Podcasts about business support

What does it take to move from being a transactional Executive Assistant to becoming a true strategic business partner?In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, I sit down with Gillian Gelston, Executive Assistant at Salesforce, to discuss her career journey from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to supporting senior leaders in one of the world's leading technology companies.Gillian shares how she built a successful remote EA career, the systems and workflows that have helped her save time and money for her Executive, and why understanding personality types has transformed the way she works with different leaders.We also discuss:How Gillian transitioned into the Executive Assistant professionBuilding trust and credibility as a remote EAThe importance of boundaries and protecting your timeUsing Slack workflows to streamline approvals and reduce email overloadHow a simple budget approval workflow saved thousands in unauthorised spendWhy compliance can be a valuable area of expertise for Executive AssistantsManaging competing priorities in a fast-paced sales environmentCreating a single source of communication to reduce overwhelmThe role of personality frameworks in understanding ExecutivesFinding your support network as a remote EADeveloping a growth mindset and continuing professional developmentThe books, podcasts and resources Gillian recommends for Executive AssistantsThis conversation is packed with practical ideas for Executive Assistants who want to become more strategic, work more effectively with their Executive, and create systems that make work easier for everyone around them.Whether you work remotely, in the office, or in a hybrid role, you'll come away with plenty of ideas you can implement immediately.Training & Courses→ The Strategic Business Partner Online Course (The EA Campus)→ Elite EA Course by C&C AcademyBooks→ The Modern-Day Assistant by Lucy Brazier→ The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor→ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyPodcasts→ The EA Campus Podcast→ The Crodie Files→ Executive Office InsightsFrameworks & Assessments→ Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)→ The Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinTechnology & Tools→ Slack→ Slack Canvas→ Slack Workflow Builder→ ChatGPT→ Google Gemini→ Google DocsLearning Resources→ Slack Academy→ The Global Skills Matrix for Executive Assistants→ The Rundown AI The EA Campus

Author, naturopath and business woman, Catie Gett built The Staple Store  from a tiny whole food shop into a deeply loved Melbourne community hub and online education platform. In this episode, she shares what it took to close the doors, rebuild her work, write a meaningful and impact-driven cookbook (available here) and create a mission around making healthy food more accessible for a now global community. You'll learn: Why closing a successful business can sometimes be the right move How Catie rebuilt her brand through community, recipes and storytelling Why simple, affordable food can be a powerful form of health and care Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with The Staple Store / Catie Gett The Staple Store Cookbook Vol 1 Instagram: @thestaplestore  Instagram: @categett Instagram: Substack: @catiegett Website: thestaplestore.com.au Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Feeling a bit flat in your business? You're not alone. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why losing motivation doesn't mean you're failing, and how to tell the difference between a temporary slump and a genuine sign that something needs to change. You'll learn: Why periods of low motivation are a normal part of running a business, not a sign that you're on the wrong path. How to use your past wins, client feedback and "evidence" to challenge the stories your brain tells you during a tough patch. Three practical ways to navigate a business trough, including lowering the bar strategically and leaning on people who truly understand the entrepreneurial journey. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

What separates great communicators from great leaders?In this episode of the People Performance Podcast, Martin Johnson and Claire Gleave (Head of Communications & Business Support at Findel) explore the connection between communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership effectiveness. They discuss why leadership is about more than sharing information;  it's about building trust, creating meaningful connections, and helping people feel part of something bigger.The conversation explores the four key elements of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, and how these skills help leaders communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, and lead high-performing teams.As workplaces become increasingly complex, we explore why emotional intelligence is becoming one of the most important skills for future leaders.-----Follow The People Performance Podcast for leadership, culture, and high-performance insights:Instagram: @peopleperformancepodcastTikTok: @peopleperformancepod

n this highlight episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey revisits one of the most downloaded conversations — how to have it all without doing it all. She dives into the realities of outsourcing, the overwhelm that often returns even after delegating, and how to break the cycle of taking everything back on again. Stacey introduces the idea of using “more currencies than cash”, inspired by Lisa Messenger, and explores creative ways to ease your workload by bartering and collaborating. From exchanging services with other small businesses, to leveraging your own skill set, to building supportive long-term relationships — Stacey shows that resourcing your business doesn’t always require money in the bank. She shares stories from her early business days, including bartering website development, contra arrangements learned from her radio career, and the long-standing mentor relationship that shaped her business growth. This episode encourages you to think outside the box, collaborate widely, ask bravely, and see the value in connection over competition. Having it all without doing it all is possible — if you’re willing to get creative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The online business industry completely broke people's brains around paying for support. For years, we were told that if you really believed in yourself, you'd invest. So people spent thousands on all kinds of coaching and courses that didn't actually help, got burned, and now they don't trust anything. Which is understandable. But if you're an experienced service provider, that skepticism can so easily turn into isolation… and what looks like discernment means you end up trying to figure everything out alone. In this episode, we're exploring how to think about business support in the year 2026 and why sometimes there's no substitute for getting the support you need when you need it.  Topics discussed in this episode include: Why do so many business owners no longer trust online support? The hidden cost of trying to do everything alone. How to make smarter, more strategic support decisions. The difference between discernment and isolation. What kind of support do service providers actually need right now? For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com.  If you enjoyed today's episode, please:. Leave a positive review or rating at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ratethispodcast.com/stayingsolo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Sign up for email updates at www.bsfreebusiness.com/solo

Most business owners aren't making bad decisions. They're making decisions that look like success. In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores the subtle ways social media can influence everything from hiring and photography to sales, studio spaces and spending. If you've ever wondered whether you're building a business or simply building content, this episode is for you. You'll learn:  How to tell if a decision is genuinely good for your business or just good for Instagram Why social media visibility and business profitability are not the same thing Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares why your AI prompts, conversations and business context are valuable assets, and why you should not leave them trapped inside one platform. She explains how to export your AI data, store it safely and reduce your dependence on any single tool. Your AI Prompts Are Business Assets. Here's How to Protect Them You'll learn: How to export your AI data from tools like ChatGPT and Claude Why your best prompts are part of your business IP How to protect yourself from pricing changes, platform shifts and starting from scratch Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

  Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Your expertise is not a freebie and neither is the long-term cost of undercharging. In this coaching episode, Fiona explores the hidden financial, emotional and strategic impact of pricing yourself too low and why so many small business owners stay stuck there. From pricing psychology to resentment, visibility and positioning, this episode is a powerful reminder that pricing is not just about money. It's about how you value your work and how others value it too. You'll learn:  The hidden costs of undercharging beyond just lost revenue Why low pricing can attract the wrong clients and create resentment How to position your business intentionally instead of pricing from fear or self-doubt Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Resources & LinksJoin the waitlist for Akashic Readings and Clearings⁠⁠⁠Akashic Records Training⁠⁠ - Learn to work with the Akashic Records⁠⁠1:1 Programmes⁠⁠⁠⁠Appointments⁠⁠⁠⁠Free ebook⁠Akashic Records practitioner and teacher, Suzie Ridley walks you through exactly how working with her one-to-one works, so you can feel into what level of support is right for you. If you have been curious about readings, clearings, or deeper mentorship, this episode gives you a clear overview of the options, how booking works, and what to expect from the process.Suzie breaks down the difference between one-off sessions (readings, clearings, or a longer combination session) and longer-term mentorship, including how the wait list and priority booking for members works. She then shares the two mentorship pathways available, one for Akashic Records practitioners building their service and business, and one for those on a deeper spiritual journey wanting bespoke support, guided homework, and grounded, embodied sovereignty through the Records.In this episode, you'll learnThe difference between an Akashic Records reading, a clearing, and a combination sessionHow the one-off session wait list works, including membership priority booking and what to expect timing-wiseWhat the Practitioner Mentorship includes, and how it supports both business growth and the inner work that comes up when being seenWhat the Akashic-led Spiritual Mentorship is designed for, including examples of themes clients work throughHow the free energetic alignment call works, what the intake periods are, and how to applyFollow Wisdom from the Akasha on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or subscribe on YouTube, so you never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Friday at 7AM GMT +0.Timestamps0:00 Welcome & 100K Listens Milestone0:45 How to Work with Suzie 1:1 | Akashic Records1:09 One-Off Readings & Clearing Sessions | Waitlist Info2:40 Akashic Records Practitioner Mentorship Overview3:56 Business Support, Money Blocks & Self-Worth Healing4:55 Mentorship Structure | 12 Sessions, Bi-Weekly Calls5:17 Free Energetic Alignment Call | How to Apply5:47 Akashic Led Spiritual Mentorship Overview6:08 Soul Retrieval, Ancestral Healing & Shadow Work7:09 Somatic Practices, Breathwork & Intuition Development7:54 Why Deep Program Work Gets Better Results8:34 Summer 2026 Intake | Only 10 Spots Available9:29 More One-Off Sessions Coming | Join the WaitlistWisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.Connect with Akashic Readings and Healing⁠Website⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Pinterest

In Ep98 of The EA Campus Podcast, we discuss the question of whether to trust or rely upon. Why the difference matters for EAs. As Executive Assistants, many of us become the person everybody depends on. We manage the details, keep things moving, solve problems quickly, and often hold together far more than people realise.But there's an important difference between being relied upon and being trusted.In ep98 of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas explores how trust develops in the EA role, why being operationally dependable can sometimes keep us stuck in reactive working patterns, and how stronger Executive partnerships are built through communication, consistency, visibility, and confidence in our thinking. In Ep98, we look at: Why trust and reliance are not the same thingHow EAs become operationally central in organisationsThe shift from task support to a strategic partnershipThe small behaviours that build Executive confidence over timeWhy many experienced EAs already have more influence than they realiseIf you've ever felt like your Executive depends on you for everything, but you still want more autonomy, visibility, or strategic involvement, this episode is for you.Resources and links:The Difference Between Being Trusted and Being Relied UponRead more from The EA Campus:10 Micro-Behaviours That Build Executive Trust From Task Manager to Trusted Partner: Building a Strategic Relationship with Your ExecutiveInspiring Trust in Your EA WorkStrategic Business Partner Online CourseUpcoming EA Campus Events The EA Campus

What does “good design” actually mean beyond aesthetics? In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Fiona chats with strategic designer and founder of Relative Systems, Dhiren Das, about circularity, sustainable systems, urban design, AI, and why the future of business requires deeper thinking around people, place, and impact. You'll learn: What strategic design thinking actually means in practice Why circularity and sustainability are becoming business essentials How AI may reshape design, creativity, and human knowledge Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com    Connect with Dhiren Das and Relative Systems: Instagram: @relativeprojects LinkedIn: Dhiren Das Website: relative.systems Email: studio@relativeprojects.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You'll learn: Why doing something that feels “impossible” can unlock momentum in your business How to identify the one thing you're holding yourself back from A simple mindset shift to move from “I can't” to actually trying Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas sits down with Molly Looney, Executive Assistant to the CEO of San Carlo Restaurants and winner of National PA of the Year.From supporting international restaurant expansion projects to managing charity partnerships, travel, operations, and high-level stakeholder relationships, Molly shares what life really looks like behind the scenes of a fast-moving EA role in hospitality.The conversation explores the importance of emotional intelligence, building trust with your Executive, learning how to read the room, and why “walking the floor” can become one of the most valuable habits an Executive Assistant develops.Molly also opens up about: ☑ Working with difficult Executives and what those experiences taught her ☑ Knowing when to protect your Executive's time and energy ☑ Managing reactive workloads without rigid systems ☑ Building strong workplace relationships and culture ☑ Why the EA role goes far beyond calendar management ☑ Her experience winning National PA of the Year ☑ The opportunities available for EAs who want to grow into more strategic rolesThis is an honest, practical, and relatable conversation about the reality of modern Executive Assistant work, and the human skills that make the biggest difference.You can find upcoming EA Campus masterclasses, virtual summits, and events at: → https://theeacampus.com/events/ The EA Campus

You'll learn: The difference between a “slow burn” crisis and an overnight crisis What to do if your business gets criticised online How to communicate price increases without damaging trust Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with The Sally Branson Consulting Group: Instagram: @thesbcgroup LinkedIn: Sally Branson Website: sallybransonconsulting.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You'll learn: The real difference between envy and jealousy (and why it matters) How to use envy as a signal for what you actually want A simple way to turn comparison into action instead of self-doubt Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

In breaking news today, Canadian businesses in the steel, aluminum and copper industries will have access to over $1 billion in funding through a new loan program announced just moments ago by Ministers Mélanie Joly and Evan Solomon. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is proactively helping businesses, and the Canadians who operate them, as they struggle under the weight of the US President's tariffs across sectors. Let's talk about the details we know in this breaking news story so far.Tune into Episode 441 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates.This politics news update was recorded on May 4, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/hBNeL5-jVvI?si=kTIgaclnP7zNiuIrJoin Bill's LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week's Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=shareWATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Maple-MAGA MP Jamil Jivani Goes to Washington to Undermine PM Carney's Canada-US Trade Talks | Newshttps://youtu.be/N3ardv4MyjcHow Canada's Commitment to NATO, Military and Defense Deals Are TRANSFORMING Our Economyhttps://youtu.be/4wekWQVHdw0FURTHER READINGFederal government announces new $1B loan program for steel, aluminum businesses hit by Trump tariffshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/federal-government-announces-new-1b-loan-program-for-steel-aluminum-businesses-hit-by-trump-tariffs/Ministers Mélanie Joly and Evan Solomon announce support for sectors affected by U.S. tariffshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvHEdocjQ6c This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

You'll learn: Why resourcefulness matters more than having everything figured out How to grow a team and step out of doing everything yourself What building a business really looks like behind the scenes Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with The Cupcake Queens: Instagram: @thecupcakequeens Monique's Instagram: @moniquemilenkovic Website: The Cupcake Queens Monique's Book: Celebration & Inspiration Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You'll learn: Why feeling triggered by someone you admire can point to your core values How to use your values as a filter for decisions and direction The powerful question to ask yourself beyond your business or title Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You'll learn: How small, overdue investments can create massive shifts in your business and life Why you already know what your “game-changing” move is and what's stopping you How to identify and take the first step toward the thing that will make everything easier Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You'll learn: Why time blocking isn't just about productivity, but reducing mental load How to structure your week so work doesn't take over everything A simple way to start time blocking without overcomplicating it   Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

What if AI isn't saving you time…Not because it's not powerful enough, but because you're using it the exact same way as everyone else?If you've ever opened ChatGPT, asked it to write something, and thought “this is going to make everything easier”… only to spend the next 20 minutes fixing it, you're not alone.And you're not doing it wrong.But you are missing the bigger shift.Because right now, most business owners are using AI to speed up the first draft.And that helps.But it doesn't actually change how you operate.You're still making every decision.You're still editing everything.You're still carrying the mental load.Which means you're still the bottleneck.In this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I'm kicking off a four part series on AI, and we're starting with the shift most people have not made yet.The difference between using AI as a content tool… and using AI like a CEO.Because those are two very different things.One gives you more to manage.The other gives you your time back.In this episode, I walk through:Why AI feels helpful but not transformativeWhat “ask and receive” mode actually looks likeWhy most AI generated content feels genericThe real reason business owners still feel overwhelmedHow AI should support execution, not just outputBecause the goal is not more content.It's more capacity.Timestamps[00:00:00] – Why AI Isn't Saving You Time (Yet)[00:01:30] – Using AI Like a CEO vs Just a Tool[00:03:00] – Why AI Isn't Reducing Your Workload[00:04:30] – Shift: From Content Creation to Business Support[00:06:00] – Your Real Bottleneck: Capacity, Not Ideas[00:10:00] – Build Leverage Instead of Doing Everything Yourself[00:11:00] – What AI Support Looks Like for Business Owners[00:12:00] – Start Here: Your Anti-To-Do List Strategy[00:13:00] – From AI Beginner to Strategic Operator[00:14:00] – Next Step: Train AI to Think Like YouBefore you open AI again, do this first.Make a list of three things you do every single week that you never want to do again.Not someday.Not when you hire a team.Right now.That's where AI should start helping.Because AI is not here to make you faster at doing everything.It's here to help you stop doing the wrong things entirely.Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social & Podcasting:Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/Website: https://www.nextstepsocial.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkleyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You'll learn: Why “intentional spending” matters more than ever What small business owners are really dealing with behind the scenes Practical ways to cope, adapt and keep showing up Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with The Panton Store:  Instagram: @thepantonstore Online Store: The Panton Store Physical Store: 31 Stanley St, Toora VIC Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You'll learn: How simple weekly rhythms can replace overwhelm and inconsistency Why systems don't need to be complicated to be effective Practical ways to create your own “Watering Wednesdays” in business Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You'll learn: Why “your content isn't working” is often the wrong diagnosis The difference between helpful content frameworks and copying someone else's strategy How to create content that actually feels like you and connects with your audience Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

You'll learn: How to reset when you feel stuck or overwhelmed Why focusing on small actions (not big goals) actually works Three simple areas to focus on: health, business and connection Easy ways to rebuild momentum in your business and life Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

  You'll learn: why knowing your numbers creates more freedom, not more pressure how boundaries and systems can help your business support your life why defining success for yourself matters so much Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

As Executive Assistants, we are used to working in environments where priorities shift quickly, plans change, and no two days look the same. One minute everything is mapped out, the next you are reworking the schedule, solving problems, and keeping everything moving behind the scenes.So how do you build a way of working that actually supports that?In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we explore Agile working and how it can be adapted for the EA role. This is not about adding more process or complexity. It is about creating structure that allows you to stay flexible, make better decisions, and manage your workload with more clarity.We break down what Agile working really means in practice and how you can start using it straight away in your role.In this episode, we cover: What Agile working is and why it fits the EA role  How to manage shifting priorities without feeling overwhelmed  The Moscow method for prioritising your workload  How to use sprints to focus on high-impact work  What Scrum looks like for EAs, including simple daily check-ins  How feedback loops can help you continuously improve how you work If you are looking for a more structured but flexible way to manage your day, this episode will give you practical approaches you can start using immediately.And a quick reminder. Our annual EA Campus Conference is taking place in London from April 22nd to 24th. If you want to learn, connect with other Assistants, and spend time working on your role, we would love to see you there. You can find all of the details on theeacampus.com. The EA Campus

Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Need help with AI in your business? Join our AI monthly chat for small business owners or get in touch to discuss how Fiona can consult to your business on AI and efficiencies (via email hello@mydailybusiness.com) Connect with Kenyak Chocolates Instagram: @kenyak.australia Website: kenyak.com.au  Wholesale Enq kenyak.com.au/wholesale Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Need help with AI in your business? Join our AI monthly chat for small business owners or get in touch to discuss how Fiona can consult to your business on AI and efficiencies (via email hello@mydailybusiness.com) Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

In Ep95 of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas sits down with experienced Executive Assistant Ronie Williams to talk about what it really looks like to build a long-term career in the EA role.Ronie has worked as an Executive Assistant for nearly three decades across finance, startups, and global tech companies. In this conversation, she shares how she started her career at 17, the lessons she learned working in demanding corporate environments, and how those experiences helped shape the way she works today.Ronie now works at the SaaS company Contentful, supporting senior leaders across different regions while also playing a key role in building the London office culture from the ground up. From creating systems that help executives perform at their best, to building an environment where teams genuinely enjoy coming into the office, Ronie shares how EAs can influence far more than their job description suggests.Throughout the episode, we discuss managing competing priorities, navigating difficult workplaces early in our careers, building trust with executives, and why experience is such a powerful asset in the EA profession.Ronie also shares practical advice for assistants starting their careers today, including why curiosity, confidence and understanding your executive deeply are some of the most valuable skills you can develop.If you've ever wondered how experienced EAs think about their role, their career, and the value they bring to organisations, this conversation is packed with insight.Resources Mentioned: Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson The EA Campus

Need help with your own business strategy? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  If everything feels urgent in your business, you're likely missing one critical thing: strategy. In this episode, Fiona explains why being busy isn't the same as being strategic, and how to stop reacting to everything and start prioritising what actually moves the needle. You'll learn the difference between strategy and tactics, how to think long-term, and how to make better decisions in your business. Perfect for small business owners who feel overwhelmed, stuck or constantly behind.  Need help with your own business strategy? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com    Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: Group Coaching 2026 AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Romans 8:12–17 shows how the Holy Spirit gives every believer both a new assignment and a new assurance. Because the Spirit dwells in us, we are no longer debtors to the flesh, no longer trapped in fear, and no longer left to figure life out on our own. Instead, we're led by the Spirit to fight sin, live as sons and daughters of God, and walk with deep assurance that we belong to the Father. It's from this place of assurance that we're invited to live on mission and make room for others to come into the family of God.5 things you'll learn from this message:· Why you no longer owe your flesh anything· How to fight sin in partnership with the Holy Spirit· Why assurance is meant to be felt deep within your spirit· What it means to live from sonship instead of slavery· How adopted sons and daughters join the Father in His family businessSupport our mission and learn more atwww.alloflife.churchGive to the work of the gospel herewww.alloflife.churchcenter.com/giving

Creative small business owners rarely struggle with ideas. The real challenge is deciding what actually matters right now. In this quick tip, Fiona Killackey shares three practical ways to prioritise your work when everything on your list feels urgent. In this episode, you'll learn: How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to separate urgent tasks from truly important work A simple long-term question that instantly clarifies what deserves your time Why filtering priorities through your values and long-term goals leads to better business decisions Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: Group Coaching 2026 AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Orange County gets closer to recovering taxpayer money tied to former supervisor Andrew Do's corruption scheme. L.A. County gives out millions to local businesses impacted by immigration raids. Why an ocean swim isn't the best way to escape the heat right now. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Some Executives think very quickly. Ideas arrive mid-conversation, instructions come in half-sentences, and priorities can shift between one meeting and the next.As Executive Assistants, we often receive the headline version of the thought. The context, the reasoning, and the next steps may still be sitting in our Executive's head.In Ep94 of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky explores what it is like to support leaders who think faster than they communicate, and how EAs can turn those fragmented conversations into clear, practical action.We talk through how to recognise patterns in the way your Executive thinks, how to clarify ideas without slowing them down, and how to translate broad concepts into operational work.Nicky also shares practical techniques that many Assistants use every day, including the “answer first” communication style, quick recap conversations, and simple ways to capture ideas before they disappear into the pace of the day.If you have ever left a meeting thinking, “I know there was an idea in there somewhere…”, this episode will feel very familiar.In this episode, we explore:• Why fast-thinking leaders often communicate in fragments • How EAs can recognise patterns in the questions their Executive asks • Ways to clarify ideas without interrupting the flow of a conversation • Turning broad concepts into practical next steps • Using simple notes and AI tools to capture ideas quickly • The quick recap technique that prevents misunderstandingsAs EAs, we often become the person who helps bring structure to leadership thinking. When you learn how to listen for the intention behind the conversation and organise the next steps, your role becomes far more strategic.If this episode resonates with you, share it with another Assistant who might recognise the same dynamic with their Executive.You can also explore more training, masterclasses, and resources for Executive Assistants at theeacampus.com. The EA Campus

Mon House founder Lucienne Van Sebille joins Fiona to share how a love of vintage furniture, sustainability and thoughtful design turned into a thriving online gallery and creative business. In this episode, you'll learn: How Lucienne built Mon House by sourcing vintage furniture and objects she genuinely loves and photographing them in her own home The behind-the-scenes reality of running a creative business, from sourcing and restoration to pricing and logistics Why slowing down, trusting your eye and sharing your personal story can help you build a more meaningful brand and community Connect with mon house:  Instagram: @monhouse__ Website: monhouse.com.au  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: Group Coaching 2026 AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this episode, Catrina Craft shares overlooked tax strategies that entrepreneurs often miss, including entity stacking, income shifting, and leveraging family offices to build long-term wealth. Discover how to maximize your tax benefits and grow your business effectively.Welcome back to the show, Catrina! Head to the bottom of the episode description to stay current in on tax savings and tips. As You Listen00:00 Introduction and Series Overview 01:11 The Difference Between a CPA and a Tax Strategist 02:18 Stop the Simple Strategies: Beyond Basic S-Corp Filing 04:13 Entity Stacking: Using C-Corp and S-Corp for Tax Flexibility 05:12 Income Shifting: Family Members and Business Support 07:06 Stop Chasing Revenue: Invest in Wealth-Building Assets 08:57 Investing in Film Production for Tax Deductions 10:15 Using Real Estate and Oil & Gas for Tax Savings 11:29 Recap of Entity Strategies and Their Benefits 13:40 The Power of Family Management Offices 16:30 Personal Story: Overcoming Financial Challenges 18:27 Working with the Right People and Building Wealth 19:34 Teaser for Next Episode and Final Thoughts 20:09 Where to Find Katrina Kraft Online 

In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona talks about the power of giving back and why volunteering can shift your perspective as a small business owner. With the Altru Charity Festival happening in Melbourne this weekend, Fiona shares why contribution matters, how small businesses can support causes they care about, and why generosity often creates unexpected inspiration in your own work. Volunteer this Sunday 15 March at Altru's Festival in Melbourne.  In this episode, you'll learn: Why volunteering can bring powerful perspective when running a business Simple ways small business owners can give back through time, products or support How contributing to your community can spark ideas and connection in your own business Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: Group Coaching 2026 AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

In Ep93 of The EA Campus Podcast, we look at what it really takes to build a long and successful career as an Executive Assistant.In Ep93 of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas is joined by Scot Wizniewski, Executive Assistant at Spotify and a respected voice in the global EA community.Scot has spent more than 25 years working as a career Executive Assistant, supporting senior leaders across multiple industries, including publishing, beauty, and now technology. In this conversation, he shares how the role has evolved over time, how Assistants can move from a task-based position into a true strategic partnership with their Executive, and why adaptability is one of the most important skills for long-term success in the profession.Together, Nicky and Scot explore the realities of supporting global executives, including managing complex calendars, prioritising requests when everything feels urgent, and building strong relationships across an organisation.Scot also shares practical systems he uses every day. From colour-coded calendars that help executives manage their energy and focus, to decision-tracking documents that reduce email overload and help leadership teams stay aligned.The conversation also touches on the rise of AI in the workplace. Scot shares his perspective on how Assistants can use tools like ChatGPT and Gemini productively, while recognising that the most valuable aspects of the EA role remain deeply human.If you're an Executive Assistant who wants to strengthen your strategic partnership with your executive and build a long-term career in the profession, this episode is full of insight and practical ideas.In Ep93, We DiscussScot's journey into the EA profession and how he built a 25+ year career as a career Executive AssistantMoving from a task-focused role to a strategic partnership with your ExecutiveWhy adaptability is one of the most important skills for Executive AssistantsManaging complex global calendars and working across time zonesHow to prioritise when everything feels urgentScot's colour-coded calendar system for managing Executive time and energyUsing a decision tracker to reduce email overload and support executive decision-makingThe role of AI in the EA profession and where human skills still matter mostWhy emotional intelligence, empathy, and relationship-building remain essential EA skillsResources MentionedEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownChatGPTGoogle GeminiCalendar AIFollow Scot on LinkedIn for insights on the evolving Executive Assistant role and practical advice from his experience supporting global executives. The EA Campus

To celebrate 600 episodes of the My Daily Business Podcast, Fiona Killackey sits down with Sarah Sherry (co-founder of Clothing The Gaps) for a candid conversation about the realities of building a sustainable small business over a decade. From leaving a corporate marketing role to navigating grief, motherhood and entrepreneurship, Fiona shares the lessons that shaped both her business and her life. 600th Podcast Interview In this episode, you'll learn: The biggest lessons Fiona has learned after 10 years running a small business and hosting 600 podcast episodes Why tying your identity to your work can quietly lead to burnout — and how to redefine success Practical insights for entrepreneurs on balancing business growth, family life and personal wellbeing How building community, support networks and honest conversations can sustain you through the ups and downs of business Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: Group Coaching 2026 AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Business consultant, coach and founder of My Daily Business, Fiona Killackey, explores how understanding the season of business you're truly in can transform your strategy, reduce comparison and bring clarity to your next move. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to identify whether you're in a growth, maintenance, transition or consolidation season • Why comparing yourself to someone in a completely different life stage can quietly derail your progress • How to align your business strategy with your real capacity, health, family and priorities • Practical questions to ask so your business supports your life, not fights against it ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: Group Coaching 2026 AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Creative technologist and All Tribes Are Beautiful founder Maleik Njoroge joins Fiona to explore the intersection of chess, fashion, community and creativity and how standing out starts with self-expression. In this episode, you'll learn: • How Malik built a global creative brand from a dream — including the world's first handcrafted Chess dhurrie • Why chess and fashion aren't intimidating — and how both can unlock confidence, identity and community • Practical advice for creatives and small business owners on standing out, building community and backing your own ideas ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Connect with All Tribes Are Beautiful Instagram: @alltribesarebeautiful  ATAB Lab: @atab.lab Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: Group Coaching 2026 AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

In Episode 92 of The EA Campus Podcast, we explore how AI is changing inbox management for Executive Assistants in a practical, day-to-day way. If you support one Executive or several, you already know how quickly inboxes can take over the rhythm of your day. Constant checking, forwarding, reacting, and chasing can easily become the default way of working. In this episode, we walk through what a typical EA day actually looks like and talk honestly about how we can build a clearer structure around email, rather than letting it dictate everything.We start by looking at why inbox habits matter. As EAs, we handle a significant volume of communication, and the way we process email shapes expectations around response times and availability. When we are constantly checking and escalating messages in real time, we create a pace that is hard to sustain. Research shows that task switching reduces focus, and email is one of the biggest contributors. So we explore how triage creates structure, and how AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini can reduce the time spent reading and drafting without removing our responsibility to think and decide.From there, we move into the morning pre-triage stage. This is where we use built-in summary features in Outlook and Gmail to scan long threads, extract key decisions, and identify open questions before replying. Instead of reading every message line by line, we generate a structured overview and then sense-check it. We revisit the 4 Ds framework. Do, Delegate, Defer, Delete or archive. Every email needs an outcome. AI can assist by drafting routine responses and suggesting meeting confirmations, but the decision about what happens to that email remains with us.We then look at how AI supports your dedicated processing block. Drafting replies in your Executive's tone using Copilot or Gemini, suggesting meeting times using calendar data, and converting emails into tasks through Microsoft To Do, Planner, or Google Tasks. The shift here is simple. The inbox is where requests arrive. Your task manager is where work is tracked. For EAs who are newer to this way of working, the advice is to start small. Choose one integration and use it consistently so that the system becomes habit rather than another layer of admin.Midday, we focus on decision support and meeting preparation. Before a one-to-one or board meeting, you can prompt Copilot or Gemini to summarise recent email exchanges with a specific stakeholder, extract unresolved questions, and list commitments made. That gives you a working briefing note in minutes. We also cover how to draft structured follow-up emails with next steps, owners, and deadlines, then refine them so they reflect how your Executive communicates. Over the course of a week, those small time savings add up and allow you to focus on clarity and preparation.Finally, we cover follow-ups, accountability, and the end-of-day reset. Many inbox tools allow you to set reminders for unanswered emails so that important threads do not disappear. We also talk about bulk archiving in Gmail and Outlook to reset an overgrown inbox while keeping everything searchable. The episode closes with a reminder that AI can reduce reading time, assist with drafting, surface unanswered threads, and support meeting preparation. It does not replace your role in prioritising, protecting sensitive information, and managing your Executive's time with intention. The EA Campus

⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   In this episode, Fiona explores the hidden cost of indecision in business and why waiting for the “perfect time” may be quietly holding you back. From sitting on ideas for years to overthinking launches, newsletters or new offers, Fiona shares why momentum matters more than perfection and how small action builds clarity, confidence and trust. You'll learn: Why indecision carries an emotional and financial cost How delaying action makes things feel heavier and more overwhelming A simple way to break procrastination and create momentum today ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: Group Coaching 2026 AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

There are conversations that would make your role as an Executive Assistant significantly easier.You probably already know which ones they are.The clarification you've been meaning to ask for. The boundary that needs resetting. The expectation that was never fully defined. The salary discussion you keep postponing.In this episode, Nicky talks through six specific conversations that directly impact how smooth, strategic, and sustainable your role feels. These are not dramatic confrontations. They are practical, calm, well-timed discussions that remove guesswork and reduce unnecessary rework.You'll hear about:The “I Need Help” conversation and how asking early saves hours later The immediate feedback conversation that prevents small patterns from shaping your role The unclear expectations conversation that stops you from aiming at the wrong target The managing up conversation and why it changes how your week runs The mistake admission conversation and how it can actually build trust The salary and value conversation and how to prepare properly for itThroughout the episode, Nicky shares real EA scenarios and practical wording you can use, so you're not walking into these discussions hoping they go well. You're walking in prepared.Resources MentionedManaging Up Guide for Executive Assistants:https://theeacampus.com/blog/managing-up-as-an-executive-assistant/EA Salary Survey:https://www.easalarysurvey.com/Confident Communicator Course:https://theeacampus.com/online-course/confident-communicator/Explore all upcoming masterclasses, virtual summits, and the London conference: https://theeacampus.com/eventsIf this episode resonated, share it with another EA who might be carrying a conversation in their head that really needs to happen.And as always, thank you for being part of The EA Campus community. The EA Campus

In this emotional final episode, I'm announcing the close of "Simplify with Amanda B" and reflecting on this journey with you. Listening to my intuition has been life-changing, guiding me to make decisions aligned with my growth—even when it means ending something wonderful.Every experience, including this podcast, has prepared me for what's next. I encourage you to consider if what you're doing truly aligns with where you want to go, and remind you it's okay to move on when it no longer fits.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for tuning in, engaging, and supporting me along the way. While I'm saying goodbye to this show, this isn't goodbye forever—there are new adventures and an exciting venture ahead, and I can't wait to share them with you.The podcast will remain available until the end of February. Thank you for being part of this journey with me—here's to our ongoing growth and new chapters!  

In this episode, we're sharing a conversation from the Builder Stories podcast where host Eric Fortenberry, the Founder and CEO of JobTread, interviews Kyle! Kyle shares his origin story, how he got started in marketing, and why he ultimately narrowed his focus to serving remodeling business owners. The conversation covers the evolution of Remodelers On The Rise, from early marketing coaching to a full business coaching platform focused on financial clarity, sales process, leadership, and community. You'll also hear Kyle's perspective on why implementation is so difficult, the value of peer groups and in person events, and how remodelers can build a business that supports both growth and life outside of work! ----- Ready to streamline your business and increase profits? Visit JobTreadto see how their all-in-one construction management software helps remodelers and builders simplify estimating, scheduling, job costing, and invoicing. ----- Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! ----- Takeaways JobTread simplifies construction management for remodelers. Effective marketing and sales processes are crucial for success. Leadership development is key to managing a growing team. Community support can significantly impact business growth. The Rise Conference provides valuable insights and networking opportunities. Prioritizing work-life balance enhances personal and professional success. Understanding financials is foundational for remodeling businesses. Implementing a structured sales process can improve profitability. Coaching and mentorship are vital for overcoming business challenges. Focusing on fewer goals leads to greater progress.  ----- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Builder Stories 03:07 Kyle Hunt's Entrepreneurial Journey 06:26 Transitioning to Remodelers on the Rise 08:48 Finding Early Clients and Building Trust 11:37 The Evolution of Coaching and Business Support 14:16 The Importance of Leadership in Business 16:50 Balancing Personal and Professional Life 20:33 Overview of Remodelers Community and Resources 23:21 Peer Groups and One-on-One Coaching 27:15 The Rise Conference: A New Beginning 30:10 The Value of Networking and Community 31:19 The Power of Peer Groups and Networking 34:15 Key Takeaways from the Rise Conference 38:12 The Importance of Finding Your Tribe 39:59 Overcoming Implementation Challenges 46:59 Building a Cohesive Team 49:45 Common Struggles in Remodeling Businesses 53:29 Success Stories and Transformations 55:23 Work-Life Integration and Prioritization