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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 distinction between EA and Chief of Staff functions

● Anyone interested in building executive presence and strategic partnerships

You'll gain:

● Practical strategies for demonstrating strategic value

● A clear understanding of the Chief of Staff role across different organizations

● Tactics for building relationships with executive teams

● Guidance on developing your professional brand

● Tips for self-advocacy and confidence building

Plus, exclusive offer for listeners: $100 off Nova's Chief of Staff certification course with code CRODI100.

Listener question:

"Hi Crodie: How can I, as an aspiring Chief of Staff, demonstrate and prove I am ready for the role? As a successful EA of 12 years, how can I be noticed and even considered?"

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https://youtu.be/AVPIFV6dDvQ?si=sl9LDtJVwwI9D-_O

Use code CRODI100 for $100 off your next NOVA course at https://www.novachiefofstaff.com/shop

You can contact Maggie at

https://www.linkedin.com/company/novachiefofstaff/

https://www.facebook.com/novachiefofstaff

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC_7Nk0GWw4VdzLtwpIQ0CQ

Key Value Bombs with Timestamps:

Maggie Olson: [00:10:00] "The folks who are going to make great chiefs of staff are driven, curious, achievement-focused, collaborative."

Jodie Mears: [00:40:14] "Are you ready to let go of those traditional EA duties?"

Craig Bryson: [00:36:25] "Your actions are very important because people in your industry are watching you."

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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, specifically technology? What do I need to know as a bare minimum right now”?

This is an episode that will be great to share and tap into at any stage in your career, we discussed:

• Strategies for managing workload and prioritising tasks
• Leveraging AI and other technologies to streamline work processes
• The importance of continuous learning and adapting to new tools
• Networking strategies for administrative professionals
• Different approaches to learning and development
• Career development and growth for Executive Assistants
• Adapting to change and futureproofing your administrative career

Chapters:(if you can find the timestamps)

[00:04:00] Prioritising Tasks and Managing Workload

[00:07:00] Leveraging AI and Technology in EA Roles

[00:19:00] Networking and Knowledge-Sharing Strategies

We invite you to share your own experiences and strategies through our "Hi Crodie..." initiative. Get involved and send us your questions.

Value Bombs:

"We are the CEOs of our own life, and it's our responsibility to make sure that we are living the life that matches our values." - Becky Kaapuni

"It's not all about knowing everything. It's about staying curious, being adaptable and willing to learn."- Craig Bryson

"Learning and development isn't a one singular course or a destination, Think about who and what's around you already- lean into that." - Jodie Mears

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/SuuJVjj--UM

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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 development for administrative assistants.

Listener question
Hi Crodie: I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the new learning technologies out there. How can I decide which ones are worth investing my time in, and how do I approach my boss about getting support for these learning opportunities?

Fiona Young Fiona is the founder of Carve a company that provides live digital courses for executive assistants. From her start as an EA in venture capital to leading learning programs for thousands, Fiona's insights on professional growth and AI are not to be missed.

Connect with Fiona for more information on how she can help you and your organisation and visit her website.

So much value was shared during this episode including:

• The shift from traditional to modern learning approaches in admin roles
• Exploring the potential of VR and metaverse for future training courses
• The role of gamification in enhancing learning and development
• The importance of personalized learning and adapting to different learning styles
• Leveraging micro-learning and bite-sized content for continuous growth
• The impact of learning and development on employee engagement and retention
• Strategies for approaching your boss about learning opportunities

We invite you to share your own experiences and strategies through our "Hi Crodie..." initiative. Get involved and send us your questions.

Value Bombs

Jodie Mears: "I think making that connection between my learning and development is important because it really does enhance employee engagement and employee retention".

Fiona Young: "Tech advances will actually mean that we'll move back towards face to face".

Craig Bryson: "At the moment we have the VR, so the hardware is going to be more streamlined because at the moment it's a bit clunky..."

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