SUMMARY : A love letter to the admin profession. INTENTION : Recap the last 5-years and spark excitement for what's ahead. EXCERPT : "You're amazing!" Hilani RESOURCES: LinkedIn Post - ea Merch Building Your Personal Brand Course (Code: 30_MYBRAND - exp: 12/31/25) NEWSLETTER: Never miss what's happening: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram...
Dec 29, 2024•14 min•Ep. 132
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that highlights the good, the bad, and the dirty from headhunting over the last 8 years. INTENTION: To offer the listener a behind the scene look of what it's like running EA. EXCERPT: "Did she show up drunk to work?" Hilani NEWSLETTER: Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Community: LinkedIn Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram OFFERINGS: Free, self-development on your own time HERE ea Courses: ea Scho...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 131
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that dives deep into the topic of cognitive (over)load. INTENTION: To offer the listener expertise, via our guest Dr. Heather Collins, Ph.D, insights and options for understanding and minimizing cognitive overload. EXCERPT: "There is no evidence that says there's a limit to our brain capacity." Heather NEWSLETTER: Receive our bi-monthly 60-second Industry check-in Newsletter Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Community: LinkedIn Reading: Book Page Social...
Dec 01, 2024•45 min
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that highlights the importance of career planning, setting yourself apart, and confirming how you want to show up. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration through an update story with a prior guest career update. EXCERPT: "No may mean, not right now." Porchae NEWSLETTER: Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Community: LinkedIn Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram OFFERINGS: Free, self-development o...
Nov 17, 2024•59 min•Ep. 129
SUMMARY : An insightful episode that was sparked by four independent conversations about how to elevate the way HR sees admin employees. INTENTION : Over the last 45-days, four different admins reached out to talk about (essentially) the same thing. Be seen by HR as more than an admin. EXCERPT : "It's about expansion, not growth" Hilani RESOURCES: Professional Development Workbook Assessments WTF Episode Doing a Career Audit Episode Personal Branding Episode Lynda.com NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here ...
Nov 03, 2024•17 min•Ep. 128
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that highlights the importance of confidence, influence, and impact. INTENTION: To offer the listener inspiration so they too can grow their confidence, influence and impact. EXCERPT: "I encourage you to step in and lean into your worth and impact." Chelsea NEWSLETTER: Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Community: LinkedIn Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Pag...
Oct 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 127
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that discloses great tips on creating a trajectory in your career. INTENTION: The host and guest cover career evolution strategies to help you do the same with your career. EXCERPT: "Having some form of tolerance with risk is helpful." Beth NEWSLETTER: Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Community: LinkedIn Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page OFFERINGS: Free...
Oct 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 126
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that delivers valuable insights into the work style of an admin with ADHD. INTENTION: To put a spotlight on ADHD and working in an admin role, while sharing ideas on how to thrive. EXCERPT: " How I show up daily, my attitude, my reactions, and my responses to situations matter." Erikah MENTIONED: ea University Tactical to Strategic (Mary's Episode) The Collective (DeeDee Episode) Mayo Clinic Resource: ADHD NEWSLETTER: Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 125
SUMMARY : An insightful episode that sheds light on best practices to help you with your job search. INTENTION : To offer unconventional tips that help you experience traction with your job search (whether actively or passively looking). EXCERPT : "Enthusiasm is compelling when connecting with an employer." Hilani RESOURCES: Professional Development Workbook Assessments WTF Episode Doing a Career Audit Episode Personal Branding Episode NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Ad...
Sep 08, 2024•19 min•Ep. 124
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that showcases how Christian faith can have a positive effect on your role, career, and life pursuits. INTENTION: The host and guest picked their top 4 scriptures, so they could discuss how each ties to living more purpose at work and in life. EXCERPT: " 1 Peter 5:5-6 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble...
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 123
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that gives powerful insights into creating career momentum. This is done through taking risks, being comfortable with the uncomfortable, and how the gift (power) of networking is a regular activity you should include in your career strategy plan. INTENTION: To offer unique insights from someone who's embraced taking risks and experienced the power of networking. EXCERPT: " Taking a moment to reflect, I'm not the worst at this, I'm really good. " Becky MENTIONED:...
Aug 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 122
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that highlights the importance of building your personal brand to build confidence and propel forward in your career. INTENTION: Shed light on the power of building your personal brand. EXCERPT: " Think about your key strengths and write them out on a big piece of paper." Carissa MENTIONED: Admin and influence blog . NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Community: LinkedIn Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: F...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 121
SUMMARY : An insightful episode that sheds light on why you should do a career audit and a support tool to help you propel in your career. INTENTION : To offer the listener candor on an important topic that needs airtime and direction. EXCERPT : "Finding clarity is key." Hilani NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Do Career Audit Website: Exceptional Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of Page DEVELOPMENT: Check out our wor...
Jul 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 120
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that highlights the importance of having inspirational people in your circle, how important adaptability is to thrive (and survive), and learning never stops. INTENTION: Hearing from someone who's faced challenges, yet overcame them, helps inspire others to keep going. EXCERPT: " So much about your career is about being open to learning and excited about developing." Madison MENTIONED: Friendship episode #113 Helping you Emotionally Win the Day episode #116 Trip...
Jun 30, 2024•42 min•Ep. 119
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation like no other. Learn how a 13-year admin veteran is transforming the way his leaders work, and how he spent his formative years growing up in the foster care system. INTENTION: Hearing unique stories that inspire is a gift to any listener. This episode is sure to inspire everyone. EXCERPT: " For me, it doesn't cost me to put things together. Going a little bit further. is worth it" Nelson MENTIONED: Andy Stanley "Each of us should use the gifts we have received ...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 118
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that offers insight and hope towards getting control of your finances. INTENTION: So many people want to learn more about financial freedom and how to maximize $1. In this episode, our expert guest shares thoughts about your money story and how that positively and negatively affects your financial freedom. EXCERPT: "Wherever you are right now with money is not fixed." Nicole Stanley MENTIONED: Arise Financial Coaching "The Simple Path to Wealth" JL Collins NEWSL...
Jun 02, 2024•38 min•Ep. 117
SUMMARY : An insightful episode that covers the psychology and action one can take to invite and foster healthy relationships. INTENTION : To offer the listener candor on an emotional and special topic. EXCERPT : "Category of connections: relationships, friendships, and besties." Hilani NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: Indeed Article Gallup Article DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Instagram Be a Guest on the Show: Form Botto...
May 19, 2024•15 min•Ep. 116
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that breaks myths about the perfectionist world. INTENTION: So many admins talk about being a perfectionist and wear it like it's their personality. Learning the truth about it and how to stop adding it as an element of your brand is needed. EXCERPT: "When I talk about 'LAPS' - love, acceptance, purpose, and safety - ya'll these are not niceties." Erika Shepard MENTIONED: The Soul Glow Clinic NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Commu...
May 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 115
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that covers the good and unique about the Chief of Staff career. INTENTION: So many admins want to know about the Chief of Staff career. Here's your chance to get behind the scenes and decide if it is a pursuit or not. EXCERPT: "To be able to speak so candidly, and at that deepest level of trust and understanding, with the CEO, that is a level I think is unparalleled." Mackenzie Lee MENTIONED: The Odyssey Book NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Except...
Apr 21, 2024•51 min•Ep. 114
SUMMARY: An engaging conversation that covers how growing your emotional intelligence can help you win the day. INTENTION: To offer the listener an amazing story that covers living a negative life and then transforming his life into a positive one that helps others establish and elevate their emotional intelligence. EXCERPT: "Energy transitions into mindful movements." DB NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Outreach: LinkedIn Community Reading: Book Page Social: Inst...
Apr 07, 2024•53 min•Ep. 113
SUMMARY : An insightful episode that covers the psychology and action one needs to consider when thinking about taking risks. INTENTION : To offer the listener unmatched insight into the importance of embracing being uncomfortable and taking risks (aka chances). EXCERPT : "If I take a risk (aka chance) right now, what's the reward?" Hilani NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: Book: Invisible Influence Article: Taking Smart Risks Episode with DB "Helping you Emotionally Win the Day" releas...
Mar 24, 2024•20 min•Ep. 112
SUMMARY : An engaging conversation that covers how a professional should approach growing their digital network. INTENTION : To offer the listener access to an expert on growing your networking and digital personal branding. EXCERPT : "Firstly and foremost, so often I hear people say, I only connect with people I know. That to me is a red flag, you need to be open to relationships that are not first level." - Benita Samuels NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Outreac...
Mar 10, 2024•51 min•Ep. 111
SUMMARY : An engaging conversation that covers how to navigate and develop great teams at work. INTENTION : To offer the listener access to a veteran talent and development expert who has worked inside the US Army for almost 20-years. EXCERPT : "Get, give, and encourage guidance and feedback at work." Sarah NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: The Mentoring Lab Podcast The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Book The 6 Types of Working Genius Book Radical Candor Harvard Business Review subscripti...
Feb 26, 2024•45 min•Ep. 110
SUMMARY : An engaging conversation that covers the power of your voice, the tone, and how it helps or affects your goals. INTENTION : To offer the listener access to a voice expert who covers the power of conversation and even listening. EXCERPT : "Sit up straight and say things, you could do that but...inner image and outer image have to coincide." " Outward Mind, Inner Mind." "Boundary Violation." - Marshall Davis Jones , our Guest NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: Imposter Syndrome ...
Feb 11, 2024•52 min•Ep. 109
The transformation begins 4.18.2024! Join the exclusive group of over 150 individuals who have elevated their impact. Unlock Your Potential in 2024! OFFERING: In total, we'll be covering up to 75 unique tips you can't find anywhere else. So many have told us that it would have taken them months to find even 1/2 of the tips shared. You'll be able to adopt what applies to you and deploy immediately. Then, how great, connect in each session to discuss what worked and didn't. PROGRAM: We meet once a...
Feb 03, 2024•2 min
SUMMARY : An insightful episode that covers the power of building your personal brand, so you are seen as a strategic business partner. INTENTION : To offer the listener unmatched insight into why building your personal brand helps you evolve in your career, earn more income, and stand out at work. EXCERPT : "What strengths build out your suite of strengths, and how do you express your unique (work) style while engaging in creative storytelling?" Hilani NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE...
Jan 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 108
SUMMARY : An engaging conversation about having a steady career growth mindset. INTENTION : To offer the listener an inspiring conversation to help them create a steady career plan that includes evolution and healthy, stable growth vs. getting to a title too soon in your career and hurting your future. EXCERPT : "I manage them by influence." Molly NEWSLETTER: Subscribe Here IN THIS EPISODE: Grammarly Instagram Video Taking Smart Risks Article + Assessment DISCOVER: Website: Exceptional Admins Ou...
Jan 14, 2024•41 min•Ep. 107
SUMMARY : A time capsule of a free webinar hosted by Exceptional Admins. INTENTION : To offer the listener a personal development session on their own time to help them plan for the new year. EXCERPT : "Every Yes is a No to something else." Hilani CONNECT : Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Resource: Book Page Connect: Instagram Workshop: ea University Article: Setting New Year's Resolutions (Tracker) OFFERING: Grab the freebie development workbook HERE Courses: ea School...
Dec 31, 2023•30 min•Ep. 106
SUMMARY : A motivating conversation where a visionary leader shares secrets on how to work with visionary leaders. INTENTION : To offer the listener a lot of wisdom that can help them work smarter, not harder with their visionary leader. EXCERPT : "You become indispensable and part of the visionary process." Garrett MENTIONED : "Failing to prepare, prepares you for failure." Benjamin Franklin | "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Abe Lincol...
Dec 18, 2023•36 min•Ep. 105
SUMMARY : In this short episode, you'll hear wisdom about what Impostor Syndrome is and how to navigate through it. INTENTION : To shed light on how this shows up in the admin profession and offer tips. EXCERPT : "Of the 5 traits, one is The Perfectionist." - Hilani CONNECT : Discover: Website Outreach: LinkedIn Community Connect: Instagram Resource: ea University Career Workbook: Freebie Article: Impostor Syndrome Explained OFFERING: Courses: ea School Build Your Personal Brand 35% off code: 35...
Dec 03, 2023•23 min•Ep. 104
