The Crodie Files Podcast- For Administrative Assistants and Business Support Professionals
The Crodie Files is a podcast hosted by two career Executive Assistants currently in the role, supporting C-Suite Corporate Executives.
With over 40 years of combined industry experience, we came together to share the knowledge!
We unite Administrative Professionals, Assistants, and all Business Support Professionals globally with our honest, realistic approach to common questions and problem-solving.
Our show provides a space for listeners to learn about the challenges and triumphs of the Assistant Profession and to gain insights into the strategies and approaches that make these professionals successful.
Our episodes are kept to around 30 minutes as we appreciate how precious your time is and never use a typical interview format. Instead, our voice note approach makes each episode easy to listen to and relatable.
Our "Hi Crodie..." initiative is where we invite you to send in your questions, bugbears, and comments that relate to the role and your learning & development. To be featured on the show visit our website www.craigandjodie.com and send in yours today.
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The Crodie Files Podcast- For Administrative Assistants and Business Support Professionals
EP2: How Do You Become An Executive Assistant?
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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 customer service. Learning and networking are also key points that are addressed. They share their experiences, emphasising the evolving role of an executive assistant due to technology. Also building self-confidence and trust with executives are top priorities. Then listeners Karen and Aldo contribute their own perspectives, making this episode a must-listen for anyone considering the executive assistant role. They finish the episode with tips for aspiring executive assistants, discussing skill identification, boosting confidence, and staying up-to-date with technical advances.
Value Bombs
“You've got to be a people person. A great communicator. An effective communicator. You have that customer service mind-set. And by that, don't always think that I mean an external customer. You can think of your internal team as your customer.” – Jodie Mears
“If you don't know something, reach out to your network and everybody comes fighting back with answers and quick tips.” – Craig Bryson
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