S6 E8 - Marina Grigoryeva: Resilience, Reinvention & the Reality of Life in Private Staffing

About this episode

Marina Grigoryeva shares her journey from Kazakhstan to managing multimillion-pound estates, discussing resilience, emotional intelligence, and leadership in private staffing.

From leaving Kazakhstan with no English to managing multimillion-pound estates in Surrey, Marina Grigoryeva ’s story is one of determination, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. With over 20 years’ experience working for UHNW families, Marina shares how she built longevity in some of the most demanding households — often staying with principals for over a decade. She opens up about managing difficult personalities, setting emotional boundaries, and why counselling training has completely transformed the way she approaches leadership, communication, and staff wellbeing. In this episode, Philippa and Marina dive into: 💼 What it really takes to become a trusted House Manager🧠 How to protect your mental health in high-pressure households🌍 The resilience needed to start again in a new country🏠 Why empathy and emotional intelligence are your strongest tools in private staffing A thoughtful, insightful conversation that highlights the human side of life behind the gates. Resources & Links: 🔗 Visit www.silverswanrecruitment.com 🎧 Follow Life in Private Staffing on Spotify or Apple Podcasts 📱 Join our Silver Swan Communities – email enquiries@silverswanrecruitment.com 💬…

People in this episode

Host: Philippa

Guest: Marina Grigoryeva

Topics covered

• resilience
• reinvention
• private staffing
• emotional intelligence
• leadership
• mental health

Keywords

• private staffing
• house manager
• emotional boundaries
• mental health
• high-pressure households
• counselling training
• leadership
• adaptability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Silver Swan Recruitment

Places: Kazakhstan, Surrey

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