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In this episode, Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears are joined by Fiona Young- founder of Carve. Stay tuned till the end as they discuss traditional learning, emerging technologies, and the importance of continuous professional development for administrative assistants.

Listener question
Hi Crodie: I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the new learning technologies out there. How can I decide which ones are worth investing my time in, and how do I approach my boss about getting support for these learning opportunities?

Fiona Young Fiona is the founder of Carve a company that provides live digital courses for executive assistants. From her start as an EA in venture capital to leading learning programs for thousands, Fiona's insights on professional growth and AI are not to be missed.

Connect with Fiona for more information on how she can help you and your organisation and visit her website.

So much value was shared during this episode including:

• The shift from traditional to modern learning approaches in admin roles
• Exploring the potential of VR and metaverse for future training courses
• The role of gamification in enhancing learning and development
• The importance of personalized learning and adapting to different learning styles
• Leveraging micro-learning and bite-sized content for continuous growth
• The impact of learning and development on employee engagement and retention
• Strategies for approaching your boss about learning opportunities

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Value Bombs

Jodie Mears: "I think making that connection between my learning and development is important because it really does enhance employee engagement and employee retention".

Fiona Young: "Tech advances will actually mean that we'll move back towards face to face".

Craig Bryson: "At the moment we have the VR, so the hardware is going to be more streamlined because at the moment it's a bit clunky..."

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In this insightful episode Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears along with guest contributor Vonetta Watson delve into the crucial topic of how administrative assistants can leverage learning and development opportunities for career growth.

Listener question
Hi Crodie: I've been in EA for over 30 years now. The technology advances have been epic over this time. What advice would you give to someone just starting out? For example, what should they focus on? Thanks.

Vonetta Watson, a seasoned Microsoft certified trainer and technology strategist, shares her expertise and helps to unpack this great timeless question.
Connect with Vonetta for more information on how she can help you and your organisation https://www.techgemtech.com/

So much value was shared during this episode including:

• Identifying career goals and aligning learning for professional growth
• Cultivating a continuous learning mindset to break out of career stagnation
• Mastering technology adaptability is a necessity for modern assistants
• Developing both hard and soft skills for holistic professional development
• Implementing the AAA approach (Adapt, Adopt, Advance) to technology empowerment
• Evaluating and enhancing your digital toolbox to keep pace with advancing technology

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Value Bombs

"Maintaining tooling up truly takes shape when you grab hold of the technology while it advances. Move and learn when it shifts." - Vonetta Watson

"Align everything with your vision and your goal of where you want to get to and seek out the right training opportunities".- Jodie Mears

"You have to look into yourself and find out what do you want. What do you want to learn? Don't just learn things that you're going to forget in a couple of weeks"- Craig Bryson

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From Invisible to Invincible- The Crodie Files meet with special guest Zoe Hill former Chief of Staff and founder of Premier Admin Services to share valuable insights for administrative and business support professionals looking to take their careers to the next level.

Zoe, Craig & Jodie discussed this listener question:

Listener question
Hi Crodie: If you could have predicted your career path what one thing would you have done in the early days (course and learning-wise) to make your future role easier or more manageable?

So much value through lived experience was shared during this bonus episode including;

• Networking strategies for administrative professionals
• Building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Essential skills for modern administrative roles
• Career development and growth for Executive Assistants
• Adapting to change and futureproofing your administrative career

Chapters:
11:40 Professional Growth and Networking Tips

18:22 Sharing Knowledge With Premier Admin Services

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Value Bombs

"Asking questions and understanding the business is the key to unlocking your value as an administrative professional." - Zoe Hill

"Mentorship is the fast track to success. Learn from those who have walked the path before you." - Craig

"The modern administrative professional is a strategic partner, not just a support role. Own your value and make your mark." - Jodie

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