The Whole Assistant Podcast

Do you ever make things harder than they have to be?

From obsessing over the perfect email to getting lost in endless research, I break down why our brains tend to over complexify. Join me as I share practical strategies to break free from this cycle, embrace action, and aim for excellence without the shackles of perfectionism.

In this episode, you will discover:
- Common signs that you're over-complicating tasks and what this likely stems from
- Practical tips for taking action, even when your brain is resistant
- How aiming for excellence rather than perfection can propel you forward in your role

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Join our next FREE event - The EA Mingle event on August 16!

Exciting news! We're hosting another Executive Assistant Mingle on August 16 at 1:00 CDT, and you're invited. This free online networking event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow administrative professionals, share stories, and participate in fun, insightful activities like speed networking. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or just eager to join the fun, we can’t wait to see you there. 

Don't miss out Register here to save your spot. Spread the word and bring your admin buddies along for an engaging and enjoyable experience.
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Do you often find yourself thinking things at work should be different, but feel powerless to create change?

In this episode, I dive into the common thought pattern of believing things should be different - whether it's your executive, your pay, your colleagues, or other aspects of your job. 

While this mindset may seem innocent on the surface, it can actually lead to disempowerment and powerlessness, rather than positive change. I explain how examining these thoughts and taking intentional action is the key to advocating for yourself and creating the work life you desire.

In this episode, you will discover:
- How “shoulding” can compound your suffering and hold you back
- One key mindset shift you can make to improve how you’re feeling & help you make intentional choices
- Strategies for leveraging your "should" thoughts to create empowering change

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Join our next FREE event - The EA Mingle event on August 16!

Exciting news! We're hosting another Executive Assistant Mingle on August 16 at 1:00 CDT, and you're invited! This free online networking event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow administrative professionals, share stories, and participate in fun, insightful activities like speed networking. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or just eager to join the fun, we can’t wait to see you there. 

Don't miss out! Register here to save your spot! Spread the word and bring your admin buddies along for an engaging and enjoyable experience.
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.

Stay Connected:

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Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Want to stop taking things personally?

In this episode, I dive into how many of us inadvertently give away our power by taking things personally. I share personal stories and insights on how to separate fact from interpretation and how to stop letting others' opinions define you.

In this episode, you will discover:
- How to distinguish between facts and opinions
- Why others' opinions often say more about them than about you
- Powerful questions to ask yourself to determine what feedback is helpful and what you can let go of

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Join our next FREE event - The EA Mingle event on August 16!

Exciting news! We're hosting another Executive Assistant Mingle on August 16 at 1:00 CDT, and you're invited! This free online networking event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow administrative professionals, share stories, and participate in fun, insightful activities like speed networking. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or just eager to join the fun, we can’t wait to see you there. 

Don't miss out! Register here to save your spot! Spread the word and bring your admin buddies along for an engaging and enjoyable experience.
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.

Stay Connected:

Book your free discovery call.

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Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Ever wonder how some people seem to get more done in less time?

In this episode, I unveil my top strategies for increasing efficiency and getting things done faster. Drawing from my own journey of juggling a demanding executive assistant role, building a business, and managing life with kids, I share how efficiency became one of my superpowers. 

I dive deep into 2 counterintuitive strategies that have the potential to revolutionize your efficiency. You'll walk away with actionable insights to reclaim your time.

In this episode, you will discover:
- How slowing down, in order to speed up, can transform your productive output
- My favorite stress reducing strategy for turbocharging your efficiency
- Practical strategies to overcome the barriers of distraction and the dopamine feedback loop

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Join our next FREE event - The EA Mingle event on August 16!

Exciting news! We're hosting another Executive Assistant Mingle on August 16 at 1:00 CDT, and you're invited! This free online networking event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow administrative professionals, share stories, and participate in fun, insightful activities like speed networking. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or just eager to join the fun, we can’t wait to see you there. 

Don't miss out! Register here to save your spot! Spread the word and bring your admin buddies along for an engaging and enjoyable experience.
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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.

Stay Connected:

Book your free discovery call.

Visit the website.

Follow me on LinkedIn.

Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Are you unsure of how to ask for a promotion?

In this special episode, I answer a question submitted by a listener, “How do you ask for a promotion when you feel overlooked or held back?” 

I tackle the essential steps to effectively advocate for yourself, strategies to communicate your value proposition consistently, and how to separate emotional hurdles from actionable insights to push your career forward.

In this episode, you will discover:
- The critical questions to ask yourself before approaching your executive for a promotion
- Effective ways to communicate your value proposition and the tangible benefits of your work
- The logistics of creating a compelling business case for your promotion
- How to identify and address thoughts that may not be serving you or your end goal of landing a promotion

To save 20% on your first 3 rides with Savoya, click here.

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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.

Stay Connected:

Book your free discovery call.

Visit the website.

Follow me on LinkedIn.

Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Have you ever found yourself searching for that one magic solution that will make everything in your professional life fall perfectly into place? 

In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I dive into a myth you might be unaware you are currently holding… the myth of the "silver bullet". I explore why this belief is not only unrealistic but also detrimental to your growth. 

In this episode, you will discover:
- Why this myth is a perfectionist fantasy and how it’s keeping you stuck
- One simple shift you can make to embrace the iterative process of growth
- How to accept and embrace the magic of the mundane

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Join our next FREE event - The EA Mingle event on July 11!

Exciting news! We're hosting another Executive Assistant Mingle on July 11 at 2:00 CST, and you're invited! This free online networking event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow administrative professionals, share stories, and participate in fun, insightful activities like speed networking. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or just eager to join the fun, we can’t wait to see you there. 

Don't miss out! Register here to save your spot! Spread the word and bring your admin buddies along for an engaging and enjoyable experience.

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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.

Stay Connected:

Book your free discovery call.

Visit the website.

Follow me on LinkedIn.

Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Have you ever taken a moment to truly celebrate your achievements and acknowledge how far you've come?

In this special celebratory episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I reflect on the six-year journey of Whole Assistant and emphasize the importance of taking time to celebrate the wins. 

You'll hear about our humble beginnings back in 2018, the twists and turns that led me to become a certified coach, and how Whole Assistant has grown into the supportive community it is today. 

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Join our next FREE event - The EA Mingle event on July 11!

Exciting news! We're hosting another Executive Assistant Mingle on July 11 at 2:00 CST, and you're invited! This free online networking event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow administrative professionals, share stories, and participate in fun, insightful activities like speed networking. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or just eager to join the fun, we can’t wait to see you there. 

Don't miss out! Register here to save your spot! Spread the word and bring your admin buddies along for an engaging and enjoyable experience.

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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.

Stay Connected:

Book your free discovery call.

Visit the website.

Follow me on LinkedIn.

Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Are you teetering on the brink of burnout? If so, this episode is for you!

In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I chat with Abigail Barnes, the founder of Success by Design Training and a time management expert. We delve into her story of burnout and how this experience pushed her onto the path of self-discovery and helped her tap into her passion. 

In this episode, you will discover:
- The importance of incorporating short, impactful self-care activities to sustain your well-being and mental health
- How Abigail's 888 formula can transform your approach to daily time management
- Strategies for overcoming common time management challenges, especially for assistants

Abigail Barnes is the founder and CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula and host of The Time Management Podcast.

Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 1 million people how to Become the Productive Professional using The 888 Formula by 2025. 

Abigail has over 10 years’ experience in Financial Services Marketing (Investment Management, Asset Management and Hedge Funds).

She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, and is a qualified coach.

The Time Management Podcast: https://bit.ly/LISTENEPISODE
Free Chapter: Time Management for Entrepreneurs & Professionals: https://bit.ly/YOURFREECHAPTER
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes/
Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com

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Join our next FREE event - The EA Mingle event on July 11!

Exciting news! We're hosting another Executive Assistant Mingle on July 11 at 2:00 CST, and you're invited! This free online networking event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow administrative professionals, share stories, and participate in fun, insightful activities like speed networking. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or just eager to join the fun, we can’t wait to see you there. 

Don't miss out! Register here to save your spot! Spread the word and bring your admin buddies along for an engaging and enjoyable experience.

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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.

Stay Connected:

Book your free discovery call.

Visit the website.

Follow me on LinkedIn.

Send Me an Email: [email protected]

What if this one question could change everything?

In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I break down one game-changing question that every executive assistant should consistently ask themselves to skyrocket their productivity and transform their self-concept.

In this episode, you will discover:
- The one question every executive assistant should ask themselves 
- Practical productivity hacks that will help you streamline everything
- The importance of minimizing distractions and creating focused work time 
- How to strategically plan for inevitable disruptions and still maintain high levels of productivity

To save 20% on your first 3 rides with Savoya, click here.

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Join our next FREE event - The EA Mingle event on July 11!

Exciting news! We're hosting another Executive Assistant Mingle on July 11 at 2:00 CST, and you're invited! This free online networking event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow administrative professionals, share stories, and participate in fun, insightful activities like speed networking. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or just eager to join the fun, we can’t wait to see you there. 

Don't miss out! Register here to save your spot! Spread the word and bring your admin buddies along for an engaging and enjoyable experience.

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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.

Stay Connected:

Book your free discovery call.

Visit the website.

Follow me on LinkedIn.

Send Me an Email: [email protected]

What is productivity actually?

In this episode of The Whole Assistant Podcast, we demystify some common misconceptions about productivity that could be holding you back. By debunking these misguided beliefs, you’ll learn how to streamline your processes, reduce the amount of time it takes to complete tasks, and ultimately increase your overall productive output.

In this episode, you will discover:
- 3 productivity myths that may be holding you back
- How to implement strategies that allow you to work smarter, not harder
- Practical techniques like templatizing, automating, and gamifying your tasks to get more done in less time

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Join our next FREE event - The EA Mingle event on June 14!

Exciting news! We're hosting another Executive Assistant Mingle on June 14 at 12:00 CST, and you're invited! This free online networking event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow administrative professionals, share stories, and participate in fun, insightful activities like speed networking. Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or just eager to join the fun, we can’t wait to see you there. 

Don't miss out! Register here to save your spot! Spread the word and bring your admin buddies along for an engaging and enjoyable experience.

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Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. 

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Are you ready to show up more strategically in your role, and gain clarity on your executive's priorities? Grab my FREE Strategic Planning Session guide and learn how to hold consistent strategic planning sessions with your executive. 

This will help you:
- Prepare and execute your strategic planning session
- Enhance trust with your executive & gain clarity around their goals
- Form a more strategic partnership & increase your fulfillment

Grab your free guide here!

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Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening.

Stay Connected:

Book your free discovery call.

Visit the website.

Follow me on LinkedIn.

Send Me an Email: [email protected]