Podcasts about administrative assistants

May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.― Nelson MandelaThere's no denying that a fast-paced office means hustle, like making snap decisions and juggling multiple tasks at the same time. But if we feel ourselves truly lagging behind, knowing when it may be time to move on and into an environment that is a better fit for us, is more than OK.This week I share a few tips to help us keep up in a fast paced office while also maintaining a positive attitude despite the pressure.Episode highlights:Knowing what the office pace is, before you accept the job offerSeeing the signs that your struggle is real and asking for help if neededPermission to admit a fast pace office life is not for you and know it's OK to move onSupport the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Liz shares a simple yet effective framework for assistants to build and maintain their understanding of their manager's needs and priorities. She talks about how managing different needs and priorities across different executives can cause stress and anxiety and contribute to overwhelm. Liz introduces the 3 Ps - Preferences, Priorities, and Pet Peeves - and explains how they can be used to set up new relationships for success and reset existing relationships. She emphasizes that assistants are not mind readers and need information, insight, and experience to manage their manager's needs and preferences effectively. Liz breaks down each of the three Ps and provides examples of how assistants can gather information about them, including asking their manager directly. Liz also emphasizes the importance of ongoing dialogue and structured approaches to checking in with managers as priorities are constantly changing. She suggests documenting the three Ps for managers and keeping the list handy and updated. Liz highlights the 3 Ps as a dynamic document that can be used as a handover document and shared with other EA colleagues. She encourages assistants to be proactive, curious, and interested in their manager's needs and priorities. Finally, Liz talks about how to put the 3 Ps into practice, emphasizing the importance of using open-ended questions and fostering curiosity for insights. She also mentions that she provides a workbook for coaching clients and training program attendees that guides them through how to set up a 3 Ps conversation with their manager. Listeners who want to learn more about Liz's training programs and membership platform can sign up for her email newsletter at myeacareer.com.  

“I wanted freedom more, I wanted to move through the world taking up space more, I wanted to not be limited more, I wanted to know what it was like to live my life on fire, to feel what it was like, to fully live, for the very first time in my life.”In April 2021 Alise and her husband Gregg donated most of their stuff, let go of their apartment lease, and with their two cats in tow, with no home to return to and everything they owned stuffed into their car, they set off as Digital Nomad Travel Bloggers. They have traveled throughout the US and in 2023, are headed to Greece for a year. Her digital nomad job is owner of her own bookkeeping company, serving small business owners remotely while she and Gregg travel. They strive to share their joy and lessons in travel and life hoping to inspire the others to embrace their hearts desires too.Connect with Alise and Gregg to learn the many ways you can begin your Digital Nomad journey:https://www.instagram.com/talesfromanuntamedsoul/https://www.facebook.com/talesfromanuntamedsoulhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alise-saunders-chrm-396a53a0/https://talesfromanuntamedsoul.com/Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

“I believe the journey that we're on in this life, is a journey of self-discovery; it's not a journey about what's going on out here in the world, and who these other people are, they're just characters in a play. The journey is really into understanding self and stepping fully into who you were designed to be…and do that.”LuAnn Buechler is affectionately known as the Little Spark, and that she is – Sparking breakthrough change in businesses and individuals for over a decade. She is the owner of PMC Events & Coaching which she founded in 2005. LuAnn is also a transformational coach and speaker, certified facilitator of the Passion Test & Passion Test for Business, Master trainer and Event Facilitator and Founder of the ihug Movement.Our conversation was pure joy that will leave you grinning long after the episode is over! Biggest takeaway: we have permission to be agents of change for ourselves!Connect with LuAnn today to learn more about her unique coaching program:https://luannb.com/Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

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“Now the idea of how do I carve out a life on my own terms; how do I start to build a life I want even if it takes me a little while to get there; and that's how we have so many entrecurious people”Ever been curious what it is like to buy and grow a business?  What if you could buy and grow a small business without having to chuck your whole current life or risk your family? Is that even possible?Meet consultant Amber Christian who through her blog on Nano PE,  shares how  buying and growing very small businesses can make entrepreneurship more friendly and approachable than much of what we read in the mainstream media.  Ready to take that leap and finally become a successful entrepreneur in an innovative way?Connect with Amber to learn more:https://www.twitter.com/beingwonderlyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlchristian/Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

Today I am here with YN2 Karl Spiesman who is currently the Administrative Assistant at Recruiting Office Cleveland, OH.  I have him here today to speak about his career but specifically how he not only serves in the Coast Guard but is also a small business owner.  YN2 is the owner of Brick and Barrel, a small brewery located in Cleveland.  https://www.thisiscleveland.com/locations/brick-and-barrel

Demetria Kelley, Assistant Program Director of MS Business at Mays Business School, understands that everyone can be successful with the proper support and encouragement. This is seen as she dives into how she is heavily involved in supporting campus events and the unique experiences that they offer students. These events include the TXGap Summer Institute as well as the Women's Leadership Initiative Conference, and what opportunities that these students are offered. Kelley also shares insightful advice on what is required for the MS Business program and what can give that extra push. Bio: Born and raised in Los Angeles California, Demetria Kelley moved to Texas in 2005, starting her career with the university in 2010 as an Administrative Assistant for the Registrar's Office then moved to College of Architecture as an Administrative Coordinator/Graduate Advisor. Now as the Assistant Program Director of MS Business at Mays Business School, Kelley has found her calling in higher education. Involved in TXGap Summer Institute, University Advisory Group, and The Women's Leadership Initiative Conference, Kelley continues to leave her mark on the university.

Don't ever diminish the power of words. Words move hearts and hearts move limbs.― Hamza YusufOK, I'm going to tell it to you straight. In my very humble opinion, not everyone is cut out to be a manager. There. I said it and I stand behind it.We've all had the misfortune of working alongside others, that, to be honest, shouldn't be in a managerial role. I honestly don't think it's a good fit for everyone and I share this thought and my reasons why, along with some key tips to keep in mind if you are looking at obtaining a manager type position in the future, in this week's minicast episode.Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

The horror of this week at Michigan State University casts a cloud over our state, and especially the campus just five miles east of the Capitol building. It was the 67th mass shooting in the first 46 days of 2023. As we recorded this week's podcast, a memorial service was gathering in the center of the East Lansing campus in remembrance of Arielle Anderson, Alexander Verner and Brian Fraser … and with prayers for five more students hospitalized at Lansing's Sparrow Hospital. Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Anderson =========================== This week it's the “Perry for President” (be still, my heart) edition of “A Republic, If You Can Keep It”. Yes, Perry Johnson thinks he's ready to be America's Quality Guru in Chief … along with the somewhat more qualified but equally unlikely to win former South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley. Maybe a Perry - Nicki ticket? Also this week, Michigan Republicans head to their state convention this weekend secure in the knowledge their next chairperson will be an Election Denier. The pre-convention activities begin, appropriately, with a Matt DePerno fundraiser at The Nut House (a sports bar across the street from the convention hall).  We're joined this week by President Ron Bieber, who has served at president of the Michigan AFL-CIO since 2015. Bieber joined UAW Local 730 in 1978, after hiring into the General Motors Metal Fabricating plant in Wyoming, Michigan. He was elected to his first union position at the age of 23, and moved up the ranks, being appointed to the UAW International staff in 1992. In 2009, Bieber was promoted as an Administrative Assistant to the UAW President and named the Director of the UAW CAP Department. In this position, his responsibilities included the administration of the Political, Retired Workers and Civil Rights departments of the UAW. Ron currently serves on the boards of the Economic Alliance of Michigan, the Michigan Association of United Ways, and the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. =========================== This week's podcast is underwritten in part by EPIC-MRAEPIC ▪ MRA is a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== Links to stories we're following MSU shooting victims remembered: Alexandria Verner, Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser - The Washington Post Twitter: "A survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting is a student at Michigan State University Oxford High student survives second shooting at Michigan State - The Washington Post MSU shooting 2023: ‘We cannot keep living like this:' Dems vow gun reform | Bridge Michigan Opinion | Michigan State shootings are a reminder: We must take the guns away - The Washington Post This week in politics Michigan House OKs Democratic tax plan as tensions hit Capitol Minority Leader Hall, Michigan Republicans Set To Turn Their Backs On Inflation Relief - Michigan Democratic Party Insider: Wentworth-linked nonprofit spent $137,000 on travel President Perry Johnson? Michigan businessman launches long-shot campaign | Bridge Michigan Finley: Perry Johnson's bizarro presidential campaign ad aims to shock Perry for Prez Super Bowl ad via Twitter Election deniers vie to lead broke Michigan GOP. Donors aren't happy. | Bridge Michigan Campaign donors love a winner, dump Michigan GOP for Democrats after election | Bridge Michigan National Task Force on Election Crises Report Sanctions for bogus election lawsuits spurs GOP proposal to protect attorneys from punishment - Raw Story

There are many ways to reach us here at DECAL.  You can go to our website at decal.ga.gov, you can e-mail us, or more than likely you still pick up the phone and call us on the telephone using 404-656-5957 or 1-888-442-7735. The voice you hear on the other side of the phone is very important to you…and to us. Joining us to talk about customer service here at DECAL is Antonia Mack, Administrative Assistant in the Applicant Services Unit with Child Care Services, Tommeshia Sims is a receptionist at CAPS, Tammy Clark is our Agency Receptionist and Information Specialist, and Quandra Obi is Special Assistant to Commissioner Jacobs.   Support the show

Liz's guest is Ruth Kilah, Founder & CEO of Hoxton Hyde. She is an Australian based, International Executive Assistant Coach + Mentor and International Speaker. Ruth provides one to one and group coaching program for Assistants. Ruth specialises in helping assistants become strategic thinkers and operators. As a former Senior Executive Assistant and Project Manager, Ruth has over 13 years' experience in managing time for C-Suite Executives in Australia and in the United Kingdom, predominantly for large global corporations.   Listen to this interview to hear Ruth share her background and her experience navigating the career Spider Frame. Ruth also outlines her approach to working with assistants, what motivated her to establish Hoxton Hyde (and the origins of her business name).   Ruth also shares three top tips for upping your effectiveness when it comes to being a strategic partner to your business leader.   Ruth also shares a bonus tip that is pure gold…so make sure you listen right to the end!   Connect with Ruth Kilah via Instagram and LinkedIn and join the Extraordinary Executive Assistants free Facebook Community.

“Nurses are burnt out trying to make it work within the system and want another opportunity to keep going.A lot of Nurses want to start their own business because they want to work and do more for their patients.”Catie Harris is a NursePreneur Mentor who has empowered thousands of nurses in business to monetize their knowledge and skills while inspiring them to change the way healthcare is perceived and delivered. She strives to undo the perception that nursing care is limited to the hospital setting. Through her intensive nurse business coaching program, Catie shows nurses around the world how their hard-earned knowledge and skills can transcend the hospital system into a profitable business.Connect with Catie to learn more about becoming a Nursepreneur:https://www.nursepreneurs.com/https://www.instagram.com/nurse_preneur/https://www.facebook.com/groups/nursebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/c/CatieHarris/videosSupport the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

"As women we're really good at soldiering on and pushing through our problems, instead of delegating. It's really hard for us to recognize when we are feeling burnt out. It's really hard to acknowledge when we've reached that burnt out stage. But it comes at a cost, and that cost is ourselves."Meet Anjali and Urvina, creators of UKAN Coaching whose sole mission is to accelerate unhappy career women into jobs they love! At UKAN Coaching they are here to help us achieve our goals and take control of our lives.Conversation highlights:Top concerns for women returning to workHow to recognize career burn outWays that UKAN Coaching can help with bothConnect with UKAN Coaching today!LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/urvinashah; https://linkedin.com/in/anjaligudhkaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ukancoachingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/UKANCoachingBook In A Free Career Chat - https://bit.ly/ukan_haveaseat_chatSupport the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cedric graduated from West End High School in 1993, The University of Alabama in 1998, and Miles Law School in 2003. During his time at Alabama, Cedric met Pamela J. Flakes of Salem, Alabama. They married in 1999. Cedric and Pamela have three children; Cedric D. Sparks, Jr., DeJa Camille Sparks, and Chancellor David Sparks. In May of 1998, Cedric was appointed to the City of Birmingham Mayor's Office Division of Youth Services, where he served as Administrative Assistant to the Mayor. Just a year later, he was promoted to the position of Operation's Manager One year after that he was named Director of Operations, and in July of 2002, he was named Executive Director of the Division of Youth Services. In November 2017, he was appointed to serve in the position of Chief of Staff for the City of Birmingham by Mayor Randall Woodfin. He was reappointed to the role of Chief of Staff in November of 2021. Cedric is also active in the community, serving as Deacon at 45th Street Baptist Church, and a football coach and Board Advisor for the Titusville Knights, and baseball coach for the Phillips Academy Middle School baseball team, just to name a few. Cedric has been the recipient of many awards and acknowledgements including: Ebony Magazine's Top 30 Young Leaders of the Future, FBI Director's National Community Leader Award, Childcare Resources Children's Advocate of the year, Birmingham Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40, Leadership Birmingham, and Leadership UAB to name a few.

All good things are worth waiting for, including Liz's word for 2023! In this episode Liz shares the word that she has decided aptly describes her outlook for 2023. If you want to stay across all the upcoming announcements around Power Skills for Linchpin Assistants, make sure you're following Liz on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizveevee/ Liz also invites you to connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizvanvliettrainerspeakercoach/

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If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.― Katharine Hepburn"Because we said so." "That's the way it's always been done."Show of hands if you are so over hearing those excuses in the workplace when leaders make these proclamations from on high dictating a new office policy or rule, offering no further explanations or offers of discussion.Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news for leaders who operate with this closed mindset but I'm afraid the days of employees following blindly along are O-V-E-R. Thats right, over. Or at the very least, should be.This week I put my sassy hat back on and offer my insight into why we need to question everything in the workplace in 2023.  Such as:Job responsibilitiesOffice policiesWFH v. In office mandatesAre you with me?Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.― VoltaireHave A Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace officially turns 3 TODAY! Wow. Wow. Wow. I honestly don't know where to begin, so I'll just begin with saying THANK YOU! To all my supporters, listeners, friends and guests, it's because of you that this podcast has grown into what it is today. I appreciate every minute of my podcast and feel incredibly grateful each time I click that record button.  Help me celebrate this exciting 3 year milestone with:Special guest reviewsFun listener stories My turn in the bonus question hot seatWhat's new on the Have A Seat websiteThank you for listening and for your amazing support! Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

#98: Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author Dan Martell joins Chris to talk about buying back time. They discuss the value of adopting the right mindset, techniques for scheduling your time, tools to streamline processes, and changes you can make to reclaim your time and lead a more fulfilling life.Dan Martell (@danmartell) is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author. He is also the managing partner of High Speed Ventures and the founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, the world's largest coaching program for high-performing founders of Software as a Service businesses. His new book is Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire.Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/buy-time-dan-martell Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the webKubera: 14 day trial of the world's most modern wealth tracker for $1Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest ecommerce platformVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Selected Links From The EpisodeDan Martell: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Resources Mentioned:Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your EmpireAll the Hacks Podcast::Managing Your Time to Get More Done with Laura VanderkamTranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What MattersCoaching: SaaS Academy | EMyth Business CoachTask Manager/Operations: Superhuman | Motion | Notion | Trustworthy | 1PasswordDelivery Services: Instacart | Towne.ioService Platform: TaskrabbitSleep/Activity Tracker: OuraChris's Recommendations: Pape Meat | ButcherBox Full Show NotesIntroduction to Dan Martell (00:00)Saving time, freeing it up, and buying it back (02:16)Time and energy audit (05:55)Understanding how you work, honoring your calendar, and learning when to schedule energy-depleting tasks (09:27)Maximizing efficiency by breaking down calendar tasks into several mini-tasks (14:04)Google Docs, calendars, and to-do lists (17:42)Life vision & RPM (20:31)Color-coding calendar hacks (22:55)Mindset: Common objections people have about the idea of buying back time (23:25)Leveling up in business: Trading time for money, money for time, and eventually money for money (27:29)Reducing expectations (30:00)Helping people value their time (34:02)Practical examples of how to buy back time (39:34)Administrative Assistant/House Manager/Virtual Assistant (56:02)Creating a family playbook (1:01:52)Trustworthy: Family operating system (1:05:34)Creating a frustration list (1:08:55)Designing your perfect week (1:11:19)Seven pillars of life (1:15:03)Relationships: Lessons learned from hiring a family coach (1:18:23)Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire (1:24:30)Where to find Dan Martell (1:25:59) PartnersDeleteMeDeleteMe is a simple subscription, privacy service for reducing unwanted personal information exposed on the public Web. They'll remove your cell phone #, address, email, family members and more from hundreds of data broker websites and then continuously scan for new data that shows up and get that removed as well. On average DeleteMe finds and removes over 2,000 pieces of data for a customer in their first two years.Get 20% off a plan for you or your entire family at allthehacks.com/deleteme KuberaKubera is most modern wealth tracker that can completely replace you net worth tracking spreadsheet. It can track your bank accounts, stocks, investments, crypto, real estate, physical assets and liabilities all in one place. It's so simple and easy to use, and because they partner with multiple account linking partners that even work for international accounts, you get the best connectivity possibleTry it out for 14 days for just $1 at allthehacks.com/kubera ShopifyShopify is a commerce platform that simplifies selling online and in-person so you can focus on successfully growing your business. And they even let you sell across social media marketplaces like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. Packed with industry-leading tools ready to ignite your growth, Shopify gives you complete control over your business and your brand without having to learn any new skills in design or code.Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/allthehacks VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

A solo episode encouraging assistants to embrace their inner 'slinky' and reflect on the Power Skills that enable Linchpin Assistants to stay in that impactful zone.  Episode 107 - Why Assistants Are The Human Equivalent Of A Slinky can be found below: https://myeacareer.com/podcasts/107-why-executive-assistants-are-the-human-equivalent-of-a-slinky/ The following are two blog posts I wrote on the same topic: https://myeacareer.com/why-executive-assistants-need-to-adopt-a-slinky-mindset/ https://myeacareer.com/how-executive-assistants-can-manage-expectations/ Connect with Liz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizveevee/ Connect with Liz on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizvanvliettrainerspeakercoach/

Look up and not down. Look forward and not back. Look out and not in, and lend a hand.― Edward Everett HaleIt's the start of a new year and for many, it could mean the start of a new position either within their current organization or outside of it.If that new opportunity should mean beginning a role as an admin professional for the first time, I say, good for you and welcome to the club!There is so much about our profession I would happily share with anyone. So I sat down and recorded this quick episode with some advice for those who may be entering into the wonderful world of administrative work for the first time.What would your advice be? Connect with me through my website and let's chat about it!Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com. Interested in starting your own podcast but not quite sure it's right for you? Are you ready to dive into all the details of what it takes to run a successful podcast? From finding your niche to episode editing and podcast marketing, I've got you covered. I have three years of podcast producing and hosting experience to happily share with you. Click to access my Conversations About Podcasting blueprint to learn more about becoming a podcaster today! Thanks for listening!

Everybody has talent, it's just a matter of moving around until you've discovered what it is. ― George LucasHave you ever heard of the phrase executive presence? Do you know what it is? I honestly really like the term and think it can cover a lot of ground in how we work within our roles. To me, executive presence is the way we conduct ourselves when our boss isn't in the room, from the way we speak to colleagues to the emails we send even the way we speak over the phone, all come into play.In this episode I share 3 quick tips: the ways we can operate with an executive presence mindset, why having executive presence matters in our roles, and lastly, how all of that can tie together to become a part of our workplace brand Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more content or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com. Thanks for listening!

Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up.― Jesse JacksonWelcome to 2023! What Will Be Your Word For The Year? When I first heard about finding a motivating word for the year, in place of new years resolutions, I was immediately on board.The theory behind resolutions are to help us stay on track with any intentions or goals that we may have set for ourselves at the start of a new year.When in actuality they can be stress inducing, frustrating and just down right impossible to maintain. That doesn't sound like a pleasant way to start the year to me.But when I heard about choosing a word for the year that will be a guiding light or a north star, well, I was all in.What we need now is affirmations, positivity and encouragement, not a reminder of what we aren't doing right.I've found my word for the year, and I happily share it in this week's episode. What will your word for 2023 be? Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more content or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com. Thanks for listening!

It is out with the old for our year-end Nurture Small Business final podcast episode. Deanne Duncan and Samantha Robbins, our fearless leaders here at DCA Virtual Business Support, join me as we chat about what we've learned from 2022. There were many lessons that we hope you also find valuable. Culture shifts, personal growth from adversity, and growing pains retaining our remote team. We'll tell you about the survey we developed that totally revamped our New Hire Orientation process to create more stability.  The duo shared their favorite podcast episodes. Both centered around mental health and positivity. You can check those out below.  Maintaining Mental Health as an Entrepreneur  Rewire Your Brain for Positivity They also revealed their favorite clients. There are so many; we didn't get to talk about ALL of them. So, we'll give them all a shout-out below.  Caja Holdings Cooley Creative Ms. Fit One Next Key Services Varkrz Favorite Daughter Go Beyond SEO Meg Seitz StoryStruck Marketing About Your Host DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.   Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work-from-home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. With extensive experience in outsourcing solutions that provide administrative, creative, marketing, and website support, she is able to help other small businesses grow and thrive. Connect with Denise DCA Virtual Business Support website. View and listen to Podcasts with Denise Cagan. LinkedIn 

Stories create community, enable us to see through the eyes of other people, and open us to the claims of others.― Peter ForbesFile management, communication and boundaries. For me, those are the holy trinity that make up my remote work operations.This is a part 2 to my prior episode on remote work. In this episode I list the actual tools and resources I use that help me land in the productive column day after day.Are you Team Microsoft at your office? Visit https://www.melissapeoples.com/ for excellent training and tips for all things Microsoft.Thanks for listening!Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more content or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com. Thanks for listening!

My interview today is with Jessica Davies. Operations Manager for Dr. Peter Fuda, based in Sydney, Australia. Jess has worked with Peter for over four years now. Commencing in an EA capacity and subsequently moving into the role of Operations Manager early in 2022.  In that capacity, Jess partners with Peter across three key streams; his consultancy; The Alignment Partnership, his leadership app; Enixa and any speaking engagements he undertakes.  In the Operations Manage role, Jess works across account management, project management, marketing and content creation, always with the intention to amplify Peter's work.  Prior to TAP, Jess worked at a Fintech start-up in London as the EA to the CEO, and has held a number of executive assistant and team assistant roles prior to that. I met Jess Davies when I reached out via LinkedIn to connect with Peter Fuda.   I was immediately impressed with her professionalism and communication skills. In my interactions with Jess, it was clear that Peter placed enormous value and trust in her and this was articulated by him when I interviewed him in Episode 165 of the podcast…if you haven't listened to that episode…you must go back and take a listen.  Peter described how Jess has the ability to '10x' what he is doing. She is a force multiplier. I had already decided that I wanted to invite Jess to be a guest on the podcast, and that recommendation just cemented it.  It was a delight to speak to someone like Jess who embodies the characteristics of the Linchpin Assistant. In this interview, you will hear how Jess reflects all five levels of the Linchpin Model that I train and teach.  Jess speaks about how the culture Peter has created is one where busyness is not a badge of honour. Instead, effectiveness and creating capacity are capabilities that are encouraged. It was a delight to interview Jess and to hear her describe her curiosity, her thirst for knowledge. In this final episode of the podcast in 2022 it is a delight to bring you an admin professional who  has truly revealed her leadership capabilities and continues to grow and develop. Someone who truly represents the idea that Leadership is not a position; it's a mindset and a toolset.  Connect with Jess via LinkedIn or they're welcome to contact me on email: jessicadavies@tap.net.au – and of course, the best way to access Enixa on a 30 day free trial is via www.enixa.co

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. ― Martin Luther This month marks my one year anniversary in my remote executive assistant position. Yay!! The amount of personal and professional growth I've experienced this past year has been such a welcome change.In this week's episode I share a few remote work organization tips that I've learned to implement this past year that have really helped me stay on track. And what would one of my minicasts be without a little sassy thrown in? Yep! Sassiness activated in this episode, you've been warned.For more remote work advice, check out this fantastic blog post from Team Solo Admin for tips to get started in your remote admin job: https://teamsoloadmin.com/10-tips-to-help-you-get-started-in-your-remote-admin-job/Thanks for listening!Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes with fierce females, minicasts or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

For this episode, we're joined by Natalie Lee, Senior EA to the Chief Administrative & Legal Officer at Atlassian. She is also the Manager of Leadership Operations, where she manages several craft-focused Executive and Administrative Assistants and helps solve operational challenges. Natalie joins us to share her powerful story for becoming an EA and how that shaped who she is today. She also has fantastic advice for other EAs, including how to gain confidence in the role, navigate imposter syndrome, and understand yourself and your values in order to show up more fully in your role. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn. Natalie's favorite resources: “How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit” by Mike Cannon-Brookes “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle

Every human being has a fascinating existence, with a big cast of good and evil characters in each. And almost always, somewhere along the way, magic. ― Lucinda Riley So as I'm sure you've noticed, there has been an increase in chatter around the 4 day work week out there on the interwebs. I have worked a 4 day work week in the past and let me tell you, I'm a fan.However, there was one drawback that I honestly struggled with that sort of took me by surprise. I share this one thing as well as my thoughts overall, on the 4 day work week schedule in this week's episode.Register to be a guest to Have a Seat with me and share your 4 day work week story.Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes with fierce females, minicasts or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

This episode features Kyle Underwood, Program Manager, Head and Neck Institute at Cleveland Clinic, & Adam Haas, Administrative Assistant, Head and Neck Institute at The Cleveland Clinic. Here, they share advice for young professionals looking to get into healthcare administration. 

For two decades, Dr. Peter Fuda has been a Sherpa to leaders, teams and organizations across the globe as a consultant, coach, author, researcher, speaker and professor of management. Andy Penn, the former CEO of Telstra (Australia's pre-eminent telecommunications company has said of Peter “If I can only spend an hour with one person, I choose to spend it with Peter.” Most recently, Peter has been driven by a mission to democratize leadership, via an innovative digital product. It's called Enixa. I am a huge fan girl of Peter's having first come across his thought-leadership when I was an EA.   I will also say that as a proud Aussie, it brings me enormous pleasure to be bringing Peter to you, my lovely listeners who are spread across the globe and who more than likely are unfamiliar with his work. It is so wonderful for me to be able to share such a brilliant and innovative leadership expert like Peter with you. As you know, I'm a strong believer that as an assistant you have the ability to lead from where you are and we don't need to be leaders of people to be leaders and to demonstrate self-leadership. In this wide-ranging discussion you will hear - Peter's take on this and how leadership is not a position.  - What it means to have influence: How it's a factor of two vital ingredients. - His observations on the value assistants can bring to their leader and in fact he sings the praises of his own former EA and now Operations Manager, Jessica Davies….and, spoiler alert, in my next episode (#166) you will hear my interview with Jess where we talk about how her role as a Linchpin Assistant supporting Peter. - The ONE resource (aside from Enixa) that Peter feels should be on your reading list It was an honour and privilege to interview Peter and I want to extend my deepest thanks to Jess for facilitating the interview. Peter shared that he turns down 9 out of 10 speaking/media opportunities. The fact that he chose to spend some of his valuable time with me is a wonderful compliment that I do not take lightly. What a way to finish off 2023. Two back-to-back episodes with a brilliant leader and leadership expert and his equally brilliant Linchpin Assistant. Stand-by for Episode 166 in two weeks time! Find out more about Enixa and sign up for your FREE 30 Day Trial at https://www.enixa.co/ Follow Peter on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/peterfuda/ Follow or Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-peter-fuda-5870ab4a/  

We must reject not only the stereotypes that others hold of us, but also the stereotypes that we hold of ourselves.― Shirley Chisholm Introduction is defined as: a formal presentation of one person to another. I believe it is a simple act that can carry a lot of weight.The way and manner in which we introduce ourselves can be a direct reflection of how we view ourselves through others eyes.  Along with the tone and the words we use, all of which can add up to a rich or poor introduction, and in this new workplace we are in, those first few seconds matter.As a podcaster I have the pleasure of conducting introductions weekly so listen in for some helpful tips to ensure your next introduction is on point.Thanks for listening!Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes with fierce females, minicasts or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

“The one thing we search for and continually search for in 2022 is happiness; and really understanding what happiness is and really trying to achieve it.”Meet Karyn Seitz, Teacher, Thought Leader and Happiness Mentor. Karyn wasn't getting the changes she was seeking in her life. She secretly lacked any confidence in her ability to change. Her adult life had stalled. Can you relate?Karyn is now fulfilled in her life and teaches others the same journey she has taken to find herself and be happy. She calls herself The Happiness Mentor and teaches an online happiness course for women called Awakened Grace.Connect with Karyn and find a path to your true inner happiness:https://karynseitz.comThanks for listening!Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes with fierce females, minicasts or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

 I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to - WC FieldsAh holiday season! At least for us in the northern hemisphere we're coming into the season of office get togethers and holiday functions. Fun, fun fun! That is until we get dragged into an argument that we hadn't planned on or started.On this week's episode, I share a quick tip that will help us get through those moments of momentary anger.Thanks for listening!Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes with fierce females, minicasts or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

In this podcast today, I will discuss the company Medtronic! Listen to the podcast for details! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thressa-sweat/support

"Sometimes all that you need is someone who can believe in you; more than you do."― Andy GrammarI was recently in a unique position to provide support to a fellow executive assistant, who, for all intents and purposes, was experiencing extreme burnout, to the point where they were clinically diagnosed with several different conditions. From my perspective this wasn't something that came on overnight, I witnessed their concerning decline over several months. It was heartbreaking, scary and made me quite honestly, feel helpless. I wanted to do so much for them, but I had to coach myself that supportive space and a gentle touch, was what was needed most.Thank you for listening to my story. Connect with me to share your own insight at:www.haveaseatconversations.comSupport the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes with fierce females, minicasts or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

Heidi and Ellen talk about the intense astrology of the moment and the act of letting go. Then they take questions from Ellie and Diego. Ellie is an actor and also works as an Administrative Assistant. She recently had her first child. It is hard to make money as an actor and she wants more than what her day job offers. She can't quite figure out her right path (14:22). Diego has reinvented himself many times. He has been a missionary, a volunteer, and a professional dancer.  He is feeling the urge to change careers yet again and wonders if this is the right move or if he should stay where he is (25:20). They then talk about the movies Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen a Journey, A Song; The Greatest Beer Run Ever; and the Netflix series The Empress (36:17). During the podcast, they talk about the books, Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey; The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay; and Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.   

In this podcast today, I will discuss the company CorTech! Listen to the podcast for details! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thressa-sweat/support

We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.― Henry Ward BeecherQuiet quitting. We've all heard the phrase that has gained traction in the last several months. My take on quiet quitting is that it's the slow and low key disengagement from ones role at work, typically from those who are dissatisfied with their work or workplace.I believe it's real, as I've experienced it in my career journey; however one trick truly helped me work my way through it and allowed me to gain back the control that was contributing to my quiet quitting fatigue.Have A Seat With Me at: www.haveaseatconversations.com and let's continue the conversation!Thanks for listening!Support the showFind more conversations with fierce females or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

Episode 163 is my interview with Jeanette Botha. Jeanette is an experienced business leader and currently VP of Sales Development for a multi-national based in Bonn, Germany.  Her main responsibility is leading all Sales initiatives, programs and initiatives with the 40 EU countries to deliver their revenue targets.  Jeanette is also an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited coach with a specific focus on empowering professionals with the presentation skills to ensure they are visible in their organisation. Jeanette says: "Your work doesn't have vocal cords, my friend. It can't speak for itself." In this wide-ranging interview we cover: - Navigating career spider frame, moving from South Africa to Germany.  - How in her experience, “the next best step is not always up” - Shares her experience of believing that simply being great at her job would make her visible and promotable and the hard lessons she can share in this area where she had to push herself out of her comfort zone and make herself visible - Valuable tips on presentation skills - that they're underrated “they're the black sheep of corporate skills”, not a “nice to have, but a must”. - How being visible within the org is key to you being seen not just for career profession but also to be visible as role models for others. - A fantastic suggestion that you as an assistant get time in team meetings…helpful for you to start developing your presentation skills. Helps others see you as an equal member of the team. Opportunity for you to stand up and stand out. - How presentation skills build your ability to communicate your value - Why you need to get comfortable with nerves PLUS Four tips for how to get present more effectively How the word Confidence comes from the Latin word ‘fidera' which means ‘to trust yourself' and that is an intentional decision we can make for ourselves Remember the importance of being concise so your message doesn't get lost The value of learning how to use pace in delivering your content and your message. When we speak too fast, we can seem nervous. Managing pause fillers. Something we do when we stop to think.  Listen right to the end to hear about a brilliant free tool that Jeanette is making available for you to get an understanding of the strengths you already possess as a presenter and how you can amplify them. You can find Jeanette's website and the link to the tool here: https://jeanettebotha.com/free-quiz Connect with Jeanette on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanettebotha/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeanettebotha_europe/

"When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween."So in the ghouly spirit of October, I took to the mic to chat about the ways in which we should bring back the more free spirited characteristics of our inner child that honestly, may have been pushed aside as we've gotten older. When did we start operating from a place of fear? Fear of speaking up? Fear of being direct? Fear of taking a misstep and course correcting? Fear of learning something new? Fear of being honest? Fear of laughing until our sides hurt? Fear of admitting to what brings us joy? Take a quick listen and let me know your thoughts or I invite you to Have A Seat with me to continue the conversation!Support the showFind more conversations with fierce females or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

WATCH NOW:  https://youtu.be/06T0xoU79_s Investing in the youth of today is what will promise the future of tomorrow. Make sure to listen to this weeks episode to hear how Gaston Hope in Christ is doing just that. Investing in our youth. Join us as we interview Joe Bell the Director/ Program Director and Diane Monico the Administrative Assistant. Who is Gaston Hope in Christ?Gaston Hope in Christ is a local ministry of area churches and individuals who have worked together to meet needs for those in our communities since 1999. The main program is Hope in Christ tutoring, which offers free tutoring after school three days a week to provide a caring, learning, growing environment for students. Gaston Hope in Christ has provided college internships and high school student enrichment programs in the summer to promote community awareness and service and build teamwork and develop character and leadership skills.How to Contact?Phone: 980-785-4442Website: https://www.ghic.us/?fbclid=IwAR1MDuPQrailHxHDLSbXhH5YJMBPpZltqUl6SiG751KkLEUitTc6yoJeKNoHow to Connect?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GastonHiCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghicnc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GastonHiCPodcast of the Week:  The Way I Heard It with Mike RoweGaston's Great loves feedback, suggestions, or questions! Want to get in touch with us? We'd love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to us by a method that is convenient for you.Website: https://www.gastonsgreat.com/Email: podcast@gastonsgreat.comPhone: 704-864-0344

"You can't be that kid standing at the top of the water slide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute." ~ Tina FeyAs an employee of a primarily remote work organization, I am continually impressed by the amount of resources they have  available for their remote teams. One such resource is a brief feel good newsletter with helpful life tips and hacks that make for a light hearted read.One such newsletter recently shared tips on how to gear up for holiday guests and socializing. The tips they offered were really good, and they got me thinking how great these would work within the office environment as well, whether remote, hybrid or in-office. So I took to the mic and offered my rebooted take on their advice.Got a quick minute? Take a listen and let me know your thoughts or ideas. Can you relate to any of the tips? Let me know and let's continue the conversation!Support the showFind more conversations with fierce females or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

In this podcast today, I will discuss the company Planet Professional! Listen to the podcast for details! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thressa-sweat/support

“Is there more work that needs to be done, 100%; but I've seen organizations really beginning to see this as not just a nice to have but a must have”Alysha M. Campbell is an award-winning, best-selling author and a highly respected Strategic HR Leader with a decade of experience that encompasses all facets of Human Resource Management. Her passion for the industry has led her to start her own HR Consultancy and Strategy agency - CultureShift HR. As Founder and Principal, Alysha uses her business acumen to help companies utilize and engage their best talent while creating purposeful, diverse, and inclusive work environments that help businesses grow and thrive. She took that same passion and along with her team, created a new initiative to help organizations and people leaders bring their DE&I goals to life, with a program called the 4 A's DEI Method which we discuss and more in this episode.BONUS! If you enroll in the 4 A's DEI Method and mention this podcast and this episode title, you will be able to purchase the program at a special promo pricing!Connect with Alysha and CultureShiftHR today:https://www.cultureshifthr.comSupport the showFind more conversations with fierce females or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.com

“Everybody became a Living Room Leader in the early days of lockdown; depending on your home setup, you were leading from the living room, from the bathroom, from the closet…everyone was forced into this remote work leadership situation."I was incredibly excited for the opportunity to Have A Seat with Debbie Goodman, author of Amazon #1 best seller, The Living Room Leader: Leadership Lessons for a Hybrid Future. As Debbie has stated, around mid-March 2020 or thereabouts, many became Living Room Leaders (or Bedroom/Kitchen/Garage Leaders), having to figure out new ways to manage, motivate, hire and engage their teams with no road map, no ‘best practice' guidelines, and no ‘how-to-lead-remote-teams-RIGHT-NOW' training manual. As CEO of Jack Hammer Global, Debbie understands the shift that many leaders have had to make in record time, in order to lead, hire and engage their people, during what is undoubtedly the most challenging work-life experience that any of us have ever encountered.Connect with Debbie and learn more about The Living Room Leader at:https://debbiegoodmanleadership.com/https://debbiegoodmanleadership.com/latest-books/Find additional conversations with fierce females or register to be a guest at:www.haveaseatconversations.comThanks for listening!Support the show

“I created my blog because I think what we should do is provide the necessary tools for women so they can learn things themselves and make the right decisions for their life”Are you newly launched from your parents home facing all things adulting? Or maybe, due to life circumstances, you find yourself going it alone and having to face all things from household chores to managing finances? Or maybe you fall somewhere in between? Either way, this conversation with MyWays blog creator Urmi Hossain is the show for you.Connect with Urmi:https://www.myways.ca/Find more conversations with fierce females or register to be a guest yourself at:www.haveaseatconversations.comSupport the show

Chloë Williams grew up in Martinsburg, West Virginia where she gained a strong attachment to Appalachia. Upon her high school graduation, she moved to Towson, Maryland where she earned a a B.S. in English: Writing, and a B.S. in Electronic Media and Film at Towson University. During her time at Towson University, she directed two short films, wrote a novel draft, was Co-President of Her Campus Towson, wrote for The Towerlight Newspaper, was a member of the LKT Media Production Society, and studied abroad for ten months in Leeds, England. After graduating, she began pursuing her Master's in Professional Writing at Towson University. She currently works as a Digital Media Associate for the National Organization for Women, the largest women's grassroots organization in the United States. She is also an Administrative Assistant at Keystone Korner Baltimore jazz club, and a Digital Marketing Contractor for Rock Shore Media.Chloë is an enthusiastic Activist and Creative who is a published poet, writer, and photographer. Notably, three of her poems appear in Depression is What Really Killed the Dinosaurs, a poetry anthology from Sunday Mornings at the River, which is named after one of her poems. She has been working in the film industry since 2017 as a Production Designer, and has Written and Directed various short films. In her free time, she enjoys curling up with a good book with her partner, her cat Ranni, and her rabbit Bean.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Dani Haas of Dani Haas Designs all about her unconventional path to launching her interior design business.   Dani Haas is the founder of Dani Haas Design, a Denver-based interior design firm focused on creating layered, sophisticated, and comfortable spaces. While carefully balancing function and aesthetics, Dani's interiors are known for being warm, textured, and inviting.   Before founding Dani Haas Design, she spent a decade in NYC working with prominent firms like Pappas Miron Design and the renowned AD100 and Elle Decor A-List firm Cullman & Kravis Associates.    During her 8 years at C&K, she had the privilege of designing notable residences in NYC, the Hamptons, Connecticut, New Jersey, Miami, and beyond. Her projects have been featured in prominent shelter magazines such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Veranda, New York Cottages & Gardens, and Luxe magazine.    Today, Dani shares her remarkable journey of rising through the ranks at C&K from an Administrative Assistant to Lead Designer and then deciding to move back to Denver and launch her eponymous Company Dani Haas Design.    Her story is a testament to the importance of being willing to do and try anything, even when you don't know the outcome. Alongside resourcefulness and creativity when it comes to getting to where you want to be in life and business.      Dani graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Interior Design.    Her passion for travel, food, and art influence her work, from the color palette to composition to unexpected textures and forms. In her free time, you can find her testing out new recipes and hosting friends and family or shopping for vintage ceramics and furniture.    Dani resides in the West Highlands neighborhood of Denver, CO, with her husband, Patrick and their beloved goldendoodle, Jones and soon-to-be baby girl, coming in early October. Here's a glance at this episode… [05:17] We jump into the interview talking about who Dani was as a little kid! What she was like as an artistic child and how that developed into her current passions. [08:22] Dani shares about her experience with Cullman & Kravis in NY and how she rose through the ranks. She shares about the rocky moments and the growth she experienced.  [22:20] Dani shares how working on the project management side of the interior design helped to create the confidence needed to start her own design business. [29:00] Dani and I chat about her transition moving back to Denver and starting her business. [48:00] Dani shares with me how she's preparing for maternity leave while running her business and how she is preparing the business.  [59:50] I ask Dani to share how she finds inspiration and what her go to way to tap into her creativity is. Resources mentioned in this episode:  Dani'sWebsite: www.danihaasdesign.com Social: @danihaasdesign on Instagram   Guest Info: Bio: Dani Haas is the founder of Dani Haas Design, a Denver-based interior design firm focused on creating layered, sophisticated, and comfortable spaces. While carefully balancing function and aesthetics, Dani's interiors are known for being warm, textured, and inviting.   Before founding Dani Haas Design, she spent a decade in NYC working with prominent firms like Pappas Miron Design and the renowned AD100 and Elle Decor A-List firm Cullman & Kravis Associates.    During her 8 years at C&K, she had the privilege of designing notable residences in NYC, the Hamptons, Connecticut, New Jersey, Miami, and beyond. Her projects have been featured in AD, Elle Decor, Veranda, NYC&G, and Luxe. Her unique works reflect the client's personality while exhibiting incredible craftsmanship, attention to detail, and elegant practicality.    DHD prides itself on realizing our client's vision and needs while adhering to any budget. Grounded in traditional principles, DHD strives to create unique and inspiring spaces that are as livable as they are beautiful.    Dani graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Interior Design. Her passion for travel, food, and art influence her work, from the color palette to composition to unexpected textures and forms. In her free time, you can find her testing out new recipes and hosting friends and family or shopping for vintage ceramics and furniture. Dani resides in the West Highlands neighborhood of Denver, CO, with her husband, Patrick and their beloved goldendoodle, Jones and soon-to-be baby girl, coming in early October.   Website: www.danihaasdesign.com Social: @danihaasdesign (instagram)