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Ep 204: Whitney Kelso on Networking, Boundaries, and Taking Risks

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In this episode, Whitney talks about networking with colleagues, professional development, setting boundaries, taking risks, and the influence and power that administrative professionals hold in the workplace. She supports two Staff Vice Presidents and their leadership teams in the Global Chief Information Office.

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Ep 244: Andrea Shaffran on Assisting 8 Executives and Holding Multiple Roles

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She currently serves as the Western Healthcare Alliance Executive Assistant Peer Network Chair. Andrea also serves on the Employee Housing Committee for the hospital to find creative solutions for providing staff with affordable housing options. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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Ep 200: Shelli Wassall – Executive Assistant at ADB Companies

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In this episode, Shelli shares insight from her 20 years of experience in the administrative professional world and discusses supporting two executives with different personalities (who have never had an assistant). Shelli Wassall is an Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience, and currently partners with two Sr.

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Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem Webinar Replay

Office Dynamics

How to build, deepen, and strengthen alliances within your network. Participate in employee committees in your office. I’ve been asked to participate in a committee focused on implementing Microsoft Office 365. For an Admin Network – https://www.facebook.com/OfficeDynamics/. It helped me get the job!

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What is business acumen and how do you get it?

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Developing business acumen takes time, it has to be achieved through learning and training and ultimately it has to be part of your ongoing development plan. Firstly, is your manager supportive of your training needs? If it does then ask to attend their initial training sessions on the industry. If so, well done!

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

Ask to join or form a workplace committee. Offer to help coordinate a “lunch and learn” session, or an after-hours network of your peers. Turn to peer networks, blogs and books to support your turnaround. Feeling underutilized? Take the initiative. Approach your manager about taking on increased responsibilities.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

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The global tribe of administrative professionals is largely female at 98%. Networking – Establishing / Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships in person & online. Strategic Research – Compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors.