Speakers: Craig Bryson and Jodie MearsIn this episode, hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears discuss the evolving role of Executive Assistants in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), including Chat GPT. They address the concerns around potential job redundancy, the future of the Assistant's role and stress the importance of staying curious, learning about AI, and using it to enhance efficiencies. Listener Lauren Foster asks an important question which expert guest David Philp, Chief Value Officer at Cohesive Group, shares his insights on AI's opportunities and challenges for Executive Assistants.If you enjoy listening to our podcast, please support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and hit the share button to send to a friend.  Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.Value Bombs"One of the things I believe is the role of the Executive PA/EA is incredibly important to well-performing organisations" - David Philp CVO Cohesive Group"Be curious, ask questions, stay on top of the technology, don't shy away from it"- Jodie Mears"Download an AI app and then just give it a go- try it, don't fear it" - Craig Bryson Call To Action and Important LinksWebsite: https://www.craigandjodie.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crodie-files/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/TheCrodieFiles/Special thanks to our guest contributorsLauren Foster, Executive Assistant at Korn FerryDavid Philp, Chief Value Officer at Cohesive Support the showThis episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.ukPlease support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and also share this episode with a friend or colleague Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.

Speakers: Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears In this episode of The Crodie Files, hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears delve into the complexities of building effective relationships with executives. They discuss key questions to ask, share personal experiences, and offer valuable insights on how to establish trust and understand an executive's priorities. The listener question on improving collaboration with executives is addressed as well as a VA-related question answered by guest contributor  Suzy Sanders, founder of Alchemy Virtual Assistants, who sheds light on the differences between Executive Assistants and Virtual Assistants. This episode concludes Season 1 of The Crodie Files, with a promise of more valuable content in Season 2. If you enjoy listening to our podcast, please support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and hit the share button to send to a friend.  Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes. Value Bombs"What does a virtual assistant do compared to an executive assistant?" - Lauren Foster "Real-life listener questions from you, our audience who are live in the roles of EAs, PAs, VAs, and all business office support roles." - Jodie MearsCall To Action and Important LinksWebsite: https://www.craigandjodie.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crodie-files/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/TheCrodieFiles/Listener Offer: Request a brochure and enquire with Autograph Events, quoting “Crodie Files 2023.” Learn more about their reward and referral scheme and receive a personal reward (see website for terms and conditions).Suzy Sanders- VA Franchise Owner https://www.alchemyva.co.uk/Support the showThis episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.ukPlease support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and also share this episode with a friend or colleague Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.

Speakers: Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears In this episode, hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears provide essential tips for Administrative Assistants starting a new job. They emphasize preparation, authentic networking, and self-confidence. Seasoned Executive Assistant Erica Picton shares her insights in response to our listener question, and Laura Smith- The Energy Coach offers advice on managing burnout and self-improvement. Also, discover the importance of company intranets and name memorization techniques. If you enjoy listening to our podcast, please support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and hit the share button to send to a friend.  Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes. Value Bombs "Make it your own because you know that you are good at what you do, but you are in a new environment, so you need to know the processes and the platforms." - Craig Bryson"My tips for you are to give yourself as much time before you start to read as much info as you can on the company; for example, find out what systems they use and brush up if need be, If you feel you are a little bit rusty on some of your skills." - Erica Picton Call To Action and Important LinksWebsite: https://www.craigandjodie.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crodie-files/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/TheCrodieFiles/Listener Offer: Request a brochure and enquire with Autograph Events, quoting “Crodie Files 2023.” Learn more about their reward and referral scheme and receive a personal reward (see website for terms and conditions). Laura Smith- Energy & Wellbeing Coach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurasmithlifestyle/ https://linktr.ee/LauraSmithlifestyleSupport the showThis episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.ukPlease support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and also share this episode with a friend or colleague Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.

Speakers: Craig Bryson and Jodie MearsIn this exciting episode, hosts Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears delve into acing job interviews. They'll share personal stories and offer tips to help you nail the interview and land your dream job. Be authentic, prepare by researching the company, and maintain a tidy background for online interviews. Have questions ready for the interviewer and update your LinkedIn profile and CV tailored to the role. Special guest Steve Hutson, a recruitment expert, will discuss connecting during interviews and honesty in responses. Get ready to ace that job interview!If you enjoy listening to our podcast, please support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and hit the share button to send to a friend.  Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.Value Bombs “We try to put ourselves in that person's shoes, trying to impress them to get the job. I think what I've started learning now is that I'm just going to be myself. You know? This is who I am; these are my skills. Are you going to hire me?” – Craig Bryson“You obviously need to be earning what you're worth and what you're expected to do needs to reflect that salary.” – Jodie MearsCall To Action and Important LinksWebsite: https://www.craigandjodie.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crodie-files/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/TheCrodieFiles/Listener Offer: Request a brochure and enquire with Autograph Events, quoting “Crodie Files 2023.” Learn more about their reward and referral scheme and receive a personal reward (see website for terms and conditions). Support the showThis episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.ukPlease support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and also share this episode with a friend or colleague Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.

Speakers: Craig Bryson and Jodie MearsIn this podcast episode, Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears chat about the path to becoming an executive assistant. They highlight crucial skills like organisation, communication, and great customer service. Learning and networking are also key points that are addressed. They share their experiences, emphasising the evolving role of an executive assistant due to technology. Also building self-confidence and trust with executives are top priorities. Then listeners Karen and Aldo contribute their own perspectives, making this episode a must-listen for anyone considering the executive assistant role. They finish the episode with tips for aspiring executive assistants, discussing skill identification, boosting confidence, and staying up-to-date with technical advances.If you enjoy listening to our podcast, please support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and hit the share button to send to a friend.  Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.Value Bombs“You've got to be a people person. A great communicator. An effective communicator. You have that customer service mind-set. And by that, don't always think that I mean an external customer. You can think of your internal team as your customer.” – Jodie Mears“If you don't know something, reach out to your network and everybody comes fighting back with answers and quick tips.” – Craig BrysonCall To Action and Important LinksWebsite: https://www.craigandjodie.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crodie-files/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/TheCrodieFiles/Listener Offer: Request a brochure and enquire with Autograph Events, quoting “Crodie Files 2023.” Learn more about their reward and referral scheme and receive a personal reward (see website for terms and conditions).Support the showThis episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.ukPlease support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and also share this episode with a friend or colleague Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.

Speakers: Craig Bryson and Jodie MearsWelcome to the first podcast of Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears: our amazing executive assistants. In this episode we learn one of the most valuable lessons which is to be prepared and proactive. We also embrace adaptability and diverse skills for unexpected career growth, just like Craig's journey from bartending to administrative excellence. Customer service experience is brought up as a powerful asset too. Together let us embrace the evolving nature of administrative roles by continuously learning and staying ahead. If you enjoy listening to our podcast, please support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and hit the share button to send to a friend.  Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.Value Bombs“The Global Skills Matrix is a globally recognized framework for administrators and teams that, irrespective of country; makes it possible to identify different levels of work for a given role and career progression opportunities to realise the potential to an organisation of an effective administrator.” – Jodie Mears“That's where your execs always say, work your magic, because they don’t know what's happening in the background because it all just happens naturally.” – Craig BrysonCall To Action and Important LinksWebsite: https://www.craigandjodie.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crodie-files/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/TheCrodieFiles/Listener Offer: Request a brochure and enquire with Autograph Events, quoting “Crodie Files 2023.” Learn more about their reward and referral scheme and receive a personal reward (see website for terms and conditions).We would like to thank Amy Lester for her poem!Amy Lester Virtual Assistance, Project Management, Outsourcing, Personal Assistance, Executive Administrative Assistance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjanelesterhttps://www.typingandtasks.comWe would also like to thank The Global Skills Matrix, created by The World Administrators Alliance (WAA), for allowing us to mention their brilliant work and a huge thank you to Lucy Brazier OBE and Helen Monument, for their relentless pursuit of driving the profession forward and bringing awareness to all Office Professionals globally. To learn more about the Global Skills Matrix, Lucy Brazier OBE & Helen Monument, click here: https://globalskillsmatrix.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-monument-9a86509/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucybrazier/Support the showThis episode is sponsored by Autograph Events - THE experts in providing a complete event management solution – from free global venue finding through to full onsite event management. https://www.autograph-events.co.ukPlease support us to help keep the Crodie Files going and also share this episode with a friend or colleague Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.