Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   This podcast features Charlotte Barrett who is a PA from Ageas here in the UK.    Charlotte has been in an administrative role for over 20 years.  She has recently headed up the formation of the Solent EA/PA Network with their first event taking place in September 2023.   Time: 0105   Introduction to Charlotte using the initial letters of her first name 0831   Professional Body Membership 1055   Charlotte’s career journey so far 1234   Charlotte’s role at Ageas 1308   Aligning company and personal values 1425   The Solent PA Network 1630   What a great day is…1752   Frustrations of the role/industry/profession 2100   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 2205   What advice would you give your younger self? 2340   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?  Resources/Weblinks   Charlotte Barrett is on LinkedIn here Solent EA/PA Network : Facebook and LinkedIn Ageas The Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) Executive and Personal Assistants Association (EPAA) Problem Solving (including “step into my shoes”)https://www.guggenheim-venice.it/en/art/in-depth/peggy-guggenheim/about-peggy/

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   This podcast features Emma Hulbert,who is the Senior Principal Consultant at recruitment specialist Lily Shippen.    Lily Shippen are valued Business Friends of Your Excellency.  They have been in business since 2016 and have carved out a reputation as the go-to specialist for connecting start-ups, high net worth individuals and blue-chip companies with exceptional secretarial and support professionals like you.Lily Shippen take a proactive, personal approach to connecting high-calibre professionals with high-calibre employers and Your Excellency are proud to recommend them.Time:  0141 Welcome and introduction of Emma using the initial letters of her name 1128 The parts of the role Emma loves1519 The parts of the role that frustrate Emma 2307 A degree or no degree?2958 The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants 3211 You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 3620 What advice would you give your younger self? 3900 What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party? Resources/web linksEmma Hulbert is on LinkedIn hereLily Shippen Recruitment Agency | Admin, Secretarial & HR StaffBusting the myths of the EA/PA profession:  Lily Shippen blog from Emily Mills

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast features Leisa Chisolm, Executive Assistant to the CEO at Ramsay Health Care Australia.  Ramsay Health Care is a leading global health provider with more than 500 locations globally, 73 of which are in Australia.  In December 2022 Leisa was crowned the winner of The Head Capacity Creator Category at the Australian Admin Awards (AAAs).  Your Excellency sponsored this Category. Time:0224   Welcome and introduction of Leisa using the initial letters of her name0759   Background to Ramsay Health Care0933   Current role with favourite and not-so-favourite bits1153   Leisa’s career background1355   The AAA (Australian Admin Awards) 1746   Takeaways from the AAAs 2007   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay…2139   What advice would you give your younger self?2258   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?  Resources/Weblinks Leisa Chisholm is on LinkedIn here Ramsay Health Care The AAAs The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants Programme – Australia

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast features Katie Bott, Executive Assistant and Head of Executive Support at BHSF a not-for-profit health & wellbeing provider who help employees with their physical, mental, and financial health, having a positive impact on workplace wellbeing.  Katie was recently crowned as PA of the Year in the West Midlands PA Awards, she is fellow of the Institute of Administrative Management and a Graduate of the Your Excellency Mini MBA Programme and is also a proud member of the L&D Committee for the West Midlands PA Forum.  Katie has over 18 years administrative experience from her first “office job” up to leading and supporting a department of PAs and EAs in her current role. Katie is currently on maternity leave and we’re delighted that she’s agreed to join us for this chataway. Time: 0138   Welcome and introduction of Katie using the initial letters of her name 0340   Current role outline with favourite and not-so-favourite bits 1123   Katie’s career background with memorable moments 1538   Being PA of the Year for the West Midlands PA Awards 2209   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 2340   What advice would you give your younger self? 2448   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?  Resources/Weblinks  Katie Bott is on LinkedIn here BHSF Webpage https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhsf/mycompany/https://twitter.com/BHSFOfficial The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants ProgrammeThe PA Forum The West Midlands PA Awards Sing your own song with pride :  Lunch n Lunch with Lindsay

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast features Nick Ginsburg who joins us all the way from Melbourne in Australia. Nick is the EA to the Provost and Senior VP at Monash University.  He is also Founder of The Admin Collective and a prominent supporter and champion of the EA and Executive Support profession.    Time: 0104   Welcome and introduction of Nick using the initial letters of his name 0301   Nick’s current role as an EA at Monash University 0742   Nick’s career history  1228   The Admin Collective  1822   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 2015   What advice would you give to your younger self? 2333   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party? Resources/Weblinks www.nickginsburg.comLinkedin - http://linkedin.com/in/nickginsburgInstagram - http://instagram.com/nickginsburgTwitter - http://twitter.com/itsnickginsburgNick’s Podcast (not admin related!)http://www.theopendrive.com/

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA, and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast features Craig Bryson, an Award-Winning EA and a prominent voice in the profession.  Craig is passionate about the modern-day role and the benefits it delivers to C-Suite Executives.   Time: 0054   Welcome and introduction of Craig using the initial letters of his name 0148   Award wins  0324   Craig’s career journey to date 0439   Key takeaways from Craig’s career  0529   Being a male EA  0628   Craig’s current EA role at Korn Ferry  0930   What advice would you give to your younger self?  1016   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 1117   What 3 people (alive or historic) would you invite to a dinner party?  1230   Working your magic & praise for the EA/PA professional 1550   The power of words and working with dyslexia  1806   Advice for entering Awards  Resources/Weblinks Craig Bryson is on LinkedIn here Korn Ferry City AM PA AwardsExecutive PA Awards

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast is Episode 19.  We’ve “gone international” and are delighted to feature Michelle Bowditch.    Michelle is the Founder of Door20a, a tech consulting agency. Michelle’s has a hugely impressive list of clients who she has provided bespoke corporate workshops, keynote presentations and 1:1 mentoring sessions for.    Michelle recently launched The AAAs (Australian Admin Awards) – a first-ever business award of its kind in Australia. As the founding body that formally recognizes all administrative functions and industries in Australia, The AAAs, shine a light on the engine room of unsung heroes who work magic in organizations big and small. The awards advocate for more robust representation and appreciation within the professional community. Time: 0000   Michelle introduces herself using the letters of her first name  0247   Michelle’s career journey to date  1238   The Australian Administrative Awards (AAAs)  2235   Michelle’s biggest learning from setting up the AAAs 2432   Administrative Professionals as Leaders  2622   Showcasing yourself  2744   The biggest challenges for Australian Administrative Professionals  3251   Learning & Development  3644   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay….what would that be? 3816   Advice you would give your younger self at the start of your career 3919   3 guests you would invite to dinner Resources/Weblinks Michelle Bowditch is on LinkedIn here The Australian Administrative Awards (AAAs) Door20a

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast is Episode 18 featuring Shelley Fishel of Tomorrow’s VA. Shelley is the renowned MS Office Maestro, offering training and support to help clients get the most from MS Office products. Tomorrow’s VA are a highly regarded Your Excellency Business Friend.  Time:0110   Introduction to Shelley using the letters of her first name 0950   Shelley’s career history 1648   Favourite MS Office products1752   Typical MS Office challenges2013   Announcement of new Programmes 2459   The PA Show 2022, London (UK)2616   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay… 2808   What advice would you give your younger self? 3007   Shelley’s 3 dinner guests           Resources/Weblinks Shelley Fishel is on LinkedIn Mention Your Excellency if you enquiry about the new MS Maestro Programmes! The PA Show : 8th & 9th March 2022 in London – Quote PA2201 for a 10% discount  Mental Health First Aid Training Your Excellency Business Friends

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast is a special December 2021 Episode 17 featuring Laura Worley who is a Senior Executive Assistant from Essex, in the UK.   Laura has over 20 years of experience as an Executive Assistant in the financial, consultancy, hospitality and NGO industries in London and Australia working at Hilton, Prudential and Northern Trust to name a few.  She began her career in the 1990s when audio typing and filing were core skills, and has expanded her experience to the EA skillset we know now of meeting coordination, project management and event planning.  She very recently joined the International Chamber of Shipping to support the Secretary General and is also a graduate of the June cohort of the Your Excellency mini MBA programme.  Laura lives in Essex with her husband and two sons, and in her spare time enjoys exercise, reading, theatre and catching up with friends over a meal and a glass of wine.  I can’t wait for you to listen in on my chataway with Laura as she shares her inspiring career and learning journey.  Time:0147   Introduction using the initial letters of Laura’s name  0727   Laura’s new role  0910   What attracted Laura to The Mini MBA Programme  1023   Laura’s favourite and memorable bits of The Mini MBA Programme  1135   Laura’s favourite elements of the EA/PA role and profession  1223   Laura’s least favourite elements of the EA/PA role and profession  1313   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay…  1350   What advice would you give your younger self?  1409   Laura’s 3 dinner guests           Resources/Weblinks   Laura Worley on LinkedIn The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants Programme by Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast is Episode 16 featuring Alice Scutchey, Director of EMEA Business Administration within Financial Services.    Alice has over 15 years’ experience working for top institutions in the Financial Services industry. She is married with three children and lives in Kent.  As an approved Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor and keen speaker, she uses her platform to tell her story, champion women and promote the administrative profession. In 2019, Alice created The CWPA Club, a network for corporate Assistants that meet weekly for training and events. Alice is committed to helping other PAs & EAs grow, develop their skills and realise their full potential. She believes Assistants should have a clear path of progression and equal opportunities to fulfil their career ambitions.Alice promotes happiness by living positively and supports others to do the same. Alice is a true inspiration to so many in this profession.  We are proud to have Alice as a Your Excellency Ambassador. Alice has so much news to share since featuring on the Ambassador special Episode 3 earlier this year.  You are going to love this chataway!   Time: 0000   Introduction  0137   Alice introduces herself using the initial letters of her name  0316  What’s changed for Alice since January 2021 0446   Alice’s MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Challenge for charity 0714   Announcing Alice’s new role as Director of EMEA Business Administration 0819   The value of connections 0920   Alice’s experience of Your Excellency’s learning & development including “the gamechanger” Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants Programme 1200   Alice as a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Trainer 1402   You have 10 minutes of your life to replay/redo… 1640   What advice would you give your younger self at the start of your career? 1828   Inspiring the next generation of PAs          Resources/Weblinks Alice Scutchey on LinkedIn The CWPA Club Mental Health First Aid Training Alice’s fundraising page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/alicescutchey

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  It’s been a year since EA/PA Chataway podcasts were launched and we’ve combined the best bits in this edition Episode 15.  Whether you call this a podcast medley or a podcast mash-up, this Episode 15 is an absolute delight to listen to and I know will feature top of your list for inspiration. Time:0000   Introduction 0057   Lucy Brazier OBE shares her advice on listening 0243   Shirwyn Weber shares his passion and advice for the profession 0502   Sarah Howson recommends networking as a development tool 0614   Gilly Mullford advocates networking 0658   Helen Rees provides practical advice on networking 0855   Kate Turgoose recommends entering awards 1015   Samantha Cox shares her key learning from working with Sir Richard Branson 1104   Dan Skermer talks about “saying yes”, being daring, taking risks, and tapping into opportunities

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   This podcast is Episode 14 featuring Gilly Mulford who is a Virtual Assistant and Household PA in the UK.  Lindsay most recently met up with Gilly at The PA Show in London and was delighted to see that Gilly had stepped out of her comfort zone to share a presentation at The Show with a resulting HUGE smile and sense of achievement.  For those who have tuned into previous Episodes you know there’s a theme running where stepping out of your comfort zone is concerned – it’s where the Magic happens and Lindsay believed Gilly was absolutely experiencing that magic.  This is the first time our Podcast has featured a Virtual Assistant too.  We know you’re going to love Gilly’s fantastic input including her story of moving from a corporate EA role to being a VA.    Time: 0000 Stepping out of your comfort zone and taking advantage of opportunities Everyone has a story to tell 05m45s Introduction to Gilly (Gillian) using the initial letters of her name  13m09s Gilly paints a picture of where she’s joining us from  16m00s Gilly’s career journey to date 22m48s Gilly’s ten minutes of her life to replay 23m23s Three people Gilly would invite to a dinner party  Resources/Weblinks  Gilly Mulford on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillymulford/ Kathy Soulsby on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-soulsby-va/ Sarah Howson (BBO PA Network) on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlhowson/ BBO PA Network : https://www.bbopanetwork.co.uk/  EA/PA Chataway with Lindsay : Episode 6:  Featuring Sarah Howson  EA & PA Chataway with Lindsay Podcast by Your Excellency Occulus Creative Learning  https://oculuscreativelearning.com/more/free-events/a-penny-for-your-thoughts/

SHOW NOTES Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast is Episode 13 featuring Kate Turgoose who was crowned Office Manager of the Year 2021 at The Office Management Awards held in London on 22nd July. These were the first Awards of their kind in the UK and a fantastic opportunity to celebrate, reward and recognise all things Office Management.    As a Judge for the Office Manager of the Year category I was hugely impressed with Kate’s entry and I am delighted she features as a guest to shine a spotlight on her passion for the profession. Time:0111   Introduction of Kate using the initial letters of her name  0630   Kate paints a picture of where she’s joining us from  0715   Kate’s career journey to date 0926   The Office Management Awards – Kate expands on her entry & the profession 1330   Aspects of the role Kate most enjoys  1430   Aspects of the role Kate least enjoys  1624   Kate’s new role at Funding Circle  1809   The Office Management Awards new entries for 2021/2022 2100   Kate’s ten minutes of her life to replay 2149   Three people Kate would invite to a dinner party          Resources/Weblinks Kate Turgoose on LinkedInOffice Management Group  Office Management Awards Mental Health First Aid Training delivered by Your Excellency Associate Trainer Alice Scutchey

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   This podcast is Episode 12 featuring Samantha Cox, consultant for high-end travel experiences and VIP Guest Services and former EA to Sir Richard Branson.    As many of you know on 11th July Sir Branson boarded his VSS Unity spacecraft, soared 86 km up and arced into space for 4 minutes of weightlessness, I thought it would be apt to feature Samantha in light of this amazing space flight. And of course, you, the EA community are always incredibly curious about what it’s like to work for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals.  Sam is incredibly down-to-earth (no pun intended!), full of energy and an absolute delight to Chataway to.  I hope, like me, you enjoy getting to know her and to learn about her career and resulting advice and wisdom. Time: 01:30Introduction to Samantha Cox using the initial letters of her name  11:37“A guest experience should exceed expectations” and the launch of The Dream Clean & Cook Company  15:10  “Anything is possible” :  Virgin Galactic and spaceflight 17:09 “Enjoy yourself – add it to your to do list like you would a meeting” :  Sam’s experience working (and learning!) with Sir Richard Branson   20:28  “I’ve no idea if she can f***ing type, but I know that she will fit in perfectly” : Cultural fit and the IT-Factor  23:32 “The difference that makes the difference” : Confidence, challenge, trust and energy   25:27 Working as EA to Jackie O 27:23Developing the VIP guest experience at Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos   31:193 pieces of learning from Sam’s career journey : Hindsight is a wonderful thing!   36:58 3 people Sam would invite to a dinner party  Resources/Weblinks  Samantha Cox on LinkedIn The Dream Clean & Cook Company Why Richard Branson’s spaceflight is a very big deal

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA, and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.   This podcast is Episode 11.  It features Daniel Skermer who is Director at Boutique Business Development, Founder of PA Forum, and Coach at Asentiv UK.  Dan has been a business friend of Your Excellency for 4 years and is renowned for his energy, enthusiasm and professional friendliness.  If you’re not already feeling energised I can guarantee you will be by the end of this podcast listen!   Time: 0101 Introduction to Daniel (Dan) Skermer using the initial letters of his name  0544 Dan’s role as Director at Boutique Business Development  0837 Dan’s role as Coach at Asentiv UK  1220 Dan’s role and more info on PA Forum (including mentoring programme) 2332 The challenges of the EA/PA profession and announcement of PA Forum training   initiative with Your Excellency Limited  2705 “Hindsight is a great thing” – Dan’s advice to his younger self  2915 Dan’s career history  3234 3 people Dan would invite to a dinner party    Resources/Weblinks  https://pa-forum.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielskermer/ https://boutiquebusinessdevelopment.com/daniel-skermer/ https://www.chsbirmingham.com/

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast is Episode 10.  It coincides with the return of Your Excellency’s Chilli Farm Team Development Days for 2021 and features Chilli Farm owner Joanna Plumb and co-Director of Your Excellency, Malcolm Taylor who facilitates this exciting Programme.   With the last year being a blur of Teams and Zoom meetings, we know so many of you are really keen to meet up face to face with your work colleagues.  As an EA/PA you’ve probably been tasked with researching team development for your organisation – our Chilli Farm Team Development Days could be the perfect solution for you! They are a great way to welcome your team back together – everyone can join in with the challenging yet fun activities that will build teamwork and leadership skills.  Time:02m13s   What is The Chilli Farm Team Development Day? 04m17s   Jo shares more info on the Chilli Farm 05m19s   Jo shares how she got into Chilli farming 07m08s   Malcolm shares the benefits and key takeaways for this bespoke Programme 10m12s   COVID Compliance 11m31s   Jo shares some lesser-known facts about chillis13m05s   Malcolm shares how you can find out more Resources/Weblinks: www.yourexcellency.co.uk/chilli https://chilliranch.co.uk/

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.This podcast is Episode 9, featuring Julianne Hill who is PA to the Executive Director of Development & Sales and the Director of External Affairs at bpha a Housing Association. bpha are committed to providing its customers with high-quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing and Jules works out of their Bedford, UK office (albeit like everyone else at the moment she is working from home!). Julianne is also a Board Member and EA on a voluntary basis to the Chair of Women in Social Housing (WISH) London region which is a national networking association. Julianne is a recent graduate with Your Excellency Limited having studied with us for the last year and achieving the OfQual Regulated Qualification SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate in Office & Administration Management. Julianne will be continuing her studies with us and is a learner on the May cohort of our new 2021 Programme The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants.Time:0151 Introduction to Julianne (Jules) Hill using the initial letters of her name0536 Jules’s feedback on OfQual Regulated Qualification SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate in Office & Administration Management1154 Jules’s learning journey 1422 Jules’s career journey 1713 One thing Jules loves about this profession 1748 One thing Jules finds challenging in this profession 2045 3 people Jules would invite to a dinner party 2315 Jules’s advice to those who are new to this profession or looking to join this professionResources/Weblinks www.bpha.co.uk https://www.wishgb.co.uk/ OfQual Level 4 Qualification The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This podcast is Episode 8, featuring Con Conlon the CEO of Merit Group Limited, an information services organization. Con joins us from Chennai in India.    This Episode is a slight digress from our normal EA and PA guests because we wanted to feature an Executive who speaks highly of the EA profession.  We had it on good authority that Con was the perfect person for this - and that he had some inspirational leadership stories that he would share with us too! Time:0106   Introduction to Con & Merit Group   0438   What makes a great Executive/EA relationship? Communication, trust & mutual respect  0733   IMA (International Management Assistants) Network  1022   The EA/PA as a Strategic Business Partner1622   The first steps to being more strategic  1904   Advice to those aspiring to be a great leader : your ethical compass,           communication skills, creativity as a differentiator, EI, Servant-Leadership,           decisiveness  2345   Cultural awareness and adjustment  2930   3 people Con would invite to a dinner party                   Resources/Weblinks www.meritgroup.co.ukOne day accredited Principles of Finance training https://www.yourexcellency.co.uk/training-and-development/ea-pa-qualification/sfj-awards-level-3-award/principles-of-finance-for-administrative-managers/Institute of Management Assistants (IMA) India

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This Episode features Helen Rees, Executive Assistant at Marwell Wildlife in Hampshire and Founder of South Hampshire PA Network.  Enjoy the valuable content in this Chataway!      Time: 00:35  Introduction to Helen Rees       02:50 Helen’s introduction using the initial letters of her first name  05:18 Helen’s career history to date  16:07 Helen’s treasured moments from the unique working environment of a zoo 18:05 South Hampshire PA Network: the benefits of joining a networking group27:00 3 people Helen would invite to a dinner42:31 Music – why it’s such an important part of Helen’s life and the initiatives she’s involved in including #oneprofessionvoice 52:35 Clubhouse: an introduction for anyone “clubhouse-curious”! Resources/Weblinks Contact Helen for more info on #oneprofessiononevoice linktr.ee/harmonyhelen10-week programme of singing sessions Eventbrite link Executive Secretary Live Global : 17th & 18th March 2021 Quote YOUREXCELLENCY10 for your discounted ticket Parkrun  https://www.parkrun.org.uk/

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.  This Episode is being issued in February, traditionally the month of love with St Valentine’s Day and cupid arrow’s poised. It is apt then that Lindsay is joined by someone she absolutely LOVES in the EA/PA Community and we know you are going to love her too!   Enjoy this chataway with the fabulous Sarah Howson, Founder of Bucks, Berks and Oxon (BBO) PA Network and Director of Strategic PA Recruitment.                   Time:0:56   Introduction to Sarah Howson 2:30   Sarah’s introduction using the initial letters of her name 10.40  Sarah’s career journey to date 16:03  The power of networking16:35  Why join a network? 19:59  Highlights of BBO PA Network 22:14  Strategic PA Recruitment: the challenges of setting up a business during a pandemic25:52  Three people Sarah would invite to a dinner party28:36  Imagine it’s the year 2025 : what’s happening in Sarah’s world & the EA/PA community Resources/Weblinks www.bbopanetwork.co.ukwww.strategicparecruitment.com www.smartworks.org.uk