alongside host Philippa Smith, Founder and MD of Silver Swan Recruitment, Rachel shares her advice on making the right connections, positioning applications and CVs for success, and presenting a great first

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00:56:55

Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 12 | Elaine Braid

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2021/07/20

Episode 12 of Life in Private Staffing is a little bit different. This time we’re not talking to someone working within the private sector themselves, but another recruitment agency within the space. Elaine Braid from Poppy Lane Placements joins us to chat about all things recruitment in a post-pandemic world. We go over everything that she’s done to ensure her company adapts to the new normal as much as possible, from work-life balance to vaccinations. Aside from pandemic conversations, we also

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 11 | Cate Heaphy

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2021/06/23

In the latest episode of Life in Private Staffing, we chatted to Cate Heaphy, the founder of The Online Assistants. Once Kate finished studying, she decided to take a break and go island hopping. When she returned, the rest was history. Cate and her business partner, Kerry Robinson, founded The Online Assistants in 2017. Find out how she went from studying for a completely unrelated degree to entering the private sector and starting her own business and pursuing a career in the private sector – and

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 10 | Jemma Zoe Smith

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2021/06/08

Sometimes the job we think we want isn't always the one we’re destined to do. That’s how it was for private tutor Jemma Zoe Smith. As a biochemistry graduate at Oxford, she dreamed of becoming a forensic scientist. But as Jemma’s degree rolled on, she realised it wasn’t the right job for her. CSI looked cool on TV, but in reality, a career in biochemistry was no longer where she saw herself. Listen to the latest episode of Life In Private Staffing, and learn how Jemma finally found her calling as a

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 9 | Spencer Collins

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2021/05/26

In our latest episode of Life in Private Staffing we tackle the hot topic of Diversity and Inclusion in the private sector. To do this I am joined by Spencer Collins, Spencer has a successful career in both the hospitality and private staffing industry, and shares his experiences of working in these industries and being deaf. In this episode, Spencer shows us what is possible in the sector, and that we should be promoting and encouraging diversity and inclusion, just like other sectors. Have a

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 8 | Adam Knight

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2021/05/12

In the latest episode of the Life in Private Staffing podcast, Adam Knight, Director of Eden Swim & Angel Swim joins us to share insights into swimming tutoring in the Private Sector. With a clear focus on his passions from the age of 16, Adam has always known that swimming coaching would be the role of his lifetime. Working within the Private Sector since 2017, Adam has gained supreme knowledge and expertise of the industry, by working with some of the wealthiest families. Adam has worked with

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00:46:52

Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 7 | Kate Bright

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2021/04/21

In the latest episode of the Life in Private Staffing podcast we have Kate Bright. With over 15 years of experience, Kate tells us what it was like training to be a female bodyguard. From learning about security laws around the world and getting her first earpiece to simulating real-life scenarios, Kate says she loved every minute of her training. Find out how Kate built her own private security company, her experiences as a female in a male-dominated industry, and why there is a growing demand

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 Ep 6 | Kelly Dixon

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2021/03/31

In the latest episode of the Life in Private Staffing podcast we have Kelly Dixon, who shares her 25 years of working experience in the residential luxury property improvement industry, her unique experience, education and training positioned her to stand out in a crowded field of luxury home managers. As a former Estate Manager for some of the world's wealthiest families, and with her unique experience as a residential designer and contractor, her entire career’s success has been built around

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00:48:32

Life in Private Staffing l S2 - Ep 5 I Myths about...

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2021/03/16

In the latest episode of the Life in Private Staffing podcast we have, Corina Goetz is a domestic staffing specialist that deals mostly with clients in the Middle East. Corina has been working with Middle Eastern clients for 20 years now. We are also joined by Michael & Eve – from Silver Swan Recruitment who look after our Middle Eastern clients. In this episode, we talk about all things Middle East – from the culture, what to expect, what life is like for ex-pats, what employment opportunities

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00:44:45

Life in Private Staffing l S2 - Ep 4 I Julia Gaskell

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2021/03/03

In this episode, we explore the early childhood carers and speak to Julia Gaskell Head of Consultancy and Training and Acting Head of Agency & Alumni at Norland College. Julia tells us about what it's like to work in the industry as well as the status that comes with being a Norlander. Julia is has gone from training at Norland College to now working at the college. Norland College offers an intense 4-year course where you can obtain a Diploma alongside a BA (Hons) degree with a placement year

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Life in Private Staffing l S2 - Ep 3 I Sam Palmer

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2021/02/16

In the new episode of the Life in Private Staffing podcast. We have Sam Palmer a fellow recruiter, founder, and CEO of Staffing Properties and we looked at what it's like to be on the recruiter's side, to give you some insight into what it's like from the client perspective and give you some tips to getting into the industry.

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 - Ep2 | Rachel Stallard

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2021/02/02

In this episode we are joined by Rachel Stallard, who is a skilled senior household manager. With over 20 years in the industry, she has loads of knowledge to share with our listeners. Rachel has started writing a book about her experiences. Listen to the full episode to hear her tips on: Joining the private staffing industry. How to handle the pressures of working in the industry The attitude you need to be successful How to interview and be interviewed

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Life in Private Staffing | S2 - Ep1 | Silver Swan Team

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2021/01/18

We are back with something a bit new. In this episode we talk about our new podcast name "Life in Private Staffing", the new look and feel, and what you can expect from the season of the podcast. We meet with the Silver Swan team and find out what is happening at each of our desks (Private Households, Chalets and Villas, Yachts and Private Jets). Catch up with our team in the latest episode of Life in Private Staffing.

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00:04:22

Working for the Rich & Famous | End of Season 1

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2020/12/23

It’s the end of Season 1 of Working For the Rich & Famous podcast! I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of our guests who have taken part and all our listeners for supporting the podcast throughout. The purpose was to help educate and inspire others and to build a community where we can all come together and talk openly about the careers and opportunities available within this amazing sector of ours. We have learnt a lot during the year (which wasn’t hard considering I had no idea how

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Season 1 | Episode 24 - Danny Sangha on life as a...

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2020/12/16

Joining me on the podcast today is Confidence Coach, Danny Sangha. Danny's job is fascinating; his day to day work is offering advice and guidance to UHNWIs, VIPs and his high profile clients. Having worked with some famous faces, Danny not only offers a rare insight into the psyche of the rich and famous, but also provides us with some excellent advice on how we can navigate the new normal. ⁠ For those interested in the mindset of the rich and famous, this is a podcast for you. ⁠ In this episode we

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Season 1 | Episode 23 – Ricardo Andrenacci on what...

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2020/12/02

Today, I am talking with Ricardo who is a very successful hairdresser currently living in Ibiza. Ricardo began his career working in the fashion industry, styling models hair and working back stage at fashion shows. Now he works privately, cutting and stying the hair of his VIP clients. ⁠If you’re interested in all things hair and looking for a window into the world of luxury, this is not one to miss! ⁠ In this episode we discuss:⁠ 🎙The misconceptions people have about where a hairdressing career

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00:58:01

Season 1 | Episode 22 - Lisa Wilson on the benefits...

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2020/11/25

Today, I am talking with Lisa who has built a career in private hospitality by working in high-end luxury chalets, after starting for a larger tour operator. We discuss what the role of a Chalet Manager entails and the benefits of working seasonally. ⁠ If you’re interested in all things ski, this is not one to miss!⁠⁠ In this episode we discuss:⁠ 🎙The differences between working for a large tour operator and a luxury private chalet ⁠ 🎙How valuable the experience of working in ski chalets can be

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