Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of learning and development specialist Your Excellency Limited shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   

This podcast features Jodie Mears who is an Executive Assistant at Cohesive in London.
 
Jodie has been in an administrative role for over 20 years.  She is passionate about empowering EAs and PAs across the world and does this through sharing her knowledge, career mentoring and podcast hosting with The Crodie Files. 

Time: 

03:25  Introduction to Jodie using the initial letters of her first name 
09:07  About Cohesive and Jodie’s role 
15:06  Jodie’s love and “not so love” elements of her role 
19:46  Jodie’s career journey so far 
23:14  Resources and connections 
25:29 The Crodie Files (Podcast) & Jodie’s elevation of the profession
30:08  Favourite Crodie Files 
32:26  You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 
33:53  What advice would you give your younger self? 
36:14  What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?   

Jodie Mears is on LinkedIn here. 

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   

This podcast features Charlotte Barrett who is a PA from Ageas here in the UK.  
 
 Charlotte has been in an administrative role for over 20 years.  She has recently headed up the formation of the Solent EA/PA Network with their first event taking place in September 2023.  

Time: 

0105   Introduction to Charlotte using the initial letters of her first name 
0831   Professional Body Membership 
1055   Charlotte’s career journey so far 
1234   Charlotte’s role at Ageas 
1308   Aligning company and personal values 
1425   The Solent PA Network 
1630   What a great day is…
1752   Frustrations of the role/industry/profession 
2100   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 
2205   What advice would you give your younger self? 
2340   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?  

Charlotte Barrett is on LinkedIn here
Solent EA/PA Network : Facebook and LinkedIn
Ageas
The Institute of Administrative Management (IAM)
Executive and Personal Assistants Association (EPAA)
Problem Solving (including “step into my shoes”)
https://www.guggenheim-venice.it/en/art/in-depth/peggy-guggenheim/about-peggy/

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   

This podcast features Emma Hulbert,who is the Senior Principal Consultant at recruitment specialist Lily Shippen.  
 
 Lily Shippen are valued Business Friends of Your Excellency.  They have been in business since 2016 and have carved out a reputation as the go-to specialist for connecting start-ups, high net worth individuals and blue-chip companies with exceptional secretarial and support professionals like you.

Lily Shippen take a proactive, personal approach to connecting high-calibre professionals with high-calibre employers and Your Excellency are proud to recommend them.

Time:  

0141 Welcome and introduction of Emma using the initial letters of her name
1128 The parts of the role Emma loves
1519 The parts of the role that frustrate Emma
2307 A degree or no degree?
2958 The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants
3211 You have 10 minutes of your life to replay…
3620 What advice would you give your younger self?
3900 What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?

Resources/web links

Emma Hulbert is on LinkedIn here
Lily Shippen Recruitment Agency | Admin, Secretarial & HR Staff
Busting the myths of the EA/PA profession:  Lily Shippen blog from Emily Mills

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  

This podcast features Leisa Chisolm, Executive Assistant to the CEO at Ramsay Health Care Australia.  Ramsay Health Care is a leading global health provider with more than 500 locations globally, 73 of which are in Australia.  In December 2022 Leisa was crowned the winner of The Head Capacity Creator Category at the Australian Admin Awards (AAAs).  Your Excellency sponsored this Category. 

Time:

0224   Welcome and introduction of Leisa using the initial letters of her name
0759   Background to Ramsay Health Care
0933   Current role with favourite and not-so-favourite bits
1153   Leisa’s career background
1355   The AAA (Australian Admin Awards)
1746   Takeaways from the AAAs
2007   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay…
2139   What advice would you give your younger self?
2258   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?
 
Resources/Weblinks 

Leisa Chisholm is on LinkedIn here

Ramsay Health Care

The AAAs

The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants Programme – Australia 

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Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  

This podcast features Katie Bott, Executive Assistant and Head of Executive Support at BHSF a not-for-profit health & wellbeing provider who help employees with their physical, mental, and financial health, having a positive impact on workplace wellbeing.  Katie was recently crowned as PA of the Year in the West Midlands PA Awards, she is fellow of the Institute of Administrative Management and a Graduate of the Your Excellency Mini MBA Programme and is also a proud member of the L&D Committee for the West Midlands PA Forum.  Katie has over 18 years administrative experience from her first “office job” up to leading and supporting a department of PAs and EAs in her current role. Katie is currently on maternity leave and we’re delighted that she’s agreed to join us for this chataway. 

Time:

 0138   Welcome and introduction of Katie using the initial letters of her name
 0340   Current role outline with favourite and not-so-favourite bits
 1123   Katie’s career background with memorable moments
 1538   Being PA of the Year for the West Midlands PA Awards
 2209   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay…
 2340   What advice would you give your younger self?
 2448   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?
 
Resources/Weblinks
 
Katie Bott is on LinkedIn here

BHSF Webpage

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhsf/mycompany/

https://twitter.com/BHSFOfficial

The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants Programme

The PA Forum

The West Midlands PA Awards

Sing your own song with pride :  Lunch n Lunch with Lindsay 
 
 

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Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  

This podcast features Nick Ginsburg who joins us all the way from Melbourne in Australia. Nick is the EA to the Provost and Senior VP at Monash University.  He is also Founder of The Admin Collective and a prominent supporter and champion of the EA and Executive Support profession. 
 
 Time:
0104   Welcome and introduction of Nick using the initial letters of his name
0301   Nick’s current role as an EA at Monash University
0742   Nick’s career history 
1228   The Admin Collective 
1822   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay…
2015   What advice would you give to your younger self?
2333   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party? 

Resources/Weblinks

www.nickginsburg.com
Linkedin - http://linkedin.com/in/nickginsburg
Instagram - http://instagram.com/nickginsburg
Twitter - http://twitter.com/itsnickginsburg

Nick’s Podcast (not admin related!)

http://www.theopendrive.com/

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Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA, and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  

This podcast features Craig Bryson, an Award-Winning EA and a prominent voice in the profession.  Craig is passionate about the modern-day role and the benefits it delivers to C-Suite Executives.   

Time:

 0054   Welcome and introduction of Craig using the initial letters of his name
 0148   Award wins
 0324   Craig’s career journey to date
 0439   Key takeaways from Craig’s career
 0529   Being a male EA
 0628   Craig’s current EA role at Korn Ferry
 0930   What advice would you give to your younger self?
 1016   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay…
 1117   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?
 1230   Working your magic & praise for the EA/PA professional
 1550   The power of words and working with dyslexia
 1806   Advice for entering Awards
 
Resources/Weblinks 

Craig Bryson is on LinkedIn here 

Korn Ferry
City AM PA Awards
Executive PA Awards

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  

This podcast is Episode 19.  We’ve “gone international” and are delighted to feature Michelle Bowditch. 
 
 Michelle is the Founder of Door20a, a tech consulting agency. Michelle’s has a hugely impressive list of clients who she has provided bespoke corporate workshops, keynote presentations and 1:1 mentoring sessions for. 
 
 Michelle recently launched The AAAs (Australian Admin Awards) – a first-ever business award of its kind in Australia. As the founding body that formally recognizes all administrative functions and industries in Australia, The AAAs, shine a light on the engine room of unsung heroes who work magic in organizations big and small. The awards advocate for more robust representation and appreciation within the professional community.

 Time:

 0000   Michelle introduces herself using the letters of her first name 
 0247   Michelle’s career journey to date 
 1238   The Australian Administrative Awards (AAAs) 
 2235   Michelle’s biggest learning from setting up the AAAs
 2432   Administrative Professionals as Leaders 
 2622   Showcasing yourself 
 2744   The biggest challenges for Australian Administrative Professionals 
 3251   Learning & Development 
 3644   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay….what would that be?
 3816   Advice you would give your younger self at the start of your career
 3919   3 guests you would invite to dinner 

Resources/Weblinks 

Michelle Bowditch is on LinkedIn here
The Australian Administrative Awards (AAAs)
Door20a 
 
 

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Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  

This podcast is Episode 18 featuring Shelley Fishel of Tomorrow’s VA. Shelley is the renowned MS Office Maestro, offering training and support to help clients get the most from MS Office products. Tomorrow’s VA are a highly regarded Your Excellency Business Friend.

 Time:
0110   Introduction to Shelley using the letters of her first name 
0950   Shelley’s career history 
1648   Favourite MS Office products
1752   Typical MS Office challenges
2013   Announcement of new Programmes 
2459   The PA Show 2022, London (UK)
2616   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 
2808   What advice would you give your younger self? 
3007   Shelley’s 3 dinner guests 
          

Resources/Weblinks 

Shelley Fishel is on LinkedIn
Mention Your Excellency if you enquiry about the new MS Maestro Programmes!

The PA Show : 8th & 9th March 2022 in London – Quote PA2201 for a 10% discount 
Mental Health First Aid Training
Your Excellency Business Friends 

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Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  

This podcast is a special December 2021 Episode 17 featuring Laura Worley who is a Senior Executive Assistant from Essex, in the UK. 
 
Laura has over 20 years of experience as an Executive Assistant in the financial, consultancy, hospitality and NGO industries in London and Australia working at Hilton, Prudential and Northern Trust to name a few.  She began her career in the 1990s when audio typing and filing were core skills, and has expanded her experience to the EA skillset we know now of meeting coordination, project management and event planning.  She very recently joined the International Chamber of Shipping to support the Secretary General and is also a graduate of the June cohort of the Your Excellency mini MBA programme.  Laura lives in Essex with her husband and two sons, and in her spare time enjoys exercise, reading, theatre and catching up with friends over a meal and a glass of wine.  I can’t wait for you to listen in on my chataway with Laura as she shares her inspiring career and learning journey.
 
 Time:
0147   Introduction using the initial letters of Laura’s name 
 0727   Laura’s new role 
 0910   What attracted Laura to The Mini MBA Programme 
 1023   Laura’s favourite and memorable bits of The Mini MBA Programme 
 1135   Laura’s favourite elements of the EA/PA role and profession 
 1223   Laura’s least favourite elements of the EA/PA role and profession 
 1313   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 
 1350   What advice would you give your younger self? 
 1409   Laura’s 3 dinner guests 
          

Resources/Weblinks 
 
 

Laura Worley on LinkedIn

The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants Programme by Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy