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Author: The American Society of Administrative Professionals

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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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Now that AI is taking on admin tasks, what skills do admins need to be showing today to prove their value? We talked to Robert Hosking, Executive Director for Administrative and Customer Support at Robert Half, a sponsor at APC and producer of the Robert Half Salary Guide. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
How to Get Unstuck

How to Get Unstuck

2026-01-0617:20

Feeling stuck in your career? Admin expert April Stallworth breaks down how to center yourself and take action to get to where you want to be. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Curious about attending an EA conference? We talked to an attendee at the ASAP training event EA Ignite about their experience and career journey. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Do you currently lead or want to lead a team of executive assistants? Longtime EA manager and trainer Lisa Olsen shares her advice for thriving in a leadership role. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Hear from ASAP Advisory Board member Ebony Adomanis how training and networking events such as EA Ignite and the Administrative Professionals Conference (APC) are crucial for building connections that advance your career. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
All EAs are project managers, but are you leveraging project management frameworks and tools? Learn about the skillset and principles you need to wow executives with expert Tareka Wheeler, PMP. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Why Time Audits Matter

Why Time Audits Matter

2025-10-2120:59

Optimizing time management for yourself and the executives you support is an EA superpower. Note the steps and tools to conduct a strategic time audit from processes and procedures expert Julie Perrine. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
What is the future of the EA profession? In short: Strategic executive operations supercharged by AI. Melissa Peoples breaks it down. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
The ASAP Career Stages Framework is a data-driven resource for executive assistants and administrative professionals to identify skills gaps and map their career progression. Want something executives and HR will listen to and that will move the needle for your career advancement? This is it. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Executive assistants and administrative professionals of all kinds are leaders with boundless potential and opportunities to improve their leadership skills. Take inspiration from executive leader Ellen Bailey to claim your seat at the table. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Don't let others define your EA or admin brand for you. Take notes from expert Jodie Mears to rewrite your story. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Learn how AI is changing the EA and administrative profession – and how you can stay ahead of the curve – with expert guest Neil Malek. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Are you an EA or administrative professional who works with a Board of Directors? Want to sharpen your skills? Learn from expert Carissa Burgett. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
How is AI changing resumes? Will a certification help you in a competitive job market? Find out from career activator Madelyn Mackie. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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