The Ambitious Admin Podcast

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The Ambitious Admin Podcast with Anna MacDonald helps new corporate assistants take a proactive approach to their skill development and build the confidence to bring their whole authentic, dynamic, powerful selves to work. The goal of this podcast give you the support & guidance that is so often missing for the role of administrative professionals and provide a space where you can feel heard, understood and appreciated. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theambitiousadmin/support

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Social Media Management for Assistants

Sep 29 2021 25 mins  
Why do businesses use social media? What does managing their social media entail? This episode covers the why, what, and how of social media management for assistants. For more information, visit www.theambitiousadmin.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theambitiousadmin/support

Calendar Management: Managing The Unmanageable

Sep 15 2021 19 mins  
How do you manage “it all?” How do you anticipate meetings that haven’t even been discussed yet? How do you know what to accept, what to decline, what to move, who to invite? I’ll tell you one thing, despite what you may hear it’s not by being psychic! You have to communicate with your executive clearly, have an understanding of how they work, and know what questions to a

The Power of Emotional Intelligence w/ Ros Cardinal

Aug 02 2021 40 mins  
Emotional Intelligence is one of the most important puzzle pieces in a successful and fulfilling career (and life for that matter).  In this episode I am joined by Ros Cardinal, an Emotional Intelligence expert and a seasoned executive coach. Ros’s specializes in strategic planning, leadership development, organizational culture, change management, emotional intelligence and

Creating Team Synergy Using The Basadur Profile w/ Della Douglas

Jul 12 2021 28 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Della Douglas, a highly respected administrator at Proctor & Gamble, an Ambitious Admin Academy Member, AND a Basadur Profile Facilitator. She has a gift and passion for helping others discover more about themselves and their teams and I’m so happy to have her on the show! After learning from Della about the types of Basadur Profile results, I

Perfectionism w/ Vassia Sarantopoulou

Jun 28 2021 38 mins  
In this episode I am joined by psychologist and counselor Vassia Sarantopoulou, who is an expert on perfectionism - something I know many of us can relate to. I know personally I have felt the gut punch of making a horrible mistake at work and then subsequently holding myself to complete unrealistic expectations out of fear and perfectionism. In this episode we’ll learn from Vass

Workplace Wellbeing w/ Helena Field

Jun 14 2021 39 mins  
In this episode I am joined by Helena Field, Founder of Action Wellbeing. A few years ago Helena hit a major wall brought on by burnout and now she's on a mission to teach others how to be WELL at work. As a recovering people pleaser myself I have a long history of putting my own well being behind other’s needs. It can be SO hard to say no, to take time off, to identify what you

Must Do Routines for New Assistants

May 31 2021 14 mins  
The question isn't "do I need routines?" The question is WHAT routines? Your days may feel too short and chaotic, but these routines will help you be more organized and proactive in your role...and they are things you can start doing today. FREE Starter Course: Tips To Shine In Your First 90 Day: https://bit.ly/tipstoshine​ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com

The Art of Delegation w/ Sally Foley-Lewis

May 17 2021 31 mins  
A conversation with Sally Foley-Lewis, Leadership & Productivity expert, about why some executive's find it hard to delegate, how to build trust quickly with a new executive, and a few practical ways to deal with a micromanager. FREE Starter Course: How To Be A Good Assistant, Tips To Shine In Your First 90 Days - Enroll here https://annamacdonald.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-

Make Your Job Easier - Questions To Ask When You’re New

May 03 2021 25 mins  
Imagine in your first 90 days as an assistant you could solve so many panic stricken moments with a few simple questions… In today’s episode we are chatting about questions to ask as a brand new assistant. Link to FREE starter course: https://bit.ly/tipstoshine --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theambitiousadmin/support

Corporate Culture & The Role An Assistant Can Play

Apr 12 2021 34 mins  
Corporate culture can make or break your happiness at work. Let's talk about what poor culture looks like, what great culture looks like, and the role that you as an assistant to an executive can play. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theambitiousadmin/support