EA & PA Chataway with Lindsay

EA/PA Chataway with Lindsay - Episode 27With Hannah Dixon, Personal Assistant to HNWI    Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   This podcast features Hannah Dixon, a Personal Assistant to a HNWI and a recent Graduate of Your Excellency’s flagship Programme, The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants.  Hannah shares details of her career and learning journey so far, how she is embracing her ADHD and her plans to help others overcome “The Sunday Scaries”.  Time: 0149   One thing people might be surprised to learn about Hannah 0249   Eggs & Bacon and a new position 0609   Career defining moments 0825   A “typical” day 1210   Underestimated skills 1456   Misconceptions 1922   The Mini MBA from sign up to graduation2622   The Mini MBA Case Study :  The Sunday Scaries3135   Stepping forward two years 3332   Leadership Lessons 3612   The best careers advice 3834   Proud Professional Achievements 3948 Advice to 18 year old Hannah 4121   An invitation to a dinner party4345   Are you listening Dad?!4503   “This is me” 4645   Start something Resources/Weblinks   The Learning Ladder https://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/training-tips/upping-your-game-for-executive-assistants-part-one-the-learning-ladderThe Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants   The Power of Serendipity : Why Happy Accidents Still Matter in the EA/PA Profession   

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of learning and development specialist Your Excellency Limited shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   This podcast features Jodie Mears who is an Executive Assistant at Cohesive in London. Jodie has been in an administrative role for over 20 years.  She is passionate about empowering EAs and PAs across the world and does this through sharing her knowledge, career mentoring and podcast hosting with The Crodie Files. Time: 03:25  Introduction to Jodie using the initial letters of her first name 09:07  About Cohesive and Jodie’s role 15:06  Jodie’s love and “not so love” elements of her role 19:46  Jodie’s career journey so far 23:14  Resources and connections 25:29 The Crodie Files (Podcast) & Jodie’s elevation of the profession30:08  Favourite Crodie Files 32:26  You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 33:53  What advice would you give your younger self? 36:14  What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?   Resources/Weblinks   Jodie Mears is on LinkedIn here. 

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   This podcast features Charlotte Barrett who is a PA from Ageas here in the UK.    Charlotte has been in an administrative role for over 20 years.  She has recently headed up the formation of the Solent EA/PA Network with their first event taking place in September 2023.   Time: 0105   Introduction to Charlotte using the initial letters of her first name 0831   Professional Body Membership 1055   Charlotte’s career journey so far 1234   Charlotte’s role at Ageas 1308   Aligning company and personal values 1425   The Solent PA Network 1630   What a great day is…1752   Frustrations of the role/industry/profession 2100   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 2205   What advice would you give your younger self? 2340   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?  Resources/Weblinks   Charlotte Barrett is on LinkedIn here Solent EA/PA Network : Facebook and LinkedIn Ageas The Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) Executive and Personal Assistants Association (EPAA) Problem Solving (including “step into my shoes”)https://www.guggenheim-venice.it/en/art/in-depth/peggy-guggenheim/about-peggy/

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   This podcast features Emma Hulbert,who is the Senior Principal Consultant at recruitment specialist Lily Shippen.    Lily Shippen are valued Business Friends of Your Excellency.  They have been in business since 2016 and have carved out a reputation as the go-to specialist for connecting start-ups, high net worth individuals and blue-chip companies with exceptional secretarial and support professionals like you.Lily Shippen take a proactive, personal approach to connecting high-calibre professionals with high-calibre employers and Your Excellency are proud to recommend them.Time:  0141 Welcome and introduction of Emma using the initial letters of her name 1128 The parts of the role Emma loves1519 The parts of the role that frustrate Emma 2307 A degree or no degree?2958 The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants 3211 You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 3620 What advice would you give your younger self? 3900 What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party? Resources/web linksEmma Hulbert is on LinkedIn hereLily Shippen Recruitment Agency | Admin, Secretarial & HR StaffBusting the myths of the EA/PA profession:  Lily Shippen blog from Emily Mills

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast features Leisa Chisolm, Executive Assistant to the CEO at Ramsay Health Care Australia.  Ramsay Health Care is a leading global health provider with more than 500 locations globally, 73 of which are in Australia.  In December 2022 Leisa was crowned the winner of The Head Capacity Creator Category at the Australian Admin Awards (AAAs).  Your Excellency sponsored this Category. Time:0224   Welcome and introduction of Leisa using the initial letters of her name0759   Background to Ramsay Health Care0933   Current role with favourite and not-so-favourite bits1153   Leisa’s career background1355   The AAA (Australian Admin Awards) 1746   Takeaways from the AAAs 2007   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay…2139   What advice would you give your younger self?2258   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?  Resources/Weblinks Leisa Chisholm is on LinkedIn here Ramsay Health Care The AAAs The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants Programme – Australia 

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast features Katie Bott, Executive Assistant and Head of Executive Support at BHSF a not-for-profit health & wellbeing provider who help employees with their physical, mental, and financial health, having a positive impact on workplace wellbeing.  Katie was recently crowned as PA of the Year in the West Midlands PA Awards, she is fellow of the Institute of Administrative Management and a Graduate of the Your Excellency Mini MBA Programme and is also a proud member of the L&D Committee for the West Midlands PA Forum.  Katie has over 18 years administrative experience from her first “office job” up to leading and supporting a department of PAs and EAs in her current role. Katie is currently on maternity leave and we’re delighted that she’s agreed to join us for this chataway. Time: 0138   Welcome and introduction of Katie using the initial letters of her name 0340   Current role outline with favourite and not-so-favourite bits 1123   Katie’s career background with memorable moments 1538   Being PA of the Year for the West Midlands PA Awards 2209   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 2340   What advice would you give your younger self? 2448   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?  Resources/Weblinks  Katie Bott is on LinkedIn here BHSF Webpage https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhsf/mycompany/https://twitter.com/BHSFOfficial The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants ProgrammeThe PA Forum The West Midlands PA Awards Sing your own song with pride :  Lunch n Lunch with Lindsay   

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast features Nick Ginsburg who joins us all the way from Melbourne in Australia. Nick is the EA to the Provost and Senior VP at Monash University.  He is also Founder of The Admin Collective and a prominent supporter and champion of the EA and Executive Support profession.    Time: 0104   Welcome and introduction of Nick using the initial letters of his name 0301   Nick’s current role as an EA at Monash University 0742   Nick’s career history  1228   The Admin Collective  1822   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 2015   What advice would you give to your younger self? 2333   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party? Resources/Weblinks www.nickginsburg.comLinkedin - http://linkedin.com/in/nickginsburgInstagram - http://instagram.com/nickginsburgTwitter - http://twitter.com/itsnickginsburgNick’s Podcast (not admin related!)http://www.theopendrive.com/

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA, and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast features Craig Bryson, an Award-Winning EA and a prominent voice in the profession.  Craig is passionate about the modern-day role and the benefits it delivers to C-Suite Executives.   Time: 0054   Welcome and introduction of Craig using the initial letters of his name 0148   Award wins  0324   Craig’s career journey to date 0439   Key takeaways from Craig’s career  0529   Being a male EA  0628   Craig’s current EA role at Korn Ferry  0930   What advice would you give to your younger self?  1016   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 1117   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?  1230   Working your magic & praise for the EA/PA professional 1550   The power of words and working with dyslexia  1806   Advice for entering Awards  Resources/Weblinks Craig Bryson is on LinkedIn here Korn Ferry City AM PA AwardsExecutive PA Awards

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast is Episode 19.  We’ve “gone international” and are delighted to feature Michelle Bowditch.    Michelle is the Founder of Door20a, a tech consulting agency. Michelle’s has a hugely impressive list of clients who she has provided bespoke corporate workshops, keynote presentations and 1:1 mentoring sessions for.    Michelle recently launched The AAAs (Australian Admin Awards) – a first-ever business award of its kind in Australia. As the founding body that formally recognizes all administrative functions and industries in Australia, The AAAs, shine a light on the engine room of unsung heroes who work magic in organizations big and small. The awards advocate for more robust representation and appreciation within the professional community. Time: 0000   Michelle introduces herself using the letters of her first name  0247   Michelle’s career journey to date  1238   The Australian Administrative Awards (AAAs)  2235   Michelle’s biggest learning from setting up the AAAs 2432   Administrative Professionals as Leaders  2622   Showcasing yourself  2744   The biggest challenges for Australian Administrative Professionals  3251   Learning & Development  3644   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay….what would that be? 3816   Advice you would give your younger self at the start of your career 3919   3 guests you would invite to dinner Resources/Weblinks Michelle Bowditch is on LinkedIn here The Australian Administrative Awards (AAAs) Door20a   

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast is Episode 18 featuring Shelley Fishel of Tomorrow’s VA. Shelley is the renowned MS Office Maestro, offering training and support to help clients get the most from MS Office products. Tomorrow’s VA are a highly regarded Your Excellency Business Friend.  Time:0110   Introduction to Shelley using the letters of her first name 0950   Shelley’s career history 1648   Favourite MS Office products1752   Typical MS Office challenges2013   Announcement of new Programmes 2459   The PA Show 2022, London (UK)2616   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 2808   What advice would you give your younger self? 3007   Shelley’s 3 dinner guests           Resources/Weblinks Shelley Fishel is on LinkedIn Mention Your Excellency if you enquiry about the new MS Maestro Programmes! The PA Show : 8th & 9th March 2022 in London – Quote PA2201 for a 10% discount  Mental Health First Aid Training Your Excellency Business Friends