Send us a text "Gemini isn't just a tool; it's a partner, a collaborator, and a catalyst for innovation." Join me for a mind-bending conversation with Google Gemini, a cutting-edge language model. This is part 2 of my sit down with AI series. Discover the incredible capabilities of Gemini as we chat about the future of technology from drafting emails to scheduling travel, Gemini shares insights into how AI is revolutionizing the way we work.  Get ready to be amazed as we sit down and learn more about the limitless potential of Gemini. Support the show Visit the Have A Seat website for ..read more

Send us a text "Whether it’s laughing at yourself after an embarrassing moment or practicing those small, uncomfortable situations, the key is to reframe awkwardness as a stepping stone, not a roadblock."  In this episode of Have a Seat, I'm diving into those cringy, awkward moments we all dread—but with a twist!  Learn how to embrace the awkwardness and turn it into a superpower, whether it’s a fumbled high-five or a Zoom mute mishap.  I’ll share tips for making those embarrassing moments work for you, not against you, with a few laughs along the way. Tune in and discover how ..read more

Send us a text “We get hung up on how powerful is defined or how success is defined and it looks different for all of us; how we want to make an impact looks different for all of us. Each one of us has that greatness inside of us; you are powerful beyond measure.” Get ready for an enlightening episode with the incredible Margaret Weniger, career coach and norm violator extraordinaire! Margaret has spent over a decade diving deep into what truly drives people to live their best lives, both personally and professionally. From her impactful role as a sales executive at top companies like SalesLo ..read more

Send us a text "One of the blessings of being a seasoned executive assistant is that I can look at these moments and not give them so much weight." Get ready for a minicast episode packed with insights and real talk! In this minicast episode, I'm diving into one of my favorite topics: bouncing back from mistakes at work. I'll be sharing my personal approach to handling slip-ups in the workplace and turning them into valuable learning experiences.  From finding humor in tough situations to encouraging self-forgiveness, we'll explore how to navigate those less-than-fine moments with grace ..read more

Send us a text Hey there, it's me, your helpful elf on a shelf Have A Seat podcast host, Debra!  I'm here to spill the eggnog on my ultimate holiday survival guide. Trust me, you don't want to miss this! I know that the holiday season can be a whirlwind of chaos and stress. But fear not, I've got your back with some light-hearted tips from boundary setting to time limits for attending or hosting holiday parties and get togethers. Are you ready to take care of yourself this holiday season? Well, buckle up those sleigh bells because this survival guide comes straight from Santa's good lis ..read more

Send us a text “Take a step back and figure out what’s realistic, what can I actually accomplish in the time that I have without taking away or sacrificing from what’s most important. If I say yes to this, what would it be taking away from?”  Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stretched too thin? In this episode, I sit down with Jen Schwytzer, founder of KINDfulness Coaching and a certified life coach with over 17 years of social work experience.  Jen shares her expert insights on how professionals—especially women—can ditch chronic stress and create a happier, more balanced life ..read more

Send us a text “The need to address some of the common frustrations that we experience in the workplace and the need to help administrative professionals find their voice and work to achieve the career that they desire and deserve is a part of the origin story of how this book came about.” In this episode, I sit down with Tara Sims, author of Evolved Assistant: Unlocking Success in a New Era for Administrative Professionals. We dive deep into what it means to be an admin in today’s world, breaking through old ideas and embracing fresh strategies for real career growth. Tara shares her insight ..read more

Send us a text “For many women we were told that if we worked hard, we would be successful and we would live happily ever after, the end. But that never happened because we would work hard, have all these awesome accomplishments and all of the beautiful trinkets that come with success, and yet there was still this void within us longing for something more." Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell is the Intuitive Business Coach™ who leads her clients to Live Life on FIRE for the Ultimate Successful Life with peace, joy, and fulfillment! As a #1 bestselling author of the empowering guide "Live Life on Fire ..read more

Send us a text "AI isn’t here to replace us; it’s here to empower us. Think of it as your virtual sidekick, freeing you up to focus on the work that really matters." In this episode of Have a Seat, I invite ChatGPT as my virtual guest to explore how AI can support executive and admin assistants. We dive into practical ways to boost productivity, from drafting emails to organizing information, and tackle the big question: is AI here to help or replace us? With real-world examples and tips for upskilling, this conversation is all about embracing AI as an ally to work smarter, not harder, in tod ..read more

Send us a text “A man can walk into a meeting and start speaking and he’s believed; whereas a woman has to take extra time to assert that she’s got the credibility and expertise to know what she’s talking about.” In this episode of Have a Seat...Conversations With Women in the Workplace, I have a seat with Dr. Amy Diehl and Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, the powerhouse duo behind Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work. We get into six big, often hidden, gender barriers that hold women back on the job and how these can impact our career journeys. Amy and ..read more