The Admin Edge

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.

What You Should Know About AI

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.

09-16
28:40

How to Align a Board of Directors

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.

09-09
22:18

How to Make Your Resume Stand Out

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.

09-02
11:04

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.

06-03
17:20

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.

05-27
12:51

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.

05-20
15:04

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.

05-13
13:47

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.

05-06
17:32

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.

04-29
14:51

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.

04-22
14:57

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.

04-15
15:38

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.

04-08
21:19

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.

04-01
27:55

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.

03-25
13:09

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.

03-18
14:45

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.

03-11
15:49

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.

03-04
10:06

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.

02-25
14:48

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.

02-18
12:54

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.

02-11
19:38

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