Send us a text This episode is sponsored by C&C Search – London’s leading recruitment partner for business support and HR professionals in finance and professional services. Whether you’re hiring, job hunting, or want to elevate your team, follow C&C Search. Because brilliant people deserve brilliant support. In this bonus episode, Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears are joined by Lucy Chamberlain , founder of C&C Search , to explore a question many assistants are grappling with: How do you...
Jun 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 24
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by C&C Search - London's leading recruitment partner for business support and HR professionals in finance and professional services. Whether you’re hiring, job hunting, or want to elevate your team, follow C&C Search . Because brilliant people deserve brilliant support. In this insightful episode, Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears explore the often-overlooked reality that Administrative Professionals are inherently project managers. They unpack what pr...
Apr 01, 2025•25 min•Ep. 17
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Jan 20, 2025•26 min
Send us a text Ready to elevate your career from EA to Chief of Staff? In this bonus episode, we chat with Maggie Olson, founder and CEO of Nova Chief of Staff, to discuss the transition from EA to Chief of Staff roles and provide guidance for administrative professionals seeking career advancement. This episode is essential listening for: ● EAs looking to transition into strategic leadership positions ● Professionals seeking clarity on the Chief of Staff role ● Leaders wanting to understand the...
Nov 28, 2024•42 min
Send us a text The Crodie Files meet with special guest Becky Kaapuni, Senior EA to the CEO at Salesforce AI and founder of EA Social Club, to share valuable insights for administrative and business support professionals looking to adapt to the fast-paced evolution of their roles. Becky, Craig & Jodie discussed this listener question: Listener question: “Hi Crodie: The pace at which our role is moving is too fast for me to keep up and get on with my day job. Any tips for navigating this, spe...
Sep 03, 2024•34 min
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding to full onsite event management. Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this episode, Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears are joined by Fiona Young - founder of Carve. Stay tuned till the end as they discuss traditional learning, emerging technologies, and the importance of continuous professional develo...
Jul 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 15
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding to full onsite event management. Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this insightful episode Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears along with guest contributor Vonetta Watson delve into the crucial topic of how administrative assistants can leverage learning and development opportunities for career grow...
Jun 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 14
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding to full onsite event management. Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! From Invisible to Invincible- The Crodie Files meet with special guest Zoe Hill former Chief of Staff and founder of Premier Admin Services to share valuable insights for administrative and business support professionals looking ...
May 29, 2024•19 min
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this episode hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears dive into the power of personal branding for administrative professionals. They discuss the importance of assistants developing a strong personal brand, provide guideline...
May 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 13
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this episode, Craig and Jodie discuss five common hurdles that administrative assistants face and provide strategies to overcome them with our expert contributor- Abigail Barnes adding her insightful wisdom to our list...
Apr 17, 2024•33 min
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! Learning & Development for a Chief of Staff Role Join us in another bonus episode where we join forces to answer our listener question with the amazing Annie Croner, CEO & Founder of Whole Assistant and EA Trainer...
Apr 10, 2024•14 min
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! Are your office conversations hitting the mark or missing the connection? Discover how to bring back the charm of telephone manners in an era where inboxes and instant messaging rule. Craig and Jodie unpack the subtleties...
Mar 27, 2024•31 min•Ep. 11
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! Elevate and Automate | Personal Branding & AI for Assistants Join us for this memorable, interactive episode recorded LIVE at The PA Show London! This was the first time The PA Show had a podcast for administrative pr...
Mar 13, 2024•43 min
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! Welcome to our first Bonus Episode of The Crodie Files Podcast We have had so many "Hi Crodie..." questions (more than we know what to do with) sent in by you - our amazing community and listeners, we will be producing bo...
Jan 31, 2024•8 min
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears reveal their secrets of achieving that elusive work-life balance, specifically crafted for the everyday heroes – Adm...
Dec 20, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! Ready to supercharge your administrative skills with the latest tech? You're in the right place! We're taking you through the dynamic world of new technology and how it applies to admini...
Dec 06, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! Ever wondered when the right time might be to call it a day and explore fresh opportunities beyond your current job? You're not alone. We're diving headfirst into a robust discussion on ...
Nov 22, 2023•29 min
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this episode of The Crodie Files, Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears discuss the typical tasks of an administrative assistant, emphasising the need to go beyond these tasks and take initiat...
Nov 09, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this episode, hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears discuss the evolving role of Executive Assistants in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), including Chat GPT. They address the con...
Oct 26, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this episode of The Crodie Files, hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears delve into the complexities of building effective relationships with executives. They discuss key questions to ask...
Sep 26, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this episode, hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears provide essential tips for Administrative Assistants starting a new job. They emphasize preparation, authentic networking, and self-co...
Sep 13, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this exciting episode, hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears delve into acing job interviews. They'll share personal stories and offer tips to help you nail the interview and land your d...
Aug 30, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! In this podcast episode, Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears chat about the path to becoming an executive assistant. They highlight crucial skills like organisation, communication, and great cu...
Aug 15, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.uk Connect today and ask more about the collaborative promotion for our listeners! Welcome to the first podcast of Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears: our amazing executive assistants. In this episode, we learn one of the most valuable lessons which is to be prepared and pro...
Aug 01, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
