Be the Ultimate Assistant

This ground-breaking podcast episode was recorded live, uncut, and streamed all over the world. In a workplace changed forever by the pandemic, Bonnie Low-Kramen and Vickie Sokol Evans wanted to […] The post A Talk with HR | Guests SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. & COS Emily M. Dickens | Ep 37 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

  In this episode, Bonnie continues the conversation with expert Jeremy Spake about the all-important subject of compensation and how HR is really deciding how much money to pay you. […] The post How is HR Really Deciding How Much $$$ to Pay You? | Guest Comp Expert Jeremy Spake | Ep 36 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

    Video of Podcast:   1500 attendees from 54 countries watched live! In response to the anxiety and uncertainty that is filling the world caused by the pandemic, Bonnie […] The post Speed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guest: Libby Moore | Ep. 35 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

    Video of Podcast:   1500 attendees from 54 countries watched live! In response to the anxiety and uncertainty that is filling the world caused by the pandemic, Bonnie Low-Kramen & Vickie Sokol Evans invite Libby Moore as their webinar guest. Libby is the former Chief of Staff to Oprah Winfrey for 11 years and is now an Executive Coach. “Say I love you to yourself every day” and “Nature is the new corner office” are just two life-affirming and life-savings gems that Libby shared. Comments flooded in from every corner of the world. “Her words are gold.” Watch for yourself. R/T 1:48:20 The post Speed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guest: Libby Moore | Ep. 35 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.

View the video podcast on YouTube: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Bonnie and Vickie decided to invite the world to a free global webinar series and this is […] The post Speed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guest Ann Hiatt | Ep 34 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

View the video podcast on YouTube: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Bonnie and Vickie decided to invite the world to a free global webinar series and this is the third of five. Bonnie was broadcasting from Florida and Vickie was in Austin, Texas. With an audience from 44 countries, Bonnie and Vickie share up-to-the-minute news and resources impacting the global workplace that is reeling from the sudden work from home (WFH) orders. Vickie shares some great tech tips for working from home. Ann Hiatt, former Executive Assistant to Jeff Bezos of Amazon, is their guest and Ann offers extraordinary insights about how to survive, revive, and thrive in the midst of crisis. Her presentation is especially powerful because she lived it. R/T 1:34 Related Links: Ann Hiatt Website: www.annhiatt.co April 29 Free Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6989499067097642768?source=Bonnie LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ann-hiatt Twitter: www.twitter.com/annrhiattRead more The post Speed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guest Ann Hiatt | Ep 34 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.

View the podcast video on YouTube: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Bonnie and Vickie decided to invite the world to a free global webinar series and this is […] The post Speed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guests Nate Berkus & Kelly Engstrom | Ep 33 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

View the podcast video on YouTube: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Bonnie and Vickie decided to invite the world to a free global webinar series and this is the second of five. Bonnie was broadcasting from Florida and Vickie was in Austin, Texas. With an audience from all over the world, they share up-to-the-minute news impacting the global workplace that is reeling from the sudden work from home (WFH) orders. Vickie shares some great tech tips for working from home. Celebrity interior designer and HGTV star Nate Berkus and his Director of Operations Kelly Engstrom makes a surprise special appearance from their homes. They pull the curtain back on the secrets to a successful remote partnership as well as tips to make a very comfy home office.  R/T 1:34 Related Links: Nate Berkus: https://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/nate-jeremiah-by-design/ | www.nateberkus.com | @nateberkusRead more The post Speed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guests Nate Berkus & Kelly Engstrom | Ep 33 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.

View the podcast with video on YouTube: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Bonnie and Vickie decided to invite the world to a free global webinar series and this […] The post Speed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guest CEO Gary Rabine | Ep 32 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

View the podcast with video on YouTube: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Bonnie and Vickie decided to invite the world to a free global webinar series and this is the first of five. Bonnie was broadcasting from Florida and Vickie was in Austin, Texas. With an audience from all over the world, they share up-to-the-minute news impacting the global workplace that is reeling from the sudden work from home (WFH) orders. Vickie shares some great tech tips for working from home. CEO Gary Rabine makes a special appearance from Illinois to give his perspective on what is happening and to show his support of assistants.  R/T 1:50 Related links:   Gary Rabine’s podcast series www.ditchdiggerceo.com Bonnie was a recent guest on his show: https://radiopublic.com/ditch-digger-ceo-with-gary-rabine-8g02JK/s1!fd031   Vickie Sokol Evans Online Course: Working from Home with Office 365: $29 https://jb121.infusionsoft.app/app/orderForms/work-from-home?cookieUUID=40e9fc2e-50fd-40fd-996e-99880fc4664dRead more The post Speed Mentoring During the Pandemic | Guest CEO Gary Rabine | Ep 32 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.

Pay Equity & Pay Transparency (yes, you’re reading that right) Oh, the times they are a-changin’ in 2020! (Thanks, Bob Dylan.) Listen in to this episode to hear Bonnie and […] The post Trending: Pay Equity & Pay Transparency | Ep 31 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

Pay Equity & Pay Transparency (yes, you’re reading that right) Oh, the times they are a-changin’ in 2020! (Thanks, Bob Dylan.) Listen in to this episode to hear Bonnie and Vickie give an up-to-the-minute update on what is happening with administrative salaries in the United States. We still have a serious wage gap and still too many assistants are not making fair salaries. The long-term solutions will be about collaborating with HR and company leaders on respectful salaries that motivate strong employee retention, productivity, and profits. Spoiler Alert: The subject of money and compensation will no longer live in the land of the secret, forbidden, and taboo. The great news is the strong movement towards Pay Equity and Pay Transparency and wow, is this going to have tsunami ramifications in the years to come. If you want to know exactlyRead more The post Trending: Pay Equity & Pay Transparency | Ep 31 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.

Building the Ultimate Executive / Assistant Partnership   In this podcast, Monique Helstrom, former Chief of Simon Sinek, joins Bonnie to talk through what it takes to build a powerful […] The post Building the Ultimate Executive / Assistant Partnership with Guest Monique Helstrom | Ep 30 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

Building the Ultimate Executive / Assistant Partnership   In this podcast, Monique Helstrom, former Chief of Simon Sinek, joins Bonnie to talk through what it takes to build a powerful partnership between executives and assistants. We discuss the good, the bad, and why this partnership should operate with the same fluidity and comfort as Kirk and Spock’s partnership does. ( R/T 30:57). After listening to this Podcast, go check out Bonnie and Monique’s Breakfast Summit for both Executives and their Assistants happening in New York City at Hudson Yards on October 24, 2019. Finally. These two groups together. Together at last. Seats are limited. Details Here for Building the Ultimate Executive / Assistant Partnership in NYC, October 24, 2019.       Related Links: Read Forbes cover story about Bonnie Low-Kramen & Ultimate Training, May 2019   Bonnie Low-Kramen |Read more The post Building the Ultimate Executive / Assistant Partnership with Guest Monique Helstrom | Ep 30 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.

  Recorded live at the Executive Secretary LIVE conference in San Jose, California on November 17, 2018. R/T 30:51   Our guest is Teri Wells who has worked as an […] The post Making a Difference One Person at a Time with Guest Teri Wells | Ep 29 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

  Recorded live at the Executive Secretary LIVE conference in San Jose, California on November 17, 2018. R/T 30:51   Our guest is Teri Wells who has worked as an Executive Assistant in Johannesburg, South Africa for 29 years. In 2015, she had coffee with fellow EA and speaker Anel Martin which is when “Isipho” was born. Isipho translates to “the gift” which in this case means the gift of education. It started as Teri’s and Anel’s way of paying it forward in a profession that has given them both so much. They collaborated with Executive Secretary Magazine Founder Lucy Brazier and together, they set out to change lives and wow, did they ever. They raised money to send promising young adults to a vocational school that would train them to work as administrative professionals. The tuition for the tenRead more The post Making a Difference One Person at a Time with Guest Teri Wells | Ep 29 appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.

The Art of the Ask Watch the video Audio version You don’t get if you don’t ask. This saying is true about many things but it is especially true when […] The post The State of Assistant Training: The Art of the Ask | Ep 28 (Part 3 of 3) appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

The Art of the Ask Watch the video Audio version You don’t get if you don’t ask. This saying is true about many things but it is especially true when it comes down to asking for training dollars. In our complicated workplace, professional development is not an option or a “nice to do.” Training for assistants is an absolute necessity to keep staffers sharp and relevant and to support companies to keep their competitive edge. But how to ask? In this 3rd of a 3-part series, Bonnie and Vickie answer this question in detail. Did you know that your company may actually have a training budget but it just may not be advertised? If you are looking for a new job, an important question to ask is: How much is the annual training budget for assistants? Learn how to buildRead more The post The State of Assistant Training: The Art of the Ask | Ep 28 (Part 3 of 3) appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.

  What high-quality training is out in the world for assistants, no matter where you are based on the planet? The great news is that training is now plentiful and […] The post The State of Assistant Training: What’s Out There? | Ep 27 (Part 2 of 3) appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

  What high-quality training is out in the world for assistants, no matter where you are based on the planet? The great news is that training is now plentiful and comes in all modes, platforms, and sizes. But how to choose? Bonnie Low-Kramen and Vickie Sokol Evans discuss all of them including; in-person events of all sizes, virtual online events, podcasts, blogs, webinars, books, and magazines. Be ready to take notes to gather the information that is just right for you, your colleagues, and the people you support. R/T 60 min. Related Links Please note: It would be impossible to list every conference and resource below so we have given some of the most major places which aggregate all the information. Give a shout if you have questions! Be the Ultimate Assistant 2-Day Workshops  http://www.bonnielowkramen. com/workshops/ Onsite Training with BonnieRead more The post The State of Assistant Training: What’s Out There? | Ep 27 (Part 2 of 3) appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.

Training is not an option anymore. In this 3-part series, Bonnie Low-Kramen and Vickie Sokol Evans take a deep dive into the slippery subject of assistant training. Historically, the 10 […] The post The State of Assistant Training: Where Are We? | Ep 26 (Part 1 of 3) appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen.

Training is not an option anymore. In this 3-part series, Bonnie Low-Kramen and Vickie Sokol Evans take a deep dive into the slippery subject of assistant training. Historically, the 10 million Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and general support staff in the United States have not been offered specific training relevant to their roles. For too long, training was not considered an important investment to be made because the need did not appear to be pressing. However, since the financial meltdown of 2008, the world and the workplace has changed in a seismic way. In our demanding 24/7, non-stop instant access global workplace of 2018, too many assistants are still fighting for training dollars and this education gap is hurting companies.   In Part 1, Bonnie and Vickie explore where we are with training and why and how we got here.  Read more The post The State of Assistant Training: Where Are We? | Ep 26 (Part 1 of 3) appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen - Be the Ultimate Assistant.