The Admin Edge

Are you an ambitious EA or administrative professional who wants more out of your career? Tune into this episode for insights and inspiration. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

New to Microsoft Copilot? Don't have Copilot yet but interested in learning more? This episode is for you. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Hear from Monique Helstrom, former EA to Simon Sinek turned EA recruiter and trainer, how executive assistants can show up to meet the needs of executives and organizations today. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Change management expert Chrissy Scivicque shares tips and techniques for how EAs can powerfully lead others through difficult change and uncertainty at work. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

You deserve the same power and support in your professional network that your executives probably already have with their inner circle. Administrative and EA leader Tara Sims breaks it down. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Whether you're new to executive partnerships or a seasoned EA pro, you'll glean insights from this conversation with C-suite executive assistant Naomi Birman. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Interested in starting your own administrative community where you work? Hear from a peer who made it happen. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Did you know there's a conference just for administrative professionals? An attendee and committee member for the 32nd annual Administrative Professionals Conference, Kelly Walker, stopped by the podcast to share her tips for having the best APC experience. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Are you ready to build an admin team? Listen to leadership expert Ayanna Castro for some hard truths, advice, and inspiration. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Are you looking to level up your presentation and connection skills as an admin professional? In this mini episode, take some quick tips from expert trainer and speaker Dr. Mary Ritz. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

According to expert Erica Keswin: The human stuff is the hard stuff, even and especially with AI changing our workplaces. Learn more from Erica about what's needed from human leaders today and for the future of work. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

How do you respond when someone says or does something disrespectful to you? Admin expert Sandy Geroux shares some advice and more ways to command the respect you deserve. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Are you aligning well with executive leaders? Start improving your clarity, accountability, and emotional intelligence with these tips from expert Kristine Goebel. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

How are you communicating your unique value as an admin or EA? Take some tips from expert Becky Kaapuni to show how you are the best at what you do. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Are you showing up strategically as an admin or EA? Leadership expert Cherron Castillo shares ways to sharpen your strategic thinking and executive-level communication skills. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

These days, showing your work is just as important as doing it. Hear from expert Lauren Bradley on how admins and EAs can promote themselves and their contributions with confidence. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

If you plan events and travel arrangements, this episode is for you! Learn from Darcy Bennet, EA and event management expert, on how to best support executives and attendees to ensure successful travel and event experiences. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Now that AI is taking on admin tasks, what skills do admins need to be showing today to prove their value? We talked to Robert Hosking, Executive Director for Administrative and Customer Support at Robert Half, a sponsor at APC and producer of the Robert Half Salary Guide. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Feeling stuck in your career? Admin expert April Stallworth breaks down how to center yourself and take action to get to where you want to be. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

From Season 2 – Unsure of the next step in your career path? Madelyn Mackie shares her tips for deciding where you want to go and how to get there, so you can land your dream job. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

From Season 2 – Adaptability is an essential skill for admins and EAs. Longtime administrative professional Zynetta Canning O'Neill shares how she has navigated organizational change and why EA Ignite motivates her to rise to the challenge. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

From Season 2 – Do you struggle with work-life balance? Executive and personal assistant Ike Saunders shares how to delineate boundaries and thrive in a role that blends the personal and professional. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

From Season 2 – Want to be seen as a capable, confident leader? Alicia Fairclough, founder of EA How To, shares ways you can exude executive energy and prove your value as a strategic business partner. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

From Season 1 – Interested in professional development as an admin or executive assistant, but unsure if it's worth it? Hear from your peers on the benefits of having a budget for training and acquiring new skills, connections, and inspiration for career advancement. Featuring APC speakers Joshua Washington and Paul Pennant; ASAP Advisory Board members Norma Lemon-Turner, Krista Hopkins, and Peyton Ticknor; and APC attendees. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

From Season 1 – Interested in certification as an admin or executive assistant, but unsure if it's worth it? Hear from your peers on the benefits of receiving the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence - PACE, including raises and new opportunities through community. Featuring admins from Capital One, Amentum, AARP, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, including Anne Sherwood in conversation with Peyton Ticknor.  Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Curious about attending an EA conference? We talked to an attendee at the ASAP training event EA Ignite about their experience and career journey. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Do you currently lead or want to lead a team of executive assistants? Longtime EA manager and trainer Lisa Olsen shares her advice for thriving in a leadership role. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Hear from ASAP Advisory Board member Ebony Adomanis how training and networking events such as EA Ignite and the Administrative Professionals Conference (APC) are crucial for building connections that advance your career. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

All EAs are project managers, but are you leveraging project management frameworks and tools? Learn about the skillset and principles you need to wow executives with expert Tareka Wheeler, PMP. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Optimizing time management for yourself and the executives you support is an EA superpower. Note the steps and tools to conduct a strategic time audit from processes and procedures expert Julie Perrine. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

What is the future of the EA profession? In short: Strategic executive operations supercharged by AI. Melissa Peoples breaks it down. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

The ASAP Career Stages Framework is a data-driven resource for executive assistants and administrative professionals to identify skills gaps and map their career progression. Want something executives and HR will listen to and that will move the needle for your career advancement? This is it. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Executive assistants and administrative professionals of all kinds are leaders with boundless potential and opportunities to improve their leadership skills. Take inspiration from executive leader Ellen Bailey to claim your seat at the table. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Don't let others define your EA or admin brand for you. Take notes from expert Jodie Mears to rewrite your story. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Learn how AI is changing the EA and administrative profession – and how you can stay ahead of the curve – with expert guest Neil Malek. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Are you an EA or administrative professional who works with a Board of Directors? Want to sharpen your skills? Learn from expert Carissa Burgett. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

How is AI changing resumes? Will a certification help you in a competitive job market? Find out from career activator Madelyn Mackie. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Change is inevitable in business, which is why change management is a key skill set for admins and EAs to master. In this episode, we discuss the change curve, emotional regulation, and the importance of building relationships to implement change initiatives. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

What does success look like in a Chief of Staff role? Hear from EA turned Chief of Staff, Meg Steinschauer, on the unique challenges, KPIs, and opportunities of this career path. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Career progression for EAs can be difficult. How can you stand out and break through? This episode offers advice and insights to help you chart your path forward. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Are you an admin or EA looking to add more project management skills to your toolkit? Crystal Richards, PMP shares her tips and considerations for getting started as an administrative project manager. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Do you understand your business and the value you add as an admin or EA? Listen to this episode if you want to start elevating your financial and business acumen for career advancement. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

As Admin Month ends, let's focus on community: how to find your support system and maintain a network that fuels your professional growth. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

What is executive operations and how can you lead with it as an admin professional? Guest Elle Tyra, EA at ABC News, shares her tips and strategies. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Wondering how to best use AI as an EA? Hear from guest Fiona Young on the upsides of leveraging AI, including as a shortcut for career advancement. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Are you an executive assistant who thinks you might be a good Chief of Staff? Kristina Willis, EA turned Chief of Staff at We Are Rosie, shares her advice on making the transition. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Happy Admin Month! Learn from guest Mallory Rothstein how to speak up and advocate for yourself as an EA or admin professional today. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

How did the former executive business partner for Jeff Bezos at Amazon and Marissa Mayer at Google, and Google's first-ever Chief of Staff, advance her career? Listen to this inspiring conversation with APC keynote speaker Ann Hiatt. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

What does it mean to be "tech savvy" and why is technical expertise critical for admins today? Learn from an expert on this subject, Vickie Sokol Evans, and start sharpening those hard skills. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.

Want to boost your efficiency at work? EA coach Annie Croner shares her tips on task tracking, boundaries, and much more. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.