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Think your 40% profit margin is solid? Think again. Martin and Khalil expose the hidden costs that eat into your profits—and show you how to stop the bleed.Time Stamps00:56 - Martin's Client's Issue02:14 - Understanding Variable Expenses03:30 - Allocating Costs and Overhead05:27 - Realizing the Impact on Profit Margins18:08 - Employee Compensation and Tariffs18:44 - Bulk Purchases and Inventory Challenges22:33 - Understanding Burdening in Business33:46 - Practical Steps to Improve Bidding AccuracySnippets from the Episode“You bid everything just fine, but then you look at your books and you're not making any money. Something's off—and the good news is, it can be fixed.” - Martin Holland“If you're bidding for 40% and you're not seeing that in your gross profit margin, you've got to find the difference. That is management.” - Martin Holland“Nothing's worse than thinking you're going to get something and coming in 7% lower. That's more than just a rounding error—that's a business risk.” - Khalil Benalioulhaj“You could be winning bids while losing money. When you fix your pricing, you gain margin on every future job without chasing more sales.” - Khalil BenalioulhajResourcesCFC 249 - The $600,000 Accounting Error That Almost Destroyed My Business with Cory ParksThe Break-Even System by Spencer Tucker24 Things⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock CallCheck out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OpenPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowthKits ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Marketing Help? We Recommend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Benali⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Demandcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Martin Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠annealbc.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from The Cash Flow ContractorSubscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cashflow Contractor

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we're taking a deep dive into the Eisenhower Matrix — specifically the quadrant that too often gets overlooked: important but not urgent work.As Executive Assistants, it's easy to get caught in the whirlwind of urgent requests, Slack pings, and last-minute diary dramas. But real strategic impact? That lives in Quadrant 2.Join Nicky Christmas as she explores how EAs can protect time for the work that improves processes, builds trust, and prevents future fires — all without needing a crisis to prioritise it. You'll learn how to schedule and defend deep work time, link your projects to long-term goals, and frame your accomplishments to reflect the real value you bring.

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I've answered questions about the invisible work we are all doing and today I am answering questions about the visible work we do. A good example of visible work is everything you would do inside of The Productive Home Solution™. I explained the evolution of the program from it's inception as 40 weeks One Home to the “exhausting” 100 day program where I realized not everyone has kids, to today The Productive Home Solution™. I have been refining this program for 10 years to help anyone be able to organize any home. It's a 52 week cycle of organizing spaces that matches the energy of the year. Yes, the energy changes throughout the year. Remodeling Elizabeth is getting ready to remodel her kitchen and wanted to know the best way to leverage The Productive Home Solution™. I answered saying as items are boxed up, label where those items will go once the remodel is done. One box per cabinet. I also found it useful to set up card tables with laundry baskets as cabinets during the remodel.  Pro tip: ask for extra shelves for your cabinets! Another person asked for an alternative to the shoe organizers during the remodeling because her husband doesn't like the look. “The organizers stay!” The alternative is more expensive and cumbersome. Plus, if it was all tucked away her family would constantly be asking where things were because it's all out of place to begin with. You can see through the organizers and it's for a short amount of time. “The organizers stay!” Email! You guys, we are all in trouble with AI. It is making email more and more difficult to maintain. In The Productive Home Solution™ there are TEN lessons on email alone! If you are “email upside down”, archive all you have now and slowly go through them. It once took me 8 weeks to go through a client's email inbox!  A few additional quick tips that I was able to offer was use your email like a Sunday Basket®, delay replying, delete spam, print actionable emails or emails you have replied to, and hire an executive assistant if you can. At some point, you may even think about a Chief of Staff to help. We are doing all of this invisible/ visible work for our families on top of our paid work. Email is the easiest to step out of. But only you can comfort your child in the middle of the night. What can you outsource? What Can You Outsource As women we are wearing the hats of wife, mom, home school teacher (in this case from the question), and household manager. She wanted to know if she should focus on The Productive Home Solution™ or the Teacher Friday Workbox™ because she homeschools. There is a great compromise to be made here. Do both. Do the teacher planning and incorporate an hour of home school to The Productive Home Solution™ and while you are at that they could be working on some of the Kids Program. Also, to lighten the load get a housekeeper. Again, where are you needed and what can you outsource? A housekeeper was suggested for another person asking about how to best prepare for going back to school for her CPA exam. I replied to delegate and elevate your family members. She had a college aged child that could help with housekeeping or hire it out. Also stock up on everything you can before classes start. Take care of things like dr. appointments and upcoming maintenance on cars or anything else. Those are things you can do early because school has hard deadlines that aren't flexible! Lower your standards of clean and communicate with your family about what to expect and things you will need help with because you no longer will have the bandwidth to do them.  You guys submitted such great questions. Catch the full episode to hear the more questions and solutions I provided.  EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® The Paper Solution® The Productive Home Solution Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

Tired of billing mistakes and missing parts? Khalil and Martin break down how HVAC businesses can use AI tools to map out smoother workflows, track materials, and get paid properly.Time Stamps00:52 - Episode Intro01:28 - Using AI for Process Mapping01:57 - Visualizing Processes for Better Understanding02:35 - Inventory Control Issues04:01 - Building an AI Prompt for HVAC05:07 - Creating a Mermaid Flowchart11:30 - Detailed HVAC Workflow Breakdown27:03 - Episode OutroSnippets from the Episode“People think of this as prompt engineering. I like to think of it as context engineering—you're creating the context for the AI to understand how to help you.” -   Khalil Benalioulhaj“We bought 150 items and 120 of them were billed to a job… what the hell happened to the other 30?” - Martin Holland“Just in a few minutes, we've asked the AI to help us design a flowchart and training manual—it's like vibe-processing your business.” -   Khalil BenalioulhajResourcesClaude AIChatGPTServiceTitanMermaid⁠⁠⁠24 Things⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock CallCheck out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OpenPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowthKits ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Marketing Help? We Recommend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Benali⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Demandcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Martin Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠annealbc.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from The Cash Flow ContractorSubscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cashflow Contractor

Aliina Rowe is an experienced Executive Assistant and certified Change Management Practitioner.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Aliina shares her career journey and talks about managing constant change as an assistant.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/330--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That's where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you're organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Send us a text"If I had a mission for this podcast, it was this: to hold space for the voices of women in the workplace — in all their messy, brilliant, powerful, still-evolving glory. And each of you helped me do that."After five incredible years, I share one final message in this heartfelt farewell episode of Have A Seat...Conversations with Women in the Workplace. With honesty, gratitude, and a few happy tears, I reflect on the journey — from humble beginnings and standout guest moments to global listeners and personal growth behind the mic. Whether you've been here since day one or just pulled up a chair, this episode is a love letter to everyone who made this podcast possible. It's not goodbye — it's see you later.Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes at: www.haveaseatconversations.com or even better, leave me a quick voicemail at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/voicemail/ and let's continue the conversation.Thanks for listening!

Labor & Management Team of the Phoenix Fire Department - Executive Assistant Chief Tim Kreis and Captain/Executive Vice President Tim Gammage Jr. team up in today's conversation to talk about the importance and successes of the Labor & Management Relationship. Discussion dives into the leadership depth within the Phoenix Fire Department over the last 40+ years. Adversity does not build character, it reveals it. Management is going to share authority and labor is going to accept responsibility. "Take ownership, not membership." Labor & Management together, should always be looking to do what is best for the firefighters and safety, and what is the best for customer service.

Are you always busy as an assistant but still feel like you're not getting ahead? Do you wish you could be more efficient and less stressed in your role?In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I share the five essential habits that make executive assistants exceptionally efficient. You'll get practical tips to streamline your day, manage your time better, communicate clearly, and set yourself up as a true strategic partner to your executive.In this episode, you will learn: How to create systems that boost your productivity Ways to ruthlessly prioritize what really matters How to communicate clearly and showcase your value proposition Smart time management habits—and when to ask for help ----------------------------------------------Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. This will help you:- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillmentGrab your free guide here.----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Book your free coaching discovery call. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send Me an Email: annie@wholeassistant.com

Esteemed Colleague Charlotte needs travel tips!  Today's episode is a high-level overview of travel tips.  Let's dig deeper into the nitty gritty of travel this fall at my rescheduled #AdminProDay events.  :)    Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.  Have an awesome week!  xo Jess Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter?  Write to me here and I'll type back soon: Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!From Toxic Job to Dream Career: Jess Lindgren's Entrepreneurial JourneyIn episode 111 of The Undiscovered Entrepreneur podcast, host Skooby chats with Jess Lindgren, a seasoned freelance personal and executive assistant with over 20 years of experience. Jess shares her inspiring journey of escaping a soul-crushing corporate job to support entrepreneurs like Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income. The episode delves into pivotal moments such as Jess's strategic email that led to a 12-year career, the shift from fear of failure to fear of success, and how crucial it is to start small but start today. Jess also gives valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and discusses the importance of maintaining authenticity and consistent effort in business. Tune in to hear Jess's insights and learn from her incredible entrepreneurial adventure.Episode 106 Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Pat Flynn's Strategies as Lean Learning Author and SPI Podcast Host00:00 Introduction and Announcements01:46 Special Guest Introduction: Jess02:26 Jess's Entrepreneurial Journey04:40 Transition from Corporate to Freelance07:23 The Power of Networking and Email10:41 Challenges and Insights in Entrepreneurship21:40 The Importance of Openness in Parenting22:09 Exploring the Fear of Success22:30 Working with Pat: A Unique Experience22:58 The Challenges of Social Media and Public Recognition25:38 The Value of Being Behind the Scenes28:07 Overcoming Career Pitfalls34:33 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs37:53 Future Plans and Final Thoughts Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social mediasTwitter......... ..@djskoob2021 Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobamiInstagram..... instagram.com/uepodcast2021tiktok....... @djskoob2021Email............... Uepodcast2021@gmail.com Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook PageAcross The Start Line Facebook Community If you would like to be coached on your entrepreneurial adventure please email me at for a 2 hour free discovery call! This is a $700 free gift to my Skoobelievers!! Contact me Now!! On Twitter @doittodaycoachdoingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Mike Todasco is a former Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal and current Visiting Fellow at San Diego State University.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Mike talks about the AI landscape, how executive assistants can leverage AI to enhance their role, boost efficiency, and future-proof their careers.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/329--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That's where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you're organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Send us a text“Think of your career as a mosaic, it's not going to be this linear climb up the corporate ladder that it once was, you are going to have experiences that take you in one direction, that add color to your mosaic, and that's OK. It doesn't have to make sense right now and it also doesn't need to make sense to anyone other than you.”How do we help the next generation of women thrive in today's workplace? In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Jenna Rogers—founder of Career Civility and workplace communication coach—who's on a mission to equip Gen Z women with the tools they need to speak up, be heard, and succeed. From decoding multi-generational communication challenges to breaking free from outdated corporate norms, Jenna shares powerful advice on navigating the modern workplace with clarity, confidence, and impact. Whether you're just starting out or leading a team of your own, this episode will leave you rethinking what it means to truly connect and lead with purpose.Connect with Jenna:Career Civilityhttps://www.instagram.com/careercivility/https://www.tiktok.com/@jennacareercivilitySupport the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes at: www.haveaseatconversations.com or even better, leave me a quick voicemail at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/voicemail/ and let's continue the conversation.Thanks for listening!

fWotD Episode 2970: Scott Carpenter Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 22 June 2025, is Scott Carpenter.Malcolm Scott Carpenter (May 1, 1925 – October 10, 2013) was an American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, astronaut, and aquanaut. He was one of the Mercury Seven astronauts selected for NASA's Project Mercury in April 1959. Carpenter was the second American (after John Glenn) to orbit the Earth and the fourth American in space, after Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, and John Glenn.Commissioned into the U. S. Navy in 1949, Carpenter became a naval aviator, flying a Lockheed P-2 Neptune with Patrol Squadron 6 (VP-6) on reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare missions along the coasts of the Soviet Union and China during the Korean War and the Cold War. In 1954, he attended the U. S. Naval Test Pilot School at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, and became a test pilot. In 1958, he was named Air Intelligence Officer of USS Hornet, which was then in dry dock at the Bremerton Navy Yard.The following year, Carpenter was selected as one of the Mercury Seven astronauts. He was backup to Glenn during the latter's Mercury Atlas 6 orbital mission. Carpenter flew the next mission, Mercury Atlas 7, in the spacecraft he named Aurora 7. Due to a series of malfunctions, the spacecraft landed 250 miles (400 km) downrange from its intended splashdown point, but both pilot and spacecraft were retrieved.In 1964, Carpenter obtained permission from NASA to take a leave of absence to join the U. S. Navy SEALAB project as an aquanaut. During training he suffered injuries that grounded him, making him unavailable for further spaceflights. In 1965, he spent 28 days living on the ocean floor off the coast of California as part of SEALAB II. He returned to NASA as Executive Assistant to the Director of the Manned Spacecraft Center, then joined the Navy's Deep Submergence Systems Project in 1967 as Director of Aquanaut Operations for SEALAB III. He retired from NASA in 1967 and the Navy in 1969, with the rank of commander.Carpenter became a consultant to sport and diving manufacturers, and to the film industry on space flight and oceanography. He gave talks and appeared in television documentaries. He was involved in projects related to biological pest control and waste disposal, and for the production of energy from industrial and agricultural wastes. He appeared in television commercials and wrote a pair of technothrillers and an autobiography, For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey of a Mercury Astronaut, co-written with his daughter, Kristen Stoever.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:31 UTC on Sunday, 22 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Scott Carpenter on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ayanda.

Summer is here, and we're diving into exciting vacation plans, family events, growing teams, and new business growth strategies!Time Stamps00:37 - Episode Intro02:15 - Summer Plans and Family Events03:55 - Executive Assistant and Business Growth08:24 - Leveraging AI in Business13:29 - Demandast Plans13:52 - Martin's Business Goals15:31 - Cash Flow Contractor CommunitySnippets from the Episode  “I'm looking forward to the middle summer having full stream, regular marketing going on.” -Martin“ I'm coming up with a growth kit  that is around leveraging AI in your business because a lot of people don't know where to start.”-KhalilResources⁠⁠24 Things⁠⁠⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant⁠⁠⁠Schedule⁠⁠⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock CallCheck out ⁠⁠⁠OpenPhone⁠⁠⁠Build a Business that Runs without you. Explore our ⁠⁠⁠GrowthKits ⁠⁠⁠Need Marketing Help? We Recommend ⁠⁠⁠Benali⁠⁠⁠Need Help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠⁠⁠Demandcast⁠⁠⁠More from Martin Holland⁠⁠⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠annealbc.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠More from Khalil⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠More from The Cash Flow ContractorSubscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠Follow On Social: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠Visit our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠ The Cashflow Contractor

Ever wish you had a clear roadmap for working seamlessly with your Executive? In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas guides you through the powerful process of creating an Executive User Guide - a strategic tool that captures everything you need to know about your Executive's preferences, communication style, and leadership approach.From defining how they like to receive updates to understanding their management style, Nicky breaks down each section with practical tips and real-world examples. You'll learn how to:Identify your Executive's communication preferencesSet clear expectations around reporting and meetingsNavigate feedback and performance conversationsAlign with your Executive's strategy and prioritiesPlus, don't miss the free download to help you get started: the Executive User Guide Template, available at theeacampus.com/podcast/ep66.This episode is a must-listen for any Assistant who wants to build a stronger partnership with their Executive and elevate their impact. Tune in and discover how to take the guesswork out of working together! The EA Campus

Esteemed Colleague Ava needs a vacation!  Today's episode is a step-by-step breakdown of what it takes to get out of the office as an EA.   Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.  Have an awesome week!  xo Jess Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter?  Write to me here and I'll type back soon: Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214

Benedikt Ilg, Co-Founder und CEO von Flip, spricht über den beeindruckenden Aufbau seines Unternehmens, das sich auf die Digitalisierung und Kommunikation von Deskless Workers spezialisiert hat. Mit Flip ermöglicht er Unternehmen, ihre Mitarbeiter effizienter zu erreichen und einzubinden – von der Produktionslinie bis zum Einzelhandel. Benedikt gibt Einblicke in die Herausforderungen des Wachstums, den Aufbau eines wiederholbaren Funnels, und erklärt, wie Flip inzwischen weltweite Konzerne mit seiner Plattform unterstützt. Er spricht über die Evolution von Flip, von den ersten Kunden bis hin zum aktuellen Fokus auf Skalierung und Internationalisierung. Außerdem teilt er seine Learnings zu Leadership, Teamaufbau und der Bedeutung von langfristiger Vision und Durchhaltevermögen. Was du lernst: Die Anfänge von Flip: Wie Flip als Lösung für die Kommunikation von Deskless Workern entstand und warum diese Zielgruppe so lange von der Digitalisierung übersehen wurde Die Learnings aus den ersten Pilotprojekten und wie Flip sich zum führenden Anbieter in diesem Segment entwickelt hat Internationalisierung und Skalierung: Warum Flip aktuell über 50 % des Umsatzes international erzielt und welche Herausforderungen der Eintritt in neue Märkte mit sich bringt Wie Flip Partnernetzwerke nutzt, um die Expansion zu beschleunigen Leadership und Unternehmenskultur: Warum Benedikt auf hohe Intensität und klare Visionen setzt, um das Team zu motivieren und zu führen Die Bedeutung von Commitment, Veränderungsbereitschaft und einer starken Kultur im Teamaufbau Produktentwicklung und Customer Success: Wie Flip von Anfang an auf eine einfache, intuitive Nutzererfahrung gesetzt hat, um auch technisch weniger affine Mitarbeiter zu erreichen Warum Flip weiterhin eng mit Kunden zusammenarbeitet, um das Produkt kontinuierlich zu verbessern Fundraising und Wachstum: Wie Flip über 60 Millionen Euro Funding eingesammelt hat und wie Benedikt Investoren auswählt, die aktiv unterstützen und Mehrwert schaffen Die Bedeutung von klaren KPIs und Profitabilität in der aktuellen Marktphase ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu Benedikt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedikt-ilg/  Website: https://www.getflip.com/de/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/  Kapitel: (00:00:00) In welcher Phase befindet sich Flip? (00:03:57) Was ist Benedikts Warum? (00:07:00) Way to momentum: Der Werdegang von Flip (00:10:07) Spezialisierung und Pilotkunden: Wie fängt man an? (00:17:58) Gemeinsame Ausarbeitung mit Pilotkunden (00:21:52) Luxusproblem Großkunde: Kommunikation & Vorgehen bei eigentlich zu großen Aufträgen (00:26:49) Verrückteste Erfahrungen im Fundraising (00:31:07) Erfahrung vs. Motivation: Wann braucht es was? (00:34:41) Wie sucht Benedikt geeignete Personen aus? (00:37:04) Benedikts Entwicklung als Führungsperson (00:39:47) Chief of Staff vs. Executive Assistant (00:47:15) Fundraising, Burnmanagement & Profitabilität bei Flip (00:51:10) Benedikts Learnings zu Enterprise Sales (00:53:35) Zukunftsaussichten für Flip

Elle Tyra is an Executive Operations Specialist currently serving as Executive Assistant to the President of ABC News.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Elle talks about the rise of executive operations, how it changed her career, and how it enables her to better function as a leader within her role.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/328--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That's where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you're organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Send us a text“We all have different levels of fear and doubt about our capabilities, embrace that and lean into your past wins, lean into those moments when you were afraid, exhausted, weren't sure and yet still managed to get through it; see the result, refer to that, and keep going.”In this episode of Have A Seat, I sit down with Velera Wilson—global speaker and author of You're Absolutely Worth It, for a candid conversation about confidence, self-worth, and what it really takes to stop playing small at work. Velera shares how she went from being the “only one in the room” to becoming a powerful voice for women ready to break free from imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. From learning how to “do it scared” to asking for what you truly deserve, this episode is packed with mindset shifts, real talk, and permission to start showing up like you already belong—because spoiler alert: you do.Connect with Velera:Velera Wilsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/velera-wilson/You're Absolutely Worth ItSupport the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes at: www.haveaseatconversations.com or even better, leave me a quick voicemail at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/voicemail/ and let's continue the conversation.Thanks for listening!

Four years ago, Fern Fuller was juggling it all – a single mum with a full-time job as an Executive Assistant, COVID-induced home-schooling chaos, and the curveball that is perimenopause. Cue a moment of complete exhaustion that saw Fern sliding down the wall of her home office thinking, “I just can't do this anymore.”Fern knew something had to change... then she found TechPixies.Why you should tune inCome and discover how, in just 4 years, Fern has:⭐ Swapped a full-time salary for an income of £77k working 20-25 hours a week. ⭐ Worked with 25+ female founders⭐ Built a client base of companies turning over £250k-£5 million⭐ Created the work-life balance every parent dreams of.And Fern has used her TechPixies training to not only launch her dream business but also create a course that helps other women increase their earning power and level up their skillset, whether they're a VA, PA, freelance admin professional or would love to become one.Here's what to listen out for:[02:02] The moment Fern hit breaking point. [05:54] Fern's greatest fear after leaving her job.  [08:47] “Imagine if it does all work out”.[10:13] Why is Fern launching her EA Accelerator? [13:45] Why Integrators are leaders. So, if you're reading this thinking "I want what Fern has," take a listen and then check out Fern's website for heaps more resources and start dates of her next course.Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

173: Discover what it's really like to operate at the top. In this eye-opening conversation with Mackenzie Lee, we explore the evolving role of the Chief of Staff, the transformation of the CEO office, and how AI is reshaping leadership. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, rising leader, or startup founder, this episode delivers actionable insights on succession planning, strategic decision-making, and the future of executive operations. Learn how to build a world-class office, improve performance through health checks, and download the top-rated Office of the CEO playbook. --- Mackenzie is the CEO & Founder of Cedar. He helps CEOs and their C-suite teams to let go and do more. He gives leaders the freedom to do things that matter. Mackenzie fights C-suite distractions, busywork and blockers. He helps his clients to hire a Chief of Staff, build the Office of the CEO, and implement operating systems that turn executives into fast and fearless leaders. As a former management consultant, startup founder and Chief of Staff, Mackenzie has almost two decades of experience partnering with C-suite to scale new heights, no matter what challenges they face. Mackenzie has worked with leaders from Fortune 1000 companies, top scaleups, private equity-backed companies, and government organizations, with a particular focus on financial services, technology and healthcare industries. He's advised executives at Google, Palantir, Citi, Optum and the Department of Energy among other top organizations. Mackenzie is a sought-after speaker, researcher, and thought leader on all things related to leadership, Chief of Staff and the Office of the CEO. He is a graduate of the Stanford StartX accelerator, proud Stanford management science & engineering alum and Stanford public policy alum. Mackenzie now lives in New York City. Links Office of the CEO Playbook: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/636a8c999b042104adda3b25/t/67af97f07853b3570690d08e/1739560946882/Cedar+-+The+Office+of+the+CEO+Playbook%2C+1st+Edition.pdf Chief of Staff Playbook https://static1.squarespace.com/static/636a8c999b042104adda3b25/t/67af97e0e4fc9777da84391e/1741362537688/Cedar+-+The+Chief+of+Staff+Playbook%2C+2nd+Edition.pdf Haufe Chief of Staff Zertifizierung https://www.haufe-akademie.de/41675 ---

Esteemed Colleague Kathy asked for some tips when it comes to working from home with pets.  My thoughts may (or may not) surprise you.  :)    Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.  Have an awesome week!  xo Jess Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter?  Write to me here and I'll type back soon: Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214

Send us a textAngela: "Those shifts [in work culture] allowed me to remain very career-driven and productive. If they hadn't happened, I could've easily been part of the statistics of women who left the workforce because it was just too much."Huong: "If a plant doesn't thrive in the garden, we don't blame the plant—we look at the environment. It's the same in the workplace. We need to ask: What needs to change to help this person thrive?"In this insightful and heartfelt episode of Have a Seat, I sit down with Angela Smith and Huong Bui, co-founders of KaleidoWork, to explore what it truly means to create human-centric workplaces. Drawing from their rich leadership experience and coaching work, Angela and Huong unpack the beliefs, behaviors, and systems that shape how we work—and how we can do it better. From redefining leadership and boundaries to dismantling outdated 9-to-5 norms, these two powerhouse women share powerful strategies for sustainable leadership and workplace well-being. If you've ever felt burned out, unseen, or boxed in by traditional expectations, this conversation offers a refreshing, compassionate, and action-forward perspective.Connect with Huong & Angela:www.kaleidowork.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@kaleidoworkSupport the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes at: www.haveaseatconversations.com or even better, leave me a quick voicemail at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/voicemail/ and let's continue the conversation.Thanks for listening!

Welcome to The EA Campus Podcast with your host, Nicky Christmas. In today's episode, we're diving into the different types of meetings your Executive attends and how you can manage them strategically to drive real progress.Here's what we cover:Why meetings matter more than ever—and how EAs can support their Executive's time as their most valuable resourceThe six key meeting types you need to know:Decision-Making Meetings – Where critical choices happenInformation-Sharing Meetings – Updates and reports that matterBrainstorming/Creative Sessions – Sparking new ideasRelationship-Building Meetings – Building trust and connectionsCrisis/Problem-Solving Meetings – When urgent solutions are neededGovernance/Board Meetings – Formal, high-level decision-makingHow to categorise meetings and tailor your prep: from agendas and pre-reads to setting the right mindset for each typeThe importance of managing transitions between meetings to avoid ‘meeting hangovers' and keep your Executive focusedTips for asking the right questions when scheduling meetings—like clarifying objectives, success criteria, and your Executive's roleThe difference you can make as an EA by setting every meeting up for success, transforming from a diary manager to a strategic partner

Esteemed Colleague Meredith wrote in with a question about celebrating milestones at work.  Let's discuss! I'm celebrating a milestone at work today with my exec - his new book pubilshes today!  You can find out more at leanlearningbook.com while we kick back and enjoy the day.   I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.  Have an awesome week!  xo Jess Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter?  Write to me here and I'll type back soon: Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214

"Join Alexandra Johnson, an Executive Assistant at Rental Boyz, as she shares how to find the right employees — the kind who don't just fill a role but help your business grow. In this video, Alexandra walks you through the hiring mindset and the key questions you should be asking to spot top talent from the start. If you're building a team that's ready to level up with you, this is a must-watch!"Download The Ultimate Checklist for Free:

Send us a textWhat keeps me going is knowing how important this role is and how we can learn and grow in these roles but the key is to know who you are and see yourself. Know your work and know your worth. ~ KathyHaving a lack of confidence not only begins to play on your own psyche, self esteem and self worth, but it will begin to also show up in your money, in missed promotions, opportunities and stretch assignments. ~ RhondaIn this episode, I sit down with the dynamic duo behind The BEA Network — Kathy A. Adams and Rhonda Augustus — two powerhouse executive assistants, leaders, and changemakers who are expanding what's possible in the admin profession. We chat about their inspiration for launching The Black Executive Admin Network, the importance of visibility and voice for Black admin professionals, and how their own career journeys led them to build the kind of community they wish they had. If you've ever felt like there wasn't space for you at the table, this conversation is your reminder that you can build your own — and invite others to thrive alongside you.Connect with Kathy & RhondaRhonda AugustusWebsite: The Confident CommunicatorLinkedIn: (2) Rhonda Augustus | LinkedInKathy A. Adams, MBA – Your #1 Admin AdvocateWebsite: KathyAAdams.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyaadams-mba/Business LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gfTFvirNThe BEA NetworkWebsite: www.thebeanetwork.comLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14620215/Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes at: www.haveaseatconversations.com or even better, leave me a quick voicemail at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/voicemail/ and let's continue the conversation.Thanks for listening!

Business travel – glamorous on Instagram, chaotic in real life. In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas revisits one of her most-requested topics: how to expertly plan and manage business travel for your executive. Originally recorded at her first public speaking event back in 2012 (or maybe 2013 – who's counting?), this session has been fully updated for 2025 with all the latest tools, AI tricks, and tech tips.Whether your executive is flying long-haul or hopping on a train to a regional office, you'll learn how to build a bulletproof itinerary that keeps them calm, collected, and exactly where they need to be. From pre-flight prep to worst-case scenario plans, we're covering it all.Oh, and yes – we still print the itinerary. Even in 2025.In this episode, we cover:Why travel planning is still one of the most essential EA skillsSetting clear expectations before your executive sets foot on a planeQuestions to ask before you book anything (trust us, these are game changers)What the purpose of the trip tells you about how to plan itHow to build an itinerary your executive will actually useFour essentials every itinerary needs – plus the added extras that make all the differenceWhy paper copies still matter (yes, really)Who should get a copy of the itinerary – it's not just your exec!How to prep for delays, jet lag, and all those unexpected curveballsThe best AI and travel tech tools to streamline the process in 2025One final Google Maps trick that will make you look like a total travel genius

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Abiding in God by discussing how having proximity to Jesus allows us to bear much fruit, and we discussed what it looks like to abide in Him with Greg Dempster. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. We turned to John 15 to analyze Jesus’s metaphor of the grapevine. His metaphor demonstrates the structure of a spiritual circuit breaker, where our source is God, and we bear fruit when we are connected to Him and Jesus. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the grapevine, and we are the branches. We also had Lori Ridder come in and share her testimony. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is the Senior Pastor. She has also led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Abiding in God by discussing how having proximity to Jesus allows us to bear much fruit, and we discussed what it looks like to abide in Him with Greg Dempster. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. We turned to John 15 to analyze Jesus’s metaphor of the grapevine. His metaphor demonstrates the structure of a spiritual circuit breaker, where our source is God, and we bear fruit when we are connected to Him and Jesus. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the grapevine, and we are the branches. We also had Lori Ridder come in and share her testimony. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is the Senior Pastor. She has also led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Abiding in God by discussing how having proximity to Jesus allows us to bear much fruit, and we discussed what it looks like to abide in Him with Greg Dempster. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. We turned to John 15 to analyze Jesus’s metaphor of the grapevine. His metaphor demonstrates the structure of a spiritual circuit breaker, where our source is God, and we bear fruit when we are connected to Him and Jesus. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the grapevine, and we are the branches. We also had Lori Ridder come in and share her testimony. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is the Senior Pastor. She has also led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Abiding in God by discussing how having proximity to Jesus allows us to bear much fruit, and we discussed what it looks like to abide in Him with Greg Dempster. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. We turned to John 15 to analyze Jesus’s metaphor of the grapevine. His metaphor demonstrates the structure of a spiritual circuit breaker, where our source is God, and we bear fruit when we are connected to Him and Jesus. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the grapevine, and we are the branches. We also had Lori Ridder come in and share her testimony. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is the Senior Pastor. She has also led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Abiding in God by discussing how having proximity to Jesus allows us to bear much fruit, and we discussed what it looks like to abide in Him with Greg Dempster. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. We turned to John 15 to analyze Jesus’s metaphor of the grapevine. His metaphor demonstrates the structure of a spiritual circuit breaker, where our source is God, and we bear fruit when we are connected to Him and Jesus. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the grapevine, and we are the branches. We also had Lori Ridder come in and share her testimony. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is the Senior Pastor. She has also led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Abiding in God by discussing how having proximity to Jesus allows us to bear much fruit, and we discussed what it looks like to abide in Him with Greg Dempster. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. We turned to John 15 to analyze Jesus’s metaphor of the grapevine. His metaphor demonstrates the structure of a spiritual circuit breaker, where our source is God, and we bear fruit when we are connected to Him and Jesus. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the grapevine, and we are the branches. We also had Lori Ridder come in and share her testimony. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is the Senior Pastor. She has also led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of Abiding in God by discussing how having proximity to Jesus allows us to bear much fruit, and we discussed what it looks like to abide in Him with Greg Dempster. Greg is the Founder and Director of ChristLife Ministries, an organization that transforms Christian leaders from various denominational backgrounds. We turned to John 15 to analyze Jesus’s metaphor of the grapevine. His metaphor demonstrates the structure of a spiritual circuit breaker, where our source is God, and we bear fruit when we are connected to Him and Jesus. The Father is the Gardener, Jesus is the grapevine, and we are the branches. We also had Lori Ridder come in and share her testimony. Lori is the Executive Assistant to Karl at 180 Chicago, a multi-location church where Karl is the Senior Pastor. She has also led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's talk about the importance of language when it comes to the word SHOULD.   I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.  Have an awesome week!  xo Jess Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter?  Write to me here and I'll type back soon: Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214

Whitney Faires is a former Chief of Staff to the CFO of a Fortune 500 company, and has over 20 years of corporate experience.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Whitney talks about her experience as a CoS, the evolving dynamics between Chiefs of Staff and Executive Assistants, and the core competencies required for exceptional executive support.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/325--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That's where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you're organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Send us a text"You don't have to be composed 100% of the time. You don't have to be the steady one, the cheerful one, the “office therapist” every single day. You can be messy. You can be human. And you can still be amazing at your job."In this heartfelt solo episode, I get real about a part of the admin role we don't talk about enough: emotional labor. From holding space for overwhelmed coworkers to staying composed while managing total chaos, admin professionals often carry the invisible weight of everyone else's emotions — all while keeping their own in check. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Tune in as I unpack what emotional labor looks like in our world, how it shows up day after day, the toll it can quietly take, and how to start caring for yourself in the process. It's honest, validating, and a must-listen for anyone who's ever smiled through the stress and said, “It's fine.”Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes at: www.haveaseatconversations.com or even better, leave me a quick voicemail at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/voicemail/ and let's continue the conversation.Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode, host Nicky Christmas dives into a topic that's often overlooked but absolutely essential for Executive Assistants - feedback. Not just collecting it, but organising it, categorising it, and using it to demonstrate your value, influence, and impact.We'll unpack how to turn everyday praise into a powerful narrative you can use in performance reviews, salary conversations, and even job interviews. If you've ever struggled to explain your contribution, this episode will give you the tools—and the confidence—to make your invisible work visible.Plus, Nicky shares a free downloadable Feedback Categorisation Template to help you get started.

Send us a text“We're not just welcoming someone to the team — we're helping them feel like they actually belong there.”In this solo episode of Have a Seat, we're talking onboarding — but not from the new hire's perspective. Nope, this one's for the admin professionals who actually make onboarding work. From scheduling smarter 1:1s and dropping office culture cheat codes, to giving real campus tours (yes, the bathroom matters) and sharing local lunch secrets, I'm spilling the admin-side tea on how to make someone feel welcome and equipped. Whether you're in the office or onboarding from afar, this episode is your reminder that when it comes to first impressions, we're the ones who make it make sense.Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes at: www.haveaseatconversations.com or even better, leave me a quick voicemail at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/voicemail/ and let's continue the conversation.Thanks for listening!

After spending many years as an Executive Assistant, Ethan Bull unexpectedly faced layoffs, forcing him to reconsider his career path. With his severance package as a financial cushion, Ethan and his wife, Stephanie, launched ProAssisting, a fractional EA company. Their business focuses on connecting highly skilled EAs with top-level executives, offering flexible, high-quality support without the need for a full-time hire.   -Chapters- 00:00 Intro 4:32 Entrepreneurial background 6:35 Starting ProAssisting 14:51 Keeping up with technology 16:16 Using AI in the company 19:44 Delegating tasks to an assistant 22:16 The future of the business 28:17 Work-life balance 31:51 Looking back on the business 34:27 Advice to other entrepreneurs 36:23 Closing and contact

We're thrilled to bring you a truly special episode of REACH—one that's been years in the making! For the first time, we're hearing from both an Executive and her former Executive Assistant in a joint conversation about what it takes to build a powerful, productive partnership. In this episode, we sit down with Varsha Rao, Founder and CEO of Zeal AI, and Sheena Deol, who supported Varsha during her time as CEO of Nurx. Their partnership spanned 3.5 years, and the insights they share about trust, communication, and operating as a true extension of one another are nothing short of inspiring. You'll also get an inside look at Varsha's newest venture, Zeal AI—an AI-powered restaurant discovery and booking assistant that's designed to make planning business meals effortless. Whether you're booking client dinners, private dining rooms, or just trying to find the perfect spot during travel, Zeal AI is quickly becoming an indispensable tool for EAs. Sponsor: This episode of REACH is sponsored by Zeal AI your AI-powered restaurant discovery and reservation planning assistant designed to make organizing business dinners and meetings effortless and memorable. Whether you're looking for the perfect restaurant for your team, board meetings, client lunches, including private dining options, near your office or for business travel, Zeal AI brings it all together in one place. Zeal's intuitive AI search helps you discover and book restaurants across platforms—saving you time and stress and includes reviews from other EAs who've booked for business. Zeal AI also has private dining options that have been vetted by other EAs to simplify your work. As a special thank you to our listeners, the first 500 Executive Assistants to visit www.hellozeal.ai/maven/ will receive exclusive VIP access, including Zeal's innovative EA agent that helps you handle complex booking tasks with ease. Less planning, more doing—thanks to Zeal AI!

Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she shares work hacks for busy executive assistants.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/323--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That's where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you're organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more! --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Send us a text"Sometimes it's not what you say, but how you say it that makes all the difference."Ever had one of those service experiences that just stuck with you? In this week's mini episode of Have a Seat, I share a recent interaction with a rental car company that got me thinking about the power of perception—and how admin professionals are often the first impression, the voice, and the vibe of the entire organization.Whether you're answering the phone, drafting an email, or greeting a guest, how you show up matters (even on a random Tuesday at 4:30). Tune in for a quick, honest reminder of why your presence as an admin pro carries more weight than you think—and how stellar communication can leave a lasting impact.Support the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more episodes at: www.haveaseatconversations.com or even better, leave me a quick voicemail at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/voicemail/ and let's continue the conversation.Thanks for listening!

Happy Administrative Professionals Week! And what better way to celebrate than by spotlighting the incredible journey of Tanya Benvenuto! In this episode of REACH, we're celebrating a remarkable milestone—Tanya Benvenuto's 10-year anniversary at Okta! Tanya's career evolution from Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President of Executive Operations for the Office of the CEO is nothing short of extraordinary. And for us, this one's personal—REACH host Jessica Vann had the privilege of placing Tanya at Okta a decade ago (even though Tanya nearly turned the offer down!). Tanya's journey is a powerful example of what it means to advocate for yourself, lean into your potential, and shape your own trajectory. Over the past ten years, she's transformed her role from behind-the-scenes support to a strategic leadership position, building and leading a high-performing executive operations team that partners directly with Okta's top executives. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to go from supporting leadership to becoming leadership—this one's for you!   It's here! What is arguably Maven Recruiting Group's most sought-after resource each year—our Annual Compensation Guide for Administrative Hiring! Don't miss out on the insights that can shape your strategy for the year ahead. Download your copy now: https://www.mavenrec.com/compensation-guide

Chris Piehota retired from the FBI as one of the organization's eight most senior executives (FBI Executive Assistant Director) after serving nearly 25 years as a Supervisory Special Agent who led global national security programs and oversaw sensitive technical operations across the law enforcement and intelligence communities. Since retiring, Piehota wrote a book titled, "WANTED: The FBI I Once Knew" which recounts his unique experiences rising through the ranks of the bureau and offers how we can restore faith in the world's premier law enforcement agency.  Link to the book https://a.co/d/2C2ZrUw   Support The Sponsors That Support TPS! Black Box Safety - Instagram @blackboxsafety www.blackboxsafety.com sourcewell@blackboxsafety.com ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners!   https://tps.proforceonline.com   Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055