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In this episode, Annie answers a listener's question about the common struggle of balancing unexpected duties with your primary role and whether or not you should ask for a pay increase.
How to talk to your leader about adjusting your scope of workWhy it's important to know if your job expectations are aligned with your own goals and if it might be time for a changeThe potential pitfalls of asking for a pay raise without addressing the core issues causing job dissatisfaction
You will discover:
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
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Have you ever been shaken by someoneâs opinion of you?
In this episode, we explore the impact of criticisms and why they often reveal more about the critic than about you. Through personal stories, we'll discuss how to handle feedback constructively, maintain your self-worth, and transform these experiences into opportunities for growth.
In this episode, you will discover:
How to recognize when others' opinions are more about them than youEffective ways to process feedback without letting it affect your self-esteemTechniques to turn negative opinions into opportunities for personal and professional growth.----------------------------------------------
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Have you ever tried to navigate a challenging relationship with an intimidating executive?
How to distinguish between objectively poor behavior and different work stylesThe importance of setting and maintaining personal boundaries in the workplaceHow to stay in your own emotional lane and recognize what is within your control
In this episode, I address the tough reality of dealing with others' behavior in the workplace. We dive into a listener question and I share essential strategies to help you understand the difference between poor behavior and work style, set firm boundaries, and maintain your own emotional center.
In this episode, youâll discover:
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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There are a lot of misconceptions around boundaries.
In this episode, I dive into the hard truths about boundaries that many of us need to hear. We explore common misconceptions, tackle the myth that boundaries are all about control, and discuss how to implement them effectively in professional settings without feeling the anxiety of potential confrontation.
By understanding boundaries as a form of self-respect rather than exclusion, you can create a safer, more productive work environment for yourself and those around you.
In this episode, you will discover:
Why setting boundaries doesn't have to be a confrontational How to distinguish between controlling others and setting boundaries that honor your professional integrity.The importance of being intentional and proactive with boundary setting
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Itâs time to talk about some hard truths around company loyalty.
Why companies put themselves first and what that means for your loyaltyWhy placing your loyalty in the right place is crucial for your emotional health and your career How to be loyal to yourself first while still maintaining professional integrity
This episode is spicy! As someone who has seen incredibly talented professionals unexpectedly let go, I delve into the uncomfortable reality and truth about company loyalty.
I explore the pitfalls of misplaced loyalty, as well as ways to reframe loyalty to actually serve you and your career.
In this episode, you will discover:
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Ever feel like you're constantly ingesting and managing chaos at work?
In this episode, we talk about moving away from being a "Chaos Coordinator" to becoming a stable "Anchor" in your workplace. I explain how the words we use to describe our role can shape how we approach our work.
By thinking of yourself as an anchor, you can help calm the stormy chaos around you, and add more value to your executive and team.In this episode, you will discover:
How subtle shifts in how you think about your role can positively impact your workTips on how to stay calm and focusedThe importance of sticking to your own emotional lane when it comes to keeping your cool
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here.
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Are you the bridge in your organization or merely the gatekeeper?
Why the idea of being a gatekeeper is one dimensional and often not helpful when it comes to the flow of communicationThe cultural impact you can achieve by positioning yourself as a bridge within your workplaceHow being the bridge can transform your relationship with your executive and the larger team
In this episode, we explore the critical mindset shift from merely being the gatekeeper to becoming the bridge between your executive and the rest of the organization.
You will discover:
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, we uncover the true cost of multitasking and explore the benefits of embracing a more focused approach to work. By shifting our mindset and adopting strategies for focus, we can reclaim our time, reduce errors, and enhance the quality of our work.
In this episode, you will discover:
The significant downsides of multitaskingHow "multitracking" can help keep tasks organized free from mental fatigueStrategies to shift away from multitasking while still embracing flexibility
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Are you looking for tools that will turbocharge your efficiency?
In this episode, I dive into seven powerful tech tools designed to help you work smarter, not harder. As an executive assistant, leveraging these tools can streamline your processes, time, and productivity.
For capturing processes: Loom & Scribe
For templatizing: Text Blaze
For task tracking: Trello & Notion
For time tracking: Toggl
For calendaring: Cabinet
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Are you ready to optimize your productivity?
How to get in the right frame of mind by asking high-quality questionsThe importance of taking time to set yourself up for successStrategies for minimizing distractions
In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I dive into three powerful secrets to boost your productive output. From shifting your mindset to setting yourself up for success, and minimizing distractions, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you get more done in less time.
In this episode, you will discover:
Join me and discover how to effectively achieve more with less stress!
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Consistency. Is. Key.
In this episode of The Whole Assistant Podcast, I dive into the frequently forgotten power of consistency and how it can be a game changer for your career as an executive assistant. From showing up reliably each day to emotional steadiness and prioritizing your tasks, consistency not only builds trust with your executive but also sets you up for greater responsibility and professional growth.
In this episode, you will discover:
How consistency fosters trust and potentially reduces micromanaging The importance of emotional consistency Practical steps to identify and tackle barriers to consistency in your daily workAre you ready to embrace your badassery & turbocharge trust with your executive?
Click here to register for my free hour-long masterclass, 3 Ways to Establish Trust in Your Executive Assistant Role.
The doors to The Leveled-Up Assistant are now open! Click here to learn more.
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here.
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Want to know one sneaky thing that may be hindering your success?
Why setting yourself up for success often isnât prioritized and goes overlookedTips for building and maintaining trust through consistency and alignment with your executive's prioritiesHow to articulate your value proposition through optimized and documented processes
In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I explore the often-overlooked yet critical element of setting yourself up for success. As we kick off the new year, it's the perfect time to reassess your processes, automate where possible, and calibrate your priorities to ensure you're not just doing tasks but making a meaningful impact.
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Are you ready to embrace your badassery & turbocharge trust with your executive?Click here to register for my free upcoming hour-long masterclass, 3 Ways to Establish Trust in Your Executive Assistant Role.
You discover a path to:
Garner your executiveâs trust and land yourself in the "BEST ASSISTANT EVER" categoryFocus your energy on what truly matters so you're seen as a trusted partner, not just a task managerUnlock one game-changing secret that will turbocharge your partnership and elevate your career
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here.
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.Stay Connected:
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Ready to become your executive's most trusted ally? Discover the game-changing secrets to building unshakeable trust in your EA role through an exclusive, no-cost masterclass. This power-packed session will reveal the precise blueprint for earning your executive's complete confidence and transforming your professional relationship.
Go here to register: wholeassistant.com/trust
Learn where to focus your efforts for maximum impact and unlock a career-accelerating secret that will elevate your partnership to new heights. If you're ready to step into your power and become the indispensable right-hand your executive needs, this masterclass is your launching pad.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your EA journey and embrace your "badassery." The transformation begins next week!
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Are you aware of how youâre shaping your company's culture?
In this âbest of 2024â episode, I dive into the often underestimated influence that executive assistants have on work environments. I highlight three key ways that executive assistants impact company culture.
In this episode, you will discover:
- The pivotal role executive assistants play as the bridge between their executive and the rest of the organization
- How the organizational knowledge and insights of executive assistants can shape company culture
- The significance of setting the standard and tone in the organization, from addressing gossip to avoiding micromanagement
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here.
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.Stay Connected:
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What is productivity actually?
In this âBest of 2024â episode of The Whole Assistant Podcast, we demystify some common misconceptions about productivity that could be holding you back. By debunking these misguided beliefs, youâll learn how to streamline your processes, reduce the amount of time it takes to complete tasks, and ultimately increase your overall productive output.
In this episode, you will discover:
- 3 productivity myths that may be holding you back
- How to implement strategies that allow you to work smarter, not harder
- Practical techniques like templatizing, automating, and gamifying your tasks to get more done in less time
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here.
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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This episode is part of our âBest of 2024â series, and focuses on work hacks that keep me in the driverâs seat of my day.
I dive into 5 simple-but-mighty strategies, sharing practical tips and tricks to enhance productivity, stay focused, and manage your workload efficiently.
In this episode, you will discover:
- My favorite counterintuitive strategy to boost your productivity and focus
- One thing that completely transformed how I work, and keeps me free from burnout
- How to stay curious and open-minded in challenging conversations
- One simple hack that helps me feel in control of my day
I've witnessed the incredible growth my clients have had with these âhacksâ and seen the positive impact it has had on their lives and work. It is my hope they will be as impactful in your own work life.
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Hey there! Welcome to December and the end of the year. I absolutely love this time of year, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future.
As I was thinking about what to share on the podcast this month, I thought it would be fun and helpful to revisit some of the best episodes from 2024.
The concepts I share in these episodes have sparked light bulb moments, and have been game-changers for many of my clients. I believe they will be just as impactful for you!
To kick off the series, I'm reposting one of the most loved episodes titled "Deciding on How You See Yourself". In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of self-perception and its impact on your success as an assistant. I explore the impact of how you see yourself, and how your self-perception can either empower or hinder your growth.
In this episode, you will discover:- How to break free from fitting into a specific mold, and define your unique career path
- One underlying belief you may be holding onto, and how this belief manifests
- The significance of embracing who you are and stepping into the fullness of your badassery
Whether you're a seasoned assistant or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable strategies that will help you thrive in your role.
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here.
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I'm digging into the power of gratitude and how it can significantly improve the quality of our lives. I share personal stories, including one from a friend who turned gratitude into a daily practice, and my own experience using gratitude to navigate some tough times.
In this episode, you will discover:
- Actual statistics around gratitude and happiness
- Heartfelt personal stories that show the impact of daily gratitude in action
- Easy-to-follow tips for making gratitude a regular part of your life, even when things get rough
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here.
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.Stay Connected:
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Ever wonder how to navigate the challenges that come with assisting an inexperienced executive?
From setting realistic expectations to dealing with insufficient delegation, this episode is dedicated to exploring actionable strategies that can help you transform a potentially frustrating situation into a thriving and productive working relationship.
In this episode, you will discover:
- How to manage insufficient delegation to ensure youâre making an impact
- Strategies for setting realistic expectations
- The importance of clear communication and establishing protocols
- Tips for consistently showcasing your capabilities and developing trust
Join me as we tackle these essential skills to help you thrive with your inexperienced executive.
Exciting news for all executive assistants! Pre-registration for the next round of The Leveled Up Assistant is now open, starting January 31, 2025.
Sign up during our Black Friday promotion to receive 2024 pricing AND get $200 off when you pay in full. Plus, you'll gain lifetime access to "Ultimate Time Management for Assistants," a course specifically designed to tackle the unique challenges executive assistants face. As an exclusive Black Friday bonus, you'll also get access to a live group career mapping session and a live 2025 goal-setting session. This special promotion runs until Tuesday, November 26th.
Donât miss out! Visit wholeassistant.com/levelup for more details. Additionally, we've provided a simple template to help you request professional development funds from your company. Secure your spot today and elevate your career!
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here.
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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive.
This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment
Grab your free guide here.
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