Upskilling and community building in Ghana (Audio only)

208: In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Afful to explore how the Executive Assistant profession is evolving. We discuss how Executive Assistants can take ownership of their careers, develop a powerful mindset, and build the skills needed to thrive in the future of work. In this episode, you'll discover: - How professional communities accelerate career growth - Why mindset is the foundation of a successful Executive Assistant career - How AI is reshaping the administrative profession - How the Global Skills Matrix supports long-term career development - The importance of networking, visibility, and lifelong learning If you enjoy this one and past episodes, don't forget to subscribe and share with your network. -- Rebecca Afful is an accomplished Executive Assistant, Career Strategist, author, speaker, and professional development advocate. She is the Founder and President of the Network of Administrative Professionals of Ghana (NAPG), a growing community dedicated to empowering administrative professionals through learning, networking, mentorship, and career advancement. With over a decade of experience supporting senior executives in multinational and international nonprofit environments, Rebecca has built a reputation for excellence in executive support, leadership support, stakeholder management, and professional development. She is the author of Level Up Your Career: Simple Actionable Steps, Strategies and Tips for a Fulfilling Career and Cracking the LinkedIn Code: The 4Ps Framework to Transform Your Profile, Build Your Network & Unlock Opportunities. Through her writing, speaking, and coaching, she helps professionals gain career clarity, strengthen their personal brands, and position themselves for growth opportunities. Rebecca is passionate about helping professionals develop fulfilling careers, increase their visibility, and prepare for the future of work. AI TOOLS MENTIONED DURING THE PODCAST - Genspark AI – Presentations and AI-assisted content creation: https://www.genspark.ai - Lovable – Website building using AI prompts: https://lovable.dev - Claude – Writing, research, and productivity assistant: https://claude.ai - HeyGen – AI video creation and avatars: https://www.heygen.com MORE LINKS: - Diana Brandl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/ - Rebecca Afful on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-a-afful/ - Executive Office Insights Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter   - Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS - Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661   The Executive Office Insights Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QH8HL8oWIC0HzHWvb5KLd Guest Picks: Hall of Fame by The Script