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, 2025•17 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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, 2025•13 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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, 2025•14 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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, 2025•18 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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, 2025•15 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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, 2025•16 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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, 2025•21 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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, 2025•28 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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, 2025•13 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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, 2025•15 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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, 2025•16 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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, 2025•10 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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, 2025•15 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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, 2025•13 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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, 2025•16 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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, 2025•13 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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, 2024•11 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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, 2024•24 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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, 2024•12 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 7