"The magic happens when you meet in the middle, when that top down leader meets the grassroots bottom up, then you have that synergy and you have that alignment." In this week's episode, I have a special guest, Lata Hamilton, the Founder & CEO of Passion Pioneers. Lata is a change management consultant, leadership trainer, and confidence coach who has worked with some of Australia's biggest companies. With experience in marketing, organizational change management, and digital transformation, Lata is a champion for embracing change in our professional lives. Join us as we dive into how to ..read more

"It's just wild to look back at all of the things that I've learned throughout my career as an EA and then some of the changes and differences that I've noticed coming into the tech space." In this episode, Ichat with the amazing Kaleen Skersies about her journey as a career EA, transitioning from the private service industry to supporting the go-to-market operations team at Splunk. Our fun conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of navigating the ever-changing tech space, the importance of mentorship and support for administrative professionals, and the need for a structured admi ..read more

"I work with high achievers who are realizing that there is something more that is needed in their life that will fulfill them in some way more than just the act of hustling and achievement." In this week's episode, I have a very special guest joining me, Tutti Taygerly, an executive leadership coach, professional speaker, and author. With her extensive background in design leadership roles at companies like Disney and Facebook, Tutti has a wealth of wisdom to share about envisioning a fulfilling career and achieving a balanced life. During our conversation, Tutti delves into the role of coac ..read more

When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween." ~ Unknown In this eerie episode, we're about to unravel the bone-chilling story of Debra, the executive assistant with an insatiable thirst for success.  Brace yourself for a spine-tingling journey through her career highs, harrowing lows, and the sinister twist where ambition took control.  It's a tale of ambition gone awry, with lessons that'll send shivers down your spine. So, dim the lights, listen closely, and let's step into the eerie world of Debra, where ambition knows no bo ..read more

“We live in a visual world and people do think things about you before they actually get to know you.” This week I've got a super cool episode lined up with the amazing Katharine Lazaruk, Professional Presence Expert and CEO of Lazaruk Consulting.  She's not your typical expert - she's all about helping you crank up your professional presence and find your inner leader. Katharine's got more than two decades of experience in instructional development and corporate training, and she's all about customizing programs to give women and their supporters the tools they need to shine in their ca ..read more

"Brand photography is telling the story of you and your business and what service you provide, visually." In this week's episode, I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Suzanne Rothmeyer, a brand photographer who specializes in empowering women over forty.  Suzanne shares her journey into the world of brand photography and how she's helping women embrace their unique stories and showcase their confidence through visual storytelling.  Join us as we discuss the transformative power of brand photography for women in their prime. Suzanne's insights and passion for her craft will ..read more

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. ~  Pablo Picasso  For this week's minicast episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that affects us all: conflict in the workplace.  As a biracial woman and executive assistant, I have encountered my fair share of challenges when it comes to resolving conflicts. In this solo episode, I'll be sharing my personal experiences, strategies, and the unique perspective I bring to the table.  So, grab a seat and hear my personal take on navigating conflicts in the office, right here on "Have A Seat...C ..read more

"Mental illness can affect anybody; we need to look at it with compassion and care the way we would any other illness; the people who are suffering deserve to be listened to, to be understood, to be treated with compassionate care." This week I have a remarkable guest joining me, author and blogger, Melanie Gibson. Get ready for an engaging and insightful conversation as we delve into Melanie's incredible journey of transformation, captured in her book titled "Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts." Melanie's story is not just about martial arts, but about finding inner ..read more

"I bring my engineering brain to this question of how do I actually know how to do what's right for me in my career, how do I make choices that I know I'm gonna be happy with, and how do I do that in the most practical, structured and frame worked way." In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with author of Right For You and Founder of the career coaching platform, A Life of Options, Lindsay Gordon.  Lindsay brings a unique perspective to the career coaching table as she helps analytically minded individuals find their true calling and make career decisions rooted in their ..read more

“When you’re working in fear, you’re not able to be the most productive version of yourself.” In this week's episode, we dive into a topic that affects countless individuals: toxic workplaces.  Joining me is special guest, Jessica Childress, Attorney and founder of The Childress Firm and an expert in dealing with toxic work environments.  Join us as we explore personal stories, insights, and practical solutions for addressing toxicity in the workplace. From microaggressions to discriminatory practices, Jessica shares her wisdom and resources for regaining control and creating a hea ..read more