Deep diving into the lives and experiences of the most successful Personal and Executive Assistants in the UK and beyond, The Assistant Room podcast will be uncovering what goes on behind the scenes of a successful assistant at some of the biggest brands in the world. Throughout each episode, Jess, the Founder of The Assistant Room and ex EA of ten years sits down to chat to experienced assistants from different industries, at different stages in their career, to uncover the secrets to their success, the challenges they have overcome and the passion they have for their role.
In the final episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Karina De-Bourne, EA at FTI Consulting + Assistant Room Ambassador. Together, they talk about going from University to having a career as an EA, how to keep your head above water during times of personal hardship and the importance of working for a supportive business.
In the 9th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Kirsi Swinton, Executive Assistant and Head of the UK+I Assistants network at Hewlett Packard Enterprise + Assistant Room Ambassador Together, they talk about transferrable skills, her biggest support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how to can create strong relationships to help us succeed in our careers.
In the 8th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Davina Soochit, Assistant Room Ambassador and EA at UK based Executive Search firm Egon Zehnder. Together, they talk about the impact of COVID on her day to day responsibilities, how to push boundaries and become more confident and the process she followed internally to set up the Egon Zehnder PA network.
In the 7th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Abi Jones, EA at Facebook and Assistant Room Ambassador. Together, they talk about the future of the PA industry in a post COVID world, the important of failing and her three key takeaways on how every assistant can not only survive but thrive in the modern world of business.
In the 6th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Natalie Mayhew, Executive Business Partner at Google. Together, they talk about the evolution of Natalies 20 year long career, the impact tech will have on on the support industry and how we should embrace it, her life as an ambivert and the social impact she has had on families across London with her initiative ‘You Have A Voice'.
In the 5th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Kelsea Lindsey, Executive Assistant at American Express Global Business Travel. Between them both, Jess and Kelsea cover how to strike a successful work-life balance, how being a successful working Mum is achievable if you work for the right business and the most valuable piece of advice that Kelsea has ever received and how she implements that into her daily routine.
In the 4th episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Holly Beilby, EA to President & CEO International and Executive Chairman EMEA at Salesforce. Chatting to Holly about the importance of cross industry experience, how she has been able to get involved in exciting projects outside of her job description and her routine of self care, Holly is certainly someone you could describe as a trailblazer and inspiration to the entire industry.
In the 3rd episode of the series Jess, Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Lisa Nunn, ex EA to the Head of Commercial turned Associate at global real estate business Knight Frank. Chatting about her 30 year career as an Assistant across multiple industries, Lisa describes the importance of having a strong support network around you, the reality of imposter syndrome and gives her advice on the one thing every Assistant at any age and in any industry should always remember.
In the 2nd episode of the series, Jess Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Andrea Robson, Executive Assistant to CEO and Executive Team at digital ad agency Tribal Worldwide. Chatting about her journey as an Assistant, what it's like to make your first move into supporting a CEO, the importance of surrounding yourself with great people and what to do when sh*t really hits the fan, Andrea is one of the most inspirational people I have ever met.
In the first episode of the series, Jess Founder of The Assistant Room, sits down with Jessica Robbins, Personal Assistant to General Manager at global beauty brand L'Oreal. Chatting about everything from what it takes to succeed in the beauty industry; to how making lateral moves within your business should be encouraged and what it means to truly embrace the brand you work for, Jess is one of the most passionate PAs I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
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