Russell Speirs on working with schools, running a business and learning Arabic
I'd Rather be at the Beach
English - June 28, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBLeisure Kids & Family school marketing manager management rather be at the beach simon jones Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
#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 in international schools. Russell also discusses the joys and challenges of running his own business and the reasons behind starting it. He also talks about his passion for learning Arabic and the importance of language in understanding different cultures.
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RS Academics, schools, appointments, marketing, governance, diversity and inclusion, fundraising, independent schools, Middle East, international schools, running a business, starting a business, learning Arabic, language and culture, personal expression, clothing and power dynamics
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