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The Admin Edge is a podcast for executive assistants and administrative professionals to learn from their peers and advance their careers. Featuring expert guests and timely topics, this podcast delves deep into specific areas of concern for admins today and answers career questions submitted by office professionals worldwide.

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    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    How to Succeed as a Chief of Staff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 12:51


    What does success look like in a Chief of Staff role? Hear from EA turned Chief of Staff, Meg Steinschauer, on the unique challenges, KPIs, and opportunities of this career path. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Advance as an EA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 15:04


    Career progression for EAs can be difficult. How can you stand out and break through? This episode offers advice and insights to help you chart your path forward. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Get Started as a Project Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 13:47


    Are you an admin or EA looking to add more project management skills to your toolkit? Crystal Richards, PMP shares her tips and considerations for getting started as an administrative project manager. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Develop Business Acumen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 17:32


    Do you understand your business and the value you add as an admin or EA? Listen to this episode if you want to start elevating your financial and business acumen for career advancement. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Build Your Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 14:51


    As Admin Month ends, let's focus on community: how to find your support system and maintain a network that fuels your professional growth. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Lead with Executive Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 14:57


    What is executive operations and how can you lead with it as an admin professional? Guest Elle Tyra, EA at ABC News, shares her tips and strategies. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Leverage AI as an EA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 15:38


    Wondering how to best use AI as an EA? Hear from guest Fiona Young on the upsides of leveraging AI, including as a shortcut for career advancement. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Go from EA to Chief of Staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 21:19


    Are you an executive assistant who thinks you might be a good Chief of Staff? Kristina Willis, EA turned Chief of Staff at We Are Rosie, shares her advice on making the transition. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Find and Use Your Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 27:55


    Happy Admin Month! Learn from guest Mallory Rothstein how to speak up and advocate for yourself as an EA or admin professional today. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Build a Meaningful Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 13:09


    How did the former executive business partner for Jeff Bezos at Amazon and Marissa Mayer at Google, and Google's first-ever Chief of Staff, advance her career? Listen to this inspiring conversation with APC keynote speaker Ann Hiatt. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    Why Being Tech Savvy Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 14:45


    What does it mean to be “tech savvy” and why is technical expertise critical for admins today? Learn from an expert on this subject, Vickie Sokol Evans, and start sharpening those hard skills. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Increase Your Productivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 15:49


    Want to boost your efficiency at work? EA coach Annie Croner shares her tips on task tracking, boundaries, and much more. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Lead with Authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 10:06


    Libby Moore, former Chief of Staff to Oprah Winfrey, sat down with ASAP to share her advice on leadership and being authentic at work and in life. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    Why EAs Should Be Executives

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 14:48


    Want a seat at the executive table? Kristine Valenzuela shares why she thinks EAs should become (and should already be considered) executives. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Plan Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 12:54


    Interested in event planning and the future of event technology? Don't miss these insights from industry expert Julius Solaris. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    Why Executive Operations Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 19:38


    Executive operations is gaining traction, but what does it mean for you as an admin or EA? Learn more from experts Lynn Walder and Concetta Green. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Lead an Admin Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 15:47


    If you're stepping into a leadership role as an admin or EA, get started with this episode featuring career coach and trainer Peggy Vasquez. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Thrive in Your Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 10:39


    The admin profession is changing fast. Are you keeping pace? We talked to Robert Hosking, executive director of the administrative and customer support practice at Robert Half, about top skills and trends from the 2025 Salary Guide. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    Why Admin Titles Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 17:33


    Is it time to move beyond the title “assistant”? We talked to Candice Burningham about why new titles for EAs and admins are worth exploring. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    What It Takes to Be a Chief of Staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 12:56


    We talked to Maggie Olson, founder of Nova Chief of Staff, about the qualities and skills needed for an admin or EA to become a Chief of Staff. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    Bonus: ASAP at SHRM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 19:30


    In the final episode of this season, the ASAP team shared some of what they're taking away from the HR event SHRM. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Level Up Your Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 11:17


    Want to supercharge your learning and career development opportunities? Start with these tips. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    Why Tech Training Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 18:53


    Microsoft and cybersecurity experts share what administrative professionals need to know in today's increasingly AI-driven world. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    What Executives Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 24:06


    How do executives view admins and EAs? We talked to two execs about the value of administrative roles and continued professional development. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    What HR Wants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 12:00


    HR professionals at the SHRM event answer some of your admin questions around job titles, desirable skills, and more. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Elevate Your Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 22:30


    For training that will get you to the next level, heed the advice of expert Lynn Walder on everything from the importance of self-awareness and systems thinking to networking to upskilling outside of your comfort zone. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Advocate for Admins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 22:10


    Need to advocate for more as an administrative professional? Former Chief of Staff and current executive coach Jillian Hufnagel shares advice for getting what's best for yourself, your team, and the business. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Break the Glass Ceiling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 9:08


    Eager to rise to leadership as an administrative professional? Hear from Rae Morlan, VP of Administration at First PREMIER Bank, on how she broke barriers and seized opportunities to level up in her career. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Disconnect from Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 14:09


    Struggling with burnout, boundaries, and asking for help? Listen to this conversation between an administrative and executive assistant on how they recharge and manage their workload as busy remote employees. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Master Time Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 17:51


    Looking for time management strategies as an executive assistant or administrative professional? Learn from Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans to more effectively find, fund, and reframe your time. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Partner with Your Exec

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 12:35


    Want a stronger relationship with your executive? Mia Lane, Manager, Executive & Administration at UKG, shares her experience with genuine partnership and the strategies she finds most effective for maintaining strong communication and alignment. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Navigate the Job Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 17:44


    On the hunt for your next role? EA and ASAP Advisory Board member Katie Hendrickson provides her job search and application do's and don'ts. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Be an Effective Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 16:47


    Want to boost your leadership skills and impact? CEO and former executive assistant Tareka Wheeler reveals her strategies for leading with empathy and influence. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Choose an AI Tool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 15:16


    Wondering which AI tool is right for you? AI expert and former executive assistant Robyn Greaves shares her tips for selection based on your workflow and efficiency goals. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Boost Your Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 11:13


    Want to raise your confidence and resilience as an assistant? Take inspiration from guest Chynna Clayton, the former “body-woman” of First Lady Michelle Obama. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Map Your Dream Career

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 10:09


    Unsure of the next step in your career path? Madelyn Mackie shares her tips for deciding where you want to go and how to get there, so you can land your dream job.  Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Navigate Generational Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 16:44


    Do you have generational biases at work? Dr. Carrie Spell-Hansson shares how you can start challenging assumptions and having more meaningful conversations with colleagues across generations.  Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Adapt to Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 11:41


    Adaptability is an essential skill for admins and EAs. Longtime administrative professional Zynetta Canning O'Neill shares how she has navigated organizational change and why EA Ignite motivates her to rise to the challenge.  Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Set Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 7:05


    Do you struggle with work-life balance? Executive and personal assistant Ike Saunders shares how to delineate boundaries and thrive in a role that blends the personal and professional.  Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Be an Intrapreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 9:48


    Admins and EAs are well-positioned to influence and innovate within their organizations. Intraprenerushup expert Dr. Chithra Anand shares ways you can take initiative and make an impact on your business today.  Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Show Executive Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 9:53


    Want to be seen as a capable, confident leader? Alicia Fairclough, founder of EA How To, shares ways you can exude executive energy and prove your value as a strategic business partner.  Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    Why Professional Development Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 14:37


    Interested in professional development as an admin or executive assistant, but unsure if it's worth it? Hear from your peers on the benefits of having a budget for training and acquiring new skills, connections, and inspiration for career advancement. Featuring APC speakers Joshua Washington and Paul Pennant; ASAP Advisory Board members Norma Lemon-Turner, Krista Hopkins, and Peyton Ticknor; and APC attendees. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    Why Certification Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 13:14


    Interested in certification as an admin or executive assistant, but unsure if it's worth it? Hear from your peers on the benefits of receiving the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence - PACE, including raises and new opportunities through community. Featuring admins from Capital One, Amentum, AARP, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, including Anne Sherwood in conversation with Peyton Ticknor. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    What Admins Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 11:12


    Want a raise, quiet quitting, or struggling to stay positive as an admin or executive assistant? Stephanie Powley talks with Peyton Ticknor about common questions and issues that come up for admins and how to resolve them. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Advance as a Project Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 7:30


    Do you already feel like a project manager as an admin or executive assistant, but want to prove your expertise and impress your boss? Joe Pusz (The PMO Squad) talks with Alexa Kirby about how to approach your tasks as projects and the right project management questions to ask before you begin for a higher likelihood of success. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Give Yourself Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 11:57


    Dealing with burnout or imposter syndrome as an admin or executive assistant? Kaylon Emeary talks with Peyton Ticknor about self-care and tips for maintaining gratitude, focus, and self-confidence at work. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Advocate for Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 11:04


    Want to advocate for a higher salary, professional development budget, and more as an admin or executive assistant? Lucy Brazier, OBE (Executive Support Media) talks with Alexa Kirby about how to understand and communicate the value you bring. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    Why Admins Should Embrace AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 17:31


    Looking for ways to use AI in your daily work as an admin or executive assistant? Tech experts share their tips, predictions, and takeaways from the AI hype cycle. Featuring Molly Denham (Vexa Software), Haefa Mansour (EA Buddy), Matt Martin (Clockwise), Matt Oden (Execify), Alex Bayer (Vimcal), Kevin Jacyna (Circleback), and Melissa Peoples (Admin Gurus). Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

    How to Make AI Work for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 13:14


    Is AI going to steal your job as an admin or executive assistant? Rhonda Scharf talks with Peyton Ticknor about how you should be using AI and ChatGPT to stay relevant. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

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