The Whole Assistant Podcast

Annie Croner
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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 if you want to know what it looks like to stand in your power, and achieve success free from overwhelm & burnout.

  1. 4D AGO

    E189 - Answers to Listener Questions

    You’re invited to Empowered Seat, my membership  designed to help you grow, lead, and rise alongside other powerhouse assistants. Join Here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/empoweredseat ---------------------------------------------- In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I tackle a handful of your most burning questions, all focused on real-life challenges assistants face every day.  In this episode, you will discover: How to set boundaries with your executive, especially when emergencies crop up, and why boundaries don’t have to be rigid to be effective. Strategies for working alongside a Chief of Staff, clarifying responsibilities, and maintaining healthy working relationships when roles overlap. How to handle being caught in the crossfire between disagreeing leaders, and the importance of facilitating resolution rather than absorbing their conflict. If you've been craving practical answers, validation, and a dash of empowerment to tackle your day-to-day, this episode is for you. Course on finding your next role: https://www.wholeassistant.com/dream-position  ----------------------------------------------Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Snag your free strategic planning session guide. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send me an email: annie@wholeassistant.com

    23 min

  2. MAR 5

    My Personal Path to Better Boundaries

    You’re invited to Empowered Seat, my membership  designed to help you grow, lead, and rise alongside other powerhouse assistants. Join Here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/empoweredseat ---------------------------------------------- In this episode, I open up and share my deeply personal journey with boundary setting, starting from a time in my life when I was operating on empty, people-pleasing, and struggling to find my footing both personally and professionally.  I reveal the pivotal moment (a health crisis) that forced me to reassess everything about my work, relationships, and self-worth. Through the ashes of burnout and hardship, I learned the power of boundaries and why they’re essential to thriving, not just surviving. In this episode, you will discover: How burnout, resentment, and lack of alignment can be key signals that boundaries are needed, and how I recognized these in my own life. Why boundaries aren’t about pushing people away, but about creating a safe, dependable container for healthy relationships, including with your executive and colleagues. Practical tips for identifying where boundaries are needed, how to set them intentionally (not reactively), and what to do when they’re tested. Whether you’re an assistant, a support professional, or anyone learning to prioritize your well-being, my story will show you that even if you’ve been “unboundaried” for years, you can turn things around—one intentional step at a time. ----------------------------------------------Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Snag your free strategic planning session guide. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send me an email: annie@wholeassistant.com

    26 min

  3. FEB 26

    The 5 Pillars of Strategic Partnership

    Check out The Leveled-Up Assistant course. Learn more here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/levelup ---------------------------------------------- In this episode, I break down the 5 essential pillars that define a strategic partnership between assistants and their executives.  Drawing from my 20 years of boots-on-the-ground experience and coaching thousands of hours in the admin space, I share the core framework that has helped countless support professionals level up their impact, build genuine trust, and create thriving, fulfilling careers. Whether boundaries feel impossible or your systems need an upgrade, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to transform the way you approach your role. You will discover: Why finely-tuned systems and processes are the non-negotiable foundation for dependability and trust The power of strategic alignment How boundaries are key to preventing burnout and performing at your best The role mindset plays in elevating your career Ready to embrace your badassery and take your partnership to the next level? Let’s dive in! ----------------------------------------------Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Snag your free strategic planning session guide. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send me an email: annie@wholeassistant.com

    15 min

  4. FEB 12

    3 Missteps That Are Killing Your Visibility

    Please join us for our free masterclass, The Visibility Blueprint: 3 Power Moves to Stand Out & Build Influence. Register Here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/visibility  ---------------------------------------------- Have you ever felt like all the work you do goes unnoticed? In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I tackle the top three missteps that are quietly sabotaging your visibility. I'll break down why visibility is crucial, and show you how to redefine your worth, capture your unique strengths, and communicate what you bring to the table in a way that feels authentic and empowering. In this episode, you will discover: Why visibility isn't about ego, being loud, or becoming someone you're not. The benefits of improving visibility in your role The difference between visibility and posturing. If you've ever felt invisible in your role, this episode is your path to feeling feeling seen, valued, and empowered. ---------------------------------------------- Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Snag your free strategic planning session guide. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send me an email: annie@wholeassistant.com

    21 min

  5. FEB 5

    Navigating HR Functions as an Executive Assistant

    You’re invited to Empowered Seat, my membership  designed to help you grow, lead, and rise alongside other powerhouse assistants. Join Here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/empoweredseat ---------------------------------------------- Have you ever found yourself suddenly responsible for HR tasks and wondering if you’re crossing a line, but not sure where that line is? This episode is all about shining a light on the blurred boundaries that come with executive assistants taking on HR functions, especially in startup environments where official HR support might be thin (or even nonexistent!).  In this episode, you will discover: Why documentation and handling sensitive information demands strict awareness of compliance and personal liability. Real-life stories from my own assistant journey that highlight the importance of protecting yourself. Plus a resource that will be helpful for you in navigating HR functions within the context of your role. ----------------------------------------------Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Snag your free strategic planning session guide. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send me an email: annie@wholeassistant.com

    10 min

  6. JAN 29

    A Standalone Administration Vertical & The Future of Work

    You’re invited to Empowered Seat, my membership designed to help you grow, lead, and rise alongside other powerhouse assistants. Join Here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/empoweredseat ---------------------------------------------- In this episode, I sit down with Lynn Walder to dig deep into the future of business administration and how assistants can break out of outdated models. We explore Lynn’s game-changing Executive Operations Cohort Model; a roadmap to elevate business administration into its own vertical, with clear career growth, measurable ROI, and genuine influence. Whether you’re facing career roadblocks, craving more respect and mobility, or just ready to reimagine your value, you’ll want to listen in. In this episode, you will discover: Why the traditional admin model keeps us stuck, and what it takes to move to a standalone administration vertical that’s respected at the strategy table. The three-stage framework for change: how to pilot, formalize, and ultimately standardize business administration as a core business function. The importance of speaking the language of business and tracking your value using data, not just relationships or tenure. How to combat resistance, both from leadership and within admin teams, and use practical strategies to build bridges, foster collaboration, and create real career paths. Tune in and get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about your role, your value, and your future in business administration! ----------------------------------------------Resources mentioned in this episode:  Full step-by-step implementation guide for: A New ROI Paradigm: Business Administration for the Future of Work (The Executive Operations Change Management Roadmap) Link to Lynn's  "Admin Title Recalibration Initiative" framework presentation (launched in 2018, refreshed in 2023) -  key TLDR slides below(you can also  access the full google drive of editable/downloadable docs inclusive of baseline JDs for each level through this article HERE) Admin Task Tracker Template (to be used in an audit structure of 2 times a year for 1 - 2 weeks of tracking and data analysis)   ----------------------------------------------Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here.----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Snag your free strategic planning session guide. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send me an email: annie@wholeassistant.com

    44 min

  7. JAN 22

    Assessing Your Standards in 2026

    You’re invited to Empowered Seat, my membership  designed to help you grow, lead, and rise alongside other powerhouse assistants. Join Here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/empoweredseat ---------------------------------------------- In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I open up about my personal journey of reassessing and leveling up my standards for 2026. I share the standards I’m choosing with intention, and the mindset shifts that make it possible. In this episode, you will discover: How small, incremental shifts in your standards can lead to powerful breakthroughs in your life and career How to lean into self-trust, not self-control when you adopt a new standard Ways to reassess your definition of worthiness, embrace ease, and set boundaries that feel good to you ----------------------------------------------Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Snag your free strategic planning session guide. Book your free coaching discovery call. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send me an email: annie@wholeassistant.com

    20 min

  8. JAN 15

    The Power of Incremental Change

    You’re invited to Empowered Seat, my membership  designed to help you grow, lead, and rise alongside other powerhouse assistants. Join Here → https://www.wholeassistant.com/empoweredseat ---------------------------------------------- What if small incremental shifts are the secret to creating lasting change? In this episode of the Whole Assistant Podcast, I share why the most sustainable breakthroughs often start with tiny, strategic upgrades rather than massive overhauls. I also reveal why consistency (not perfection) is one of the most effective ways to create the life you want. In this episode, you will discover: Why incremental change is more effective (and lasting) than dramatic, all-at-once actions How to set sustainable goals that help you “become”, as well as achieve Practical steps to implement small upgrades in your professional and personal life without the overwhelm ----------------------------------------------Have burning questions you've been dying to ask? Submit your question to Ask Annie Anything by clicking here. ----------------------------------------------Enjoy what you're hearing on the podcast? Please rate and review wherever you're listening. Stay Connected: Snag your free strategic planning session guide. Book your free coaching discovery call. Visit the website. Follow me on LinkedIn. Send me an email: annie@wholeassistant.com

    19 min
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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 if you want to know what it looks like to stand in your power, and achieve success free from overwhelm & burnout.

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