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The Whole Assistant Podcast

The Whole Assistant Podcast

Hosted by: Annie Croner

Welcome to The Whole Assistant Podcast! I’m your host Annie Croner. I’m a former assistant who is passionate about the profession, and a certified coach who is invested in your success. You’ve come to the right place...

Episodes

"Actioning" Your Way Out of Discomfort

This episode is dedicated to my action takers. As someone who loves to take action I can speak first hand to attempting to use action in order to avoid discomfort.  During this episode you will learn: The top two...
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Trusting Your Gut

For many years I consistently overrode my gut, especially when it came to authority figures. As a result I found myself in unnecessary and challenging situations. Over the years I've learned to trust my gut.  During...
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Stress Management 101

In a recent survey of administrative professionals conducted by Office Otter, being overworked was the number one frustration of the 500+ admins that participated. Unsurprisingly, in this study 27% of admins...
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Building Resilience

During this episode of The Whole Assistant Podcast I talk in depth about how to strengthen your resilience muscle. You will learn:  Why resilience is so important in life and as an assistant How to strengthen your...
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Helping Your Executive Find Clarity

I’m a big fan of aligning with your executive’s priorities. But… How do you align with their priorities when they haven’t slowed down long enough to consider what their priorities actually are? During this episode of...
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Focus Intolerance

Season #1

If you’ve been a part of my world for a while then you already know I consistently advocate for focus.  Focus is the secret sauce for success. It will help you: Improve productivity & time management Reduce...
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Being Solutions Oriented vs Being the Solution

As the people with the answers in our respective work environments, it’s really easy to onboard work that would be better suited for someone else or that isn’t the best use of your time. By being solutions oriented...
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The Biggest Mistake You Might Be Making When Setting Boundaries

Boundaries skyrocket our effectiveness in our roles, help us strategically manage our time, and help to ensure that our non-working hours are spent (you guessed it) not working. The biggest barrier I come across when...
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Being the Worst in the Room

Today’s podcast episode is short, unplanned, and spoken from the heart.  I share how you can leverage being the worst at something in order to achieve ultimate success. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed...
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How to Work Smarter Not Harder With Melissa Peoples

During this podcast episode I sit down with Melissa Peoples to discuss all things productivity & time management.  You will learn: The most common roadblocks and time management misconceptions we consistently...
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The Myth of "The One Right Way"

In this episode, I explore how our brains are wired to crave certainty and predictability, leading us to search for the "one right way" to do something. As an assistant, you may have experienced this before,...
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The Beauty and Art of Active Failure

Do you often find yourself avoiding risks or challenges out of fear of failure? Do you beat yourself up when you fall short of your goals or expectations? If so, you're not alone. Many of us have been conditioned to...
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