The Whole Assistant Podcast

Would you like a raise or more flexibility in your role? What about a change in title, or more time off? During this episode of The Whole Assistant Podcast, I share how to ask your employer for what you want. Y ou will learn: How to identify and deal with barriers to asking for what you want Strategies for preparing for the conversation How to show up unapologetically and be clear with your ask &n...

How do you approach your annual review? Do you approach it from a place of obligation or anticipation? During today's episode you will learn: Why the annual review process is so important 3 common mistakes I see assistants make when it comes to their annual review How to maximize and leverage your annual review to get what you want   Learn more about Office Otter:    https...

Do you ever find yourself asking, "Is what I want realistic?" or "Am I expecting too much?". If your answer is yes, this episode is for you. You will learn. Why you may be asking this question A better question to ask instead Why it's 100% okay to want what you want   Learn about WA membership:  https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership   Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistan...

Do you hold the unconscious belief that something is wrong with you, and if you just fix that one thing life will be so much better? On today's episode you will learn: How growth is a never ending journey (and why this is a great thing) The rule of the 50/50 One way I frame growth that has me energized and excited to keep going   Schedule your discovery call:  https://www.wholeassis...

What if what makes you different is also your superpower? This episode is for those of us who sometimes feel like the odd person out.  During this episode you will learn: How thinking differently than others in your organization is the most amazing thing Why there’s not just one path to success, there’s only the path you choose to take  How the variety of roles in our...

Many of us hold an unchecked belief that in order to change or grow we must be hard on ourselves. What if the opposite is true? During this episode of the podcast you will learn: What it looks like to have your own back and how to start implementing these strategies now Why talking to yourself like you would a close friend will help your growth How having your back cultivates resourcefulness...

During this episode I share 3 foolproof strategies for boosting confidence. You will learn: The one thing you need to invest in to help build confidence The connection between confidence and failure How your imagination can help level up your self-concept   Register for my free masterclass, "3 Overlooked Ways to Level Up in Your Assistant Role":  https://www.wholeassistant.com/3-ove...

Things are getting real! During this podcast episode I talk about something I'm dealing with in real time... life's uncertainty. You will learn: 2 key disciplines that have helped me deal with uncertainty How uncertainty can boost confidence 2 thoughts that that can help you deal with life's uncertain moments.   Learn about WA membership:  https://www.wholeassistant.com/members...

During this podcast episode I talk a lot about your motivation for setting boundaries. I also share how you might not be setting boundaries even though you think you are. You will learn: The difference between setting boundaries and building walls What it looks like to set boundaries with intention One thing to watch out for when setting boundaries     Learn about WA membership:&nbs...

During this episode I sit down with fellow podcaster and EA Debra Colman to discuss interpersonal office dynamics. We talk about: The unexamined thoughts and feelings that are keeping you from collaborating How the lack of collaboration may be holding you back  How collaboration can help you level up your personal brand To learn more about Debra and her podcast, Have A Seat... Conve...

T ypically we view boundaries in relation to others but boundaries with ourselves are equally if not more important. All boundaries have to be made & held with ourselves first. On today's episode I'll share how letting others be wrong about you is a great boundary to set with yourself. You will learn how letting others be wrong about you: Will keep you from people pleasing May lessen the resen...

Are you unsure where to start when it comes to setting healthy boundaries? During today's episode I'll share 5 things that will help you get started. You will learn: Why boundaries look different for everyone How setting a boundary may look different than you might think Why it's 100% okay when someone tests a boundary   Learn about membership:  https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership...

  Do you wear perfectionism as a badge of honor? During today’s episode I’m going share how perfectionism may be keeping you from increasing the value you bring to the table. You will learn: How perfectionism may be hindering your productivity Why "perfect" is a moving target How to work toward excellence instead of perfection   Learn about membership:  https://www.wholeassista...

Sometimes we mistake adding value in our roles with being valuable as humans. During this episode you will learn: What adding value in your role should look like How the value you add differs from your value as a human How detangling your value as a human from your work will serve you   Learn about membership:  https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership    Stay Connected: Join t...

During July, 2022 we are focusing on how to increase the value you bring to your executive and organization.  On today’s episode , I’m introducing a concept that will keep you moving forward and adding value.  I’m calling this concept, “clean working”. Clean working centers around detaching your personal, intrinsic value from your work. During this episode you will learn: Why clean...

Do you have the unconscious belief that in order to add more value as an assistant you'll have to hustle harder, work long hours, and sacrifice your boundaries? In this episode Annie breaks down why this isn't true.  You will learn: How a strategic, well placed yes can add more value How to work better and faster, not harder What limiting beliefs may be keeping you from reachin...

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 10: What Work Could Be Welcome to episode ten of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we talk about how to create a career you love and what work could be with a special guest.  Vienna Zeitler is an administrative professional and  former coaching client who has figured out how to intertwine what lights her up with her val...

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 9: Is the need for recognition holding you back? Welcome to episode nine of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss how our need for recognition may be inadvertently causing us to feel miserable.  Recognition is something that many of us don’t get enough of from other people in our lives, including our executives...

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 8: It’s all purple pants Welcome to episode eight of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss the story of the purple pants and how this story demonstrates the need to stay in balance between making ourselves happy and making others happy.  So often, we focus on how others view us, which leads to taking things per...

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 7: Dealing with difficult personalities in the workplace Welcome to episode seven of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss how to deal with difficult personalities in the workplace, and more specifically, how to deal with that one coworker who gets under your skin or annoys you.  I sometimes refer to these irri...

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 6: How to improve your work relationships Welcome to episode six of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss how to improve the work relationships you have with your executive and other colleagues.  The relationships that we have with others tend to be based upon the expectations we have for them, but what happens...

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 5: Why you’re saying yes when you really want to say no Welcome to episode five of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss why you’re saying yes when you really want to say no.  Don’t believe the myth that you always have to say yes to get ahead in your career or to be seen as a good assistant.  In fact, a w...

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 4: Wasting vs. Resting Welcome to episode four of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about wasting versus resting.  This is a topic that has come up with some of the clients I coach and more recently in my personal life.  So many of us feel guilty when we’re not doing anything and start to think that we ar...

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes In today’s episode, I will share my story of burnout and what it taught me about maintaining boundaries with myself and others.  I go all the way back to the beginning of my journey when problems in my personal life, along with overworking, led to a major health crisis.  I’ll share what life was like immediately after this crisis and the two lesson...

Welcome to the second episode of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we will focus on the myth of having to overwork in order to be a successful, highly paid assistant.  Many of the assistants I coach hold themselves back out of fear of overworking, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  You can be a highly paid, successful assistant without relinquishing your boundaries...