Empowering Administrative Professionals: Candid Insights with Lois Wilkins

Professionally Speaking

In this spicy Episode of Professionally Speaking, Beth welcomes Lois Wilkins, Director Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center at the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, IL. With over 30- years of experience supporting C-suite leaders across diverse industries, Lois offers invaluable insights into the evolution and significance of the administrative professionals role. Beth and Lois explore the pivotal role of administrative professionals in the modern workplace, in this spicy conversation with a seasoned expert .
From traditional administrative tasks to strategic support functions, this no-holds-barred discussion highlights the dynamic nature of admin responsibilities and the importance of adaptability and continuous learning. Highlighting the diverse skill set of admins, emphasizing their role as drivers of organizational success beyond traditional duties, Lois and Beth touch on some of the inside scoop from the desk of an administrative professional.
Listen in to gain practical advice on fostering collaborative relationships with C-suite leaders and maximizing efficiency within teams. Lois and Beth discuss valuable tips for aspiring admins, drawing from combined experience and passion for empowering those around them. You can learn more about Lois at:

Lois Wilkins, Director
Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlislois/
Email: [e-mail]
RESOURCES:

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10 Important Skills For An Executive Assistant | Pocketbook Agency

Transferable Admin Skills to Help You Change a Career Path (monster.com)

Career transitions for Executive Assistants - Practically Perfect PA

The administrative profession history — Exceptional Admins

The Executive Assistant Career Path- A guide to becoming an EA (howigotjob.com)

The Evolution of the Executive Assistant: How the role has changed in the digital age. | by Michelle Penczak | SquaredAway | Medium

The Case for Executive Assistants (hbr.org)
Find out more about host Beth Batts and Batts & Associates here: https://www.batts-associates.com if you are interested on being a guest, let us know at: [e-mail]
The Professionally Speaking intro/exit recording provided by Brian Derry. www.brianderry.com.
The music used for this podcast was provided by: In the Moment by Sascha Ende at: https://filmmusic.io/u/SaschaEnde . License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license.