038 The role of the Assistant in 2024 [Efficiency & effectiveness] Jessica Gardiner

The Time Management Podcast

📣This week on The Time Management Podcast I am joined by Jessica Gardiner, the Founder & Managing Director of The Assistant Room, one of the biggest global professional membership platforms for personal and executive assistance in the world for a conversation about the role of an assistant, finding time for wellbeing, boundary setting and so much more!

This Episode is for you if:

→ You’re struggling to be taken seriously at work

→ You know what you’re capable of but no one else seems to recognise it

→ You’re ready to tell a new story, to be inspired, motivated and reminded of just how valuable your contribution is to your organisation in whatever role you currently hold!

“You are incredible at what you do, the role that you have is extremely important within organisations to a point where I don't think is truly understood even by PAs and EAs, the impact and the contribution that business support professionals make goes so unbelievably deep within businesses.” Jessica Gardiner

In this episode we also covered:

• The Role an Assistant (EA/PA)
• Prioritising time & personal goals for success
• Importance of time management & self-care for entrepreneurs
• Efficiency & Effectiveness
• Being strategic & intentional with time for effective networking
• Managing Overwhelm
• Clear communication & boundaries are crucial for PAs and EAs
• Avoiding Burnout
• How to handle emotions in the moment
• Feeling Alone
• Importance of a supportive network outside your role as an PA or EA
• Importance of genuine advice and support
• Embracing yourself and being happy
• Mindset for Success
• Empowering assistants to demonstrate their impact
• Access to real-life experience & resources for career success
• The Concierge Desk - Saving time & money
• Constant journey of time management with clear strategies
• Balancing work & personal life is crucial for success
• Setting boundaries & being accountable for positive habits
• Continuous improvement & mentorship for assistants
• Fixed Mindset v Growth Mindset
• Guilt & saying no
• Helping Organisations recognising the commercial benefits of their EA/PA
• Impact of the profession on well-being
• Creating & Maintaining healthy habits
• And so much more

Connect with me on Linkedin or Instagram so we can continue the conversation there!

⏰ It’s your Time!

About Jessica Gardiner:

Jessica Gardiner is a beacon of inspiration for empowerment and professional development for the global business support industry. As the founder and CEO of The Assistant Room, she has transformed the professional landscape for personal and executive assistants, creating a pioneering platform that serves as a global hub. Through her visionary leadership, The Assistant Room offers unparalleled resources, training, and a thriving community network, elevating the profession to new heights.

Jessica’s influence extends far beyond her company. She serves as an advisor to leading corporations where she has been instrumental in enhancing support structures and driving workplace efficiency. Her profound insights and expertise have made her a sought-after speaker, illuminating the future of work and the evolving role of assistants in the corporate world.

Her outstanding contributions and leadership have not gone unnoticed. Jessica was recently honoured on the 'Management Today' 35 Under 35 list, a testament to her exceptional impact on the industry. She has also garnered numerous industry-specific awards, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in the support profession.

Jessica’s passion for empowering personal and executive assistants through professional development opportunities is unwavering. Through The Assistant Room, Jessica has created successful and inclusive spaces both online and offline. She shares her insights on designing supportive and empowering environments for professional assistants and advises companies on appealing to employees, fostering genuine gender inclusion, and ensuring team diversity.

Links for Jessica:

Website: www.theassistantroom.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-gardiner-a016a854/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatjessicaa/

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ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES:

Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula and host of The Time Management Podcast.

In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don’t have any to waste!

Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 1 million people how to Become the Productive Professional using The 888 Formula by 2025.

Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time.

She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School.

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Audio Credit: Keith Hare

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