Being Indispensable

  • Author: Vários
  • Narrator: Vários
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  • Duration: 81:13:35
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Synopsis

Being Indispensable is a podcast for Executive Assistants. It's about the mindset shift required to form a true partnership with your executive. Listen to interviews with indispensable executive assistants themselves, insights from executives and business leaders who share what they value in their indispensable assistants and join Liz as she explores the skills and leadership development required to build a true partnership with your executive.

Episodes

  • 140. The Drama Triangle Explained

    05/10/2021 Duration: 27min

    This week's episode relates to a topic that I see coming up again and again in my work coaching and training executive assistants and administrative professionals. The Drama Triangle is something you will relate to both in terms of your work environment and in your personal life. Are you a victim, a persecutor, or a rescuer? If you're human, chances are there will be different situations where you may view yourself (or be seen by others) as all three.  The Drama Triangle was the work of psychotherapist Stephen Karpman in the 1960s. He developed it as a way to articulate the three dysfunctional roles that operate in any relationship where conflict arises. I've created a free one-page download to help you reflect on the 3 ways you can understand and escape The Drama Triangle.  https://bit.ly/linchpin140 Learn more about The Drama Triangle concept: https://powerofted.com/drama-triangle/ https://youtu.be/ovrVv_RlCMw https://www.forbes.com/sites/drnancydoyle/2020/02/17/avoiding-workplace-drama-4-steps-to-being-

  • 139. Well Hello - I'm Back!

    27/09/2021 Duration: 14min

    It's been a few months between podcast episodes but baby, I'm back! This episode is a solo one, explaining what's been going on and providing a glimpse of what to expect for the remainder of 2021. Thanks for sticking with me and sending you lots of love my lovely listeners x

  • 138. Interview: Marco Macente, Executive Business Partner

    24/06/2021 Duration: 29min

    Part Two of my interview with Marco where we continue our conversation around the self-directed learning and development that Marco has initiated in order to build his capability, confidence and value as an Executive Assistant. Extending himself as an EA has also involved stepping into the limelight on another podcast, The Future Assistant, hosted by Diana Brandl. You can find the episode here. Marco Macente is an Italian office professional who has been working as an Executive Assistant for ten years. He is based in Milan and has studied in the United Kingdom where he undertook a Masters in Corporate Communications in London. Marco supports senior managers within the Oncology unit of Bayer Pharmaceuticals and in this episode shares how he is fulfilling the role of EA as an Executive Business Partner. Marco is a wonderful personification of what I mean when I describe someone who is a Linchpin Assistant. You will hear in this interview how he is: - Knowing: Marco invests time in knowing himself, his manager/

  • 137. Interview: Marco Macente, Executive Business Partner

    16/06/2021 Duration: 39min

    Marco Macente is an Italian office professional who has been working as an Executive Assistant for ten years. He is based in Milan and has studied in the United Kingdom where he undertook a Masters in Corporate Communications in London. Marco supports senior managers within the Oncology unit of Bayer Pharmaceuticals and in this episode shares how he is fulfilling the role of EA as an Executive Business Partner. Marco is a wonderful personification of what I mean when I describe someone who is a Linchpin Assistant. You will hear in this interview how he is: - Knowing: Marco invests time in knowing himself, his manager/s, his organisation, his job and his Power Skills - Empowered: How Marco uses his Power Skills to propel him into that Linchpin Assistant space - Strategic: What he does to ensure he is able to see around corners and stay one step ahead of his manager - Effective: The skills and competencies he has developed that enable him to be more than efficient but truly effective. Come back next week for Pa

  • 136. Navigating The Career Spider Frame Case Study

    18/05/2021 Duration: 21min

    Climbing the career ladder isn't all it's cracked up to be. Instead, think of your career like a spider frame... Yes there's up. But there's also across. This episode is the part of my discussion with Dani and Tricky from Tenfold Australia who I featured in Episode 135. I took the opportunity to get them to tell me about their personal experience navigating the career spider frame. Listen to them as they recount the moves they've made, the lessons they've learned, and the way that Tenfold Australia is now offering them a great vantage point to survey those moves respective pivot points. Hearing about how other professionals navigate their career spider frame will hopefully encourage you to reflect on your own journey and celebrate your own movements.  

  • 135. Interview with Dani Matthews & Richard (Tricky) Mableson of Tenfold Australia

    04/05/2021 Duration: 45min

    Tenfold Australia was established in 2020 to ‘tenfold Australia’s impact for a better world’. They describe themselves as a 21st century multinational leadership forum. The company name reflects their purpose to tenfold Australia’s impact for a better world. Episode 135 is my interview with Dani Matthews, Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and Richard (Tricky) Mableson, Chief Success Officer (CSO) of Tenfold Australia. Commencing operations in 2020, Tenfold Australia provides a range of digital and in-person forums for the Australian based leaders of global companies.  A core component of the forums is a monthly EA 'pod' where the Executive Assistants of the member business leaders meet. Tenfold Australia sees the EA as part of the leadership team and are committed to supporting and enabling their growth through these monthly meetings (virtual and in person). Listen to the episode to hear about what Dani and Tricky  have observed makes an indispensable EA, how to improve your capacity to be a strategic thinker, a

  • 134. The Perfect Storm (In A Wineglass)

    27/04/2021 Duration: 21min

    It's been a month between podcast episodes and for that I am truly sorry. Leaving you, my lovely listener in the lurch isn't a good feeling. But sadly, there's been a bit going on for me and unfortunately I haven't felt capable of showing up on the podcast. That's changing today. I'm back and I want to be my authentic self and share what's been going on for me.   

  • 133. Why Hope Is Not A Strategy

    25/03/2021 Duration: 15min

    I didn't invent the phrase 'hope is not a strategy' but I love it and I think it's particularly relevant for assistants who find themselves trapped in a hope-based strategy when it comes to asking for what they want and what they need AND asking for what their boss wants and needs. In this episode I explore the topic of self advocacy and how it is one area where being comfortable engaging in difficult conversations is an essential Power Skill that I want you to invest energy in developing. If you'd like to get some practical tips and tactics on how you can engage in difficult conversations with more ease and confidence you want to register for my upcoming masterclass on this hot topic for assistants.  Register here: http://bit.ly/linchpinskills1 This webinar will be held live on April 29th @ 12 midday AEST and the link to the recording emailed following the event to those who have registered.

  • 132. Engaging In Difficult Conversations: The Power Skills Most Assistants Struggle With

    11/03/2021 Duration: 28min

    No one likes a difficult conversation (including me). Being able to engage in challenging conversations is a crucial Power Skill that I train assistants in. There are many people who avoid them altogether but the consequences of this can be enormous and it's definitely something that will get in the way of you being perceived as a Linchpin Assistant. If you're someone who cares about creating and maintaining healthy and happy relationships, both at work as well as in your personal life, you know that sometimes an uncomfortable conversation is necessary.   In a recent speaking engagement I asked assistants for the one Power Skill they struggle with the most....and engaging in difficult conversations was overwhelmingly nominated as a problem area. So in this episode I share: Three questions to ask yourself before a tough conversation Four behaviours that are most likely to escalate conflict One DO and One don’t to keep front of mind Two frameworks or scaffolds for structuring a difficult conversation One final

  • 131. Taking The Temperature Of C-Suite Leaders: Insights From My Survey

    04/03/2021 Duration: 18min

    A few years back I started surveying business leaders to get their perspective on the role of the EA and how their EA enabled their leadership and effectiveness. The results continue to be interesting. In this episode I share a couple of the insights. Interestingly whilst leaders SAY they want their EA to demonstrate leadership traits, significantly less respondents agreed with statements that bear out what it LOOKS like for an assistant to be treated as part of the leadership team. This disconnect is something I know many of you will not be surprised by. To share this survey with your business leader go to: https://lizvanvliet.typeform.com/to/aLOWjz I would love to get more responses to add to my research. The survey incorporates ideas from Adam Fidler's EA Manifesto which you can read here: https://adamfidler.academy/blog/2017/6/21/the-ea-manifesto-what-i-am I interviewed Adam for the podcast back in 2017 (Episode 26 and Episode 27) In today's episode I also mentioned the book Atomic Habits by James Clear,

  • 130. Negotiation Skills for Linchpin Assistants

    23/02/2021 Duration: 21min

    Linchpin Assistants are 'superpowered' by what I describe as their Power Skills...soft skills on steroids! Negotiating for mutual benefit is one of the 10 Power Skills that I train assistants to be able to rely on to help them be that little hinge that can swing big doors. Resources discussed in this episode: - Huthwaite whitepaper can be downloaded here https://info.huthwaiteinternational.com/effective-negotiation-skills - Create Winning Agreements, A Practical Guide to Negotiation by Gavin Presman - https://whitneyjohnson.com/hbr-six-tips-for-reluctant-negotiators/

  • 129. Reflecting & Refocusing: It's Not Too Late

    10/02/2021 Duration: 20min

    It might be February but it's still early enough in 2021 to spend some time reflecting and refocusing so that you can march forward purposefully into this still fresh year. In this episode Liz shares some resources to help you do exactly that. Firstly, Dr. Peter Fuda is a thought leader in the area of high performing teams and leadership. He has a brilliant blog and is someone to follow on LinkedIn. Find him at:  https://www.enixa.co/ Liz also mentions the concept of S.M.A.A.R.T. goals (as opposed to just S.M.A.R.T.) The extra 'A' stands for Action-Oriented and this idea was one she picked up from listening to Michael Hyatt in Episode #66 – What SMART Goals Get Wrong. You can find it on Apple Podcasts here: Finally, Liz mentions Pat Lencioni and his encouragement to be 'Hungry, Humble and Smart' as an employee. Follow Liz on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lizveevee/

  • 128. Covid 2020 Christmas Wishes

    22/12/2020 Duration: 16min

    A solo episode from Liz to wish all of my lovely listeners a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.  In this episode I share my own experience of Christmas in hospital attached to a drip being cared for during Breast Cancer treatment and finding myself in Intensive Care coming close to death.  I talk about the lessons I learnt about what's worth caring about and what can be kicked to the curb. I talk about gratitude and perspective and why for me these are not just empty words. It's been a tough year and I want you to know how much you mean to me lovely listeners. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • 127. The Road Rambling Edition: Thank You 2020, You Can Leave Now

    10/12/2020 Duration: 15min

    Welcome to a 'road rambling' episode where I share what's been going on in my house in the last few weeks and why I've been MIA to a certain extent as a result. If there's a takeaway from this episode it's that we need to be as kind to ourselves as we are to others. Life is messy and as I like to say, we are human beings not human doings and the realities of 'being a human' have been what I've experienced in the last few weeks. Onwards and upwards. Bring on 2021!

  • 126. Interview with Emma Rhoades (Part 2)

    24/11/2020 Duration: 25min

    Part 2 of my interview with Emma Rhoades from Her Corporate Journey. In this episode Emma shares her 5 tips for managing your manager and how she has learnt from experience the value of each of these tips. This episode reinforces why I believe the five elements of my Knowing Assistant Framework are vital to helping you develop as an assistant. This episode particularly reinforces the value of Knowing Your Manager and Knowing Your Power Skills (Managing Up being one of them!) You can learn more about Emma and Her Corporate Journey at https://hercorporatejourney.net/

  • 125. Interview with Emma Rhoades

    17/11/2020 Duration: 31min

     The Being Indispensable podcast is about inspiring and educating you as assistants and OPs and Emma Rhoades is someone I have enormous respect for in terms of her knowledge and expertise in the area of management skills and self leadership.   Emma walks the talk and in Part 1 of our conversation she shares her own experience navigating the career spider frame and how she has arrived at the point of founding Her Corporate Journey. In the first of two episodes we also discuss: The value of noticing and observing the patterns and themes that are present in your work history  How curiosity and courage drive Emma and how important self-reflection on her values and value have been to her We talk about what drives her and the change she wants to make in the corporate experience of women You will hear how Emma has made conscious decisions in the way she has sought to show up as a manager and how she wants to empower and support others to do so Emma shares her thoughts on the idea of leading from where you are Final

  • 124. Why Attention Management Is An Indispensable Skill For Linchpin Assistants

    11/11/2020 Duration: 25min

    In this episode Liz explains what Attention Management is and how it differs from Time Management and some tools and techniques for being proactive about managing your attention. There is a school of thought that Time Management is an outdated concept. Instead it’s about Attention Management - switching your attention to focusing on achieving a specific result. Maura Thomas defines it as  “...the ability to consciously direct your attention in any given moment, to be more proactive than reactive, and to maintain control rather than inadvertently relinquish it. It’s about regaining control over your attention and thereby taking control of your life. Attention management empowers your productivity.” Links to resources discussed: https://maurathomas.com/ Maura Thomas - Ted Talk https://youtu.be/Yzp5ZJJOXNc https://www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/attention-management-for-teams  

  • 123. Power Skills: Decision Making and Critical Thinking

    03/11/2020 Duration: 22min

    Decision making and critical thinking fall under the umbrella of problem solving and that is right in the wheel-house of a Linchpin Assistant who is effective and efficient because they possess Power Skills like these. Listen to this episode to hear how I define decision making and critical thinking, why these two Power Skills are in my top ten and a framework you can use to problem solve in your job and in your life. This episode is also helpful listening if you want to notice and observe how your manager makes decisions and how you might support them in this process. Find the free download that I mention in the episode here https://offers.myeacareer.com/123

  • 122. Interview With Jo Miller (Part 2)

    27/10/2020 Duration: 28min

    In Part 2 of my conversation with Jo Miller we talk about the FIVE leadership types that Jo has identified and the traits of each. Jo does some myth busting around the perception that you need to be a manager of people to be a leader. We focus on HOW you can amplify your accomplishments and Jo takes me through the ways she recommends you can put this into action.  Finally we discuss the trap that you fall into when you make yourself indispensable for doing work that downplays your potential.  https://jomiller.com/ https://myeacareer.com/podcasts/indispensable-skills-how-to-develop-a-shadow-organisation-diagram/ https://jomiller.com/100qualities/ https://jomiller.com/amplify/

  • 121. Interview With Jo Miller (Part 1)

    20/10/2020 Duration: 31min

    This week’s episode is Part 1 of my interview with the awesome Jo Miller who I have mentioned on the podcast a number of times and dedicated Episode 66 to sharing her method for creating a Shadow Organisation Diagram. If you haven't listened to it you can find it here. https://myeacareer.com/podcasts/indispensable-skills-how-to-develop-a-shadow-organisation-diagram/ In Part 1 we explore:  - Jo’s experience navigating her own career climbing frame (the topic of last weeks episode) - We explore why and how you can tap into your leadership super power. - Jo explains the five leadership types that she outlines in her book and takes us through an exercise you can do to identify your leadership strengths.  - Jo also talks about the one thing she recommends that we all do and what gets in the way of us actually doing that one thing. I hope you enjoy Part 1 of our conversation and can’t wait to bring you Part 2 next week. https://jomiller.com/ https://jomiller.com/100qualities/ https://jomiller.com/amplify/

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