Best Big Question Little Person Podcasts (2024)

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196. Road Ramblings: Farewell Announcement 15:57

1d ago15:57

15:57

In this special "road rambling" episode, Liz announces the conclusion of the "Assist with Impact" podcast at episode 200. Reflecting on the podcast's origins and journey, she shares her motivations and plans for the final episodes. Key Topics Discussed: Origins of the Podcast: Started in June 2016 as "Being Indispensable." Challenges Overcome: Podc…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP017: Let’s Talk About Relationships- A Raw Conversation 32:24

2d ago32:24

32:24

Relationships are difficult to say the least. They involve every aspect of our interactions as humans. To not be in some type of relationship, even just the most basic social norms of relating with someone else is harmful to say the least. Today I’ll be reding directly from my own book and dive deeper into this important subject. Starting on page 1…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP016: Perspectives, How Exact Words Can Have Two Completely Different Meanings 37:06

4d ago37:06

37:06

Perspectives, How Exact Words Can Have Two Completely Different Meanings Words can have serious power. But what about when the same exact words can have two completely different meanings, I’m not talking about a point of view, rather a perspective completely opposite although the same exact words are being used. How can this even be possible? Well,…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP015: Developing a Creative Partnership 31:26

12d ago31:26

31:26

Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP015: Developing a Creative Partnership In this episode I’ll be bring 8 points for you. The first four are what I can offer the coach, and the second set of four are what you get as a client. It’s important to know that a coaching relationship is a creative partnership. It’s just a small sample of what so much a coa…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap-EP014: 10 Questions That Embrace Passion, Purpose, and Legacy 32:09

23d ago32:09

32:09

Closing the 18-Inch Gap-EP014: 10 Questions That Embrace Passion, Purpose, and Legacy Hello, my friend, thank you for joining today. In this episode I ask you 10 questions that will help you live with passion, lead with purpose, and leave a legacy. In today’s world it seems everyone has an answer for everything. But the important thing is not the a…

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Closing The 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP013: You Are a Diamond 30:03

29d ago30:03

30:03

Diamonds are one of the hardest known rocks to exist on Earth. The resemblance of you being a diamond also speaks of how not only you are formed but also your strength. An unbreakable inner strength that keeps you going. A diamond is created by pressure formed in darkness (darkness representing the loneliness/solitude) A diamond must be mined out o…

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Closing The 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP012: Nine Blocks That Hinder Change 29:29

1M ago29:29

29:29

Today I want to talk about 9 Blocks that will hinder change. No one likes to change but in order to make progress, we all need to make changes in our lives. Here are the 9 points I cover in today’s episode: 1. Not having a vision: lack of vision or a clear vision of who you are and where you’re going. Or more importantly who you need to become firs…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast Episode 011: The Pain Pushes You Until The Vision Pulls You 20:39

1M ago20:39

20:39

One of my favorite quotes is the following: The pain pushes you until the vision pulls you… This is attributed to Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith and it really speaks to what I’m in right now. My vision is becoming clearer and clearer and is now at a tipping point. The pain is being replaced by the vision. What I would like to do today is bring you 10…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast- EP010 What Is Your Escape Velocity? How Science Taught Me A Valuable Life Lesson 33:18

2M ago33:18

33:18

What is your escape velocity? The super complicated scientific explanation of this is: The escape velocity v is expressed as v = Square root of√2GMr,where G is the gravitational constant, M is the mass of the attracting mass, and r is the distance from the center of that mass. Basically, it’s the velocity needed for a spacecraft to break from the g…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast- EP009 Who Am I and Why Am I Here? A Little Personal Story About Me 25:06

2M ago25:06

25:06

Who am I and why am I here? Today I’m taking a different approach. I’m going to tell you a bit about myself. But this is just an overview as there is a lot I can get into regarding the subject. But I just want you to know a little bit more of where I came from and where I’m going. I’ve written and said this before in my emails, podcasts and my book…

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Closing The 18-Inch-Gap Podcast EP008- 10 Healing Things You Can Do When Dealing With A Loss 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

Today we’re diving into another list of things you can do. Today I’m bringing you 10 things you can do when dealing with a loss. We will be looking into that today and helping you close the 18 inch gap with these 10 statements will be bringing to you. Losses come in many ways. I personally dealt with two major ones in 2023. In March I dealt with an…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap - EP007- 12 Things You Can Do To Better Achieve Your Goals 28:26

2M ago28:26

28:26

Today we’re diving into another 12 ideas to have more success with your goals. It based on the statement: S.E.T. Y.O.U.R. G.O.A.L.S. and the first letter of each word. Here is a synopsis of each one: We’ll start with the S: Set smart goals. When making a goal smart it needs to have the following elements to it. It needs to be specific, measurable, …

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap - EP006- Counseling VS Coaching- 12 Key Differences Explained 38:19

3M ago38:19

38:19

In this podcast I dive into 12 key points that distinguish coaching from counseling. Coaching is still very new so to speak so I decided to bring 12 differences between the two of them. This is based on my book titled Closing The 18-Inch Gap. I will explain in the beginning quite a bit about why coaching is not regulated and what that means. It’s v…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap - EP005- What Makes a Champion? 26:57

3M ago26:57

26:57

In today’s episode we will look at what makes champions. It's loaded with a tremendous amount of great information. I believe that everyone is a champion but it’s a process. You don’t have to be in sports to be a champion; people that are their best in their sports are also designed or created to fulfill what they are passionate about. I'll be read…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap - EP004- The Rolex Watch-A Father Teaches His Son An Important Lesson 31:10

3M ago31:10

31:10

On today’s podcast episode I’ll be sharing a powerful story that I’ve read and illustrates the power of self-worth. It involves a Rolex watch, a father and a son. The father uses the watch as he tells his son to sell it to illustrate a very valuable lesson about worth. I go into the whole story in this podcast episode. The premise of it is about go…

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The Ten Things To Avoid Doing In Your Conversations 27:22

3M ago27:22

27:22

The focus of this solo episode is your verbal communication skills and common blocks that get in the way of you being a confident and capable communicator. This episode is part of our theme for March. It’s the ‘Power Skills’ impact and insight zone. Power Skills are your supercharged soft skills and in my world, there are ten key Power Skills that …

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap - EP003- Don't Quit Your Day Dream 45:33

3M ago45:33

45:33

You often hear people say to you: “don’t quit your day job”. That often comes from when you tell a joke trying to be a comedian, or perhaps you’re bad at math and it’s a way of someone saying don’t be an accountant or you try to sing a very difficult song and bomb it and many other things. But the important thing here is that I did not say don’t qu…

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap - EP002 Who Moved My Cheese? 33:57

4M ago33:57

33:57

In this episode I bring a lesson from the book Who Moved my Cheese, available on Amazon. I don’t like change, do you? Let’s be honest, no one does. This is the story of several characters where two of them are mice and they’re always chasing the cheese, but it keeps moving. The book details seven steps to look at when changes are presented to you. …

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How To Ask Better Questions To Increase Your Insight & Impact With Your Leader 26:37

4M ago26:37

26:37

It's a solo episode from Liz. All about improving how we ask questions, especially when it comes to asking questions of the person or people we support. This month, we're focusing on enhancing our skills in managing up and engaging effectively with leaders. It's what I describe as the 'Leader Insight & Impact Zone'. Why Questions Matter - Asking th…

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Intro to Closing the 18-Inch Gap - EP001 16:16

4M ago16:16

16:16

In this first episode I introduce you to Closing the 18-Inch Gap and what it's all about. I will explain what I will be bringing and mapping out our amazing journey together. We will dive together into what your dreams are, what happened to them, if you have lost your why and much more. It's never too late to close the gap you may find yourself in.…

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Managing Up: Navigating the Labyrinth of Boss Personalities 27:51

4M ago27:51

27:51

🎙 Navigating the Labyrinth of Boss Personalities🎙 In this enlightening episode, dive deep into the complexities of workplace dynamics as we explore how to effectively manage up by understanding and adapting to different boss personalities. From the reflective introverts and the communicative extroverts to the goal-driven advancers, the team-focused…

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Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Personal SWOT Analysis 28:31

5M ago28:31

28:31

Overview: In this enlightening solo episode, your host Liz Van Vliet revisits the influential concept of Personal SWOT Analysis, a tool she first introduced in Episode 70. With her signature friendly and engaging tone, she delves into this comprehensive self-assessment method, guiding listeners through the nuances of evaluating their Strengths, Wea…

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Three Ways To Set Yourself Up For Success In 2024 24:21

5M ago24:21

24:21

Embracing 2024 with Reflection, Review, and Goal-Setting Welcome to the first episode of Assist With Impact for 2024! In this episode, we dive into the importance of reflection and goal-setting as we step into the new year. Join us for Episode 191 as we explore how to make the most of 2024. Key Highlights: 1. New Year Reflections and Challenges: - …

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2023 Year In Review: Transformations, Triumphs & Tributes 27:54

6M ago27:54

27:54

In this milestone episode (we've hit 190 guys!), Liz celebrates overcoming challenges and embracing change and opportunity. 2023 marked her Ten Year Cancerversary with Liz sharing the joys and trials of this significant personal triumph. Reflecting on the evolution from 'My EA Career' to 'The Linchpin Assistant', we also delve into the concept of '…

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Interview With Maggie Olson 44:52

6M ago44:52

44:52

You would have to have been under a rock in 2023 not to have seen at least ONE podcast episode, article or social media talking about the rise of the CoS role (Chief of Staff) as a potential career path for Executive Assistants. So unless you have just emerged from under your rock, you may be familiar with Maggie Olson from Nova Chief of Staff. In …

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Interview with Doriette McIvor Stone (Part Two) 30:07

7M ago30:07

30:07

Doriette McIvor Stone is an Executive Assistant with over twenty years of experience supporting C-Suite leaders. She is also a marketer, a salesperson and a customer service person. Currently Doriette supports the CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee. In Part Two of our interview we explore the importance of intuition and emotional intelligence …

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A Psychological Analysis of Charles Bukowski’s Poem: Bluebird 1:14:20

7M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

In this episode, John and Steve analyze the highly symbolic poem Bluebird by the one and only, Charles Bukowski. We discuss the importance of becoming emotionally aware, the difficulty of real life long psychological trauma and the importance of men being appropriately mentored to prevent toxic masculinity. Take a listen as we unpack the poem and e…

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Interview with Doriette McIvor Stone (Part One) 36:17

7M ago36:17

36:17

Doriette McIvor Stone is an Executive Assistant with over twenty years of experience supporting C-Suite leaders. She is also a marketer, a salesperson and a customer service person. Currently Doriette supports the CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee. In Part One of our interview we explore how Doriette came to the role of EA from a career in Ev…

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Checking In & Savouring The Flavours of a Jam-Packed Schedule 17:57

8M ago17:57

17:57

A solo episode where your host, Liz Van Vliet gives an update on what has been a whirlwind of a month and shares some highlights from her recent trip to Ottawa. It's been a jam-packed schedule but Liz is enjoying meeting so many new faces and giving them a dose of Vitamin Liz. Mentioned in the episode is the following question that Liz asked of Ban…

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Vivek’s 10 Truths: A philosophical discussion 1:36:29

9M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

In this episode John and I explore Vivek’s 10 truths and we discuss if this ideology has the capacity to unite or will they further divide American citizens in the current political and social environment.. These 10 truths are not only relevant to society and politics in the United States but also relevant to ALL the world that we live in currently…

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Five Ways To Make Your Invisible Work Visible 22:20

9M ago22:20

22:20

Welcome to Episode 185 of Assist With Impact, where we empower administrative professionals like you to make your hard work visible and impactful. In this episode, we're diving into "Five Ways to Ensure Your Invisible Work is Visible." It's an important topic because so much of what you do as an assistant is like the proverbial iceberg - hidden ben…

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The One Where Liz Gets On Her Soapbox 12:15

9M ago12:15

12:15

A solo episode where your host, Liz Van Vliet gets her 'ranty pants' on about advice she sees being given to assistants that is flippant and unhelpful (in her opinion). Listen to the episode if you want to be reminded that you're more than just an 'admin' and deserve the same level of respect and consideration as any other professional. Connect wit…

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Discussing Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy 1:25:34

10M ago1:25:34

1:25:34

Today on the show I interviewed John about presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy who is a self made billionaire, businessman, super articulate debater, who has caught the attention of the American public. His ideas seem to correlate with traditional core values and he says that America is suffering an identity crisis, is swamped by a new post mode…

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Interview With Robyn Greaves (Part Two) 40:54

10M ago40:54

40:54

In the second part of her interview with Liz Van Vliet, Robyn Greaves talks about the silver lining of redundancy, the value of curiosity and the skills and capabilities that allowed her to adapt and adjust as an Executive Assistant. Robyn shares how her final role as an EA gave her "permission to have a voice" beyond the one on one relationship wi…

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Interview With Robyn Greaves (Part One) 39:10

10M ago39:10

39:10

Robyn Greaves is an award winning business administrator with 15 years experience as an Executive Assistant. Born in the UK, Robyn has extensive experience providing high level strategic and operational support to CEOs and Directors both in the UK and Australia. She has worked across a wide range of industries including not-for-profit, media publis…

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Celebrating My Cancerversary 25:07

11M ago25:07

25:07

A special solo episode sharing the audio from a series of three videos I posted last week on LinkedIn to celebrate my ten year 'cancerversary'. An episode for new listeners who haven't heard my cancer story and old listeners who I'm fortunate to have in my life because of the serendipity of my cancer diagnosis. An episode that shares both the grim …

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Interview With Amy Crumley (Part Two) 23:58

11M ago23:58

23:58

Amy Crumley learned the intricacies and nuances of the Executive Support profession from her mother and grandmother, who rendered their support to high-level executives in Atlanta, Georgia, and Denver, Colorado in the United States. Amy's own career path has followed a diversified route, traversing the foundation of owning a cabinet company, owning…

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Interview With Amy Crumley (Part One) 35:55

12M ago35:55

35:55

Amy Crumley learned the intricacies and nuances of the Executive Support profession from her mother and grandmother, who rendered their support to high-level executives in Atlanta, Georgia, and Denver, Colorado in the United States. Amy's own career path has followed a diversified route, traversing the foundation of owning a cabinet company, owning…

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Four Ways To Build Your Strategic Thinking Muscle 12:53

12M ago12:53

12:53

Join your host Liz Van Vliet as she gives you an overview of what will be covered in her upcoming webinar designed to help you build your strength in the area of strategic thinking! We discuss the 4 areas that Liz will be outlining that all contribute to you being able to show up as a more strategic assistant. The four focus areas are: Know Think S…

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The Power of Personal Growth 2:03:22

1y ago2:03:22

2:03:22

We talk about aspects of responsibility as a pathway of individual growth. We also explore professional, personal and social emotional development, how can you invest in yourself effectively to elvolve as a human being? If you could go back in time and talk to your 18 year old self, what would you say and what lessons would you try and communicate …

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Interview With Nikki-Lee Prismall (Part Two) 35:10

1y ago35:10

35:10

Nikki-Lee Prismall is an extremely busy woman. She is EA to the Enterprise COO for KPMG Australia and also National Manager Business Support at KPMG Australia. In Part Two of this episode pair, your host Liz Van Vliet explores Nikki's EA role supporting the Enterprise Chief Operating Officer for KPMG Australia and how an invitation to contribute to…

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The Power of Adversity: Can Adversity Be a Tool of Growth? 2:05:01

1y ago2:05:01

2:05:01

In this podcast we share some personal anecdotes about how working through adversity has provided insight, perspective and personal growth. Most of us are taught to believe that adversity is a hindrance, a disruption to our happiness that we expect to be our default state. What tools can we adopt to allow us to better deal with adversity and how ca…

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Interview With Nikki-Lee Prismall (Part One) 42:44

1y ago42:44

42:44

Nikki-Lee Prismall is an extremely busy woman. She is EA to the Enterprise COO for KPMG Australia and also National Manager Business Support at KPMG Australia. In this two part series, Liz Van Vliet uncovers Nikki's early career experiences and the transferable skills she developed and brought across into her EA role with KPMG. We discuss the impor…

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Guest Speaker Jeff: The Power of Nature and Human Connections in Overcoming Nihilism 1:38:11

1y ago1:38:11

1:38:11

In this episode, guest speaker Jeff joins hosts Steve and John as we explore the power of nature and human connection in overcoming nihilism. Society is plagued with flaws and illusions that can lead one down a path of despair and an overwhelming sense of meaninglessness. How can we embrace the power of nature to shed illusions and expectations tha…

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Five Ways Assistants Can Apply Strategic Thinking Skills 17:31

1y ago17:31

17:31

In this weeks solo episode your host Liz Van Vliet shares five tips that Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Administrative Assistants can implement that will ensure they are seen as more than transactional and reactive and instead be perceived as strategic, big-picture thinkers. The new and updated website for The Linchpin Assistant Conn…

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Things You Don't Have to Do After Sight Loss | Episode #106 14:07

1y ago14:07

14:07

There are so many questions about what you should do after losing your sight. But, what about the things you don't have to do? In today's episode, we'll discuss a few of those things and why it's important to keep them in mind as you move forward. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast in your favorite podcast app, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify…

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ChatGPT and AI - Opportunity or Threat For You As An Administrative Professional 21:03

1y ago21:03

21:03

Description: In this solo episode, we explore how AI and ChatGPT are changing the administrative profession and whether they pose an opportunity or threat for you as an administrative professional. We discuss a recent experiment conducted by the New York Times and share insights on how AI can help you in your daily tasks while also emphasizing the …

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The Dangers (and benefits) of AI (Chat GPT) to the Individual and Society. 1:37:37

1y ago1:37:37

1:37:37

Welcome to this podcast where we explore the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on the individual and society. In this episode, John and Steve discuss the recent surge in interest around Chat GPT, a cutting-edge AI technology that has been gaining huge popularity in the last few months. They delve into the potential benefits and risks …

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Busting 5 Myths About Being Blind and Visually Impaired | Episode #105 17:27

1y ago17:27

17:27

There are many misconceptions out there about being a blind or visually impaired person. And, before losing my sight, I'm sure I believed a few of them. So, on today's episode, we're busting 5 myths about being blind or visually impaired! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast in your favorite podcast app, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Over…

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An Analysis of Langston Hughes: Harlem; A Dream Deferred 1:32:26

1y ago1:32:26

1:32:26

This podcast provides a line-by-line analysis of Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem: A Dream Deferred," we explore the significance and power of dreams. Written in 1951, during the Civil Rights Movement and wake of the Harlem Renaissance, the poem reflects the systemic oppression of African Americans against racial discrimination and it's impact on the …

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