The Admin Edge

The Admin Edge is a podcast for executive assistants and administrative professionals to learn from their peers and advance their careers. Featuring expert guests and timely topics, this podcast delves deep into specific areas of concern for admins today and answers career questions submitted by office professionals worldwide.

How to Show Your Strategic Edge 02/03/2026

How to Show Your Strategic Edge Are you showing up strategically as an admin or EA? Leadership expert Cherron Castillo shares ways to sharpen your strategic thinking and executive-level communication skills. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/39382670

How to Showcase Your Work 01/27/2026

How to Showcase Your Work These days, showing your work is just as important as doing it. Hear from expert Lauren Bradley on how admins and EAs can promote themselves and their contributions with confidence. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/39295070

How to Conquer Travel and Event Planning 01/20/2026

How to Conquer Travel and Event Planning If you plan events and travel arrangements, this episode is for you! Learn from Darcy Bennet, EA and event management expert, on how to best support executives and attendees to ensure successful travel and event experiences. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/39295035

The Skills You Need in the Age of AI 01/13/2026

The Skills You Need in the Age of AI Now that AI is taking on admin tasks, what skills do admins need to be showing today to prove their value? We talked to Robert Hosking, Executive Director for Administrative and Customer Support at Robert Half, a sponsor at APC and producer of the Robert Half Salary Guide. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/39294975

How to Get Unstuck 01/06/2026

How to Get Unstuck Feeling stuck in your career? Admin expert April Stallworth breaks down how to center yourself and take action to get to where you want to be. Recorded at APC 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/39294925

How to Map Your Dream Career [Rebroadcast] 12/30/2025

How to Map Your Dream Career [Rebroadcast] From Season 2 – Unsure of the next step in your career path? Madelyn Mackie shares her tips for deciding where you want to go and how to get there, so you can land your dream job. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/38772170

How to Adapt to Change [Rebroadcast] 12/23/2025

How to Adapt to Change [Rebroadcast] From Season 2 – Adaptability is an essential skill for admins and EAs. Longtime administrative professional Zynetta Canning O’Neill shares how she has navigated organizational change and why EA Ignite motivates her to rise to the challenge. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/38772105

How to Set Boundaries [Rebroadcast] 12/16/2025

How to Set Boundaries [Rebroadcast] From Season 2 – Do you struggle with work-life balance? Executive and personal assistant Ike Saunders shares how to delineate boundaries and thrive in a role that blends the personal and professional. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/38772055

How to Show Executive Presence [Rebroadcast] 12/09/2025

How to Show Executive Presence [Rebroadcast] From Season 2 – Want to be seen as a capable, confident leader? Alicia Fairclough, founder of EA How To, shares ways you can exude executive energy and prove your value as a strategic business partner. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/38771990

Why Professional Development Matters [Rebroadcast] 12/02/2025

Why Professional Development Matters [Rebroadcast] From Season 1 – Interested in professional development as an admin or executive assistant, but unsure if it’s worth it? Hear from your peers on the benefits of having a budget for training and acquiring new skills, connections, and inspiration for career advancement. Featuring APC speakers Joshua Washington and Paul Pennant; ASAP Advisory Board members Norma Lemon-Turner, Krista Hopkins, and Peyton Ticknor; and APC attendees. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/38771930

Why Certification Matters [Rebroadcast] 11/25/2025

Why Certification Matters [Rebroadcast] From Season 1 – Interested in certification as an admin or executive assistant, but unsure if it’s worth it? Hear from your peers on the benefits of receiving the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence - PACE, including raises and new opportunities through community. Featuring admins from Capital One, Amentum, AARP, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, including Anne Sherwood in conversation with Peyton Ticknor. Recorded at the Administrative Professionals Conference 2023 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/38771860

EA Ignite: Attendee Perspective 11/18/2025

EA Ignite: Attendee Perspective Curious about attending an EA conference? We talked to an attendee at the ASAP training event EA Ignite about their experience and career journey. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37868675

What You Should Know About EA Leadership 11/11/2025

What You Should Know About EA Leadership Do you currently lead or want to lead a team of executive assistants? Longtime EA manager and trainer Lisa Olsen shares her advice for thriving in a leadership role. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37868575

How to Cultivate Community for Career Growth 11/04/2025

How to Cultivate Community for Career Growth Hear from ASAP Advisory Board member Ebony Adomanis how training and networking events such as EA Ignite and the Administrative Professionals Conference (APC) are crucial for building connections that advance your career. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37868245

How EAs Can Impress with Project Management 10/28/2025

How EAs Can Impress with Project Management All EAs are project managers, but are you leveraging project management frameworks and tools? Learn about the skillset and principles you need to wow executives with expert Tareka Wheeler, PMP. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37868180

Why Time Audits Matter 10/21/2025

Why Time Audits Matter Optimizing time management for yourself and the executives you support is an EA superpower. Note the steps and tools to conduct a strategic time audit from processes and procedures expert Julie Perrine. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37868085

What You Should Know About Executive Operations 10/14/2025

What You Should Know About Executive Operations What is the future of the EA profession? In short: Strategic executive operations supercharged by AI. Melissa Peoples breaks it down. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37868000

What Matters for Career Progression 10/07/2025

What Matters for Career Progression The ASAP Career Stages Framework is a data-driven resource for executive assistants and administrative professionals to identify skills gaps and map their career progression. Want something executives and HR will listen to and that will move the needle for your career advancement? This is it. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37718355

How to Own Your Role as a Leader 09/30/2025

How to Own Your Role as a Leader Executive assistants and administrative professionals of all kinds are leaders with boundless potential and opportunities to improve their leadership skills. Take inspiration from executive leader Ellen Bailey to claim your seat at the table. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37718290

How to Elevate Your Personal Brand 09/23/2025

How to Elevate Your Personal Brand Don’t let others define your EA or admin brand for you. Take notes from expert Jodie Mears to rewrite your story. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37718205

What You Should Know About AI 09/16/2025

What You Should Know About AI Learn how AI is changing the EA and administrative profession – and how you can stay ahead of the curve – with expert guest Neil Malek. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37718115

How to Align a Board of Directors 09/09/2025

How to Align a Board of Directors Are you an EA or administrative professional who works with a Board of Directors? Want to sharpen your skills? Learn from expert Carissa Burgett. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37718085

How to Make Your Resume Stand Out 09/02/2025

How to Make Your Resume Stand Out How is AI changing resumes? Will a certification help you in a competitive job market? Find out from career activator Madelyn Mackie. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2025 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/37718010

How to Be a Change Agent 06/03/2025

How to Be a Change Agent Change is inevitable in business, which is why change management is a key skill set for admins and EAs to master. In this episode, we discuss the change curve, emotional regulation, and the importance of building relationships to implement change initiatives. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/35518475

How to Succeed as a Chief of Staff 05/27/2025

How to Succeed as a Chief of Staff What does success look like in a Chief of Staff role? Hear from EA turned Chief of Staff, Meg Steinschauer, on the unique challenges, KPIs, and opportunities of this career path. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/35518365

How to Advance as an EA 05/20/2025

How to Advance as an EA Career progression for EAs can be difficult. How can you stand out and break through? This episode offers advice and insights to help you chart your path forward. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/35518295

How to Get Started as a Project Manager 05/13/2025

How to Get Started as a Project Manager Are you an admin or EA looking to add more project management skills to your toolkit? Crystal Richards, PMP shares her tips and considerations for getting started as an administrative project manager. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/35518160

How to Develop Business Acumen 05/06/2025

How to Develop Business Acumen Do you understand your business and the value you add as an admin or EA? Listen to this episode if you want to start elevating your financial and business acumen for career advancement. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/35518100

How to Build Your Network 04/29/2025

How to Build Your Network As Admin Month ends, let’s focus on community: how to find your support system and maintain a network that fuels your professional growth. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/35518010

How to Lead with Executive Operations 04/22/2025

How to Lead with Executive Operations What is executive operations and how can you lead with it as an admin professional? Guest Elle Tyra, EA at ABC News, shares her tips and strategies. Recorded at EA Ignite Fall 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at . /episode/index/show/dd1b8817-8459-4f9b-9842-b8d29725a5de/id/35517905

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