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The Admin Edge

The American Society of Administrative Professionalswww.asaporg.com
The Admin Edge is a podcast for executive assistants and administrative professionals to learn from their peers and advance their careers. Featuring expert guests and timely topics, this podcast delves deep into specific areas of concern for admins today and answers career questions submitted by office professionals worldwide.
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Episodes

How to Be a Change Agent

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 .

Jun 03, 202517 minSeason 6Ep. 10

How to Succeed as a Chief of Staff

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 .

May 27, 202513 minSeason 6Ep. 9

How to Advance as an EA

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 .

May 20, 202515 minSeason 6Ep. 8

How to Get Started as a Project Manager

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 .

May 13, 202514 minSeason 6Ep. 7

How to Develop Business Acumen

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 .

May 06, 202518 minSeason 6Ep. 6

How to Build Your Network

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 .

Apr 29, 202515 minSeason 6Ep. 5

How to Lead with Executive Operations

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 .

Apr 22, 202515 minSeason 6Ep. 4

How to Leverage AI as an EA

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 .

Apr 15, 202516 minSeason 6Ep. 3

How to Go from EA to Chief of Staff

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 .

Apr 08, 202521 minSeason 6Ep. 2

How to Find and Use Your Voice

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 .

Apr 01, 202528 minSeason 6Ep. 1

How to Build a Meaningful Career

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 .

Mar 25, 202513 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Why Being Tech Savvy Matters

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 .

Mar 18, 202515 minSeason 5Ep. 10

How to Increase Your Productivity

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 .

Mar 11, 202516 minSeason 5Ep. 9

How to Lead with Authenticity

Libby Moore, former Chief of Staff to Oprah Winfrey, sat down with ASAP to share her advice on leadership and being authentic at work and in life. 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 .

Mar 04, 202510 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Why EAs Should Be Executives

Want a seat at the executive table? Kristine Valenzuela shares why she thinks EAs should become (and should already be considered) executives. 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 .

Feb 25, 202515 minSeason 5Ep. 7

How to Plan Events

Interested in event planning and the future of event technology? Don’t miss these insights from industry expert Julius Solaris. 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 .

Feb 18, 202513 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Why Executive Operations Matters

Executive operations is gaining traction, but what does it mean for you as an admin or EA? Learn more from experts Lynn Walder and Concetta Green. 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 .

Feb 11, 202520 minSeason 5Ep. 5

How to Lead an Admin Team

If you’re stepping into a leadership role as an admin or EA, get started with this episode featuring career coach and trainer Peggy Vasquez. 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 .

Feb 04, 202516 minSeason 5Ep. 4

How to Thrive in Your Career

The admin profession is changing fast. Are you keeping pace? We talked to Robert Hosking, executive director of the administrative and customer support practice at Robert Half, about top skills and trends from the 2025 Salary Guide. 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 .

Jan 28, 202511 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Why Admin Titles Matter

Is it time to move beyond the title “assistant”? We talked to Candice Burningham about why new titles for EAs and admins are worth exploring. 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 .

Jan 21, 202518 minSeason 5Ep. 2

What It Takes to Be a Chief of Staff

We talked to Maggie Olson, founder of Nova Chief of Staff, about the qualities and skills needed for an admin or EA to become a Chief of Staff. 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 .

Jan 14, 202513 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Bonus: ASAP at SHRM

In the final episode of this season, the ASAP team shared some of what they’re taking away from the HR event SHRM. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast .

Dec 10, 202420 minSeason 4Ep. 5

How to Level Up Your Learning

Want to supercharge your learning and career development opportunities? Start with these tips. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast .

Dec 03, 202411 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Why Tech Training Matters

Microsoft and cybersecurity experts share what administrative professionals need to know in today’s increasingly AI-driven world. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast .

Nov 26, 202419 minSeason 4Ep. 3

What Executives Think

How do executives view admins and EAs? We talked to two execs about the value of administrative roles and continued professional development. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast .

Nov 19, 202424 minSeason 4Ep. 2

What HR Wants

HR professionals at the SHRM event answer some of your admin questions around job titles, desirable skills, and more. Recorded at SHRM 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast .

Nov 12, 202412 minSeason 4Ep. 1

How to Elevate Your Skills

For training that will get you to the next level, heed the advice of expert Lynn Walder on everything from the importance of self-awareness and systems thinking to networking to upskilling outside of your comfort zone. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast .

Sep 10, 202423 minSeason 3Ep. 10

How to Advocate for Admins

Need to advocate for more as an administrative professional? Former Chief of Staff and current executive coach Jillian Hufnagel shares advice for getting what’s best for yourself, your team, and the business. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast .

Sep 03, 202422 minSeason 3Ep. 9

How to Break the Glass Ceiling

Eager to rise to leadership as an administrative professional? Hear from Rae Morlan, VP of Administration at First PREMIER Bank, on how she broke barriers and seized opportunities to level up in her career. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast .

Aug 27, 20249 minSeason 3Ep. 8

How to Disconnect from Work

Struggling with burnout, boundaries, and asking for help? Listen to this conversation between an administrative and executive assistant on how they recharge and manage their workload as busy remote employees. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast .

Aug 20, 202414 minSeason 3Ep. 7
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