The Ambitious Admin Podcast

Why do businesses use social media? What does managing their social media entail? This episode covers the why, what, and how of social media management for assistants. For more information, visit www.theambitiousadmin.com 

How do you manage “it all?” How do you anticipate meetings that haven’t even been discussed yet? How do you know what to accept, what to decline, what to move, who to invite? I’ll tell you one thing, despite what you may hear it’s not by being psychic! You have to communicate with your executive clearly, have an understanding of how they work, and know what questions to ask. Listen to this replay from Admin Tip Tuesday where I share my top 3 calendar management tips (+2 bonus tips). You can catch me live every Tuesday on The Ambitious Admin Facebook page. Learn more at www.theambitiousadmin.com.

Emotional Intelligence is one of the most important puzzle pieces in a successful and fulfilling career (and life for that matter).  In this episode I am joined by Ros Cardinal, an Emotional Intelligence expert and a seasoned executive coach. Ros’s specializes in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational culture, change management, emotional intelligence and employee engagement.  In our conversation, we explore the foundation of emotional intelligence and how you can develop this soft skill in the workplace. Grab Ros' free EI course here https://www.courses.shapingchange.com.au/free-learning Check out Ros' book The Resilient Employee: the essential guide to dealing with change and thriving in today’s workplace can be found on online bookstores. More information about the book is here https://rosalindcardinal.com/the-resilient-employee/ Tips to Shine In Your First 90 Days FREE COURSE Follow The Ambitious Admin on IG: @theambitiousadmin Join the free community: www.facebook.com/groups/theambitiousadmincommunity

In this episode, I am joined by Della Douglas, a highly respected administrator at Proctor & Gamble, an Ambitious Admin Academy Member, AND a Basadur Profile Facilitator. She has a gift and passion for helping others discover more about themselves and their teams and I’m so happy to have her on the show! After learning from Della about the types of Basadur Profile results, I feel a bit at ease understanding why most of the executives I have worked with have frequently asked me to dodge requirements or bypass red tape. They are GENERATORS. Listen to hear Della share what the Basadur Profile is and exactly how it can help you as an assistant create synergy with your team. Access the Basadur Profile Tool here.

In this episode I am joined by psychologist and counselor Vassia Sarantopoulou, who is an expert on perfectionism - something I know many of us can relate to. I know personally I have felt the gut punch of making a horrible mistake at work and then subsequently holding myself to complete unrealistic expectations out of fear and perfectionism. In this episode we’ll learn from Vassia what perfectionism really is, where it comes from, and how we can combat that inner critic that is telling us we cannot fail. Make sure you go follow Vassia on Instagram: @AntiLoneliness Vassia's FREE Course: How to Stop Perfectionism and Start Living FREE Starter Course: Tips to Shine In Your First 90 Days  FREE Starter Course: Beginner's Guide to MS OneNote Follow The Ambitious Admin Podcast on Instagram: @theambitiousadmin

In this episode I am joined by Helena Field, Founder of Action Wellbeing. A few years ago Helena hit a major wall brought on by burnout and now she's on a mission to teach others how to be WELL at work. As a recovering people pleaser myself I have a long history of putting my own well being behind other’s needs. It can be SO hard to say no, to take time off, to identify what you actually need in order to feel well and then take ACTION. In this episode I ask Helena how to do just that. Make sure you go follow Helena on Instagram: @actionwellbeing FREE Starter Course: Tips to Shine In Your First 90 Days  FREE Starter Course: Beginner's Guide to MS OneNote Follow The Ambitious Admin Podcast on Instagram: @theambitiousadmin

The question isn't "do I need routines?" The question is WHAT routines? Your days may feel too short and chaotic, but these routines will help you be more organized and proactive in your role...and they are things you can start doing today. FREE Starter Course: Tips To Shine In Your First 90 Day: https://bit.ly/tipstoshine​

A conversation with Sally Foley-Lewis, Leadership & Productivity expert, about why some executive's find it hard to delegate, how to build trust quickly with a new executive, and a few practical ways to deal with a micromanager. FREE Starter Course: How To Be A Good Assistant, Tips To Shine In Your First 90 Days - Enroll here https://annamacdonald.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-be-a-good-assistant

Imagine in your first 90 days as an assistant you could solve so many panic stricken moments with a few simple questions… In today’s episode we are chatting about questions to ask as a brand new assistant. Link to FREE starter course: https://bit.ly/tipstoshine

Corporate culture can make or break your happiness at work. Let's talk about what poor culture looks like, what great culture looks like, and the role that you as an assistant to an executive can play.