Welcome to the age of AI. There’s a lot of talk about whether AI will make Virtual Assistants obsolete, but here's the truth: AI isn’t taking over VA jobs; it’s making them even more effective.

In this episode, we dive into how my team of VAs are embracing AI and automation tools to up their productivity and provide the kind of service for their clients that knocks their socks off.

I’ll share five of my favourite AI and automation tools that we use in our VA agency, showing you how they streamline tasks and free up time for clients and make our clients also look damn good in the process.

I’ll be chatting about 5 brilliant AI and automation tools we use and how we use em.

From ManyChat's chatbot automations to Zapier's task management magic, AI tools like ChatGPT, Calendly, Motion, and Fathom have been transforming the way our VAs work and our clients LOVE it.

But don’t be mistaken – the human touch is still key.

These tools serve to super power a VAs productivity, but I’m sharing why they won’t replace them.

Sometimes you can’t beat a thoughtful VA, a sprinkle of common sense and some human sense checking, but AI really shaves off hours on repetitive tasks.

Tune in to find out how!

Resources Mentioned:

• Download our VA Lifestyle & Business Services Guide
• Book a free Discovery Call to discuss how a VA can effortlessly transform your business or your life admin (with or without AI).
• Join the Delegate Like a CEO Weekly Email Series

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Brace yourselves – we’re diving into the C-word today… no, not that one – I’m talking about CHRISTMAS!

Whether you’re eye-rolling or already in festive mode, it’s time to get serious about planning. And yes, it may only be September, but if you want to swap holiday stress for mulled wine bliss, the time to act is NOW.

In this episode, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to prepping for the festive season with the help of a Virtual Assistant.

From booking parties to organising gifts, I’ll be sharing how my team of brilliant Virtual Assistants are already helping our clients to thrive, not just survive, this festive season.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

🎉 Work Christmas Parties - from planning to the final details

🥂 VIP Dinners: Got important clients or team members to impress?

🎁 Personal Holiday Planning: Date nights, family gatherings, and Christmas travel

🎄 Gift Shopping: No more last-minute dashes for gifts!

🚞 Holiday Travel: From Lapland to skiing getaways...

Ready to take the chaos out of Christmas?

Let us help you turn the holiday season into a breeze.

My team of expert VAs is accepting new clients this month, so be sure to check out the links below to book a call or download our service guide.

Let’s make this Christmas your best (and most organised) one yet! 🎅🎁

📌 Click here to download our Lifestyle & Business VA Services Guide

📌 If you'd like to jump on a 20 minute discovery call and find out more in person, click here to book a call

📌 Join my weekly email series Delegate Like a CEO, by clicking here

THE weekly email series for folks looking to understand how Virtual Assistant, Lifestyle Assistants and Business Assistants can fit into their business and life and make them more productive, happy and organised.

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🎧 In today’s episode, we’re talking with our client Carie Barkhuizen, Founder of Seymour PR, about her transformational journey into the world of outsourcing to her new Lifestyle Virtual Assistant.

Spoiler alert: it’s been life-changing for her and her family! 🌟

After five years of trying to do it all in business and with both her and her husband feeling exhausted managing a home and family too, Carie realised something crucial: you don’t have to be good at everything. She opens up about the struggle of Mum guilt, learning to let go and hire experts, first at work, and then in her home life.

🏡 The big shift? Carie started working with us and we matched her with her lifestyle VA and it’s been a total game-changer. At first, she felt a little crazy for needing help with everyday things like groceries and school emails, but soon discovered that freeing up her time wasn’t just practical—it was essential.

✨ What we cover in this episode:

• Carie’s journey from feeling overwhelmed to embracing the support of a lifestyle Virtual Assistant
• How outsourcing small tasks has given Carie more time and energy for what truly matters
• The massive relief of letting go of the mental load, especially with the demands of running a business and family
• Why Carie’s husband is now her VA’s biggest fan (hello, life-changing brain space!)
• Carie’s 40th birthday trip and how her VA made it all happen—stress-free!

Whether you’re feeling like you’re drowning in daily to-dos or just curious about what outsourcing can do for you, Carie’s story will inspire you to rethink how you manage your time and maybe even take that leap toward a more balanced life with one of our Lifestyle VAs.

🎙️ Tune in and discover how outsourcing your home life can be your secret weapon to living smarter, not harder!

Get in touch with Carie

If you’re in communications or wanting to get some comms strategy for your business and you’d like to get in touch with Carie and take up her on her free mentoring offer, simply check out her business below and drop her an email today:

• Seymour PR: https://www.seymourpr.co.uk/
• Carie: Carie@seymourpr.co.uk

Curious and want to find out how a Lifestyle (or business) VA can help you in your life, home and family? Let’s jump on a 20 minute discovery call chat, click here to answer a couple of short questions and book a call.

Click here to download our Lifestyle & Business VA Services Guide

Join my weekly email series Delegate Like a CEO, by clicking here

THE weekly email series for folks looking to understand how Virtual Assistant, Lifestyle Assistants and Business Assistants can fit into their business and life and make them more productive, happy and organised.

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