Exceptional Admins | A Podcast for Assistants

Helping You Emotionally Win the Day (E: 113)

April 07, 2024 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that covers how growing your emotional intelligence can help you win the day. INTENTION: To offer the listener an amazing story that covers living a negative life and then transforming his life into a positive one that helps others establish and elevate their emotional intelligence. EXCERPT: "Energy transitions into mindful movements." DB NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page So...

p.s. Taking Risks (E: 112)

March 24, 2024 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

SUMMARY: An insightful episode that covers the psychology and action one needs to consider when thinking about taking risks. INTENTION: To offer the listener unmatched insight into the importance of embracing being uncomfortable and taking risks (aka chances). EXCERPT: "If I take a risk (aka chance) right now, what's the reward?" Hilani NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: Book: Invisible Influence Article: Taking Smart Risks Episode with DB "Helping you Emotionally Win the Day" r...

Growing Your Digital Network (E: 111)

March 10, 2024 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that covers how a professional should approach growing their digital network. INTENTION: To offer the listener access to an expert on growing your networking and digital personal branding. EXCERPT: "Firstly and foremost, so often I hear people say, I only connect with people I know. That to me is a red flag, you need to be open to relationships that are not first level." - Benita Samuels NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Ou...

Navigating and Developing Teams (E: 110)

February 26, 2024 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that covers how to navigate and develop great teams at work. INTENTION: To offer the listener access to a veteran talent and development expert who has worked inside the US Army for almost 20-years. EXCERPT: "Get, give, and encourage guidance and feedback at work." Sarah NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: The Mentoring Lab Podcast The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Book The 6 Types of Working Genius Book Radical Candor Harvard Business Review subsc...

The Expert's Guide to Using the Right Voice at Work (E: 109)

February 11, 2024 23:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that covers the power of your voice, the tone, and how it helps or affects your goals. INTENTION: To offer the listener access to a voice expert who covers the power of conversation and even listening. EXCERPT: "Sit up straight and say things, you could do that but...inner image and outer image have to coincide." "Outward Mind, Inner Mind." "Boundary Violation." - Marshall Davis Jones, our Guest NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: Imposter Synd...

2024: Unlock Your Potential

February 03, 2024 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.21 MB

The transformation begins 4.18.2024! Join the exclusive group of over 150 individuals who have elevated their impact. Unlock Your Potential in 2024! OFFERING: In total, we'll be covering up to 75 unique tips you can't find anywhere else. So many have told us that it would have taken them months to find even 1/2 of the tips shared. You'll be able to adopt what applies to you and deploy immediately. Then, how great, connect in each session to discuss what worked and didn't. PROGRAM: We meet...

p.s. Building Your Personal Brand (E: 108)

January 29, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MB

SUMMARY: An insightful episode that covers the power of building your personal brand, so you are seen as a strategic business partner. INTENTION: To offer the listener unmatched insight into why building your personal brand helps you evolve in your career, earn more income, and stand out at work. EXCERPT: "What strengths build out your suite of strengths, and how do you express your unique (work) style while engaging in creative storytelling?" Hilani NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EP...

We Need to Talk About Steady Career Growth (E: 107)

January 14, 2024 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

SUMMARY: An engaging conversation about having a steady career growth mindset. INTENTION: To offer the listener an inspiring conversation to help them create a steady career plan that includes evolution and healthy, stable growth vs. getting to a title too soon in your career and hurting your future. EXCERPT: "I manage them by influence." Molly NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: Grammarly Instagram Video Taking Smart Risks Article + Assessment DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional A...

Setting New Year's Resolutions (E: 106)

December 31, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

SUMMARY: A time capsule of a free webinar hosted by Exceptional Admins. INTENTION: To offer the listener a personal development session on their own time to help them plan for the new year. EXCERPT: "Every Yes is a No to something else." Hilani CONNECT: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resource: Book Page Connect: Instagram Workshop: ea University Article: Setting New Year's Resolutions (Tracker) OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE Courses: ea School

The Visionary Leader, A Serial Entrepreneur (E: 105)

December 18, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a visionary leader shares secrets on how to work with visionary leaders. INTENTION: To offer the listener a lot of wisdom that can help them work smarter, not harder with their visionary leader. EXCERPT: "You become indispensable and part of the visionary process." Garrett MENTIONED: "Failing to prepare, prepares you for failure." Benjamin Franklin | "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Abe Li...

p.s. Impostor Syndrome Explained (E: 104)

December 03, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

SUMMARY: In this short episode, you'll hear wisdom about what Impostor Syndrome is and how to navigate through it. INTENTION: To shed light on how this shows up in the admin profession and offer tips. EXCERPT: "Of the 5 traits, one is The Perfectionist." - Hilani CONNECT: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Connect: Instagram Resource: ea University Career Workbook: Freebie Article: Impostor Syndrome Explained OFFERING: Courses: ea School Build Your Personal Brand 35% off code...

Mastering the Art of Pivoting (E: 103)

November 20, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a passionate administrative professional encourages all to master the art of pivoting. INTENTION: To present the audience with an alternative viewpoint about steadfastness and openness to pivoting. EXCERPT: "If you want something, and want to grow, make it happen." Cammy IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: eCornell PM + CAPM + Belinda Goodrich + PS Episode: 056 + Episodes: 001 & 085 CONNECT: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resource: Book ...

Adding Resiliency to Your Skills (E: 102)

November 05, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a leadership coach shares secrets on how to work with visionary leaders. INTENTION: To offer the listener a lot of wisdom to help them create leverage to work smarter! EXCERPT: "A common pain point with leaders is burnout. We do get tired." Brenda MENTIONED: Guest recommendation: Why We Sleep Podcast mentioned: #94 - Channeling your Inner Expert CONNECT: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resource: Book Page Connect: Instagram Worksho...

The Expert's Guide to Using the Right Voice at Work (E: 107)

November 02, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that covers the power of your voice, the tone, and how it helps or affects your goals. INTENTION: To offer the listener access to a voice expert who covers the power of conversation and even listening. EXCERPT: "Sit up straight and say things, you could do that but...inner image and outer image have to coincide." "Outward Mind, Inner Mind." "Boundary Violation." - Marshall Davis Jones, our Guest NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: Imposter Synd...

Seeds of Faith, Investing in Your Career (E: 101)

October 22, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

SUMMARY: An engaging conversation where we talk about the executive-to-assistant partnership, influence, and having a leap of faith to plant seeds of faith. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration on how to elevate their strategy to evolve in their career. EXCERPT: "Take the leap even if you aren't sure you'll get the outcome you want." Porchae IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Better Small Talk (book page) + The Collective episode + Excited to Fail episode RESOURCES: Discover: Website ...

p.s. I Need 5-Minutes (E: 100)

October 08, 2023 20:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MB

SUMMARY: In this short episode, you'll hear wisdom on elevating your executive posture and adding more specificity to your communication. INTENTION: To inspire the listener to be more conscious about reactive work habits. EXCERPT: "I have 3 questions and believe we can cover them in 15-minutes." - Hilani CONNECT: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Connect: Instagram Resource: ea University Career Workbook: Freebie Articles: Career Development page + 1:1 Meeting Strategies O...

I'm So Proud of You (E: 099)

September 24, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her passions and resources. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration around being proud of yourself, taking smart risks, and that it's important to stay engaged. EXCERPT: "So much of our day-to-day is juggling stuff we can't drop." Anieka MENTIONED: www.teamsoloadmin.com | Episode # 21 - Now What | WSJ Article | Pursuit of Happiness Article RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resource: Book Page Con...

Executive Assistant Role, "Go To" Person When There Are Fires (E: 098)

September 10, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her journey and evolution in her career. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration around how important it is to stay intellectually curious, be someone who asks quality questions, and be okay with taking on challenges. That's where we grow. EXCERPT: "I enjoy being the person who is relied on when fires start." Laurie MENTIONED: Episodes mentioned: # 53: leadership chief of staff and #16: WTF CONNECT: Discover: Website Out...

E: 098 - "Go To" Person When There Are Fires

September 10, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her journey and evolution in her career. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration around how important it is to stay intellectually curious, be someone who asks quality questions, and be okay with taking on challenges. That's where we grow. EXCERPT: "I enjoy being the person who is relied on when fires start." Laurie MENTIONED: Episodes mentioned: # 53: leadership chief of staff and #16: WTF CONNECT: Discover: Website Out...

"Go To" Person When There Are Fires

September 10, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her journey and evolution in her career. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration around how important it is to stay intellectually curious, be someone who asks quality questions, and be okay with taking on challenges. That's where we grow. EXCERPT: "I enjoy being the person who is relied on when fires start." Laurie MENTIONED: Episodes mentioned: # 53: leadership chief of staff and #16: WTF CONNECT: Discover: Website Out...

Being an Executive Assistant, Channeling Your Inner Expert (E: 097)

August 28, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her perspective on how important it is to recognize your inner expert and develop it. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration on how to think bigger about your career and brand. EXCERPT: "You have to be thoughtful with how you share your talents, to avoid bias." Maegon IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Episode PS: #60 Type A or a & PS: #72 Don't ask for a seat at the table RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Commu...

Channeling Your Inner Expert

August 28, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her perspective on how important it is to recognize your inner expert and develop it. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration on how to think bigger about your career and brand. EXCERPT: "You have to be thoughtful with how you share your talents, to avoid bias." Maegon IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Episode PS: #60 Type A or a & PS: #72 Don't ask for a seat at the table RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Commu...

E: 097 - Channeling Your Inner Expert

August 28, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her perspective on how important it is to recognize your inner expert and develop it. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration on how to think bigger about your career and brand. EXCERPT: "You have to be thoughtful with how you share your talents, to avoid bias." Maegon IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Episode PS: #60 Type A or a & PS: #72 Don't ask for a seat at the table RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Commu...

E: 096 - P.S. Get Over It

August 14, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.78 MB

SUMMARY: In this short episode, you'll hear wisdom on how to break free from drama. INTENTION: To inspire the listener on how to move from a negative place to a positive one. EXCERPT: "Get through it." - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Connect: Instagram Resource: ea University Career Workbook: Freebie Article: You and Your Brand

P.S. Get Over It (E: 096)

August 14, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MB

SUMMARY: In this short episode, you'll hear wisdom on how to break free from drama. INTENTION: To inspire the listener on how to move from a negative place to a positive one. EXCERPT: "Get through it." - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Connect: Instagram Resource: ea University Career Workbook: Freebie Article: You and Your Brand

p.s. Get Over It (E: 096)

August 14, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MB

SUMMARY: In this short episode, you'll hear wisdom on how to break free from drama. INTENTION: To inspire the listener on how to move from a negative place to a positive one. EXCERPT: "Get through it." - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Connect: Instagram Resource: ea University Career Workbook: Freebie Article: You and Your Brand

P.S. Get Over It

August 14, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MB

SUMMARY: In this short episode, you'll hear wisdom on how to break free from drama. INTENTION: To inspire the listener on how to move from a negative place to a positive one. EXCERPT: "Get through it." - Hilani RESOURCES: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Connect: Instagram Resource: ea University Career Workbook: Freebie Article: You and Your Brand

Invest In Your Future

August 06, 2023 21:00 - 5 minutes - 3.92 MB

“Activating your divergent thinking skills grants you access to endless possibilities at work and in life!” — HILANI, EA UNIVERSITY FOUNDER ea University was created to offer an unmatched development experience for aspiring professionals. Whether new to the profession or a veteran, the workshop will equip you with fresh insight and great energy you'll carry with you in the weeks ahead. The curriculum is backed by 1000s of hours engaging with admins, over 150 admin placements, and 100s of h...

E: 095 - The Power of Being a Mentee or Mentor

July 30, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her journey and how having a mentor helped her get farther along in her mindset and career. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration you should spend the time to seek out a mentor and/or be a mentor. EXCERPT: "The ability to have access to more (knowledge and resources) because of having a mentor, I want this for everyone." Karena IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Harvard Business Article & Episode PS 40 - Don't ask for a raise...

The Power of Being a Mentee or Mentor (E: 095)

July 30, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her journey and how having a mentor helped her get farther along in her mindset and career. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration you should spend the time to seek out a mentor and/or be a mentor. EXCERPT: "The ability to have access to more (knowledge and resources) because of having a mentor, I want this for everyone." Karena IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Harvard Business Article & Episode PS 40 - Don't ask for a raise...

The Power of Being a Mentee or Mentor

July 30, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

SUMMARY: A motivating conversation where a professional shares her journey and how having a mentor helped her get farther along in her mindset and career. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration you should spend the time to seek out a mentor and/or be a mentor. EXCERPT: "The ability to have access to more (knowledge and resources) because of having a mentor, I want this for everyone." Karena IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Harvard Business Article & Episode PS 40 - Don't ask for a raise...

E: 094 - Executive Presence

July 16, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

SUMMARY: A conversation recorded with a live audience. We cover what is executive presence, why it's important, and how to develop your own. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration on how to elevate their brand. EXCERPT: "Consider the source and ask for specifics." Jamie IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Captivate + Atomic Habits + Intrinsic Motivation + Social Learning Theory + PS Episode: Habits, Goals, Boundaries Guest: Jamie McKinney - Be sure to check out her book, Speak Up Sister +...

Executive Presence

July 16, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

SUMMARY: A conversation recorded with a live audience. We cover what is executive presence, why it's important, and how to develop your own. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration on how to elevate their brand. EXCERPT: "Consider the source and ask for specifics." Jamie IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Captivate + Atomic Habits + Intrinsic Motivation + Social Learning Theory + PS Episode: Habits, Goals, Boundaries Guest: Jamie McKinney - Be sure to check out her book, Speak Up Sister +...

Executive Presence (E: 094)

July 16, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

SUMMARY: A conversation recorded with a live audience. We cover what executive presence is, why it's important, and how to develop your own. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration on how to elevate their brand. EXCERPT: "Consider the source and ask for specifics." Jamie IN THIS EPISODE: Mentioned: Captivate + Atomic Habits + Intrinsic Motivation + Social Learning Theory + PS Episode: Habits, Goals, Boundaries Guest: Jamie McKinney - Be sure to check out her book, Speak Up Sister +...