In this episode, Simon Valcarcel takes us inside his journey as a modern marketing leader from building iconic work at Virgin Media O2 to navigating burnout, rebuilding identity, and redefining what success truly means.
Simon shares honest insights on discipline, creativity, resilience, team culture, and how to lead with clarity in a fast-changing world. Whether you’re an aspiring marketer, a young professional finding direction, or a leader shaping teams, this conversation will leave you with practical wisdom and fresh perspective.

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About the show
Welcome to The Places We’ll Go Marketing Show hosted by two of the most prominent names in marketing, Mark Evans, the MD of Marketing at Direct Line Group and Chairman of the School of Marketing and Ritchie Mehta, the CEO of the School of Marketing.
Expect weekly insights into the marketing space and what it takes to make a name for yourself in such a competitive industry, from leading Chief Marketing Officers, Marketing Directors and Chief Executive Officers.