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The Admin Edge

The Admin Edge

The American Society of Administrative Professionals 96 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The Admin Edge is a podcast designed for executive assistants and administrative professionals seeking to learn from peers and advance their careers. It features expert guests and covers timely topics relevant to today's administrative challenges. The show also answers career questions submitted by office professionals from around the world.

Episodes

The Microsoft Stack Is an Admin's Superpower
The Microsoft Stack Is an Admin's Superpower Oct 13, 2026 21:02 Trainer Jarrod Edge joins Leah Warwick to talk about using the Microsoft stack to its fullest and why governance, including technical governance, matters more for administrative professionals. The conversation ties back to ASAP's take on Administrative Intelligence: AI powered by human judgment and context. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2026 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Pr
Data Tells the Story. Learn to Read It.
Data Tells the Story. Learn to Read It. Oct 6, 2026 13:11 Chief of Staff and trainer Courtney Scott returns to the podcast to talk with ASAP's Lydia Davidheiser about why admins may be underrating their own data visualization and financial acumen skills, and how to own proficiency in these vital skillsets. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2026 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener questi
What HR Actually Thinks of Your Role
What HR Actually Thinks of Your Role Sep 29, 2026 10:36 CHRO Angela Cheng-Cimini joins Leah Warwick to share what HR leaders really think about the EA role. She also talks about partnering with Chief of Staff Concetta Green on career progression pathways for executive assistants, a conversation that was also was shared from the EA Ignite stage. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2026 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP
The Admin Who Builds Systems Wins
The Admin Who Builds Systems Wins Sep 22, 2026 11:15 C-suite EA and AO Planner founder Alisha Overton joins ASAP's Lydia Davidheiser to make the case for systems thinking as a core admin skill. They dig into what it takes to build systems that hold up as executive operations gets more complex. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2026 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at as
AI Came for the Parts of Your Job You Hate
AI Came for the Parts of Your Job You Hate Sep 15, 2026 13:54 Lisa De Melogue, EA to the CEO at Marco Polo and an EA Ignite trainer, joins ASAP's Lydia Davidheiser to talk about where AI actually helps admins and where human judgment still wins. It's a grounded look at AI training paired with amplification, not replacement. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2026 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a l
Make Your Strategic Impact Official
Make Your Strategic Impact Official Sep 8, 2026 13:33 Leah Warwick and ASAP training advisor Reji Johnson introduce the Strategic Executive Administrator Certification (SEAC), ASAP's newest credential for EAs and senior admins driving strategic impact. They talk through why the certification exists and what it means for the profession. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2026 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn
The Hidden Power of Workplace Recognition
The Hidden Power of Workplace Recognition Sep 1, 2026 15:46 Leah Warwick talks with Matthew Walls on the EA Ignite show floor about why recognition matters more than most workplaces realize. This conversation kicks off Season 10 and is sponsored by Edible Arrangements. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2026 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Why EAs Should Be Executives [Rebroadcast]
Why EAs Should Be Executives [Rebroadcast] Aug 25, 2026 14:48 From Season 5 – Want a seat at the executive table? Kristine Valenzuela shares why she thinks EAs should become (and should already be considered) executives. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
Why Executive Operations Matters [Rebroadcast]
Why Executive Operations Matters [Rebroadcast] Aug 18, 2026 19:38 From Season 5 – Executive operations is gaining traction, but what does it mean for you as an admin or EA? Learn more from experts Lynn Walder and Concetta Green. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
How to Lead an Admin Team [Rebroadcast]
How to Lead an Admin Team [Rebroadcast] Aug 4, 2026 15:47 From Season 5 – If you're stepping into a leadership role as an admin or EA, get started with this episode featuring career coach and trainer Peggy Vasquez. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
What It Takes to Be a Chief of Staff [Rebroadcast]
What It Takes to Be a Chief of Staff [Rebroadcast] Jul 28, 2026 12:56 From Season 5 – We talked to Maggie Olson, founder of Nova Chief of Staff, about the qualities and skills needed for an admin or EA to become a Chief of Staff. Recorded at APC 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.com/podcast.
How to Elevate Your Skills [Rebroadcast]
How to Elevate Your Skills [Rebroadcast] Jul 21, 2026 22:30 From Season 3 – For training that will get you to the next level, heed the advice of expert Lynn Walder on everything from the importance of self-awareness and systems thinking to networking to upskilling outside of your comfort zone. Recorded at EA Ignite Spring 2024 and produced by the American Society of Administrative Professionals - ASAP. Learn more and submit a listener question at asaporg.c

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