Perfectionism will rob you of your joy if you let it, which then begs the question, “How do I move past it?”. During today’s episode you will: Discover why self-awareness is crucial to moving past perfectionism Learn how embracing discomfort is crucial for your success Pinpoint a beautiful alternative to perfectionism resulting in increased peace   Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

If you are listening to this podcast as it comes out, it is Thanksgiving in the US. Today's podcast episode is short and sweet as I share what I'm thankful for this year. I hope you enjoy!

During this podcast episode I will help you pinpoint how perfectionism might be showing up for you.  You will gain: 3 questions to help you pinpoint where perfectionism might be rearing its ugly head How perfectionism is affecting your productivity How a fixation of on obtaining a “perfect” end result could be robbing you of growth   Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

During today’s podcast episode I get extremely personal. I talk about my kids, a bad habit I didn’t realize I created, and my marriage. I share all of this through the lens of letting go.    You will learn: How letting go of control can help you show up more curious and authentic Why I’ve let go of frantic energy and why you should too My personal story and philosophy around letting go of relationships Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Do you trade time for money or value for money? During this episode of The Whole Assistant Podcast I present a subtle shift in how you think about your work that can have a huge impact. You will learn: The side effects of trading time for money How the value you add to your executive and organization isn't tied to the hours you work How to take back control of your time by trading value for money instead of time Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Would you like a raise or more flexibility in your role? What about a change in title, or more time off? During this episode of The Whole Assistant Podcast, I share how to ask your employer for what you want. You will learn: How to identify and deal with barriers to asking for what you want Strategies for preparing for the conversation How to show up unapologetically and be clear with your ask   Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

How do you approach your annual review? Do you approach it from a place of obligation or anticipation? During today's episode you will learn: Why the annual review process is so important 3 common mistakes I see assistants make when it comes to their annual review How to maximize and leverage your annual review to get what you want   Learn more about Office Otter:  https://www.officeotter.com/wholeassistant Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Do you ever find yourself asking, "Is what I want realistic?" or "Am I expecting too much?". If your answer is yes, this episode is for you. You will learn. Why you may be asking this question A better question to ask instead Why it's 100% okay to want what you want   Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Do you hold the unconscious belief that something is wrong with you, and if you just fix that one thing life will be so much better? On today's episode you will learn: How growth is a never ending journey (and why this is a great thing) The rule of the 50/50 One way I frame growth that has me energized and excited to keep going   Schedule your discovery call: https://www.wholeassistant.com/coaching  Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

What if what makes you different is also your superpower? This episode is for those of us who sometimes feel like the odd person out.  During this episode you will learn: How thinking differently than others in your organization is the most amazing thing Why there’s not just one path to success, there’s only the path you choose to take  How the variety of roles in our industry is limitless, and why this is great news for all of us    Book your complimentary discovery call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16964375 Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]  

Many of us hold an unchecked belief that in order to change or grow we must be hard on ourselves. What if the opposite is true? During this episode of the podcast you will learn: What it looks like to have your own back and how to start implementing these strategies now Why talking to yourself like you would a close friend will help your growth How having your back cultivates resourcefulness & resilience which then leads to increased confidence   Register for my free masterclass, "3 Overlooked Ways to Level Up in Your Assistant Role": https://www.wholeassistant.com/3-overlooked-ways  Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

During this episode I share 3 foolproof strategies for boosting confidence. You will learn: The one thing you need to invest in to help build confidence The connection between confidence and failure How your imagination can help level up your self-concept   Register for my free masterclass, "3 Overlooked Ways to Level Up in Your Assistant Role": https://www.wholeassistant.com/3-overlooked-ways  Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Things are getting real! During this podcast episode I talk about something I'm dealing with in real time... life's uncertainty. You will learn: 2 key disciplines that have helped me deal with uncertainty How uncertainty can boost confidence 2 thoughts that that can help you deal with life's uncertain moments.   Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

During this podcast episode I talk a lot about your motivation for setting boundaries. I also share how you might not be setting boundaries even though you think you are. You will learn: The difference between setting boundaries and building walls What it looks like to set boundaries with intention One thing to watch out for when setting boundaries    Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

During this episode I sit down with fellow podcaster and EA Debra Colman to discuss interpersonal office dynamics. We talk about: The unexamined thoughts and feelings that are keeping you from collaborating How the lack of collaboration may be holding you back  How collaboration can help you level up your personal brand To learn more about Debra and her podcast, Have A Seat... Conversations With Women in the Workplace, please visit her website at haveaseatconversations.com.   Learn about WA membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership   Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Typically we view boundaries in relation to others but boundaries with ourselves are equally if not more important. All boundaries have to be made & held with ourselves first. On today's episode I'll share how letting others be wrong about you is a great boundary to set with yourself. You will learn how letting others be wrong about you: Will keep you from people pleasing May lessen the resentment you feel Will keep you from trying to control others    Looking for the most amazing tool to stay organized? Click here to check out Office Otter. Learn about membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership   Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Are you unsure where to start when it comes to setting healthy boundaries? During today's episode I'll share 5 things that will help you get started. You will learn: Why boundaries look different for everyone How setting a boundary may look different than you might think Why it's 100% okay when someone tests a boundary   Learn about membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership   Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

 Do you wear perfectionism as a badge of honor? During today’s episode I’m going share how perfectionism may be keeping you from increasing the value you bring to the table. You will learn: How perfectionism may be hindering your productivity Why "perfect" is a moving target How to work toward excellence instead of perfection   Learn about membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership    Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Sometimes we mistake adding value in our roles with being valuable as humans. During this episode you will learn: What adding value in your role should look like How the value you add differs from your value as a human How detangling your value as a human from your work will serve you   Learn about membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership   Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

During July, 2022 we are focusing on how to increase the value you bring to your executive and organization.  On today’s episode, I’m introducing a concept that will keep you moving forward and adding value.  I’m calling this concept, “clean working”. Clean working centers around detaching your personal, intrinsic value from your work. During this episode you will learn: Why clean working is important The difference between inserting yourself in someone else's shoes vs. their brain How to free up brain power to focus on the right things    Learn about membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership    Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Do you have the unconscious belief that in order to add more value as an assistant you'll have to hustle harder, work long hours, and sacrifice your boundaries? In this episode Annie breaks down why this isn't true.  You will learn: How a strategic, well placed yes can add more value How to work better and faster, not harder What limiting beliefs may be keeping you from reaching the next level in your career   Learn about membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership    Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 10: What Work Could Be Welcome to episode ten of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we talk about how to create a career you love and what work could be with a special guest.  Vienna Zeitler is an administrative professional and  former coaching client who has figured out how to intertwine what lights her up with her values to reimagine what work could be.   In today’s episode, we discuss: How Vienna has discovered her values and what makes her unique. How Vienna found a new job that utilized her skillset and shared common values following a move to a new state. How Vienna’s thoughts about work and what's possible have shifted since coaching.     Learn about membership: https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership    Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 9: Is the need for recognition holding you back? Welcome to episode nine of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss how our need for recognition may be inadvertently causing us to feel miserable.  Recognition is something that many of us don’t get enough of from other people in our lives, including our executives, coworkers, or friends and family.  We’re going to talk about why we seek recognition, how recognition can be tied to our feelings of worthiness,  and what we should do when the need for recognition creeps in.    In today’s episode, we discuss: Why you may be seeking recognition, or external validation. How the lack of recognition can lead to feelings of entitlement and resentment. What you can do instead of focusing on the need for recognition.   Join the waitlist for the Whole Assistant Membership:  https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership    Connect With Me: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit my website: www.wholeassistant.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Email me: [email protected]

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 8: It’s all purple pants Welcome to episode eight of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss the story of the purple pants and how this story demonstrates the need to stay in balance between making ourselves happy and making others happy.  So often, we focus on how others view us, which leads to taking things personally when we shouldn’t.  The story of the purple pants can help us put things into perspective, which can lead to having more compassion for ourselves and for others. In today’s episode, we discuss: What is the story of purple pants and what it teaches us about maintaining our happiness. The four lessons we can learn from the story of the purple pants and how we can implement the lessons into our lives. How we should process feedback from others without taking the feedback personally.     Join the waitlist for the Whole Assistant Membership:  https://www.wholeassistant.com/membership     Connect With Me: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant  Visit my website: www.wholeassistant.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/   Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 7: Dealing with difficult personalities in the workplace Welcome to episode seven of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss how to deal with difficult personalities in the workplace, and more specifically, how to deal with that one coworker who gets under your skin or annoys you.  I sometimes refer to these irritating coworkers as a “pickle person.”   Even though your pickle person seems to do everything they can to push your buttons, they also offer us an opportunity to grow.  In this episode, I’m going to talk to you about how you can reframe your thinking about your pickle person, and how it can help you in the long term. In today’s episode, we discuss: What is a pickle person and how you can identify them. How your pickle person can be your next opportunity for growth. How we can start to view people who challenge us as gifts. How you get to decide how to feel about our pickle person.   Interested in 1:1 Coaching?   Book a complimentary discovery call by visiting https://www.wholeassistant.com/coaching Join the waitlist for the Whole Assistant Membership: https://wholeassistant.mykajabi.com/wam-waitlist-for-vip-access?preview_theme_id=2150760809 Check out my time management course: https://www.wholeassistant.com/utma Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 6: How to improve your work relationships Welcome to episode six of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss how to improve the work relationships you have with your executive and other colleagues.  The relationships that we have with others tend to be based upon the expectations we have for them, but what happens when they don’t fulfill those expectations?  It’s easy to start to feel defensive towards that person, or to become controlling, but neither one of those options is good for cultivating healthy work relationships.  In today's episode of the podcast, I’m going to teach you what to do instead and how it will help your work relationships. In today’s episode, we discuss: The concept of “the manual” and how it impacts our expectation of others. The difference between a manual versus a boundary. The two paths we take when someone is not behaving in a way we think they should and why both paths can be damaging to  relationships. Why you should accept your coworkers and your executive as who they are and how it can help grow your relationship with them.   Interested in 1:1 Coaching?   Book a complimentary discovery call by visiting https://www.wholeassistant.com/coaching Join the waitlist for the Whole Assistant Membership: https://wholeassistant.mykajabi.com/wam-waitlist-for-vip-access?preview_theme_id=2150760809 Check out my time management course: https://www.wholeassistant.com/utma Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: https://www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 5: Why you’re saying yes when you really want to say no Welcome to episode five of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss why you’re saying yes when you really want to say no.  Don’t believe the myth that you always have to say yes to get ahead in your career or to be seen as a good assistant.  In fact, a well-placed no will benefit not only you, but also your executive and the organization as a whole. In today’s episode, we discuss: Why always saying yes can result in a resentment rash and how this causes you to be less effective at your job. The two scenarios when you shouldn’t say no. Why you sometimes get sucked into saying yes and how it affects you and your job performance. How to be solutions oriented even when you’re saying no. The best way to say no (affirm-deny-affirm)   Interested in 1:1 Coaching?   Book a complimentary discovery call by visiting https://www.wholeassistant.com/coaching  Check out my time management course: https://www.wholeassistant.com/utma    Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ Send Me an Email: [email protected]

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes Episode 4: Wasting vs. Resting Welcome to episode four of the Whole Assistant podcast!  In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about wasting versus resting.  This is a topic that has come up with some of the clients I coach and more recently in my personal life.  So many of us feel guilty when we’re not doing anything and start to think that we are wasting time.  There is a huge difference between wasting time and resting, and controlling your brain is the key to managing expectations. In today’s episode, we discuss: The difference between wasting and resting, including what wasting time really looks like and what resting really looks like. How to set boundaries with work when you’re supposed to be resting. Why some executive assistants have a hard time resting. How we need to control our brain in order to show up for ourselves in a way that feels healthy and confident.   Interested in 1:1 Coaching?   Book a complimentary discovery call by visiting https://www.wholeassistant.com/coaching Check out my time management course: https://www.wholeassistant.com/utma  Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant  Visit My Website: www.wholeassistant.com  Follow Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/   Send Me an Email: [email protected]  

Whole Assistant Podcast Show Notes In today’s episode, I will share my story of burnout and what it taught me about maintaining boundaries with myself and others.  I go all the way back to the beginning of my journey when problems in my personal life, along with overworking, led to a major health crisis.  I’ll share what life was like immediately after this crisis and the two lessons I learned that continue to prevent burnout in my life. In today’s episode, we discuss: What life was like as I started to experience burnout and how ignoring the signs led to a major health crisis. Why focusing on making others around me happy contributed to my burnout. The two lessons burnout taught me and how those lessons continue to shape my life today. Why trusting yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.   Interested in 1:1 Coaching?   Go here to learn more and book your complimentary one hour discovery call: https://www.wholeassistant.com/coaching   Check out my time management course: https://www.wholeassistant.com/utma    Stay Connected: Join the Whole Assistant Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WholeAssistant Connect With  Me On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/   Send Me an Email: [email protected]