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 liz@thelinchpinassistant.com. 

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

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/