Assist With Impact - 2023 Year In Review: Transformations, Triumphs & Tributes

2023 Year In Review: Transformations, Triumphs & Tributes

12/18/23 • 27 min

In this milestone episode (we've hit 190 guys!), Liz celebrates overcoming challenges and embracing change and opportunity.

2023 marked her Ten Year Cancerversary with Liz sharing the joys and trials of this significant personal triumph. Reflecting on the evolution from 'My EA Career' to 'The Linchpin Assistant', we also delve into the concept of 'co-opertition' - cooperating while competing, and how this approach helped me stand against imitators while proudly acknowledging my pioneering role in developing Power Skills for assistants.

This episode also offers a reflective look at the word of 2023 - RENEW. How has this theme shaped the year's endeavors? We explore the exciting, albeit exhausting, aspects of going global and the achievements it brought along.

Pride points of the journey include: - Persistently delivering this insightful podcast. - Establishing a distinct voice as a connector and communicator. - Guiding listeners to proactively engage with AI. - Critically assessing the Chief of Staff role and its implications. - Championing efficiency and effectiveness in professional roles. - Personal strides in efficiency by hiring a Virtual Assistant.

Looking forward, 2024 promises more global adventures, enhanced communication strategies (hint: people scan, not read emails), and more AI insights. The episode concludes with exciting opportunities for listeners to engage with our host in 2024, including coaching sessions, bespoke corporate presentations, extensive training programs, engaging webinars, and an upcoming LinkedIn newsletter 'Admin Insider'.

Join us for this special episode as we commemorate past achievements and eagerly anticipate the future of The Linchpin Assistant and the Assist With Impact podcast.

To discuss working with Liz in 2024, email her at [email protected].

Connect with your host Liz Van Vliet on Instagram or LinkedIn, and

Learn more about her coching, speaking and training at The Linchpin Assistant

In this milestone episode (we've hit 190 guys!), Liz celebrates overcoming challenges and embracing change and opportunity.

Join us for this special episode as we commemorate past achievements and eagerly anticipate the future of The Linchpin Assistant and the Assist With Impact podcast.

To discuss working with Liz in 2024, email her at [email protected].

Connect with your host Liz Van Vliet on Instagram or LinkedIn, and

Learn more about her coching, speaking and training at The Linchpin Assistant

Previous Episode

Interview With Maggie Olson

You would have to have been under a rock in 2023 not to have seen at least ONE podcast episode, article or social media talking about the rise of the CoS role (Chief of Staff) as a potential career path for Executive Assistants.

So unless you have just emerged from under your rock, you may be familiar with Maggie Olson from Nova Chief of Staff.

In this episode I interview Maggie about the WHAT, the WHY and the HOW when it comes to her innovative online self-paced CoS course that has been designed from real-world experience to educate and elevate professionals looking to maximize impact.

If you are an EA who is looking to upskill and build your commercial acumen, Maggie's program should be on your list of courses to consider. Her alumni are not just assistants who are aspiring to a CoS role, they're also 'lifetime' EAs who want to develop themselves...and if you know me, you will know that's what I'm all about!

Connect with Maggie and find out more about her program on Friday 8th December @ 8-9pm GMT+11

Maggie can also be found on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-olson-cos/

Next Episode

Three Ways To Set Yourself Up For Success In 2024

Embracing 2024 with Reflection, Review, and Goal-Setting

Welcome to the first episode of Assist With Impact for 2024! In this episode, we dive into the importance of reflection and goal-setting as we step into the new year. Join us for Episode 191 as we explore how to make the most of 2024.

Key Highlights:

1. New Year Reflections and Challenges: - Your host Liz shares personal challenges during the transition into the new year. - Discussion on the blend of pride and disappointment experienced in 2023, including the ten-year cancerversary and podcast milestones.

2. The Power of Reflection: - Importance of embracing a growth mindset by reflecting on past year's experiences. - The concept of 'big kahuna' goals and the reality of not achieving them.

3. Setting Up for Success in 2024: - Introduction of 'The Liz Way' to set up for success in the new year. - Here's the link to the downloadable worksheet for you to reflect and review on 2023 via five simple questions:

https://thelinchpinassistant.ac-page.com/episode-191-reflect-review-your-year-free-download

4. Marie Forleo's Insight on Reflection: - Here's the link to Marie Forleo's end-of-year review process and her perspective on learning from past experiences.

5. Looking Forward: Goal Setting for 2024: - The importance of setting SMART goals. - Quotes from Zig Ziglar and C.S. Lewis on goal-setting. - Crafting 'I will' statements for goals.

6. Five Categories for Goal Setting: - Skills Development. - Performance Metrics. - Career Progression/Professional Advancement. - Work-Life Balance. - Contribution to Team/Organization.

7. Three Words - Manager Feedback in Goal Setting: - Tips on incorporating manager feedback into goal-setting. - How to use the feedback to shape your 2024 goals.

8. Enhancing Self Insight: - How reflecting and reviewing can boost your Self Insight, a key component in the Linchpin Model®. - Invitation to subscribe to the AdminInsider newsletter for more insights.

Additional Resources: - Links to previous podcast episodes for more insights on managing expectations and clarifying perceptions with your boss.

Connect With Us: - Share your thoughts and takeaways from this episode on our social media platforms. - Join our community of Lovely Loyal Listeners (LLLs) by hitting follow/subscribe and be part of our journey in 2024!

Thank you for joining us on Assist With Impact. Here’s to a reflective, insightful, and successful 2024!