The Future Focused Admin

Introducing "The Future Focused Admin" Podcast with Candice Burningham from Admin Avenues and Jessica McBride from The Tech Savvy Assistant. Join them on a journey to reshape the admin profession for the future. Delve into evolving roles, emerging trends, and progressive approaches that elevate administrative roles to new heights. Get valuable insights on topics like digital transformation, remote work, and career growth. Be empowered to make a difference in the admin profession and create an admin career that works for you. Be prepared to laugh, be inspired, and equipped with knowledge.

The Future Focused Admin is a business podcast hosted by The Future Focused Admin Podcast, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Future Focused Admin Podcast hosts The Future Focused Admin, a business show with 29 episodes published.

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  Ep. 9 | Mastering Boundaries Like a Pro: The key to sustainable success in high-pressure roles with Annie Croner

  Jun 1, 202548 minS3

  <p>In episode 9 of Season 3, we chat with Annie Croner, Founder of Whole Assistant & Host of The Whole Assistant Podcast on the topic of Mastering Boundaries Like a Pro: The Key to Sustainable Success in High-Pressure Roles.</p> <p>Annie Croner is an executive assistant coach, boundary-setting expert, and Founder of Whole Assistant. With over two decades of experience supporting executives across industries, Annie has seen first-hand how poor boundaries lead to burnout—and how strong ones can transform a career. We unpack what healthy professional boundaries actually look like, why they’re essential in fast-paced environments, and how assistants can...

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  Season 3 - Ep. 8 I From EA to Admin Community Trailblazer to Leading the Virtual Stage With Nicky Christmas

  May 18, 202550 minS3

  <p>In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing the lovely Nicky Christmas from The EA Campus about her journey that began back in 2011. She launched a little blog called ‘Practically Perfect PA’ as a passion project while working full-time as an Executive Assistant to the COO and CFO of a global insurance organization.</p> <p>At the time, there were very few resources dedicated to Assistants, and she saw an opportunity to create something that not only provided guidance but also reshaped the conversation around the role of Assistants in the modern workplace. What started as a blog quic...

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  Season 3 - Ep. 7 | Goal-Setting: Creating Intentional Plans for Success with Sabrina Whittaker

  Apr 27, 202539 minS3

  <p>In this episode on The Future Focused Admin, you co-hosts Jessica McBride and Candice Burningham welcome our guest Sabrina Whittaker to talk about "Goal-Setting That Sticks: Creating Intentional Plans for Success".</p> <p>Sabrina is a web designer, developer, and technical writer with expertise in business analytics, digital marketing, and crafting equitable, socially conscious data-driven solutions. </p> <p>The discussion centers on strategies for effective goal setting, particularly how to create intentional plans for success. Sabrina shares her journey from corporate to freelance, emphasizing the importance of values-aligned goals and long-term thinking. She introduces her unique 'two notebook' system f...

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  Season 3 - Ep. 6 | Managing Up: Are Executives Open To It? Chat with Jodie Mears

  Apr 20, 202533 minS3

  <p> In Episode 6 of Season 3, we’re diving into one of the most nuanced and essential skills for admin professionals today:  “Managing Up: Are Executives Open To It?”. Jodie joins us to unpack what managing up really means, how to approach it strategically (and respectfully), and why it’s a must-have skill for every modern admin.</p> <p>Jodie Mears is a strategic C-Suite Executive Assistant, LinkedIn Top Voice, and respected thought leader in the administrative profession. With over 20 years’ experience across aviation, energy, and digital industries, she now supports executives at Bentley Systems, blending high-level support with strategic business insight.</p>...

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  Season 3 - Ep. 5 | Own Your Evolution: Taking Charge of Your Career with Tara M. Sims

  Apr 13, 202557 minS3

  <p>In Episode 5 of Season 3, we sit down with Tara M. Sims on the topic of “Own Your Evolution: Taking Charge of Your Admin Career”, In this inspiring episode we sit down with powerhouse admin leader and author Tara M. Sims to explore how admin professionals can take ownership of their careers, redefine their roles, and evolve with intention.</p> <p>From beauty school dreams to a transformative 11-year journey at Comcast, Tara shares how she found her "zone of genius" in the admin space and how her experience led to the writing of The Evolved Assistant. Together, they discuss the...

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