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Every assistant faces moments when they feel tossed about by uncontrollable events or difficult colleagues. In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Philyaw; a life coach, community manager, and self-coaching advocate, to unravel how developing the skill of coaching yourself can transform your resilience, resourcefulness, and outcomes both at work and beyond. Together, we share personal stories (think: anxiety spirals and birth plans gone awry), practical frameworks, and emotional tools from the world of professional coaching.

• How to identify when you’re stuck in a thought versus an actual fact, and why this shift in perspective puts the power back in your court
• The essential frameworks and mindset tools for coaching yourself through anxiety, uncertainty, and life’s unplanned events
• How to process and leverage your emotions as powerful guides rather than hurdles

Ready to access your most resilient, resourceful self? This episode is for you!

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Are you constantly taking on more and more just to prove your worth, but you’re still worried someone will think you aren't doing enough?

This episode is a game-changer for support professionals who keep saying "yes" and feel overwhelmed or undervalued.

As I write my book and reflect on the core challenges in our industry, I realize how many of us struggle to have honest conversations about our true capacity, our actual capabilities, and what the core function of our roles should be.

Today, I’m diving into why these conversations are non-negotiable if you want to avoid burnout, step into strategic partnership, and design a role that truly fits your strengths.

• Why discussing your capacity, capability, and core function is vital to your career growth and mental health
• Why you may be avoiding these conversations, and the sneaky thoughts underpinning these reasons
• The cost of avoiding these crucial conversations

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In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I dive into what it means to work in a chaotic, less-than-ideal environment, why it’s okay to leave, and offer you the unequivocal permission to prioritize your own well-being.

If you’ve ever felt overly responsible for others’ emotions or questioned whether your situation is just a season, or your lasting reality, this episode will help you come back to yourself and get clarity on your next steps.

If this episode resonates, I’d love to hear from you at annie@wholeassistant.com. Let’s embrace your badassery and remind you: you don’t have to stay somewhere that doesn’t fit.

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In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I tackle a handful of your most burning questions, all focused on real-life challenges assistants face every day.

In this episode, you will discover:

• How to set boundaries with your executive, especially when emergencies crop up, and why boundaries don’t have to be rigid to be effective.
• Strategies for working alongside a Chief of Staff, clarifying responsibilities, and maintaining healthy working relationships when roles overlap.
• How to handle being caught in the crossfire between disagreeing leaders, and the importance of facilitating resolution rather than absorbing their conflict.

If you've been craving practical answers, validation, and a dash of empowerment to tackle your day-to-day, this episode is for you.

Course on finding your next role: https://www.wholeassistant.com/dream-position

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In this episode, I open up and share my deeply personal journey with boundary setting, starting from a time in my life when I was operating on empty, people-pleasing, and struggling to find my footing both personally and professionally.

I reveal the pivotal moment (a health crisis) that forced me to reassess everything about my work, relationships, and self-worth. Through the ashes of burnout and hardship, I learned the power of boundaries and why they’re essential to thriving, not just surviving.

In this episode, you will discover:

• How burnout, resentment, and lack of alignment can be key signals that boundaries are needed, and how I recognized these in my own life.
• Why boundaries aren’t about pushing people away, but about creating a safe, dependable container for healthy relationships, including with your executive and colleagues.
• Practical tips for identifying where boundaries are needed, how to set them intentionally (not reactively), and what to do when they’re tested.

Whether you’re an assistant, a support professional, or anyone learning to prioritize your well-being, my story will show you that even if you’ve been “unboundaried” for years, you can turn things around—one intentional step at a time.

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Check out The Leveled-Up Assistant course.

Learn more here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/levelup

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In this episode, I break down the 5 essential pillars that define a strategic partnership between assistants and their executives.

Drawing from my 20 years of boots-on-the-ground experience and coaching thousands of hours in the admin space, I share the core framework that has helped countless support professionals level up their impact, build genuine trust, and create thriving, fulfilling careers. Whether boundaries feel impossible or your systems need an upgrade, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to transform the way you approach your role.

You will discover:

• Why finely-tuned systems and processes are the non-negotiable foundation for dependability and trust
• The power of strategic alignment
• How boundaries are key to preventing burnout and performing at your best
• The role mindset plays in elevating your career

Ready to embrace your badassery and take your partnership to the next level? Let’s dive in!

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Please join us for our free masterclass, The Visibility Blueprint: 3 Power Moves to Stand Out & Build Influence.

Register Here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/visibility

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Have you ever felt like all the work you do goes unnoticed?

In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I tackle the top three missteps that are quietly sabotaging your visibility. I'll break down why visibility is crucial, and show you how to redefine your worth, capture your unique strengths, and communicate what you bring to the table in a way that feels authentic and empowering.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why visibility isn't about ego, being loud, or becoming someone you're not.
• The benefits of improving visibility in your role
• The difference between visibility and posturing.

If you've ever felt invisible in your role, this episode is your path to feeling feeling seen, valued, and empowered.

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Have you ever found yourself suddenly responsible for HR tasks and wondering if you’re crossing a line, but not sure where that line is?

This episode is all about shining a light on the blurred boundaries that come with executive assistants taking on HR functions, especially in startup environments where official HR support might be thin (or even nonexistent!).

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why documentation and handling sensitive information demands strict awareness of compliance and personal liability.
• Real-life stories from my own assistant journey that highlight the importance of protecting yourself.

Plus a resource that will be helpful for you in navigating HR functions within the context of your role.

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