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Executive Assistant

#jobs #hiring Chauncey Kerr Hamilton promises this will be the best job you've ever had or your pizza is free (equal or lesser value deal).* *Offer valid only for those who actually have time to read this tiny print while juggling three screaming toddlers, cooking dinner, and solving world peace. Not valid on days that end in 'Y' or during full moons. If you can read this without squinting, congratulations, you might just be a superhero. Side effects may include laughter, sudden bouts of enlightenment, and an uncontrollable urge to dance. Offer not available to mythical creatures and residents of Atlantis. If you experience joy lasting more than 4 hours, pat yourself on the back and share the love. Terms may change based on the alignment of the planets and our CEO's mood swings. By reading this, you agree to bake cookies every Tuesday and name your firstborn 'Termsandconditionsapply.' No take-backs, no do-overs, and definitely no returns on days that end in 'Y'."

Drowning in To-Dos? Feeling 😰overwhelmed? Hiring an Executive Assistant might be the key to scaling🎢 your agency! Free up your time ⌛ & focus on growth!  #AgencyGrowthTips #TimeManagementHacks #DelegationTips #AgencyLife #ScaleYourBusiness

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Saw this posted by a fellow EA and thought it's worth a share: "Being an executive assistant isn’t as simple as it might seem. It’s not just about putting someone in the role and expecting them to figure it out. Sure, with plenty of training and time, some might manage, but not everyone has the right skill set or personality for it. The role demands handling constant interruptions, determining what truly matters when everything feels urgent, and diving into tasks you've never done before just because they need to be completed. An EA needs to know a bit of everything since they’re often the go-to person for answers. Hiring an executive assistant might not seem as exciting as bringing on a marketing or sales professional, but EAs are the ones who fill the gaps. They’re force multipliers, and those with experience can start making an impact within days or weeks, rather than months."

What is one way you're getting over the midweek slump? Since hiring an EA, I'm finding I have more time to focus on founder business. This means I'm not so bogged down with daily tasks and have more energy by the middle and end of the week! Questions about hiring an executive assistant? Drop them below!

PDX Connections 🌹 Who in your network could benefit from seeing this post? By giving this a share or a repost, you may completely change someone's professional trajectory with a click of a button. Wild thought, right? Let's put the power of network to the test today and see who we can help out! Link to apply in the comments 👇 #pdxjobs #pdxcareers #pdxlaw #pdxemployers #portlandoregon

This might be an unpopular opinion incoming but…. STOP LUMPING OFFICE MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ROLES TOGETHER!!! ❌ They are not the same skill set ❌ Its not an easy fix for covering two roles The minute you add anything else to an EA's role spec, it means you’re taking away from there ability to have a deeper impact to those they support. To be honest, the same goes for giving 1 EA 4 Exec’s to support and wondering why they’re not able to go deeper and do more than “just” the basics. But that's a rant for another day! I know I know, every business is different… But would you hire 1 person to be “Marketing Executive and Customer Success Manager”? No, you wouldn’t. Because they’re 2 different roles. Do you agree? #ExecutiveAssistant #OfficeManager #Hiring

Find someone to Mentor... Recently, my friend Aidah Agwang talked about being intentional about getting a Mentor, a Coach, and a Sponsor. I asked her to consider finding someone to Mentor as well because I believe, it is so important for leaders. Here's why; 👌🏻You get to help someone navigate life and work experiences with ease. There are things I can do with a snap of my fingers, but someone out there is struggling with them- thinking the world will end if they do not get it right. As a seasoned professional, you get to say, "Here is the path; follow it or try this." My mentor, Kate Coleman, is my all-time hero. I remember when I was struggling to start my firm, and I was telling myself I needed a thousand degrees and certifications, and she looked at me and said...." you actually do not need all that. You have what it takes." Now, I get to do that for others as well. 👌🏻Challenge your thinking and your methods. Each time I mentor a new person, I am forced to rethink certain things, and in some of the mentorship meetings, I get challenged by how they think. Working with Gen Zs will keep you on your toes. My mentorship relationships with amazing rising stars like Peter Segawa and other students at Miscio are game changers. 👌🏻You keep your passion burning. For me, these sessions are my way of serving the world and helping other leaders grow and live their best lives. When I see people like Lorna Charity Ayaa, Jolene Namukoko, Msc, and the rest happy and thriving, I pat myself on the back for the small part I played in certain seasons of their lives. I appreciate leaders like Ben Owilli Oyunu, who continuously send team members my way. Oh, please join in and come or send people my way. I live for these moments.

“What is an O-P-S manager? And do I need one?” someone asked me last week. The woman asking me is a self-employed esthetician. She has had her own business for 3 years now and doesn’t have any employees, nor does she plan on it soon. I briefly explained my role, as this was over text, and I shared my own perspective. If I were her and was running out of time, getting behind on purchasing, admin, and strategic planning time, while still treating clients herself; I would opt for a Personal or Executive Assistant to help buy back her time on backend tasks but still deliver the highest client care and level of service. If I were her and had 2 or more estheticians, needing to step away from day-to-day operations, no longer treating clients, and needed someone to support with recruiting, hiring, and managing the business, I’d hire an Operations Manager. What other criteria would you have to hiring an Operations Manager? I’m curious to hear from business owners. #businessoperations #leadership #sales #b2csales #b2cmarketing #peoplemanagement #recruiting #sales #salescoaching #salesmanagement #privatepractice #operations #operationsmanager #hiring #hiringnow #sandiego #chulavista #southbay #administrativeassistant #job #jobs #apply #physicaltherapy #smallbusiness #smalltomediumbusiness #scale #scaling