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Everyday CreationScott Simon's Piano Playing Added an "Extra Dose of Espresso" to Sha Na Na's PerformancesScott Simon joined Sha Na Na in 1970 after responding to an ad for a keyboard player; he stayed with the group until they stopped touring in 2022.The image in this episode's thumbnail is the cover of the album "Sha Na Na: Woodstock 20 Years After." Simon is pictured at the far left. In the chapters, there's also a photo of Simon signing autographs in 2009.To watch Simon and the rest of Sha Na Na perform "Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On," go this video. To learn more about the band, visit the official website....2025-04-3002 min
2 Worlds Collide Podcast#48 - Simon Jones - From Timor to Afghanistan: Lessons from the FrontlineIn this powerful episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Simon Jones — a former Australian soldier who served in some of the most intense operations of our modern military history.
From East Timor and the Solomon Islands to the frontlines of Afghanistan, Simon shares what life was really like on deployment. In 2010, while attached to 2nd Commando Regiment, he was deployed to Uruzgan Province during one of the war’s most volatile periods — including the Black Hawk crash that killed three Australian soldiers.
This is a raw, honest, and unfiltered conversation about combat...2025-04-201h 53
The AMCIS PodcastNavigating School Mergers: Insights and StrategiesIn this conversation, Simon Jones interviews Katharina Roelofsz about the merger between Headington School and Rye St Anthony. Simon also speaks with Nick Hewlett from St. Dunstan's College about their merger with Rosemead Prep and the complexities and strategies involved.They discuss the structure of the new schools, the challenges faced during the mergers, particularly in the admissions departments, and the importance of communication throughout the process. Katharina shares insights on how to navigate such changes effectively and offers advice for other schools considering mergers. Whilst Nick shares insights on evaluating growth options and the significance of...2025-03-2526 min
Air Quality Matters#62 - Simon Jones: Healthy Building, On Air, Mouldy Homes and New LawsSend us a textSolo episode this week as we catch up on the ISIAQ Healthy Buildings Conference in Hyderabad in India, a new venture for Air Quality Matters and an exploration of indoor air quality intersects with the urgent issues of damp and mould affecting housing today. The importance of recent legislation and proactive measures for healthy living environments takes centre stage.This week we discuss Healthy Buildings in India and what the podcast is going to be doing from the event.I discuss the missed opportunity of conferences to drive conversation...2025-03-0325 minThe AMCIS PodcastSchool marketing on a budget with Amy & HelenIn this conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Amy Lindley and Helen Lewis-McPhee about their experiences in marketing and admissions within independent schools. They discuss the structure of their marketing departments, the challenges of working with limited budgets, and the importance of collaboration between teams. The conversation also touches on measuring ROI, the need for creativity and innovation, and strategies for marketing prep schools. They share insights on maintaining work-life balance and the current challenges faced in admissions and marketing, emphasising the importance of authenticity and understanding the target audience.TakeawaysEvery day is a school day...2025-01-2726 minThe AMCIS PodcastInternational recruitmentSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Simon Jones speaks with Scott Delleville, Gwen Byrom, and Emma Hart about the evolving landscape of education, particularly in admissions and marketing for international schools. They discuss innovative approaches to recruitment, the importance of family engagement, and the role of technology in enhancing the educational experience. The guests share personal reflections on their careers and offer advice for those entering the field, emphasizing the need for memorable experiences and the challenges of international recruitment.TakeawaysThe experience families have with schools is crucial.Combining admissions and marketing can enhance...2024-11-1422 minAir Quality Matters#49 - Simon Jones: Ventilation Measurement, Health Risks, and World Ventilate Day InsightsSend us a textHow much do you really know about the air you breathe indoors? On Air Quality Matters, we uncover the often-overlooked significance of accurate ventilation measurement, which is essential for maintaining good indoor air quality. With startling facts revealing that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air, we delve into the health risks it poses, like respiratory diseases and cognitive decline. We highlight the importance of World Ventilate Day and discuss the critical role ventilation plays in safeguarding our health and enhancing cognitive abilities. We explore the...2024-11-1121 minAir Quality Matters#48 - Simon Jones: Reflecting on One Year of Air Quality Insights - Expert Dialogues, Innovative Solutions, and the Future of Healthier Living SpacesSend us a textA personal one this one.I reflect on an incredible year with the Air Quality Matters podcast. This special episode offers insights from my experience hosting 48 episodes and sitting down with 37 experts, including Max Sherman and Cath Noakes, who have shaped our understanding of air quality, ventilation, and its far-reaching impacts. From exploring groundbreaking building codes to addressing vital social justice issues, we promise to equip you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of indoor environments. Celebrate our growth journey as we look forward to the exciting future o...2024-11-0434 minThe AMCIS PodcastShowcasing your Independent SchoolSummary In this conversation, Simon Jones engages with Laura, Jo, and Hina from three different independent schools to discuss the changing landscape of school open days and parental expectations. They explore how schools are adapting their recruitment strategies, enhancing open day experiences, and utilising digital tools to engage with prospective families, especially in the context of international recruitment. The discussion also touches on the role of AI in streamlining admissions processes while maintaining a personal touch. Takeaways Parents are demanding more than just traditional open days.Open events are evolving to include workshops and...2024-11-0425 minAir Quality Matters#41 - Simon Jones: Addressing poor ventilation performance in homes, damp and mould.Send us a textImproving indoor air quality isn't just a matter of comfort—it's a critical health issue. On episode 41 of the Air Quality Matters podcast, I, make the statement that many home ventilation systems are failing us, leading to dire health and financial consequences. Listen in as I unravel the inefficiencies plaguing our ventilation installations, and lay out a strategic plan for setting clear expectations and ensuring rigorous performance checks. As winter looms, the fight against condensation, damp, and mould intensifies in the UK. Reflecting on the legislative responses they’...2024-09-1627 minAir Quality Matters#38 - Simon Jones: Thoughts on the ASHRAE position document on air cleaners and filtration, a new paper on ventilation in UK schools and more.Send us a textThe week on the podcast.I reviewed ASHRAE's position document on air cleaners and filtration. Should we be reading between the lines, and is it one of those documents that will just reinforce whatever your world view is on the subject.We take a closer look at school environments with insights from a SAMHE paper examining ventilation in 322 UK schools. Learn how CO2 levels fluctuate with the seasons and how poorer ventilation disproportionately impacts schools in disadvantaged areas. And I catch up on a social media post...2024-08-2626 minAir Quality Matters#36 - Simon Jones: Air Quality in Holiday Destinations and the Future of Exposomics - Vacation Habits, Paris Olympics, and Ventilation SolutionsSend us a textComing up, this week,Holidays (Air con and Olympics)A New Ventilation and Air Quality CoursePodcast reviewLooking aheadHave you ever wondered if your holiday habits are harming the environment? I share my experiences from a recent family trip to Spain, where I grappled with the balance between air conditioning and fresh air in the heat. The Paris Olympics and more.The study of lifetime environmental exposures and their impact on health. We delve into the complexities of how these exposures...2024-08-1229 min
Surf Stories"Oh, That's Different" with Simon JonesWe're happy to have factory kid, Simon Jones, join us for a conversation about his Sydney high school drop-out roots, to Bryon Bay, to finding the shaping room. Working next to Paul Hutchinson, Simon cold-called Albe Falzon to make Morning of the Earth surfboards a reality, which he rakes to this day on a handshake deal. It's now a specialty brand with limited releases, all the while keeping Simon Jones Designs a major part of his low-tone, relaxed life. It certainly didn't hurt that Torren Martyn found a personal shaping guru in Simon, applying his feet to rails, rendering...2024-08-031h 34
I'd Rather be at the BeachRussell Speirs on working with schools, running a business and learning Arabic#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.KeywordsRS Academics, schools, appointments, marketing...2024-06-2832 minAir Quality Matters#29 - Baroness Natalie Bennett, Dr. Douglas Booker, Matt Towner, Professor Sarah West & Simon Jones: Uniting for Better Indoor Air Quality - Policy, Accountability, and Action StepsSend us a textWhat would you say to an incoming UK Government about air quality?Can poor indoor air quality make us sick? Absolutely, and it’s costing the UK billions. In this episode of Air Quality Matters, join me alongside a distinguished panel—Baroness Natalie Bennett, Dr. Douglas Booker, Matt Towner, and Professor Sarah West, as we untangle the web of public health issues tied to the air we breathe indoors. With political winds shifting, our conversation is timely and essential, revealing how better ventilation and stricter regulations could revolutionize how we l...2024-06-2457 minAir Quality Matters#28 Simon Jones: Big news on the podcast and some other things, including working with vunerable people.Send us a textHave you ever wondered how to make complex air quality systems understandable for everyone, especially those most vulnerable? Join me as I reflect on two major milestones: 20 rewarding years in Ireland and a first year of my consultancy. This episode is a personal journey through the pillars of my work—consultancy, communication, and diverse projects like teaching and course development. Plus, I share some updates about the podcast's successful effort over the past six months to bring essential conversations about air quality and the built environment to a wider audience. And som...2024-06-1728 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🤩 Nicola Lutz on Professional Sales Skills in Schools#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 event, which focuses on lead generation and sales techniques for schools. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for a more strategic and proactive approach to admissions and marketing in the education sector. Keywords sales, marketing, education sector, admissions, lead generation, follow-up, engagement...2024-06-1427 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🏡 Moves and changes: Sophy Walker shares an update on life#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 retirement plans and her desire to have a property abroad. Keywords life changes, job transition, moving houses, starting a business, challenges in the workplace, mental health support, making big decisions, retirement plans, property abroad, birthday celebration Takeaways Life changes...2024-06-0730 minAir Quality Matters#26 - Simon Jones: What is the risk to long term health and productivity in home working?Send us a textYou have me this week.Sitting at home on a beautiful day with the window open, I wonder.... Could remote working and hybrid working, represent the single largest chronic occupational environmental health risk of this century?While we've been enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home, a new, insidious risk is potentially emerging – one that could have profound implications for our long-term health and well-being. This risk is the deteriorating quality of our indoor environment at homeImagine this: you're working at your hom...2024-06-0338 min
Talking Optics: An Optician magazine podcastSustainability: Talking BirdsTalking Optics sits down with, Ed Bird, the co-founder of sustainable frame brand and Optician Award winners, Bird Eyewear.Magazine editor Simon Jones and Ed talk about the B-Corp certification process and what sets Bird apart from other brands in an increasingly congested sustiable eyewear space. Thanks to episode sponsor, ASDA Opticians Visit https://www.opticianonline.net for independent news, features and CPD 2024-05-3130 minI'd Rather be at the Beach🧑🧑🧒🧒 Haileybury's Simon Heard balancing family life with work#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, Marine, professional skier, education, family, parenting, nature, sustainability, running, biodiversity Takeaways Simon's diverse career journey from the Marines to professional skiing and then into education highlights the value of varied experiences in shaping one's professional path. The challenges and rewards of...2024-05-3124 minThe AMCIS PodcastAnna & Katharina discuss their experience at the AMCIS conferenceSummary 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 of outside expertise, and the challenges of managing emails and resources. They touch on the topic of single-sex education and the benefits it offers. Finally, they discuss their plans for the summer holidays and the need for strategic planning and time management. Takeaways ...2024-05-2221 minI'd Rather be at the Beach2024 - come with me into the AMCIS Annual Conference!#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 2024-05-1716 minI'd Rather be at the Beach📣 Felice Ayling, the Confidence Creator!#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 their true selves and not rely on external validation. She also highlights the benefits of being a founder, such as setting your own rules and working on your own terms. Takeaways Understand the systems and structures that hold women back in the workplace. Build a...2024-04-2632 minAir Quality Matters#20 - Simon Jones :Mandating indoor air quality for public buildingsSend us a textAn article recently published in Science, advocating for air quality standards in public buildings, is a fantastic position from many leading voices in the scientific air quality community.I spent a little bit of time this week talking about it and some of the issues and challenges with the proposition.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adl0677Support the showCheck out the Air Quality Matters website for more information, updates and more. And the YouTube Channel This Podcast is brought...2024-04-2225 min