Life in Private Staffing

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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 challenges of the industry 💫

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Season 1 | Episode 3: Anna Coquelin, from poorest school in Scotland to Governess around the world 14.07.2020 29:39

Today, I am talking to Anna, who started as a teacher at the poorest school in Scotland and worked her way up to travelling around the globe as the private governess for some of the top ultra-high net worth (UHNW) families in the world. It’s by no means an easy career, as Anna explains, however there are huge benefits and experiences that she simply couldn’t have had without this job. In this epis...

Season 1 | Episode 2: Steph Deidda on how she got into the private aviation industry 07.07.2020 27:04

Do you know what is involved when working on a private plane? Welcome to Working for the Rich & Famous, a weekly podcast talking to guests with successful careers working in the private sector. Today, I am talking with Steph Deidda, who now works with me at Silver Swan Recruitment. She manages our office in Dubai recruiting private household staff for palaces and residences across UAE. However...

Season 1 | Episode 1: Russell Orford on how he transitioned from the army into a Private Household 30.06.2020 31:00

Welcome to Working with the Rich & Famous, a short weekly podcast talking to guests with successful careers working in the private sector. Today, I am talking with Russell Orford, an experienced House Manager based in London. In this episode we cover a range of topics, including: 🎙️ Transitioning from the army to the private sector 🎙️ Stepping straight into management rather than working his w...

Working for the Rich & Famous - Welcome 22.06.2020 7:28

Welcome to Working for the Rich & Famous, a short weekly podcast talking to guests with successful careers working in the private sector. Here is an introduction to our new podcast to give you an insight into my background and why I thought it might be a good idea to launch The Silver Swan Show. Having had a career in recruitment, especially within the luxury hospitality sector, I thought I’d...

S6 E9 - Rien Thoma: From Butler Academy to House Manager, Rien's 10-Year Journey in Private Service 46:21

From training at the world-renowned International Butler Academy to running households for aristocratic and UHNW families across the UK, Rien Thoma’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, professionalism, and the evolving reality of private service . With ten years’ experience across statrely homes, formal estates, and high-expectation principals, Rien shares the truth behind the job — the press...