EA & PA Chataway with Lindsay

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 Episode features Helen Rees, Executive Assistant at Marwell Wildlife in Hampshire and Founder of South Hampshire PA Network.  Enjoy the valuable content in this Chataway!      

Time:
 
00:35  Introduction to Helen Rees       
02:50 Helen’s introduction using the initial letters of her first name  
05:18 Helen’s career history to date  
16:07 Helen’s treasured moments from the unique working environment of a zoo 
18:05 South Hampshire PA Network: the benefits of joining a networking group
27:00 3 people Helen would invite to a dinner
42:31 Music – why it’s such an important part of Helen’s life and the initiatives she’s involved in including #oneprofessionvoice 
52:35 Clubhouse: an introduction for anyone “clubhouse-curious”! 

Resources/Weblinks

Contact Helen for more info on #oneprofessiononevoice linktr.ee/harmonyhelen
10-week programme of singing sessions Eventbrite link
Executive Secretary Live Global : 17th & 18th March 2021
Quote YOUREXCELLENCY10 for your discounted ticket
Parkrun  https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ 

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 Episode is being issued in February, traditionally the month of love with St Valentine’s Day and cupid arrow’s poised. It is apt then that Lindsay is joined by someone she absolutely LOVES in the EA/PA Community and we know you are going to love her too!   

Enjoy this chataway with the fabulous Sarah Howson, Founder of Bucks, Berks and Oxon (BBO) PA Network and Director of Strategic PA Recruitment.  

Time:

0:56   Introduction to Sarah Howson 
2:30   Sarah’s introduction using the initial letters of her name 
10.40  Sarah’s career journey to date 
16:03  The power of networking
16:35  Why join a network? 
19:59  Highlights of BBO PA Network 
22:14  Strategic PA Recruitment: the challenges of setting up a business during a pandemic
25:52  Three people Sarah would invite to a dinner party
28:36  Imagine it’s the year 2025 : what’s happening in Sarah’s world & the EA/PA community 

Resources/Weblinks

www.bbopanetwork.co.uk
www.strategicparecruitment.com
www.smartworks.org.uk 
 

Bonus Episode with Malcolm Taylor, Founder & Co-Director of Your Excellency Limited and Andrew Jardine, General Manager of the IAM and introducing The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants 

 SHOW NOTES

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.  

In this special January 2021 bonus episode, Lindsay gets to Chataway with her partner and co-Director Malcolm Taylor and Andrew Jardine, General Manager of the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM).  This podcast introduces an exciting new accredited Programme to Your Excellency’s portfolio of learning – the Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants.  

Time:
 
0:47   Introduction of Malcolm Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited
2:18   Introduction to The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants 
7:40   How many learners are in each cohort?
8:43   How long is the Programme? 
9:45   Who is the ideal learner for this Programme? 
12:37  Your Excellency’s Autumn 2020 survey and how we’ve used your feedback:  accreditation and certification
13:36  The case study 
15:24  Benefits of The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants 
18:54  Programmes start dates 
20:46  How can I register my interest? 
24:11  Introduction to Andrew Jardine, General Manager of the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) 
25:07  Who are the IAM including some interesting history! 
26:53  IAM’s exciting initiatives for 2021 and beyond 
28:37  Benefits of The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants 
30:29  Benefits of being an IAM Member 
33:06  Corporate IAM membership

Resources/Weblinks

www.yourexcellency.co.uk/the-mini-mba

https://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/training-tips/when-hindsight-becomes-foresight-supporting-your-pa-administrative-team/

www.instam.org

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.  

In this episode, Lindsay has the privilege to Chataway with Hana Gray, founder of The Office Management Group.  

 Hana is a specialist office and facilities management consultant with over 15 years’ experience; she founded Black & White Office Consultancy in 2016 and a unique online resource, The Office Management Portal in 2017. Now combined as The Office Management Group, they provide training and support to office management professionals and businesses across the UK and around the world.

Time:
 
1:30   Hana’s background and how this has influenced what she does today 

4:19   Top challenges faced by Office Managers
 
8:49   “you can’t pour from an empty cup, take care of yourself first” 
 
11:24  Top advice for Office Managers 
 
15:50  Maintaining visibility 
 
17:39  The Office Management Awards 

21:43  Hana’s New Year Resolutions

Resources/Weblinks

The Office Management Awards
https://www.bw-oc.com/the-omg/the-omas/

You can connect with the Hana Gray via LinkedIn here
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hana-gray-bw-oc/

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.  
 
In this episode, Lindsay has the privilege to Chataway with the Your Excellency Limited Ambassadors.  

Shirwyn Weber, Amanda Bagga, Alice Scutchey, Emily Poyser-Beezley, Paula Harding and Hayley Newcombe are top EAs,PAs and Administrative Professionals who have a shared passion for raising the profile of this profession. The Ambassadors help shape the work that Your Excellency does by providing open, honest inputs and knowledge on the Administrative community.  
 
You’re going to love the wisdom, knowledge, and insights shared in this Episode and getting to know these fantastic individuals. 

 01m26s – 16m16s            Shirwyn Weber
 16m20s – 29m41s            Amanda Bagga
 29m50s – 42m14s            Alice Scutchey
 42m16s - 53m34s             Paula Harding
 53m42s – 01:03:07          Emily Poyser-Beezley
 01:03:08 -01:14:08          Hayley Newcombe
 
Resources

Hello my name is…icebreaker exercise
https://yourexcellency.activehosted.com/index.php?action=social&chash=67c6a1e7ce56d3d6fa748ab6d9af3fd7.70&s=bad97c655476f96a390a72c05a742011

Isipho Admin
http://www.isiphoadmin.org.za/

World Administrators Summit
https://wa-summit.com/

Canary Wharf PA Club
https://www.cwpaclub.com/

Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) Online Courses
Public Profile · MHFA England

AdminChat :  Elevate your Career with the Art of Questioning by Paula Harding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPvfLlVquGU

Laughing in the face of adversity
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/laughing-face-adversity-lindsay-taylor/

The Procrastinators Anonymous Meeting is cancelled
https://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/training-tips/lunch-and-learn-with-lindsay/

The Office Management Awards
https://www.bw-oc.com/the-omg/the-omas/

Connect with our ambassadors below

Alice Scutchey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicescutchey/

Emily Poyser-Beezley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-poyser-beezley-a5475110a/

Shirwyn Weber - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirwynweber/

Paula Harding - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaaharding/

Amanda Bagga - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-bagga-616b2363/

Hayley Newcombe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayleysnewcombe/

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.  

In this episode, Lindsay introduces herself to you.  This podcast is a great introduction to your host Lindsay as she answers some of the more challenging questions she poses to her guests.

As ever, the content is packed full of knowledge, wisdom, and insights, perfect for EAs, PAs, and Administrative Professionals keen to learn and be inspired by the profession. 

Timestamped notes

1m25s           What can you share that is new news?
3m15s           Paint a picture of where you are joining us from…
4m46s           Choose 3 people to invite to dinner…
6m57s           Top Advice to those new to the EA/PA Profession
8m39s           Top Advice for existing EAs/PAs/Administrative Professionals
10m43s        It’s 2025 – what are you doing and what’s happening in the EA/PA/Administrative Professional world?
13m44s        You have 10 minutes of your life to replay…what would that replay be?
15m59s        Announcing Episode 3:  The Ambassador Special 

Further Resources

Conducting a Personal SWOT
https://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/training-tips/conducting-a-personal-swot/

Network, Network, Network : Upping your game for Executive Assistants
https://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/training-tips/upping-your-game-for-executive-assistants-part-two-network-network-network/

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. 

In this episode, Lindsay has the privilege to Chataway with Lucy Brazier, CEO of Marcham Publishing, specialist publishers of Executive Secretary Magazine.  You’re going to love the knowledge, wisdom and insights shared from one of the most highly regarded professionals in this community.

Timestamped notes:  

02m23s      What can you share that is new news to us?
05m28s      Paint a picture of where you are joining us from….
07m11s      Outside of your comfort zone...is where the magic happens
10m56s      Choose 3 people to invite to dinner…
14m02s      Top advice for joining the Administrative Profession
14m42s      Active Listening
16m30s      Advice for existing EAs/PAs/Administrative Professionals
18m57s      The chaos-tamers, praise for my EA Matthew Want and how a business flows and grows
19m53s      It’s 2025 – what are you doing and what’s happening in the EA/PA/Administrative Professional world?
23m54s      Isipho and empowering & educating women
25m32s      You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… what would that replay be?

Further Resources

Executive Secretary Magazine
www.executivesecretary.com 

Executive Secretary Live: 17th & 18th March 2021
Quote YOUREXCELENCY10 for 10% off the ticketed price
www.executivesecretarylive.com

Exec Sec Tech: 24th & 25th June 2021
Quote YOUREXCELLENCY10 for 10% off the ticketed price
www.execsectech.com

World Administrators Summit & Alliance
www.wa-summit.com

What would Granny say : Blog Post for WeAreTheCity
https://wearethecity.com/what-would-granny-say-2/

Find out more about Your Excellency at:
www.yourexcellency.co.uk

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Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited introduces her new EA/PA Chataway Podcast series.  This podcast is inspirational listening for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional who want to learn from top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.

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