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In today's episode, we continue our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.This second conversation addresses the intersections of gender, ageism, and workplace dynamics, highlighting the challenges faced by older women in particular. The speaker, Bonnie Low-Kramen, discusses the dual-edged sword of institutional knowledge held by seasoned professionals and the ageist biases that often lead to their dismissal in favour of younger, less experienced employees. The discussion underscores the necessity of ongoing training and development for all employees, regardless of age, to ensure that organisations remain competitive in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Bonnie insists that a commitment to training and inclusivity not only benefits individual employees but also enhances overall organisational performance.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.LINKS:Find out more about the 2025 edition of the International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work at 24may.orgConnect with our guest Bonnie Low-Kramen: LINKEDIN Learn more about Bonnie's work at bonnielowkramen.comFollow our host: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review CHAPTERS:00:28 - Introduction to the International Day against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work02:08 - Workplace Harassment and Discrimination06:39 - Navigating Ageism in the Modern Workforce12:36 - Investing in People: The Key to Future Competitiveness

Discover how to create a thriving culture and ensure your Staff Matters by getting Bonnie Low-Kramen's new audio-book version of Staff Matters here  Summary Bonnie Low-Kramen discusses the importance of staff and culture in organisations. She emphasizes the need for meaningful conversations and fair treatment of employees. The impact of the pandemic on the workplace and the challenges of communication are also explored. The role of assistants as leaders and the need for clear job descriptions are highlighted. The consequences of unfair treatment and the importance of human connection in the workplace are discussed. The conversation concludes with a call to build better workplaces for the future. Takeaways Staff and culture are crucial for organizational success. Meaningful conversations and fair treatment of employees are essential. The pandemic has brought new challenges to the workplace. Assistants play a significant role as leaders and should be included in decision-making. Watch this episode on YouTube here Learn more about Bonnie Low-Kramen here  Connect with Bonnie on LinkedIn hereConnect with Gary Ryan on LinkedIn here  Learn more about Organisations That Matter here  Get your copy of Yes For Success: How to Achieve Life Harmony and Fulfillment here  or from all good online book and audio-bookstores.  If you would like support in creating a high-performance culture based on treating people as human beings, please click here to contact Gary Ryan

Episode Summary TEDx speaker and author Bonnie Low-Kramen is committed to empowering the staff of the world through the building of respectful business partnerships. She works to end workplace bullying and to closing the wage gap. Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face? What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem? What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue? What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue? What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience? When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why? Staff Matters: People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace Get in touch with Bonnie: Website, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Learn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to enjoy Unshakeable Two-getherness in their relationship (plus more free time and zero guilt). Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

121: Bonnie Low-Kramen is one of us. She is our advocate and our friend. For twenty-five years, Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the personal assistant to Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis. Since 2010, Bonnie has been traveling the world teaching and speaking – in 13 countries and 38 states to date. She became a sought-after speaker and author of Be the Ultimate Assistant and Staff Matters. Bonnie is a TEDx speaker and writer for Harvard Business Review. She is a known for her commitment to end workplace bullying and to close the wage gap. Bonnie holds a BA from Rutgers University in New Jersey. She is now a CEO herself, employs an assistant, and is globally recognized as one of the most respected leaders in the administrative profession and an expert on workplace issues. Bonnie is sought after to speak about building ultimate partnerships between executives and assistants. In 2022, Bonnie made her TEDx debut with “The Real Reasons People Quit.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-03JL9GRFFw&t=5207s) Her writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review (https://hbr.org/2022/06/is-executive-assistant-the-right-career-for-you)and her work was featured as the Forbes (https://bit.ly/2JSF90V) cover story in May 2019. Clients include the Wharton School of Business, Starbucks, Amazon, Rutgers University Business School, University of Chicago Business School, Campbell Soup, and British Parliament. She is a co-founder of NYCA (https://www.nycelebrityassistants.com/) – New York Celebrity Assistants – a professional networking organization which began in 1996. A New Jersey native, Bonnie's highly interactive, informative, and inspiring work seeks to bridge the gaps between all staff towards building an ultimate workplace – or as close as they can get. Bonnie is the author of the bestselling Be the Ultimate Assistant, A celebrity assistant's secrets to working with any high-powered employer (https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Assistant-celebrity-assistants-high-powered/dp/0976326817/)and Staff Matters, People-Focused Solutions to Building the Ultimate New Workplace (https://www.amazon.com/Staff-Matters-People-Focused-Solutions-Workplace/dp/0976326841/). More about Bonnie here: https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/

Join us as we converse with the influential Bonnie Low-Kramen, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and advocate against workplace bullying. Beyond office walls, her son Adam reveals the profound impact of bullying within the home. From Bonnie's global advocacy to Adam's recollection as a son and current perspective as a father, this episode delves deep into the profound ripple effects of bullying across work and family dynamics. A poignant exploration of a pressing issue with insights on healing and hope.Learn more about Bonnie's anti-bullying work at https://www.bonnielowkramen.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: carolmuleta.comIG: @the_parenting_411TikTok: @theparenting411Facebook: The Parenting 411YouTube: The Parenting 411 on YouTube

    Bonnie Low-Kramen is a highly sought-after TEDx speaker, teacher, and founder and CEO of “Be the Ultimate Assistant,” a curated training solution for corporate leaders and assistants creating synchronous and thriving work environments. She is also the author of the forthcoming book, Staff Matters (out in 2023).     Show Highlights   “We Wait too Long to Train Our Leaders” and develop the essential soft skills needed for a strong leadership foundation.  One of the biggest opportunities is to create “listening tours.” Explore the SMES or Zone of Genius with the backbone of your organization for a partnership with your assistants.  The four things every staff member wants. Resources to discover expertise lurking in your building. Tips for schools create safer environments and lessen sexual harassment and workplace bulling. The most powerful message to send your staff is giving them a  financial investment  for their professional development.    “It doesn't seem logical to me that in 2023 we're leaving it to luck, and that's not good enough. I see that staff are suffering because of that lack of education. And let us really put the spotlight on this subject because it's no longer possible to begin your job either as a school principal or leading a company, large or small, and not receive any supplemental training on how to do it well. Which leads to retaining people or chasing them away.” -Bonnie Low-Kramen    Get the episode transcript here! Bonnie's Resources & Contact Info: Website: Bonnie Low-Kramen Linkedin Twitter  Facebook ​​Staff Matters   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.   Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! 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When you download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™  I'll send you the tool and a short 8-minute coaching video that shows you how to work smarter, not harder…and create more value for your school campus.   Download The Ruckus Maker 8-Step Goal Setting Tool™  for free at https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/goals SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard's online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX How much student talk happened today? 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proving workplace culture can sound like an impossible task, but today's guest, Bonnie Low-Kramen, has had more than 1,500 unfiltered conversations with executives, HR professionals, recruiters, executives, assistants, and leadership experts to identify the people focused solutions that really work to create the ultimate workplace. What You'll Discover About Improving Workplace Culture:* What people are saying behind closed doors about improving workplace culture.* The critical importance of respect in the workplace, and how it”s often trampled.* The powerful links between respect, belonging and improving workplace culture.* The surprising thing one CEO did during Covid to maintain his organization's culture.* How improving workplace cultures requires identifying and fixing broken systems.* And MUCH more.Guest: Bonnie Low-KramenITEDx international speaker and trainer Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the Personal Assistant to Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis for 25 years. Since 2010, Bonnie has been traveling the world teaching and speaking – in 13 countries and 38 states to date.She is now a CEO herself, employs an assistant, and is globally recognized as one of the most respected leaders in the administrative profession and an expert on workplace issues. Bonnieis sought after to speak about building ultimate partnerships between executives and assistants.In 2022, Bonnie made her TEDx debut with “The Real Reasons People Quit.” Her writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review and her work was featured as the Forbes cover story in May 2019. Corporate clients include the Wharton School of Business, Starbucks, Amazon, Rutgers University Business School, University of Chicago Business School, Campbell Soup, and British Parliament. Bonnie holds a BA from Rutgers University in New Jersey.She is a co-founder of NYCA – New York Celebrity Assistants – a professional networking organization which began in 1996. A New Jersey native, Bonnie's highly interactive, informative, and inspiring work seeks to bridge the gaps between staff towards building an ultimate workplace – or as close as they can get.Related Resources:m If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Corporate Governance and Culture episodes.Contact Bonnie and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and “X” formerly known as Twitter.Check out her books: the bestselling

For twenty-five years, Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the personal assistant to Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis. Now she writes, coaches, and speaks to audiences of business leaders and assistants, helping them each make the most of this powerful relationship. Mentioned in this Episode:Staff Matters: People-Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace: https://www.amazon.com/Staff-Matters-People-Focused-Solutions-Workplace/dp/0976326841 Bonnie's Be the Ultimate Assistant In-Person Workshop: https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/workshops/ultimate-assistants/btua-live/Connect with Bonnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnielowkramenTime Codes: (2:14) - Introducing Bonnie(3:11) - Are we talking about administrative professionals or executive assistants?  Are there differences?(5:02) - How has this type of work evolved over time?(9:57) - How do you think of the virtual assistant in the scheme of things?(12:35) - How do I know when it's time to hire an assistant?(18:26) -  How do I evaluate and assistant in an interview?(21:51) - What advice do you have for someone applying for an assistant job?(28:04) - What do you call the person who hires the assistant?(30:24) - What are the best practices for onboarding?(38:24) - How often do you suggest one on ones?(42:18) - What do you say to the people who aren't comfortable giving up control?(44:36) - What are the best practices for giving feedback?(50:50) - What does development look like in this profession?(53:58) - What advice do you have to make sure the system works when the assistant steps away?(56:58) - What advice do you have for the single assistant?

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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with author, global trainer and CEO Bonnie Low-Kramen on the challenges and work needed to be done for gender equity in the workplace.Bonnie shares her thoughts, stories and experience with...Gender equity still doesn't exist in the workplace.How equity is a family and human issue, not a gender one.How women should prepare for job negotiations.The problems with onboarding.How the "broken rung" can be addressed.The added challenges of bullying and harassment for women.Why women don't speak up in exit interviews.What needs to happen for gender equity to move forward.If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Email me anytime

I'd like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Don't forget to subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Partnerships are how we thrive, professionally and personally, allowing for deeper levels of trust and confidence in each other. And at the top levels of organizations, few partnerships are more integral to success than the relationship between the executive assistant and the C-suite executive.You may be asking yourself, “Simon, Trench Leadership is meant to speak to emerging leaders, so how does talking to a C-suite team apply to emergent leadership?”Here's the thing, examining the EA/C-suite relationship can be helpful to understand when and how to create stronger teams. Now, that's all great, but, how emerging leaders examine these teams?Well, I have good news, in this episode, my dear friend, author, executive coach and mentor, Bonnie Low-Kramen, joins us to help emerging leaders dissect the EA/C-Suite partnership, helping us understand how these teams are so highly effective. In this episode of Trench Leadership, we'll be joined with Desiree McCarthy, the Executive Administrative Assistant to the CEO, and Kevin Ford my boss, Chief Executive Officer of Calian, and music lover, where Bonnie will have a fun and frank conversation with a real-world Executive partnership, exposing the strengths and methods used to create and maintain a powerful executive partnership. Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #7 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2023.Support the showLeadership Without Passion Limits the Depth of Your Vision. Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueConcussion Legacy Foundation Canada Website: https://www.concussionfoundation.caAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.comI'm excited to share that Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is partnering with The Critical Thinking Institute, offering affordable courses to help leaders unlock the limitless potential that critically thinking gives all of us. Head on over to CTinstitute.com and check out their courses. When you find a course that speaks to you, and trust me, you will, use discount code trenchleadership for a 20% discount and begin unlocking your full critical thinking potential!

Toxic workplaces aren't just bad for employee mental health, they're bad for business. No one sets out to build a toxic workplace culture, yet 2 out of 3 employees have experiences toxic workplaces. What's worse, 44% of employees blame leadership. As leaders, it's more important than ever that we know how to spot, and stop, toxic workplace culture, and create healthy work environments in which people and businesses thrive. To help us unpick this complex topic, we're joined by three expert guests.  Bonnie Low-Kramen is a TedX Speaker, Workplace Advocate and Best-Selling Author of Staff Matters, helping executives and teams work together to create the ultimate workplace. Paula Allen is a Global Leader in Research and Client Insights at TELUS Health (formerly LifeWork), and an expert in total well-being strategy for workplaces.  Rita Ernst is a Positivity Influencer, Organisational Consultant and best-selling author of Show Up Positive. She is committed to building workplaces where happiness and productivity converge to create positive, committed, high-performing teams. Join us as we discuss: What is a toxic workplace culture? What attitudes and behaviours create toxic environments? What behaviours can be considered bullying, harassment or discrimination? How do we know if culture really is toxic, or if people are being sensitive? What are the signs of a toxic culture? What can leaders do to prevent (or fix!) toxic workplace cultures Remember, a lack of reports does not mean a lack of incidents. If you're a leader who cares about your staff (and business!) this is a must-listen. Resources Bonnie Low Kramen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnielowkramen/ Website: https://wwwbonnielowkramen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieLowKramen Best-selling book ‘Staff Matters': https://www.amazon.com/Staff-Matters-People-Focused-Solutions-Workplace/dp/0976326841 Paula Allen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-allen-2717206/ Website: https://lifeworks.com/en Rita Ernst LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-ernst-positivity-influencer/ Website: https://www.igniteextraordinary.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igniteextraordinary/ Best-selling book ‘Turn Up Positive': https://www.amazon.com/Show-Up-Positive-Rita-Ernst/dp/B09YN7Y6QX More From Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Join the conversation on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on: Psychological Safety: https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/psychological-safety Burnout & Teams: The Pandemic You Didn't See Coming https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/burnout-the-pandemic-you-didnt-see-coming-part-2 How (NOT) to be a Psychopath: A Leader's Guide https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/leaders-psycho-sociopath Connect with Al and Leanne Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthlieswork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8U5VQV-F4qY7MrAo5K90kA TikTok (LOL): https://www.tiktok.com/@truthlieswork Email: podcast@truthliesandwork.com

On episode #78 of the 2B Bolder podcast, Bonnie Low-Kramen talks about her life journey from wanting to be an actor early on in life to learn that while that might not be the perfect fit, she was going to excel at becoming a personal assistant to a famous celebrity couple for over 25 years.  And today she has become an international speaker and trainer, Ted X speaker, CEO, bestselling author of “Be the Ultimate Assistant,” and co-host of Podcast series by the same name.   In our interview, she discusses the importance of her second book, Staff Matters, and its usefulness to individuals and businesses. Bonnie is a contributing writer and editorial board member of Executive Support Magazine.  With her rare perspective, she shares many of the same life challenges her followers have experienced in their careers. She is known for her authentic personality and personal warmth. She is also fearless about tackling the burning issues impacting the humans of our workplace every day.So if you have ever wondered what it would be like to be an assistant to a celebrity or an exec and how to build a long-lasting career doing what you love, you'll want to tune in to hear her unique story and advice.·        Bonnie Low-Kramen website·        Be the Ultimate Assistant on Amazon·        Staff Matters on Amazon ·        Be the Ultimate Assistant on Apple podcastThe 2B Bolder Podcast provides you with first-hand access to some amazing women. Guests will include women from leading enterprise companies to startups, women execs, coders, account execs, engineers, doctors, and innovators.Support the show

I'd like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. THE STAFF. They are called the backbone, right arms, eyes, ears, face, lifeblood, heart, and even the soul of their organizations. If these indispensable people are so vital to the running of companies, why is our modern workplace broken? And most importantly, how can it be fixed and by whom?Staff Matters answers these questions by pulling back the curtain on the hard truths and offering solutions to the workplace's toughest challenges. From communication breakdowns and siloed staff to dysfunctional systems, toxic work environments, and inadequate training, common issues are complicated by the rise of a remote workforce. Shining a light on the stories of staff at all levels, this book offers case studies and real-world examples to make workplace issues come alive and provides actionable tools for the staff to use in approaching these challenges head-on. Developed through Bonnie's more than fifteen hundred conversations with Executives, HR professionals, Recruiters, Executive Assistants, and leadership experts, there is no other book that provides this unique perspective of firsthand insight into the workplace. Her new book, Staff Matters: People- Focused Solutions for the Ultimate New Workplace, is a revolutionary and thoughtful approach to bridging the gaps between staff to fix what's broken in the post-pandemic world.Are you ready for a revolutionary people-focused approach to fix what's broken? Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #7 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2023. Bonnie's Recommended Book List:Books:1. Taming the Abrasive Manager by Dr. Laura Crawshaw2. The Confidence Code by Katty Kay3. Leading from the Front Angie Morgan4. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg5. Caste by Isabel WilkersonSupport the showLeadership Without Passion Limits the Depth of Your Vision. Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueConcussion Legacy Foundation Canada Website: https://www.concussionfoundation.caAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.comI'm excited to share that Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is partnering with The Critical Thinking Institute, offering affordable courses to help leaders unlock the limitless potential that critically thinking gives all of us. Head on over to CTinstitute.com and check out their courses. When you find a course that speaks to you, and trust me, you will, use discount code trenchleadership for a 20% discount and begin unlocking your full critical thinking potential!

Gary Ryan from Organisations That Matter, and author of the #1 Amazon Kindle Bestseller "Disruption Leadership Matters - lessons for leaders from the pandemic" shares a conversation with Bonnie Low-Kramen, author of "Staff Matters - People-Focused Solutions For The Ultimate Workplace".Bonnie was Academy Award winning actor Olympia Dukakis' Personal Assistant for 25 years. Bonnie learned extraordinary lessons about leadership and a people focused culture in her time with Olympia. In 2011, Bonnie created her business to train Personal & Executive Assistants, as limited training existed at the time. Bonnie's training includes enabling the Assistants to teach their manager how to best use their skills.Having taught thousands of Assistants in 14 countries and 20 states within the USA, Bonnie has heard first-hand about the culture crisis that exists in many organisations. 93% of Bonnie's attendees are women, and as such Bonnie has become acutely aware of the challenges that women and people of other non-male genders experience in the workplace. And it isn't a pretty picture. Thankfully, Bonnie has solutions that you won't want to miss, and I'm confident you will enjoy every second of this conversation.You can find "Staff Matters" by Bonnie Low-Kramen here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Staff-Matters-People-Focused-Solutions-Workplace-ebook/dp/B0BNP8371F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678832933&sr=8-5You can find "Putting Stories to Work" by Shawn Callahan here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Putting-Stories-Work-Shawn-Callahan/dp/0992338565/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1HODKJY2UJZDQ&keywords=Shawn+Callahan&qid=1678947284&sprefix=shawn+callahan%2Caps%2C293&sr=8-2You can find "Dare to Serve" by Cheryl Bachelder here: https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=dare+to+serve+how+to+drive+superior+results+by+serving+others&crid=2MLV0Z0SV759F&sprefix=Dare+to+serve%2Caps%2C304&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_13You can find "Disruption Leadership Matters - Lessons for leaders from the pandemic" by Gary Ryan here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Disruption-Leadership-Matters-lessons-pandemic-ebook/dp/B09LTJYKYP/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2SUCPYMRKEGBG&keywords=disruption+leadership+matters&qid=1678947371&sprefix=Disruption+leadersh%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-5Contact Gary Ryan here: https://www.orgsthatmatter.com/contact-us/ If you would like support in creating a high-performance culture based on treating people as human beings, please click here to contact Gary Ryan

Today on Success from Anywhere, we'll discover an aspiring actress whose role in a workplace drama cast her globally in the role of a leading lady. For every listener and leader aspiring to become a star, today's guest is for you. Bonnie Low-Kramen, Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting, Inc., discusses tackling the burning issues for Executive and Personal Assistants, their executives and teams in today's complicated and demanding workplace. Learn more from this successful CEO, TEDx talker and writer for Harvard Business Review about the Power of Agency, and how to be the ultimate you! #leaders #assistants #workplace #people #pandemic #staff #companies #executive #assistants #manager #feel #job #matters #women #training #executives #respect #learned #head #business #success #successfromanywhere

I'd like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Workplace bullying is a real thing, so how can we as leaders create safe spaces where everyone can feel welcome? Find out how from today's guest, Bonnie Low-Kramen. She is a TEDx speaker, teacher, and founder and CEO of Be the Ultimate Assistant, a curated training solution for corporate leaders and assistants creating synchronous and thriving work environments. Bonnie is also the author of the forthcoming book, Staff Matters.In this conversation, we explore what we mean by ‘bullying', how to foster collaborative environments and safe teams, the impacts of quiet-quitting and toxic behaviour, and the role of training for leaders. Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #7 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2023.Bonnie's Episode Links:1. National Center Against Bullying: https://www.ncab.org.au/bullying-advice/bullying-for-parents/definition-of-bullying/2. Staff Matters Endorsements: https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/staff-matters/endorsements/Bonnie's Recommended Book List:- Taming the Abrasive Manager by Dr. Laura Crawshaw- The Confidence Code by Katty Kay- Leading from the Front Angie Morgan- Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg- Caste by Isabel WilkersonSupport the showLeadership Without Passion Limits the Depth of Your Vision. Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueConcussion Legacy Foundation Canada Website: https://www.concussionfoundation.caAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.comI'm excited to share that Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is partnering with The Critical Thinking Institute, offering affordable courses to help leaders unlock the limitless potential that critically thinking gives all of us. Head on over to CTinstitute.com and check out their courses. When you find a course that speaks to you, and trust me, you will, use discount code trenchleadership for a 20% discount and begin unlocking your full critical thinking potential!

Whitney Kelso is an Administrative Assistant II at one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States. She supports two Staff Vice Presidents and their leadership teams in the Global Chief Information Office.In this episode, Whitney talks about networking with colleagues, professional development, setting boundaries, taking risks, and the influence and power that administrative professionals hold in the workplace.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/204Grab your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook -> leaderassistant.com/workbook--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--Support the showMore from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Irina Totok has over four years of executive assistant experience supporting executives in the c-suite.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Irina talks about travel planning and making the impossible possible. One of my favorite quotes from Irina during our conversation was this – “If something isn't in the calendar, it isn't in their life.”Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/203--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--Support the showMore from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Cath Harrison has a 35 year career in PA, EA and administrative roles in various private and public sectors, including over 17 years working within the IT Industry for Hewlett-Packard.In this episode, Cath talks about being let go during a global pandemic, starting a new business, and the world's shift to remote work.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/202--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Claire Haye has worked in the public sector for a local council, profit for purpose within Social Housing and now in the private sector at Amazon. She has been in roles where she is the only Assistant but also led a team of more than 80 people.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Claire talks about owning your career, building your personal brand, and emotional intelligence.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/201--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Shelli Wassall is an Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience, and currently partners with two Sr. Vice Presidents in the telecommunications construction industry.In this episode, Shelli shares insight from her 20 years of experience in the administrative professional world and discusses supporting two executives with different personalities (who have never had an assistant). Shelli also chats about the importance of a healthy culture within an organization, and more. Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/200--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Sarah Howson is a former career assistant with over twenty years of c-suite level experience. Sarah has a passion for building relationships and connecting assistants.Sarah and I chat about her career journey, navigating life challenges while at work, red flags in the recruitment process, networking as an assistant, tips for updating your resume, and stepping out of your comfort zone.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/199--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

On this week's Leadership Launchpad Project podcast, Bonnie Low-Kramen, TEDx speaker & author of The Ultimate Assistant, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky. We talk about why it's important for leaders to care about their people, what that means and workplace bullying. In this episode, you will learn: ⊛ Why caring for your people drives results ⊛ What behaviors drive employee engagement ⊛ The impacts of workplace bullying We at Elite High Performance specialize in building high impact leaders that turn their teams into happy high-performers who crush their goals. A prime example is our client, MiQ who has increased their revenue by 35% YOY, has 83% employee engagement when the global average is 21% and reduced turnover by 52% YOY. Can you afford to leave revenue, productivity on the table and afford to lose your employees? If you can't, visit elitehighperformance.com for the best, research-backed, high-performance leadership strategies that will build you into a high-impact leader who turns their teams into happy high performers that achieve their goals. Rather than traditional leadership coaching, Elite High Performance blends neuroscience, mindset coaching, high-performance leadership strategies with cutting-edge technology & data to provide a clear path to building a high-performing team - or to turn around an under-performing team. It's the same way professional sports teams combine high-performance coaching, technology and analytics to build a winning sports team. Find the Leadership Launchpad Project on Amazon - www.amazon.com/leadershiplaunchpad Connect with Rob Kalwarowsky on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kalwarowsky/ Connect with Susan Hobson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ Connect with Bonnie Low-Kramen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnielowkramen/ Check out Bonnie's websitel - https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/ Check out - elitehighperformance.com

Mary Ryan is a 2nd generation, seasoned Executive Assistant with nearly 15 years experience supporting C-level Executives primarily in the tech industry. She currently supports the CEO of Stitch, a digital marketing consultancy.In this episode, Mary talks about work / life balance, how to strengthen your relationship with your executive, setting and respecting boundaries, and more.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/198--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Nancy Kingery is the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company in Peoria, IL. Nancy has over 25 years of experience supporting C-Suite level executives in 3 unique and completely different industries.In this episode, Nancy and I talk about creating culture, leading from an often “invisible” leadership role, and working with an executive who has never had an assistant.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/197--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Rajiv became an Admin Business Partner in Jan 2022. Prior to that, Rajiv worked as a Tech Headhunter & Recruiter for 8.5 years.In this episode, Rajiv shares his story of transitioning from working as a headhunter and recruiter for 8.5 years to becoming an admin business partner at Google. I enjoyed talking with Rajiv about how to work with recruiters, having fun at work, and more.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/196--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Dawnee Frey is a Senior Executive Assistant with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. Having held positions in construction, legal, healthcare, tech, and biopharma, she is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs of various clients.In this episode, Dawnee and I talk about navigating goal setting when it can sometimes be tough to see the assistant role as directly impacting the bottom line. We also talk about how career growth doesn't have to mean managing people.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/195--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Bonnie Low-Kramen is the President and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training and Consulting Inc., and she's an author, workplace expert, and public speaker. In February 2022, Bonnie gave a TEDx talk called “The Real Reasons People Quit.” For 25 years, she worked as the Personal Assistant to Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis and her husband, Louis Zorich. Her best-selling book Be the Ultimate Assistant: A Celebrity Assistant's Secrets To Working With Any High-Powered Employer was self-published in 2004, in its fifth edition, with the foreword written by Olympia Dukakis. Bonnie is a Co-founder and Former President of New York Celebrity Assistants, a professional networking association for assistants, started in 1996 by eight celebrity assistants. She teaches the Be the Ultimate Assistant workshop and co-hosts the Be the Ultimate Assistant podcast series with productivity expert Vickie Sokol Evans. In this episode… What does it take to be the ultimate personal assistant? What are the top qualities and skills essential for supporting high performers? When Bonnie Low-Kramen started her career as a celebrity personal assistant more than 20 years ago, she faced many challenges. She didn't have anyone to guide her, offer support, or provide training in her line of work. Using her experience, Bonnie is now on a journey to help other assistants facing similar problems navigate difficult and toxic work environments. Her goal is to offer guidance and training to personal assistants who want to feel appreciated and respected, be well compensated, and work in a safe and healthy environment. In this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston interviews Bonnie Low-Kramen, the President and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training and Consulting Inc., about being an ultimate personal assistant. Bonnie talks about common challenges personal assistants face, how she supported Olympia Dukakis' success, and the benefits of asking for what you want.

Amber Sullivan is a career EA with more than 15 years of experience supporting c-suite and senior executives.In this episode, Amber talks about leading a team of assistants, working with admins who lack ambition, balancing the demands of a fast-paced work environment with a fast-paced home life, and being honest during the interview process.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/194--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Emily Morgan and Eileen Coombes help teams create the freedom to do more and make most of their time and energy.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Emily and Eileen share their career journeys from assistants to executive and founder roles at Delegate Solutions. They also talk about communication tips for working remotely and more!Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/193--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Beth Mickelson has been an assistant for over 20 years in a variety of industries including law, healthcare, environmental services and construction.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Beth shares her story of perseverance and encourages assistants to remain professional no matter the circumstances. Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/192--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Sashai Yhukutwana has a variety of work experiences and is currently an executive assistant living with her partner and working in Johannesburg, South Africa.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Sashai and I have a fun conversation about seeing yourself as a leader, remaining curious, and overcoming doubt.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/191--Join game-changing assistants for Leader Assistant Live: A Night in Orlando with Jeremy Burrows, Stormy Washington, and Bonnie Low-Kramen! Grab your seat for just $37 at leaderassistantlive.com/orlando--More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

For 25 years, Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the Personal Assistant to a celebrity couple, actors Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich. We talk about:The make-up of a great Executive AssistantHow one gets to work as an EA for the most senior peopleHow EAs make the workplace betterWhy a great EA is a person you want next to you in an ApocalypseOne day there might be an EA on the boardEA vs PA"If you don't have an assistant, you are one"Bonnie bridges the gaps between executives and assistants, to build the ultimate workplace.Seeing there were so few resources for assistants, Bonnie authored the bestselling book, Be the Ultimate Assistant, and designed the ground-breaking training workshop in 2011 with the same name. She did not do these things to break new ground.She did them out of sheer frustration.The workshop was named one of the Top 7 Conferences to Attend in 2019. With her colleague Vickie Sokol Evans, she teaches the workshops together and hosts the Be the Ultimate Assistant Podcast series.As a writer and an influencer, her articles on workplace issues are widely published all over the world, and Bonnie is often asked for comments about workplace bullying, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination.

I'd like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Your Staff Matter.  They are important.  Your staff are the sole reason you will succeed. So how can you, as the new and amazing emerging leader that you are, ensure they feel like they matter?  How can you lead everyone along the path to success?In this episode, you'll hear from Bonnie Low-Kramen, a TEDx speaker, author, and former celebrity assistant who will use her years of experience aiding leaders as they try to remain on their path to success.  Bonnie will offer her insight into how Staff Matters and how focussing on your team members brings everyone along the path to success. Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.Reviews are the best way for us to know what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and what we should talk about in the future, so please click on the links below and let us know if this episode was helpful.Connect Here:Trench Leadership Web-site: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trench-Leadership-A-Podcast-from-the-Front-10027091202630Instagram: trench_leadershipYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3DKPuh_ipqJqyeR0vv46QTwitter: @TrenchLeadersh1Iglen Studios: https://www.iglen.comConcussion Legacy Foundation web-site: https://www.concussionfoundation.caDispatches Adventure Ride web-site: https://www.dispatchesride.comBonnie's Episode Links:1. Bonnie's web-site: https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/#2. Amazon Bookstore: Be the Ultimate Assistant: A Celebrity Assistant's Secrets to Working with and High-Powered Employer3. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BonnieLowKramenBonnie's Recommended Book/Movie List:Books:1. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg2. The Blueprint by Doug Conant Movies:1. Documentary - 9to5: The Story of a Movement2. Air Force One with Harrison Ford (shows what an assistant really does)

LifeBlood: We talked about the value of a personal assistant, the skills required to be great, erasing the associated stigmas, compensation potential, and how to get started, with Bonnie Low-Kramen, Global Trainer, CEO, Speaker and author of The Ultimate Assistant.  Listen to learn why you should start saying the quiet things out loud! You can learn more about Bonnie at BonnieLowKramen.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood

Bonnie Low-Kramen is the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting, where she provides assistants and their leaders the tools they need to build the ultimate partnership and workplace. Bonnie was the Personal Assistant for Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis for 25 years and learned the skills needed to be an incredible assistant. She is also an international speaker and the Author of the best-selling book, Be the Ultimate Assistant. In 2015, she was named Educator of the Year by DEMA, the Domestic Estate Managers Association. In this episode: One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is thinking that they can save a lot of money by taking care of all of their administrative tasks — without the need for an executive or personal assistant. This is not an effective use of time regardless of how skilled they are and can limit their success in the long term. So what should leaders do to get started with personal assistants? What do they need to know when hiring an assistant? And what are the top qualities to look for in a good assistant? Bonnie Low-Kramen, the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting, joins Adi Klevit in this episode of the Systems Simplified podcast to talk about systems for nurturing successful relationships with executive assistants. They also discuss the benefits of having an executive assistant, tips and tricks for hiring an executive assistant, and the qualities of a good executive assistant. Stay tuned.

It's been called many things, but most famously, The Great Resignation. But however we refer to the massive shift away from traditional 9-5 office roles in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the result is the same. How we view work – and how we view ourselves as workers and managers – has been fundamentally changed. Forever.   For leaders, it's not enough to adapt to these changes. We need to understand why they happened and what employees are trying to tell us. Today on the podcast, we're going to explore that shift together with Bonnie Low Kramen, dive into what it means for workplace satisfaction, and examine how leaders and employers can improve experiences for their workers in meaningful, lasting ways.   Management 3.0 has many resources when it comes to new ways of working - maybe you would like to check out our Remote Teams module?   Find all information at management30.com

BONNIE LOW-KRAMEN is a highly sought-after TEDx speaker, teacher, and founder and CEO of “Be the Ultimate Assistant,” a curated training solution for corporate leaders and assistants creating synchronous and thriving work environments. She serves as a consultant to the World Administrative Summit and is the author of Be the Ultimate Assistant: A Celebrity Assistant's Secrets to Working with Any High-Powered Employer. Much of her work in this space is rooted in over 25 years of experience as a Personal Assistant to celebrity actor couple Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich. She is passionate about bridging the gaps in professional relationships, and elevating employees – especially women – by fostering equal and respectful collaborations.   In this interview Bonnie shares why we should stop using the word "boss," the importance of cultivating a workflow and system that is customized to the specific assistant-executive partnership, and her perspective on the real reasons people quit. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/238 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

On this week's Leadership Launchpad Project podcast, we are joined by the author of The Ultimate Assistant and TEDx speaker, Bonnie Low-Kramen. We talk about the gap between when people become managers and when they receive leadership training, the real reasons people quit their jobs and what executive assistants want from their leaders. We at Elite High Performance specialize in building high-impact leaders who turn their teams into happy high performers that achieve their goals. Visit elitehighperformance.com for the best, research-backed, high-performance leadership strategies that will build you into a high-impact leader who turns their teams into happy high performers that achieve their goals. Rather than traditional leadership coaching, Elite High Performance blends neuroscience, mindset coaching, high-performance leadership strategies with cutting-edge technology & data to provide a clear path to building a high-performing team - or to turn around an under-performing team. It's the same way professional sports teams combine high-performance coaching, technology and analytics to build a winning sports team. Check out Bonnie's programs & The Ultimate Assistant here - https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/ Connect with Bonnie Low-Kramen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnielowkramen/ Connect with Rob Kalwarowsky on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kalwarowsky/ Connect with Susan Hobson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpstartliving/ Check out - elitehighperformance.com

When Bonnie Low-Kramen looks back on her 25 years working as the Personal Assistant to Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, she wishes she'd had better backup. Today, Bonnie is an advocate and coach for other private service professionals, and in the latest episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she's sharing what she's learned about how to prevent burnout by getting PSPs the backup they need. Tune in to hear her take on who's responsible for fixing burnout and creating systems for backup, why she's a big fan of household manuals and user manuals for people, and what she thinks every principal needs to hear. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more expert private service professionals and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis. Plus, hear more from Bonnie in her TEDx Talk, The Real Reasons People Quit, and her article, You've Got Their Back, Who's Got Yours?The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, household management software and services built for discerning households and the private service professionals who support them.

“My work enables my clients to do the things, only they can do.” -Bonnie Low-Kramen Great bookkeepers have a service heart. Their desire to serve others drives them. They are not interested in being in front of the camera, but they are comfortable being behind the scenes and making things happen. The best bookkeepers are proactive and they see around corners and they anticipate and understand the context of their client's work. When you connect to the idea that you are a subject matter expert that can add unique value to your clients, you will be empowered to price by this value, rather than just by hours ‘worked'. We all have natural talents, but there is nothing stopping us from chasing our dreams by learning new skills that help us better connect with people. If we look at clients only in terms of the money they will pay us, we will never be successful. People remember kindness and will pay for the value real connections bring. Bonnie Low-Kramen, workplace expert, speaker, and author with 25 years of experience as a personal assistant talks about the importance of having the heart for service and how to use your innate and learned skills to create value for your clients that enables them the time, space, and freedom to do the things only they can do.  During this interview, you'll learn… The value of conquering our irrational fears How to price on the value of your service What to do in order to have a harmonious work environment Learn more about Bonnie: Here   Connect with her on social media: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube   Watch Bonnie's TED X Talk here. Time Stamps  1:40 - Bonnie discusses her career journey 4:50 - Understanding the role of a PA 8:00 - Adding value to your clients lives 11:50 - Mastering innate & learned skills 16:50 - Creating a harmonious work environment 25:00 - Bonnie talks about women in industry 32:30 - Conquering your fears 38:20 - Bonnie's talks & workshops 

#12: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through #ThePowerOfAdmins. Today, on our second episode of the day, we have Bonnie Low-Kramen. She is a Global Trainer of Ultimate Assistants and works to build THE ultimate workplace for EA's all over the country. Enjoy! Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/ Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/ Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/ https://www.creativehuman.co/ Produced by Mariana Soares

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

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The quick transition to remote space has got us rethinking our approach to work. The same issues surrounding company productivity, employee engagement, and work and life balance are now met along with an urgent push towards working remotely. While this sudden change has got a lot of our heads spinning, we can be assured that support staff are ready to meet the challenges. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Bonnie Low-Kramen, a best-selling author, trainer, speaker, and former personal assistant to celebrity Olympia Dukakis. In her more than 30+ years of experience as an assistant and training administrative staff, Bonnie shares with us her views on the new ways Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants are propelling the change to remote work. Bonnie offers her insights on how support staff are building partnerships with those they support, to foster a productive and engaged remote workforce. From a love and hate relationship with technology, to the quick shift from open space to remote work, listen in and stay informed on how administrative support staff are encouraging us to rethink old ways, and adopt new rules. ResourcesBonnie Low-Kramen – LinkedIn, Website, TwitterEmail: bonnie@bonnielowkramen.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode Liz shares a couple of bits of news and also an article that might resonate with you exploring the topic of burnout.  You can find the blog post by Bonnie Low-Kramen here or cut and paste the URL: http://www.bonnielowkramen.com/2020/07/20/burning-out-from-wfm-and-what-do-you-do-about-it-now/ Join the list to hear when the Empowered Assistant Collective doors will open at: https://bit.ly/empoweredea You can listen to my fun episode featuring my daughter Kate here: https://beingindispensable.libsyn.com/podbombing-during-covid-19-a-bit-of-fun-with-kate-vv      

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

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

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

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

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

BONNIE LOW-KRAMEN (@BonnieLowKramen) is an international thought leader, speaker, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training. A celebrity assistant for 25 years to Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis, Bonnie is an award-winning speaker who empowers staff and executives alike to build ultimate partnerships that are both mutually respectful and profitable. She teaches the BTUA workshop all over the world and in fact, Gary’s EA Debbie Furlano has taken this class. Her work was featured in a Forbes 2019 cover story and her book, Be the Ultimate Assistant, is a must-have resource for every assistant. Bonnie is passionately committed to ending workplace bullying and closing the wage gap as her way to build confident and courageous women in the world. In 14 countries and 38 states, Bonnie's gift is the ability to guide the humans of our workforce toward meaningful transformations that they feel on a visceral level and coming to solutions together that stand the test of time. Website: https://www.bonnielowkramen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bonnie.Low.Kramen Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieLowKramen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonnielowkramen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiOX60cn5nY&feature=emb_logo 11:15 Childhood impacts your whole career 15:00 The real value of great assistants 18:15 Bonnie’s team and her organization 22:00 Empowering the minority demographic 22:45 Finding and revealing greatness in others 52:45 Establishing/defining core values and respecting employees 1:04:45 Human beings just want autonomy Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO: Visit the DDCEO BLOG: http://ditchdiggerceo.com/ Like DDCEO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO Follow DDCEO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO Follow DDCEO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh03Px5ez_xe_oE_iJMMNIg/featured?view_as=subscriber

Happy 200th episode! On this special celebration of International Women's Day and our podcast's 200th episode, Kristy Wallace goes on a listening tour around the world as six brave women share their untold stories in the workplace, as a part of the Raise Her Voice series. They are Asheefa Sarangi, Elizabeth Moses, Bonnie Low-Kramen, Viktoria Roussina, and Dr. Salma Nashef. 

Happy 200th episode! On this special celebration of International Women's Day and our podcast's 200th episode, Kristy Wallace goes on a listening tour around the world as six brave women share their untold stories in the workplace, as a part of the Raise Her Voice series. They are Asheefa Sarangi, Elizabeth Moses, Bonnie Low-Kramen, Viktoria Roussina, and Dr. Salma Nashef. 

“Her soul is fierce, her heart is brave and her mind is strong”Professional. Leader. Advocate. Lifelong Learner. These traits and more describe my wonderful guest, Vanessa Nieman!Vanessa is a career executive assistant with extensive experience supporting C-Suite executives. In today's show she brings a fresh perspective on the administrative support profession while sharing highlights and lessons learned from her own career journey.And as an added bonus find out why Vanessa and Belle, from Beauty and the Beast, are kindred spirits!Organizations shared on today's show:Vanessa's LinkedIn article - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-resume-hot-mess-like-mine-vanessa-nieman/Vanessa's website: https://www.theadminactivist.com/https://www.melissapeoples.com/ - Melissa Peoples, Executive Assistant Coach, Certified Microsoft Trainer + Speakerhttps://goburrows.com/ - Jeremy Burrows, Administrative Professional, Executive Trainer, Coach + Podcast Hosthttp://beingindispensable.com/ - Liz Van Vliet, Administrative Professional Coach, Trainer + Podcast Hosthttps://www.bonnielowkramen.com/ - Bonnie Low-Kramen, Administrative Professional Career Coach, Speaker + Trainerhttps://withpurposecoaching.com/ - Michelle Parise, Administrative Professional Career Coach, Speaker, + Trainerhttps://adminallies.wixsite.com/adminallies - The Admin Allies PodcastFor more information on today's show, to share your thoughts or to be a guest, please feel free to contact me at: haveaseatconversations@gmail.com.https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/Thanks for listening!Logo photo credit: https://burst.shopify.com/@sarahpflugphoto

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

When I first shared the crazy idea to start a coaching business for assistants with my friend John Ruhlin (Author of the book Giftology), he said, "Have you heard of Bonnie Low-Kramen?"I had not, so I looked her up and was so encouraged that I wasn't the only one who had the idea to help assistants be leaders!Since that day in 2016, I've followed Bonnie's work, and connected with her on LinkedIn. It wasn't until early 2019 that I had the pleasure of speaking with her. I was so encouraged and felt so supported, so once I started the podcast, I knew I had to have her on the show.In 2016 when I first heard about Bonnie, I never imagined I would one day interview her on my own assistant podcast. The day is finally here and I couldn't be more excited to share our conversation with you, so I hope you enjoy it!We talk about bullying, speaking up, being a celebrity's assistant, being sexually attracted to your executive, and much more.Show notes at leaderassistant.com/19 Subscribe at podcast.leaderassistant.com Join the community at slack.leaderassistant.com or facebook.leaderassistant.com

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

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

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

On this week's episode of The Intelligentsia Report we interview Bonnie Low-Kramen. She is known for her passionate commitment to professional assistants and to affecting positive change in the workplace. Bonnie is a popular speaker at global conferences on her quest to change the workplace for the better.

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

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

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

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

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

Join DEMA Live as 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Charles MacPherson and 2015 DEMA Educator of the Year, Bonnie Low-Kramen are reunited.  Two of the industries most well recognized instructors will discuss how they feel the industry has changed and what is on the horizon for the future of the Private Service Industry.  They will also talk about the challenges that they face when thinking about certification for their training courses.  Lastly they will shed light on how schooling can benefit every PSP whether seasoned veteran or someone just entering the field.  

**Summary:** In Episode #178 Ari – joined by special guest hosts [Holly Hanson](https://twitter.com/hollyous) of the Less Doing Mastermind Group – interviews Bonnie Low Kramen of [Be the Ultimate Assistant](http://www.bonnielowkramen.com/). During the interview, Bonnie defines what makes a _great _assistant, and explains how she's remained exclusive assistant to one of Hollywood's biggest names for more than 25 years. **Special Announcements:** ## [Rockefeller Roundtable](http://helmsociety.com/ari-meisel-ceo-roundtable-nc/) Come watch Ari regale a roundtable of avid [Helm Society](http://helmsociety.com/) listeners with the lessons of Less Doing on September 9th from 10AM to 2PM in New York City. ## [Freeing Finland](http://www.biohackersummit.com) Come watch Ari and a collection of other well-renowned biohackers free the people of Finland from their bodily limitations at the 2015 Biohacker Summit being held in Helsinki, Finland from September 23rd through September 24th. Those interested in attending can [buy tickets here](http://biohackersummit.com/#pl_areauf9k2sm). ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you're not already a dedicated follower. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 13:18 – Introduction of [Bonnie Low Kramen](http://www.bonnielowkramen.com/) - 13:53 – How Bonnie became an assistant - 15:53 – Being a great assistant is all about customized, personalized needs-based service - 16:55 – Every assistant wants more 1-on-1 time with their managers—the great ones make due without it - 18:00 – It's important to know how things work _manually_, if you don't your life is impaired by the quality and availability of your digital devices - 19:30 – A job description is _never _set in stone - 19:50 – Want a successful working relationship – especially with your assistant?—remove the barriers, break down the walls - 22:25 – What executives really want from their assistants is delegation - 22:45 – Your work as an assistant should enable your employer to do only the things they're capable of doing - 24:54 – Get over the fear that mistakes may happen because – guess what? – they're going to happen anyway - 26:45 – The old paradigm of “managers on high” is dead - 27:20 – Assistants often see things the executives miss - 29:10 – Executives who empower their staff to speak their mind will do themselves a HUGE favor - 30:10 – The strangest requests Bonnie has fulfilled - 37:10 – Find your “service heart” - 37:40 – If you don't like the person you're spending time with – personally or professionally – END THE RELATIONSHIP, life is too short to do otherwise - 39:10 – Don't put up barriers for people who want to stretch and grow - 39:50 – Bonnie's _Top 3 Tips to be More Effective_ - 40:05 – Make great lists—be supremely organized - 40:35 – Schedule downtime - 41:19 – Keep it personal—take the time to talk on the phone, etc. **7 Key Points:** 1. Don't feel limited b your studies or degree—know what you love and find a way to incorporate it into your career. 2. The secret to being a great assistant?—Know how to conduct administrative triage. 3. Trust is invaluable in a strategic business partnership. 4. Understand that if you want to be successful, your job description is _never set in stone._ 5. Get over the fear that mistakes may happen if you delegate to your assistant—the mistakes are going to happen no matter what. 6. You don't need public acknowledgement to feel happy, learn to internally relish in your own success. 7. If you don't like the people you're with, leave them—life is too short to do otherwise. **Resources Mentioned:** - [Waking Up is Hard to Do](https://medium.com/matter/waking-up-is-hard-to-do-c720dc9617a8) – An article from Medium on becoming a morning person - [Get Simple Pr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

An executive assistant does more than keeping a calendar and transcribing meeting minutes.  Professional executive assistants are the eyes, ears, hands, and sometimes even feet of an executive.  They conduct research, organize data, prepare reports, draft documents, and often speak and act on behalf of the executives . Bonnie Low-Kramen is one of the most respected leaders in the administrative …

Join Patricia as she interviews Bonnie Low-Kramen, author of Be the Ultimate Assistant: A celebrity assistant's secrets to working with any high-powered employer. Bonnie is the assistant to celebrity couple Olympia Dukakis (Academy Award, Moonstruck, Steel Magnolias) and Louis Zorich (Mad About You) since 1986. She is also a co-founder and former President of New York Celebrity Assistants (NYCA), a networking and support organization for New York-based celebrity assistants. Currently, she serves on NYCA's Board of Directors. Ms. Low-Kramen is a passionate spokesperson on issues concerning celebrity assistants and enjoys setting the record straight.

Join Patricia as she interviews Bonnie Low-Kramen, author of Be the Ultimate Assistant: A celebrity assistant's secrets to working with any high-powered employer. Bonnie is the assistant to celebrity couple Olympia Dukakis (Academy Award, Moonstruck, Steel Magnolias) and Louis Zorich (Mad About You) since 1986. She is also a co-founder and former President of New York Celebrity Assistants (NYCA), a networking and support organization for New York-based celebrity assistants. Currently, she serves on NYCA's Board of Directors. Ms. Low-Kramen is a passionate spokesperson on issues concerning celebrity assistants and enjoys setting the record straight.