Neal Bailey

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Headmaster at Pinewood School

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Neal Bailey is the Headmaster at Pinewood School, having previously led Mowden Hall School. His career includes teaching at Cothill House and directing the Château de Sauveterre in France, reflecting a deep commitment to prep school education. He is an alumnus of Eton College and Newcastle University.

Outside of his professional duties, Neal is a keen sportsman with a passion for tennis, football, rackets, and surfing. He is married to Nici, and they have two sons. He enjoys coaching rugby and believes strongly in the positive impact of sports on childrens mental health and development.

He transitioned from a successful eight-year career in investment management in London to the teaching profession.

Personality Overview

Curious

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Holistic Education
Believes education is not confined to the classroom, emphasizing the importance of sports, music, art, and drama to develop well-rounded individuals.
Outdoor Learning
Advocates for children to spend time outdoors to take risks, socialize, and appreciate their surroundings, fostering imagination and creativity.
Character Development
Prioritizes instilling kindness and empathy throughout the school community, believing these values are central to a child's success and happiness.

Media Appearances

10 Questions with Neal Bailey, head of Pinewood School. Featured in Talk Education

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School Notices interview with Neal Bailey, head of Pinewood School. Featured in YouTube

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Meet the head: Pinewood School - Wiltshire. Featured in Muddy Stilettos

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Work History

8-2020
Headmaster at Pinewood School
8-2014 - 8-2020
Headmaster at Mowden Hall School
9-2011 - 8-2014
Directeur at Château de Sauveterre
9-2009 - 8-2011
Teacher at Cothill House

Education

1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Newcastle University
1991 - 1996
A Level from Eton College

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Insights For Selling To Neal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Neal is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Neal

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Neal move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Neal take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Neal

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