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Exceptional Admins | A Podcast for Assistants
Hosted by Hilani Ellis · EN
Hosted by a specialized headhunter and career architect, the Exceptional Admins podcast is your go-to resource for evolving in your administrative career. Hit play for engaging discussions, valuable career insight, and thought-provoking content (plus, plenty of laughs) to stay motivated and inspired. Listen, Learn, and Lead: Evolve with the Exceptional Admins Podcast - www.exceptionaladmins.com
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p.s. A Love Letter to the Admin Profession (E: 132)
Dec 29, 202400:13:41Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:A love letter to the admin profession.INTENTION:Recap the last 5-years and spark excitement for what's ahead.EXCERPT:"You're amazing!" HilaniRESOURCES:LinkedIn Post - ea MerchBuilding Your Personal Brand Course (Code: 30_MYBRAND - exp: 12/31/25)NEWSLETTER:Never miss what's happening: Subscribe HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsOutreach: LinkedIn CommunityReading: Book PageSocial: Instagram
Transcribe →The Legacy Episode: Lessons and Highlights from the Last 8 Years (E: 131)
Dec 15, 202401:05:11Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:An engaging conversation that highlights the good, the bad, and the dirty from headhunting over the last 8 years. INTENTION:To offer the listener a behind the scene look of what it's like running EA.EXCERPT:"Did she show up drunk to work?" HilaniNEWSLETTER:Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsCommunity: LinkedInReading: Book PageSocial: InstagramOFFERINGS:Free, self-development on your own time HEREea Courses: ea School- Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal BrandSPONSOR:The Receptionist for iPadAutomate what should be automated and let humans do what they do best - create that lasting human connection. Achieve higher efficiency by adding 'The Receptionist for iPad’ system to your visitor check-in process -visit TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartnerAs an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.
Transcribe →Understanding Cognitive Overload (E: 130)
Dec 1, 202400:44:45Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:An engaging conversation that dives deep into the topic of cognitive (over)load.INTENTION:To offer the listener expertise, via our guest Dr. Heather Collins, Ph.D, insights and options for understanding and minimizing cognitive overload.EXCERPT:"There is no evidence that says there's a limit to our brain capacity." HeatherNEWSLETTER:Receive our bi-monthly 60-second Industry check-in Newsletter HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsCommunity: LinkedInReading: Book PageSocial: InstagramOFFERINGS:Free, self-development on your own time HEREea Courses: ea School- Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal BrandSPONSOR:The Receptionist for iPadAutomate what should be automated and let humans do what they do best - create that lasting human connection. Achieve higher efficiency by adding 'The Receptionist for iPad’ system to your visitor check-in process -visit TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartnerAs an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.
Transcribe →Believing In Yourself: Career Advancement (E: 129)
Nov 17, 202400:59:02Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:An engaging conversation that highlights the importance of career planning, setting yourself apart, and confirming how you want to show up.INTENTION:To offer the listener inspiration through an update story with a prior guest career update.EXCERPT:"No may mean, not right now." PorchaeNEWSLETTER:Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsCommunity: LinkedInReading: Book PageSocial: InstagramOFFERINGS:Free, self-development on your own time HEREea Courses: ea School- Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal BrandSPONSOR:The Receptionist for iPadAutomate what should be automated and let humans do what they do best - create that lasting human connection. Achieve higher efficiency by adding 'The Receptionist for iPad’ system to your visitor check-in process -visit TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartnerAs an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.
Transcribe →p.s. Advocating for Yourself (E: 128)
Nov 3, 202400:17:12Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:An insightful episode that was sparked by four independent conversations about how to elevate the way HR sees admin employees.INTENTION:Over the last 45-days, four different admins reached out to talk about (essentially) the same thing. Be seen by HR as more than an admin.EXCERPT:"It's about expansion, not growth" HilaniRESOURCES:Professional Development WorkbookAssessmentsWTF EpisodeDoing a Career Audit EpisodePersonal Branding EpisodeLynda.comNEWSLETTER:Subscribe HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsOutreach: LinkedIn CommunityReading: Book PageSocial: Instagram
Transcribe →Admin Confidence and Impact (E : 127)
Oct 20, 202400:42:36Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:An engaging conversation that highlights the importance of confidence, influence, and impact.INTENTION:To offer the listener inspiration so they too can grow their confidence, influence and impact.EXCERPT:"I encourage you to step in and lean into your worth and impact." ChelseaNEWSLETTER:Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsCommunity: LinkedInReading: Book PageSocial: InstagramBe a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of PageOFFERINGS:Free, self-development on your own time HEREea Courses: ea School- Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal BrandSPONSOR:The Receptionist for iPadAutomate what should be automated and let humans do what they do best - create that lasting human connection. Achieve higher efficiency by adding 'The Receptionist for iPad’ system to your visitor check-in process -visit TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartnerAs an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.
Transcribe →Career Momentum and Trajectory (E: 126)
Oct 6, 202400:49:45Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:An engaging conversation that discloses great tips on creating a trajectory in your career.INTENTION:The host and guest cover career evolution strategies to help you do the same with your career. EXCERPT:"Having some form of tolerance with risk is helpful." BethNEWSLETTER:Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsCommunity: LinkedInReading: Book PageSocial: InstagramBe a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of PageOFFERINGS:Free, self-development on your own time HEREea Courses: ea School- Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal BrandSPONSOR:The Receptionist for iPadAutomate what should be automated and let humans do what they do best - create that lasting human connection. Achieve higher efficiency by adding 'The Receptionist for iPad’ system to your visitor check-in process -visit TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartnerAs an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.
Transcribe →Being an Assistant With ADHD (E: 125)
Sep 22, 202401:01:00Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:An engaging conversation that delivers valuable insights into the work style of an admin with ADHD.INTENTION:To put a spotlight on ADHD and working in an admin role, while sharing ideas on how to thrive.EXCERPT:"How I show up daily, my attitude, my reactions, and my responses to situations matter." ErikahMENTIONED:ea University Tactical to Strategic (Mary's Episode)The Collective (DeeDee Episode)Mayo Clinic Resource: ADHDNEWSLETTER:Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsCommunity: LinkedInReading: Book PageSocial: InstagramBe a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of PageOFFERINGS:Free, self-development on your own time HEREea Courses: ea School- Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal BrandSPONSOR:The Receptionist for iPadAutomate what should be automated and let humans do what they do best - create that lasting human connection. Achieve higher efficiency by adding 'The Receptionist for iPad’ system to your visitor check-in process -visit TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartnerAs an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.
Transcribe →p.s. Job Searching Tips (E: 124)
Sep 8, 202400:18:33Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:An insightful episode that sheds light on best practices to help you with your job search.INTENTION:To offer unconventional tips that help you experience traction with your job search (whether actively or passively looking).EXCERPT:"Enthusiasm is compelling when connecting with an employer." HilaniRESOURCES:Professional Development WorkbookAssessmentsWTF EpisodeDoing a Career Audit EpisodePersonal Branding EpisodeNEWSLETTER:Subscribe HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsOutreach: LinkedIn CommunityReading: Book PageSocial: Instagram
Transcribe →Faith in the Workplace (E: 123)
Aug 25, 202401:02:35Tap to summarizeSUMMARY:An engaging conversation that showcases how Christian faith can have a positive effect on your role, career, and life pursuits.INTENTION:The host and guest picked their top 4 scriptures, so they could discuss how each ties to living more purpose at work and in life.EXCERPT:"1 Peter 5:5-6 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand that he may lift you up in due time." MalloryMENTIONED:1 Peter 4:10Colossians 3:23-24Proverbs 17:222 Timothy 2:23-24 (Titus 3:9-11)2 Peter 1:5-6Luke 16:10Joshua 1:91 Peter 5:5-7Luke 12:25Songs: Quiet + Lead Me OnYouVersion Bible AppThe Bible RecapNEWSLETTER:Receive our Friday 60-second Industry Check-In Emails HereDISCOVER:Website: Exceptional AdminsCommunity: LinkedInReading: Book PageSocial: InstagramBe a Guest on the Show: Form Bottom of PageOFFERINGS:Free, self-development on your own time HEREea Courses: ea School- Course Topics: Resume + Build Your Personal BrandSPONSOR:The Receptionist for iPadAutomate what should be automated and let humans do what they do best - create that lasting human connection. Achieve higher efficiency by adding 'The Receptionist for iPad’ system to your visitor check-in process -visit TheReceptionist.com/YourFrontDeskPartnerAs an added bonus, the first month of software is free as an Exceptional Admins community listener. Join the ranks of those who are revolutionizing processes while maintaining a stellar first impression.
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