Exceptional Admins | A Podcast for Assistants

SUMMARY:  Overqualified. You want to be a Chief of Staff. You're at the top of your game, how do you stay employed and thriving? INTENTION: Sharing a challenging story turns great for those experiencing the same struggle. EXCERPT: "I was often told I have a breath of command, meaning I GSD." - Mindy RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Sponsor: Rodan + Fields: M...

SUMMARY:  Being Your Best Version In this episode, you'll listen to a lively conversation about the benefits of being positive. INTENTION: To motivate the listener to avoid the 'shame spiral' and "I'm not enough" thinking. EXCERPT: "We need to confront our judgmental voice and what triggers it. " - Darren RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Commu...

SUMMARY:  Working Smarter, Not Harder In this episode, you'll listen to an engaging conversation about the mundane that shows up in your life and how to make meaning of it. INTENTION: To motivate the listener to embrace what you face and work smarter. EXCERPT: "The mundane is where the living is. " - Lynne RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resource: Rodan + F...

SUMMARY: Provide insight on how to move to the next level. INTENTION: Help the listeners remember small steps move the needle. EXCERPT: "Context saves lives." - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resources: Why it's so important to allow for the pause  

SUMMARY:  Own Your Unique Gifts No two admins are alike. Knowing your personal brand will help you evolve and move forward in your role and career.  INTENTION: Encourage admins to move away from the mindset, of "just" an admin to "I" am unique. EXCERPT: "What's funny is I need more advice now vs. back then. I didn't know what I didn't know." - Lauren RE...

SUMMARY: A thoughtful conversation that offers insight into how to be stronger when working with your executive so they can be better in their own role. INTENTION: Encourage admins to lead in their role which produces results! EXCERPT: "Having that connection, a same page meeting, making sure to get together on a regular basis, and identifying what are we trying to achieve. - helps the workfl...

SUMMARY:  You Can Be an Influencer A rich conversation about making connection points, therefore supporting the mission and vision of a company stronger. INTENTION: Give the listeners new ideas on how to view their role and impact. EXCERPT: "I dug into everything I do, I have an impact on the business." - Meesh RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Sponsor: Spoonful o...

SUMMARY: Drill down on habits, goals, and boundaries. INTENTION: Embrace a mindset shift to help you embrace habits, goals, and boundaries. (Plus, shed bad habits). EXCERPT: "Is excessive self-improvement actually negatively impacting you?" - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resources: Types of Goals | List of Short Term goal examples | Mind Mapping

SUMMARY: Travel through time learning about Hilani's journey and what makes her tick. INTENTION: Take it to a personal level by sharing intimate details about the founder and podcast host, Hilani. EXCERPT: "My answer is legit as I come from both the corporate and stay-at-home chapters of someone's journey." - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Spon...

SUMMARY: A candid conversation between Hilani and her assistant, Leah. INTENTION: Give behind-curtain insight into the company's day-to-day operations. EXCERPT: "Coming from a place of student, I had a teachable spirit being new to the role/career." - Leah RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Sponsor: Spoonful of Comfort

SUMMARY: Human Resources is a very important department in an organization. Exceptional admins have a chance to make a bigger impact when they work closely with HR to bridge gaps. From culture to accountability, and impact, you too can be a force towards evolution. INTENTION: Bring fresh ideas to how HR and the EA role co-mingle for the betterment of many things. EXCERPT: "Micromanagement is...

SUMMARY: Create habits that encourage productive self-talk. INTENTION: Provide thoughtful ideas to aid in overthinking while also approving positive worrying. EXCERPT: "Self-talk...how you do it matters." - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resources: Self-Talk as a Regulatory Mechanism: How You Do It Matters study

SUMMARY: Being able to gain insight into the mind of a CEO is a gift to EAs. This episode introduces you to a hardworking, female CEO of a national non-profit. INTENTION: Enjoy a fun conversation where two ladies talk about hustling, being passionate, and intentional. EXCERPT: "The partnership between an EA and a CEO is very important." - Erin RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: Linke...

SUMMARY: Many know what it's like to get in a funk and seek ways to get to the other side. In this episode, we hear a great story of someone doing just that, I love it when. INTENTION: To help administrative professionals relearn their passions and experience more fulfillment each day. EXCERPT: "It happened so quickly, yet I've been preparing all my life for what I'm doing now....

SUMMARY: Hear a conversation about avoiding self-doubt and staying focused whether in your career or while searching. INTENTION: To help administrative professionals navigate doubt. EXCERPT: "I'm so glad you brought up not wanting to miss out on having an experience." - Sara RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Sponsor: Spoonful of Comfort

SUMMARY: Offer administrative professionals tips to help them expand their network. INTENTION: Share tips and advice that could help you expand your network, which is awesome for your career. EXCERPT: "It can be overwhelming, but it's worth it." - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community

SUMMARY:  Adding project management to your wheelhouse So many believe they've hit a ceiling and are lost on where to go beyond being an admin, yet they still love admin responsibilities. INTENTION: Offer inspiration and ideas on how to elevate one's career while still staying true to what makes you feel whole. EXCERPT: "I wrote a list of things I was interested and passionate about...

SUMMARY: Founder turned CEO and the strategic business partner. The guest shares detailed insight into how you can work stronger and harder to support your executive while elevating to the next level in your career. INTENTION: To help executive assistants become more powerful in their role. EXCERPT: "That's how you get to be a Chief of Staff. How much value are you unlocking?" - Pet...

SUMMARY: Grow Your Own Style of Confidence The guest shares wonderful stories, strategies, and tips for building one's confidence in ways that are easy to do. INTENTION: To help women achieve the confidence to advance in life and in their careers. EXCERPT: "The intersection of confidence and vulnerability is authenticity!" - Jamie RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Comm...

SUMMARY: It's not what you think...the WTF...it's more powerful and thought provoking. It will help get you to your next chapter in your life and career. INTENTION: Give the listeners an opportunity to reflect on their current situation with some call to action moments. EXCERPT: "Can't take credit for it, I heard it from a great podcast I subscribe to." - Hilani RESOURCES:...

SUMMARY:  A Conversation Around Being You The guest shares great insight and wisdom attached to having authentic relationships with others and yourself. INTENTION: Put a spotlight on the importance of relationships both with people in your network and with yourself.  EXCERPT: "For lack of a better word, I was pretty much a hot mess!" - Karyn RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedI...

SUMMARY:  A Passionate SR. Executive Assistant The guest shares great tips, tricks, and lessons learned in her 15 years of being a passionate admin. INTENTION: Offer insight into an admins journey and lessons learned. EXCERPT: "I have many zingers..." Sherry RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Sponsor: feals

SUMMARY: Being a seasoned admin requires a lot of mindset shifting and adapting. INTENTION: Offer insight into what it takes and how to stay passionate about a profession you truly love. EXCERPT: "I love to write things down and it's what keeps me on track..." Aimee RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Sponsor: feals

SUMMARY: Staying on task is hard sometimes as well as feeling a sense of accomplishment. INTENTION: Give the listeners quick-to-deploy tips on how to avoid procrastination and experience a sense of fulfillment. EXCERPT: "I personally do this with my calendar and it has helped me and my assistant avoid misusing our time." - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community

SUMMARY: My guest shares her journey starting out as a catch-all for any responsibility, then honing in on her strengths as an Executive Assistant to then transitioning to being a Chief of Staff for her executive. INTENTION: Offer inspiration and ideas on how to break through the ceiling in an Executive Assistant role to move towards becoming a Chief of Staff. EXCERPT: "I have a little bit of...