Breaking Barriers for Executive Assistants | The Battle for Power and Progression

Breaking Barriers for Executive Assistants! Hold onto your seats, y'all, because Melissa Peoples and Debra Coleman are about to break down the walls of the executive assistant (EA) and chief of staff (COS) roles in this spicy discussion.

In this live-streamed video, Melissa and Debra spill the tea on the differences between EAs and COSs and why the latter role has been causing quite the commotion lately. They also dive into hot topics like the importance of high-level strategy, executive operations, and process improvement for anyone looking to transition into a COS role.

Throughout the video, Melissa and Debra encourage assistants to take ownership of their workflow and set boundaries to focus on strategic work. They are dishing out some serious advice and answering some burning questions, like how to set boundaries and educate others about your role, how to focus on strategic work, and how to develop business acumen.

So, grab your tea, sit down, and get ready to break down those barriers and unleash your inner boss because we are bringing the heat to this session.

⌚ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
03:23 Top 3 Skills for EA to CoS Transition
04:42 Defining High-Performing Executive Assistant
07:00 Emerging as a Leader for Executive Assistants
09:05 The Progression of EA Role
10:55 Joining the Revolution of Change for EAs
12:10 Shifting Mindset and Articulating Value
14:00 Different Paths to CoS
15:30 Keys to Building Powerful Partnerships
18:14 Opportunities for Advancement
21:32 Emergence of the New Role: Executive Operations
23:40 The Negative Impact of "Assistant" Perception
25:25 Overcoming Bias and Limitations
28:19 Changing the Narrative and Avoiding the "Office Mom" Role
32:00 Setting Boundaries as an Assistant
35:07 Getting More Strategic Work
37:51 Partnering with a CoS as an EA
41:20 Showing Up in a Position of Power
42:38 Reporting Structures for Assistants and CoS
49:00 Expanding the Role and Niching Down
50:48 Advocating for Yourself and Owning Your Workflow


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Connect with me on Social Media:
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Connect with Debra Coleman:
https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/
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