Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me! askanassistant.com Always make birthday celebrations optional at work! https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61141421De către Jess Lindgren

Planning a holiday party in September might feel a bit early, but trust me, you're better off starting sooner than later. All of the best venues tend to book up months if not years in advance, so get a budget from finance, schedule some site visits, and get to work. Resources mentioned: Ask An Assistant 14: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa…

Let's talk about motivation to get that one annoying project DONE, from a headspace and/or treat perspective. Some of my favorite treats: Fatcat Baking: https://fatcatbaking.com/ Strong Hearts: https://stronghearts315.com/ Mojo's: https://www.instagram.com/mojosmisc/ Two of my favorite Get Things Done headspace treats: ALIVE (Daft Punk): https://ww…

I get a little ranty in this one! I hope it's a helpful rant. xo Jess Pareto principle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle Qount: https://www.qount.io/ SecureFilePro: https://securefilepro.com/ SmartVault: https://www.smartvault.com/home/ AAA9 | Phones at Work: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-9-phones-at-work/id1476184074?i=10…

It's Roughly Quarterly time! Add another task to your own Roughly Quarterly schedule of Things That Need To Be Addressed...or not, it's up to you! xo Jess Roughly Quarterly Template Refresh, AAA8: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaa-8-roughly-quarterly-template-refresh/id1476184074?i=1000646201883 Roughly Quarterly Seek and Destroy (Large Fil…

Resources mentioned during the episode - not necessarily in order, and quite possibly not all of them! LMGTFY: https://letmegooglethat.com/ Leader Assistant Circle community: https://circle.leaderassistant.com/home EA How To: https://www.eahowto.com/ EA Campus: https://www.practicallyperfectpa.com/ea-campus/ Leader Assistant LinkedIn community: htt…

Resources mentioned in the episode! AAA 6 | Time Split Talk Ask your question for consideration on the show: askanassistant.com Connect with me on LinkedIn, but know that I'm hot on the block button for anyone pitching an MLM. Have an awesome day! xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

Welcome to the second last episode of Assist With Impact. In this episode Liz shares her key messages for each of her Lovely Listeners (LLs). Liz reflects on the difficulty of recording the final episodes and her discomfort with the spotlight Liz shares her wish for the administrative profession and her listeners The Wish for Executive Assistants L…

Befriend the legal and financial professionals in your life! Follow their processes and procedures. It's a big job, but I know you can do it. xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

Let's talk about the all-important 1:1 with your executives! Frequency and Format are the agenda of the day. Trivinia Barber's blog post on Priority VA: https://priorityva.com/your-ea-should-be-a-gateway-not-a-gatekeeper/ As always, I'd love to hear your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns. Lay them on me at askanassistant.com Until next we…

Up, down, back, forward, earlier, or later - I'd love your thoughts! xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

I'm back after an unexpected break. Wonderful to be with you all again. Stay hydrated, and stay tuned for more episodes coming your way! xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

We are counting down to the final episode of Assist With Impact. In this episode Liz shares ten of her all-time favourite episodes...and spoiler alert, there's only ONE interview in this mix! Not that she doesn't love the interviews in the back catalog, but they deserve a special shout-out (cue another episode!) So, in chronological order of episod…

Welcome to the next in our countdown to the final episode of the Assist With Impact podcast. Episode 197 is a wrap-up of the ten most downloaded episodes over the eight years of the podcast. Over 250K downloads and these episodes are the ones that had the most downloads. Episode #1 - The "'Why' Episode #64 - Indispensable Skills - Managing Your Man…

Juneteenth // Wikipedia // Smithsonian Ericka Hart // Juneteenth Mutual Aid Brittany Packnett Cunningham Danielle Coke Balfour // Freedom School Opal Lee // Donate Antiracism Daily // Subscribe // Support Free Root Organization // Donate to FRO Mutual Aid (organization theory) Thanks for rolling with the production from the road! I did not bring my…

Minnesota Business Partnership Executive Assistant Conference Administrative Professionals Conference Office Dynamics Conference SkillPath (Two Day Administrative Professional Accelerated Certificate Program) SkillPath (One Day Conference for Administrative Professionals)De către Jess Lindgren

In this special "road rambling" episode, Liz announces the conclusion of the "Assist with Impact" podcast at episode 200. Reflecting on the podcast's origins and journey, she shares her motivations and plans for the final episodes. Key Topics Discussed: Origins of the Podcast: Started in June 2016 as "Being Indispensable." Challenges Overcome: Podc…

Let's dive into the wild world of employee handbooks. Please leave your questions at askanassistant.com - I'd love to hear from you!De către Jess Lindgren

Add another task to your own Roughly Quarterly schedule of Things That Need To Be Addressed...or not, it's up to you! Seriously, though, don't let it ride for years like I did. Stay on top of your files so you don't run into an unpleasant situation where you lose something more important than two minutes of a podcast recording. xo Jess Substack // …

The title is not a typo! I'm having major GarageBand technical trouble, and this is the best thing I could get my computer to produce. GarageBand keeps claiming the disk is too slow to record, and when it will record, it spontaneously crashes and deletes my music track. ¯\(ツ)/¯ Enjoy the entirety of the theme song, which is Deviate by Podington Bea…

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You can pick two. xo Jess askanassistant.comDe către Jess Lindgren

There are four tips, and there will be a quiz. xo Jess askanassistant.comDe către Jess Lindgren

Let me know how you and yours mark National Volunteer Week! xo Jess Links mentioned in the episode: Solidarity and Snacks Cafe Sankofa Cooperative Ruff Start RescueDe către Jess Lindgren

Let's talk about the 5 Ws! Please submit your question for consideration at askanassistant.com, move your body, drink some water, read a book for fun. xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

I'd love to hear from you! Sign up for the newsletter, ask your question, stay hydrated. xo Jess askanassistant.comDe către Jess Lindgren

We're talking decision paralysis and buyer's remorse today! Topics include buying a washing machine for one's home, choosing a ticketing platform for an event, and picking a polo shirt vendor. Theme music is Deviate by Podington Bear.De către Jess Lindgren

Listener Sally landed a sweet new gig as an Office Manager, and she would like some tips about establishing a cleaning routine for the space. Tune in to hear my thoughts! As ever, I'd love to hear from you. xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

Enjoy some fascinating stats on DST or perhaps peruse the history of DST. Comments, questions, thoughts, concerns? Lay them on me. Drink some tea. xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

The focus of this solo episode is your verbal communication skills and common blocks that get in the way of you being a confident and capable communicator. This episode is part of our theme for March. It’s the ‘Power Skills’ impact and insight zone. Power Skills are your supercharged soft skills and in my world, there are ten key Power Skills that …

Let's talk about phones, baby! Ten years ago, I made a huuuuuge mistake with mine. Hear all about it and weigh in with your thoughts and experiences. askanassistant.com Call your grandpa, he misses you. xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

Dust off the cobwebs and refresh those messages that you send all the time! Give them a fresh set of eyes and a little love. Take the templates and make them your own!De către Jess Lindgren

It's a solo episode from Liz. All about improving how we ask questions, especially when it comes to asking questions of the person or people we support. This month, we're focusing on enhancing our skills in managing up and engaging effectively with leaders. It's what I describe as the 'Leader Insight & Impact Zone'. Why Questions Matter - Asking th…

Employee Appreciation celebrations should come AFTER your company is paying all of its taxes, providing good benefits, paying fair/equitable/thriving wages, and generally running an ethical business inside and out. These tips are NOT for companies like Sephora who earned $10 Billion Dollars and "rewarded" their employees with custom-printed sugar c…

Tell me about your job percentage split! Visit askanassistant.com to ask your question or drop me a note. Theme music by Chad Crouch. See you on the internet! xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

🎙 Navigating the Labyrinth of Boss Personalities🎙 In this enlightening episode, dive deep into the complexities of workplace dynamics as we explore how to effectively manage up by understanding and adapting to different boss personalities. From the reflective introverts and the communicative extroverts to the goal-driven advancers, the team-focused…

Happy January 31st to those who celebrate! I am not an accountant, I am not a lawyer, I am not an IRS agent, merely an EA in a small company who is responsible for tax form distribution. Should this task fall to you, make it a priority to print and postmark W2s and 1099s before EOB on Wednesday, January 31st. I promise I'll post next year's episode…

Life is super different than it was in 2021. Weekly menu boards and other professional Auntie happenings! Read the Substack! Find me on LinkedIn! Theme music is Deviate by Podington Bear aka Chad Crouch! Exclamation points!!De către Jess Lindgren

Welcome to the first episode of Ask An Assistant since...May 2021! I've lived A LOT since then, and I know you have, too. Hope you're all doing well, and to hear more from you in the coming weeks. xo JessDe către Jess Lindgren

Overview: In this enlightening solo episode, your host Liz Van Vliet revisits the influential concept of Personal SWOT Analysis, a tool she first introduced in Episode 70. With her signature friendly and engaging tone, she delves into this comprehensive self-assessment method, guiding listeners through the nuances of evaluating their Strengths, Wea…

Embracing 2024 with Reflection, Review, and Goal-Setting Welcome to the first episode of Assist With Impact for 2024! In this episode, we dive into the importance of reflection and goal-setting as we step into the new year. Join us for Episode 191 as we explore how to make the most of 2024. Key Highlights: 1. New Year Reflections and Challenges: - …

In this milestone episode (we've hit 190 guys!), Liz celebrates overcoming challenges and embracing change and opportunity. 2023 marked her Ten Year Cancerversary with Liz sharing the joys and trials of this significant personal triumph. Reflecting on the evolution from 'My EA Career' to 'The Linchpin Assistant', we also delve into the concept of '…

You would have to have been under a rock in 2023 not to have seen at least ONE podcast episode, article or social media talking about the rise of the CoS role (Chief of Staff) as a potential career path for Executive Assistants. So unless you have just emerged from under your rock, you may be familiar with Maggie Olson from Nova Chief of Staff. In …

Fiona Young is a breath of fresh air to the assistant profession in terms of professional development! She is a former EA turned digital learning leader. Carve is building the next generation of AI-powered executive assistants. They offer exciting new AI courses for assistants | We touch on numerous points: · Growing up with technologist parents an…

Doriette McIvor Stone is an Executive Assistant with over twenty years of experience supporting C-Suite leaders. She is also a marketer, a salesperson and a customer service person. Currently Doriette supports the CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee. In Part Two of our interview we explore the importance of intuition and emotional intelligence …

We are excited to welcome international trainer, coach and mentor - Ruth Kilah of Hoxton Hyde. We talk about a LOT of different topics and Ruth's views are refreshing and innovative. Ruth's career journey and some very shrewd career moves Working internationally and what she learned Taking what many would consider a step down, but was actually a st…

Doriette McIvor Stone is an Executive Assistant with over twenty years of experience supporting C-Suite leaders. She is also a marketer, a salesperson and a customer service person. Currently Doriette supports the CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee. In Part One of our interview we explore how Doriette came to the role of EA from a career in Ev…

A solo episode where your host, Liz Van Vliet gives an update on what has been a whirlwind of a month and shares some highlights from her recent trip to Ottawa. It's been a jam-packed schedule but Liz is enjoying meeting so many new faces and giving them a dose of Vitamin Liz. Mentioned in the episode is the following question that Liz asked of Ban…

Welcome to Episode 185 of Assist With Impact, where we empower administrative professionals like you to make your hard work visible and impactful. In this episode, we're diving into "Five Ways to Ensure Your Invisible Work is Visible." It's an important topic because so much of what you do as an assistant is like the proverbial iceberg - hidden ben…