Exceptional Admins | A Podcast for Assistants

SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that covers the good and unique about the Chief of Staff career. INTENTION: So many admins want to know about the Chief of Staff career. Here's your chance to get behind the scenes and decide if it is a pursuit or not. EXCERPT: "To be able to speak so candidly, and at that deepest level of trust and understanding, with the CEO, that is a level I think is unparalleled." Mackenzie Lee MENTIONED: The Odyssey Book NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Community: LinkedIn Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page OFFERINGS: Start Development Today, on Your Own Time, for Free HERE Courses: ea School - Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal Brand SPONSOR: The Receptionist for iPad Automate what should be automated and let humans do what they do best - create that lasting human connection. Achieve higher efficiency by adding 'The Receptionist for iPad’ system to your visitor check-in process -visit TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartner As an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.

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 Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page DEVELOPMENT: ea University - Unlock Your Potential: Elevate Your Impact Subscribe to the Exclusive Newsletter for special details and discounts. The Exclusive ea University Skills Accelerator 4-Week program starts April 18, 2024 - Don't Miss Out! March Early-Bird Code 10% off - 10OFF_EAU OFFERINGS: Start Development Today, on Your Own Time, for Free HERE Courses: ea School - Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal Brand SPONSOR: The Receptionist for iPad Integrate this remarkable tool into your company's daily operations to boost efficiency, allocate additional time to stakeholders, and improve productivity. Step into a new era of engagement, by visiting TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartner . As an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.

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" releases 4/7/2024 DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page DEVELOPMENT: ea University - Unlock Your Potential: Elevate Your Impact The Exclusive ea University Workshop Skills Accelerator 4-Week program starts April 18, 2024 - Don't Miss Out! OFFERINGS: Free Development Workbook: HERE Courses: ea School - Course Topics: Building Your Personal Brand 40% off Code now through 4/15/2023 - 40_MYBRAND course

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 Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page DEVELOPMENT: ea University - Unlock Your Potential: Elevate Your Impact Subscribe to the Exclusive Newsletter for special details and discounts. The Exclusive ea University Skills Accelerator 4-Week program starts April 18, 2024 - Don't Miss Out! March Early-Bird Code 10% off - 10OFFEAU OFFERINGS: Start Development Today, on Your Own Time, for Free HERE Courses: ea School - Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal Brand SPONSOR: The Receptionist for iPad Integrate this remarkable tool into your company's daily operations to boost efficiency, allocate additional time to stakeholders, and improve productivity. Step into a new era of engagement, by visiting TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartner . As an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.

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 subscription Leading Without Authority Book Too Long, Didn't Read (TLDR) + Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) + Awaiting Response (AR) "Seek first to understand then understood." Steven Covey, Highly Effective People Author DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page DEVELOPMENT: ea University - Unlock Your Potential: Elevate Your Impact Subscribe to the Exclusive Newsletter for special details and discounts. The Exclusive ea University Skills Accelerator 4-Week program starts April 18, 2024 - Don't Miss Out! February Exclusive Early-Bird Code 25% off - 25OFFEAU OFFERINGS: Start Development Today, on Your Own Time, for Free HERE Courses: ea School - Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal Brand SPONSOR: The Receptionist for iPad Integrate this remarkable tool into your company's daily operations to boost efficiency, allocate additional time to stakeholders, and improve productivity. Step into a new era of engagement, by visiting TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartner . As an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.

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 Syndrome Explained Article Blah, Blah, Blah - What to do When Words Don't Work Book Tonal Influence Book Managing Annoying People Article DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page DEVELOPMENT: ea University - Unlock Your Potential: Elevate Your Impact Subscribe to the Exclusive Newsletter for special details and discounts. The Exclusive ea University Skills Accelerator 4-Week program starts April 18, 2024 - Don't Miss Out! February Exclusive Early-Bird Code 25% off - 25OFFEAU OFFERINGS: Start Development Today, on Your Own Time, for Free HERE Courses: ea School - Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal Brand SPONSOR: The Receptionist for iPad Integrate this remarkable tool into your company's daily operations to boost efficiency, allocate additional time to stakeholders, and improve productivity. Step into a new era of engagement, by visiting TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartner . As an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.

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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 EPISODE: Starbucks and McDonald's coffee analogy was inspired by the Invisible Influence Book DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page DEVELOPMENT: ea University - Unlock Your Potential: Elevate Your Impact The Exclusive ea University Workshop Skills Accelerator Program 4-Week program starts April 18, 2024 - Don't Miss Out! OFFERINGS: Free Development Workbook: HERE Courses: ea School - Course Topics: Building Your Personal Brand 40% off Code now through 4/15/2023 - 40_MYBRAND course

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 Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page DEVELOPMENT: ea University - Unlock Your Potential: Elevate Your Impact Subscribe to the Exclusive Newsletter for special details and discounts. The Exclusive ea University Skills Accelerator 4-Week program starts April 18, 2024 - Don't Miss Out! OFFERINGS: Start Development Today, on Your Own Time, for Free HERE Courses: ea School - Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal Brand SPONSOR: The Receptionist for iPad Integrate this remarkable tool into your company's daily operations to boost efficiency, allocate additional time to stakeholders, and improve productivity. Step into a new era of engagement, by visiting TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartner . As an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.

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

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 Lincoln | Mind Mapping | WIP (work in progress) | Slack CONNECT: Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resource: Book Page Connect: Instagram Workshop: ea University OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE Courses: ea School

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: 35_MYBRAND

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 Page Connect: Instagram Workshop: ea University Be a Guest on the Show: Fill out the form OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE Courses: ea School

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 Workshop: ea University Guest: Brenda Abdilla OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE Courses: ea School

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 Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resource: Book Page Connect: Instagram Workshop: ea University Be a Guest on the Show: Fill out the form OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE Courses: ea School

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 OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE Courses: ea School

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 Connect: Instagram Workshop: ea University OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE

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 Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resource: Book Page Connect: Instagram Workshop: ea University Mentioned: Deep Work book OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE Courses: ea School

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 Community Resource: Book Page Connect: Instagram Workshop: ea University Be a Guest on the Show: Fill out the form OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE Courses: ea School

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