Best Sarah Vallely Podcasts (2024)

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Finally Understanding What Self Worth Means for You and How to Improve Your Sense of Self Worth 38:10

15d ago38:10

38:10

In this episode, Sarah and Mike Comparetto are back at it. Mike, a licensed therapist, and Sarah, a trauma and anxiety coach, demystify the subject of self-worth. Much of the information available on this subject is somewhat vague, however, Mike and Sarah detail exactly how lack of self-worth shows up in our lives. Some examples include putting pre…

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Overcoming the Impossible Task of Disengaging from Your Thinking to Take Charge of Your Life 19:06

1M ago19:06

19:06

In this episode, Sarah describes in detail the RAIN technique for disengaging from, separating yourself from and separating yourself from your own thinking. If you learn and use this technique you won't feel as mentally drained and feel physically more energetic. You will feel as though you have taken back being in charge of your life, versus your …

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How Somatic Healing Works and the Importance of Getting Out of Your Own Way 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Eliza Meadows, discuss the unique techniques of somatic healing and its powerful benefits. Somatic healing involves soothing your nervous system in the midst of something uncomfortable. This discomfort can include emotional pain, fear, traumatic memory, or feelings of anxiety. Eliza is a licensed therapist and a…

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Ethan Kross Author of Chatter: A Book About Why Our Inner Voice Determines our Happiness 27:24

3M ago27:24

27:24

In this episode, Sarah highlights the amazing realities of our inner voice, as described by Ethan Kross in his book "Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It". Learn the truth behind why, we as humans, evolved to have an inner voice and what its original use was. And be introduced to the seven methods Kross suggests we …

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10 Reasons Why You Might Have Imposter Syndrome: Men and Women Alike 34:37

4M ago34:37

34:37

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Breese Annable, Coach and Therapist, discuss the ten most common traits of imposter syndrome. Originally associated more with women, recent research shows that just as many men have imposter Syndrome as women. Find out why your nervous system gets triggered when you publicly receive an award or praise. Find out…

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What To Do Instead of Arguing or Problem Solving to Build Emotional Intimacy in Your Relationship 28:13

4M ago28:13

28:13

In this episode, Sarah and a married couple, who are clients of hers discuss how to build emotional intimacy. They share about how, although previously mystifying, vulnerability, is something they better understand now and depend on to feel close and secure in their relationship. They say understanding their own emotions and asking questions about …

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Allow Two Seasoned Mindfulness Teachers to Get You Started on Your Practice this Year 33:51

5M ago33:51

33:51

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Eliza Meadows, discusses their personal experiences getting to their own mindfulness practices. Learn why meditation retreats are transformative and why learning how to meditate without recorded guidance can launch your practice to new levels. Also, learn statistics about how meditation reduces anxiety and depr…

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Sarah's Clients Share True Stories of Working on Their Fear, Insecurity, Shame and Worry 33:52

5M ago33:52

33:52

In this episode, two of Sarah's clients, Brian and Ali, share their personal experiences leveraging mindfulness to facilitate their own emotional healing. Experiences of fear, insecurity, shame and worry are really messy and can leave us feeling confused about how to feel better. Sarah's guests do a wonderful job sharing how they came to understand…

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The Secrets to Motivation You Need to Accomplish Your Goals in 2024 25:32

6M ago25:32

25:32

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Mike Comparetto, discuss the actions you can take to reach your highest potential. Mike shares his "Motivation Equation" which shows how you can tip the balance towards moving in the direction you intend. Sarah shares "Procrastination Hacks," such as the two-minute launch and identifying what drives your avoida…

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How Smartphone Apps Create Addictive Patterns and How We Can Find a Healthy Balance with Our Phone Use 26:24

8M ago26:24

26:24

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Joanie Lamb, child and family expert, discuss the ways our phone apps keep us going back to our phones instead of using other ways to entertain or soothe ourselves. This all has to do with dopamine and can be reversed with a routine dopamine cleanse. Learn the signs of smartphone addiction and hear alarming sta…

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Episode Twenty Seven - Interview with Fiona Young of Carve 1:01:15

8M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Fiona Young is a breath of fresh air to the assistant profession in terms of professional development! She is a former EA turned digital learning leader. Carve is building the next generation of AI-powered executive assistants. They offer exciting new AI courses for assistants | We touch on numerous points: · Growing up with technologist parents an…

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Episode Twenty Six - Interview with Ruth Kilah, Executive Coach & Mentor - CEO of Hoxton Hyde Consulting 1:24:22

8M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

We are excited to welcome international trainer, coach and mentor - Ruth Kilah of Hoxton Hyde. We talk about a LOT of different topics and Ruth's views are refreshing and innovative. Ruth's career journey and some very shrewd career moves Working internationally and what she learned Taking what many would consider a step down, but was actually a st…

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Tips for Reducing Stress Caused by Visiting Family Over the Holidays 30:58

8M ago30:58

30:58

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Dr. Breese Annable, discuss the many reasons we experience anxiety and stress during the holidays. However, there are ways to show up for yourself that will leave you feeling more whole and relaxed, instead of frustrated and exhausted. Learn the differences between "stress" and "anxiety", so you can better dete…

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How to do "The Emotional Work" and Lower Your Anxiety in Significant Ways 28:40

9M ago28:40

28:40

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Mike Comparetto, a licensed therapist, discuss the reasons why doing "emotional work" lowers your anxiety. Emotional work involves identifying specific words to describe your emotions, being mindful of your body during emotions, being aware of your thinking during emotions and supporting yourself with validation…

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How Self-Compassion Helps Us Pivot When We Are Spiraling Down Emotionally 34:54

10M ago34:54

34:54

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Emelda De Coteau, Mindfulness Coach, discuss the importance of taking a pause when you are met with difficulty and giving yourself compassion. So often situations cause us to spiral down emotionally and cause our nervous system to engage. These moments are a struggle for most of us. However, there are ways to pu…

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Episode Twenty Five - Interview with Jess Gardiner of The Assistant Room 1:09:27

10M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

After a summer break, we are back and delighted to welcome Jess Gardiner, Founder of The Assistant Room. Our discussion is varied and may be considered controversial at times: Executive Energy Toxic Loyalty How to be a good quitter Why the EA/PA industry is 'wash, rinse and repeat' and needs to change Evolution vs revolution of the assistant roles …

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Why Self-love Deficit Disorder is the New Codependence and Other Supports for Relationships After Trauma 15:40

10M ago15:40

15:40

In this episode, Sarah introduces a new "disorder" experts are getting behind and spearheading a movement to include in the DSM. Self-love Deficit Disorder shows up when we ignore our own needs to fill other people's needs. SLDD also looks like a struggle to understand what your emotions are and express them to others. These are also the qualities …

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Deescalating Feelings of Anger and Frustration During Times of Conflict with your Partner 28:43

11M ago28:43

28:43

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Stacey Curnow, a licensed couples therapist and relationship expert, break down what happens within our nervous systems when we enter conflict. Learn if it is best to address the issue in the moment or wait until later. Find out what soothes your nervous system and how to help your partner soothe theirs. Stacy d…

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Brene Brown Gives Advice on Healthy Ways to Feel Our Emotions Such as Anxiety, Insecurity and Disappointment and More 21:35

11M ago21:35

21:35

In this episode, Sarah details Brene Brown's latest book "Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience". In this book Brene highlights 87 emotions, explaining what these emotions truly mean and gives advice on what we can do to experience these emotions in the healthiest way possible. Learn ways to minimize…

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Episode Twenty Four - Interview with Natasha Broomfield-Reid, Founder of Diverse Matters 1:02:49

12M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

EDI is a top priority for most leadership teams, but how many are really driving through culture change? This weeks interview discusses exactly this and all things EDI and why is should matter to every business and executive support professional. Natasha is the founder and Director of Diverse Matters. She is responsible for the overall running of t…

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Tips for Building Your Sense of Self-Worth with Simple Mindfulness Approaches that Really Work! 30:58

1y ago30:58

30:58

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Mike Comparetto, unpack what it means to have biases, especially the ones that are self-defeating. Do you know what your core beliefs are? For most people, these beliefs are completely unconscious. However, with mindfulness, you can uncover these beliefs and see how they act as a hurdle to you achieving your go…

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Episode Twenty Three - Interview with Alex Leigh of Sport England 59:25

1y ago59:25

59:25

Alex Leigh is a new addition to the board of EPAA and an ambitious millennial Executive Assistant, with over 13 years experience under her belt. A former quantitative market researcher focusing on fast-moving consumer goods, Alex’s love for sport and excellent administration brought her to the sport sector nearly 14 years ago, and the start of her …

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Episode Twenty Two - Interview with Sarah Howson, Director of Strategic PA Recruitment & Strategic PA Network 45:43

1y ago45:43

45:43

This weeks interview is with the incredible Sarah Howson. Sarah is Co Founder and Director of The Strategic PA Network & Strategic PA Recruitment. We chat to Sarah about her career story with a big chunk of her early childhood spent living in the USA , before coming back to the UK and continuing her education. Sarah talks through her journey as an …

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You Don't Need to Work Harder to Soothe Your Anxiety, You Just Need to Work Smarter 29:46

1y ago29:46

29:46

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Dr. Breese Annable, discuss how awareness of our fears can actually calm our anxiety. It sounds counter-intuitive but asking questions about what the deeper fears are driving your concerns and worry, can actually reduce your discomfort. Worry, over-eating, and hyper-planning are unhealthy responses to fear. Wit…

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Episode Twenty One - Interview with Dalya Perry-Bernstein, Carter Gem Properties & EPAA's new Chair 53:16

1y ago53:16

53:16

Dalya is an award-winning Executive Assistant with over 15 years of progressive experience within the EA/PA industry and also EPAA's new chair. She has been EA to a high profile/high net worth Entrepreneur & Philanthropist since 2010 and has since been promoted to Director. In 2013, she was 1st runner up in the Executive PA Magazine PA of the Year …

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50th Episode Celebration! Why Self-Compassion and Self-Validation Will Change Your Life 20:55

1y ago20:55

20:55

In this episode, Sarah shares how a little self-validation can go a long way when it comes to reducing stress. What if the next time you found yourself in a stressful situation, you paused to validate your stress response? "It's understandable that I am feeling stressed, there is a chance I am going to be late for my meeting." Validating yourself f…

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Episode Twenty - Interview with Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director of WeAreTheCity 59:07

1y ago59:07

59:07

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Four Reasons Paying Attention to Body Sensations Eases Us through Difficulty, Including Stress, Panic and Depression 35:28

1y ago35:28

35:28

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, licensed therapist Mike Comparetto, discuss why simple body awareness exercises help us better process our emotions, gain a better perspective and move us through difficult situations in a healthy way. Our psyche comes up with a million reasons to resist our experience. And we usually follow through on most of …

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Episode Nineteen - Interview with Emily Broadbent of Pregnant then Screwed 41:44

1y ago41:44

41:44

This weeks episode is with incredible Emily Broadbent of the UK charity Pregnant then Screwed. Pregnant then Screwed was set up in 2015 by Joeli Brearley. Two days after she informed her employer that she was pregnant with her first child, Joeli Brearley was sacked from her job by voicemail. She was four months pregnant and unemployed with bills to…

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The Truth about Negative Self-Talk, Shame and Body Image and How to Move Beyond It All 32:02

1y ago32:02

32:02

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Doctor Breese, discuss what shame feels like and sounds like, especially as relates to negative body image. Learn the differences between negative body image and body dysmorphia and how dieting is often a form of disordered eating. However, with mindfulness, we can wake up to our patterns of thinking and behavi…

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Episode Eighteen - Interview with Clare Hall, Manager at Arup 56:57

1y ago56:57

56:57

Welcome to this next episode of the show! This weeks guest is the incredible Clare Hall, who currently works for Arup. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination,…

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Healing Abandonment and Childhood Trauma with TSD Mindfulness: A True Story 28:01

1y ago28:01

28:01

In this episode, Sarah's current coaching client and guest, Jasmine, tells her story of healing from childhood trauma with the help of the tools provided by TSD Mindfulness practice and coaching. Jasmine grew up in a home with alcoholism and at a young age learned she needed to ignore her needs in order to "keep the peace" at home. Even as an adult…

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Episode Seventeen - Interview with Julie Perrine, Founder & CEO of All Things Admin 1:00:42

1y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Julie Perrine is an executive assistant turned CEO and the founder of All Things Admin. She is also an enthusiastic trainer, author, Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Administrator, perpetual planner, longtime thimble collector, and adoring aunt. As an advocate of the administrative profession, Julie encourages admins to be prepared, hone their…

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Healing Anxiety Caused by Intrusive Thoughts and Worry with Mindfulness 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

25:48

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Brianna Cuthrell, discuss how mindfulness can be used to minimize anxiety caused by anxious thinking. 90% of people have intrusive thoughts but it is rare for people to share their uncomfortable thoughts with others. We often experience shame about the thoughts that our minds create, which causes even more anxi…

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Fawning and People Pleasing Responses During Sexual Assault and Uncomfortable Sexual Encounters 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Sonya Strange, discuss why fawning and people-pleasing is a survival response caused by past trauma. This fawning response can affect every aspect of our relationships including sexual encounters. There is limited information available on the topic of fawning during sex, therefore this is an important episode t…

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Episode Sixteen - Interview with Daniel Skermer, Founder of The West Midlands PA Forum 1:31:56

1+ y ago1:31:56

1:31:56

This is a hugely inspiring and motivating interview with the incredible Daniel Skermer, Founder of the West Midlands PA Forum. We cover a LOT! This episode is packed with a mammoth story of hard graft, being completely unapologetic and your authentic self. Daniel's schooling years and what happened when he first left school Staying in Turkey after …

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Episode Fifteen - Interview with Nick Fewings, Ngagement Works 1:01:54

1+ y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Ngagementworks was created by Nick, based on over 20 years experience of leading and working with teams throughout the world. Nick is passionate about helping both individuals and teams achieve the success they deserve and do this, by facilitating engaging workshops and delivering motivational presentations at conferences. In this episode we take N…

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Why Knowing Your Enneagram Type Leads to Greater Self-Awareness and More Clarity in Relationships 25:58

1+ y ago25:58

25:58

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Melanie Haskell, discuss the ways learning about the Enneagram can change your life. The Enneagram is a circle of personality types that identify how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. The Enneagram describes nine personality types and maps each of these types on a nine-pointed diagram which …

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Episode Fourteen - Interview with Mairi McHaffie, Founder of SceneChange 1:03:37

1+ y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Mairi is a Personal Impact Expert and CEO of Scene Change Creative Consultants Ltd, global providers of bespoke people development initiatives across the sectors. Founder of the UK Houses of Parliament cross sector Mentoring Programme, Storytelling Expert for the European Women In Leadership Programme at Coca Cola and founder of the Graduate Profes…

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Episode Thirteen - Interview with Ben Stevenson, Chief of Staff at Bloom 1:03:27

1+ y ago1:03:27

1:03:27

We are excited to be joined by Ben Stevenson on this episode of The Assistant Lab. Ben is Chief of Staff at North East Headquartered Bloom Procurement Services. Over the last 10 years, he has built an exciting career in operational and C-Suite support roles than have allowed him to live and work in all four corners of the UK and embed the unique sk…

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True Stories of Healing Perfectionism with TSD Mindfulness Five-Minute Exercises 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

27:58

In this episode, Sarah and her guests, Ali Sweeney and Marzia Bosi, discuss the ways mindfulness can break down perfectionism into its various parts so you can better manage stress caused by perfectionism. Perfectionism can result in physical symptoms, relationship stress, anxiety and depression. TSD Mindfulness provides tools for healing through p…

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More True Stories of Overcoming Stress, Overwhelm and Negative-Self Talk In Spite of this Crazy World We Live In 36:16

1+ y ago36:16

36:16

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Emelda De Coteau, discuss the ways mindfulness can reduce overwhelm, feelings of shame and disconnection. They talk about the importance of taking a pause instead of simply pushing through every single moment. What are we missing when we do not acknowledge our difficulty and simply power through instead? Emelda…

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Episode Twelve - Interview with Leeanne Adu, Award Winning Executive Assistant and Founder of LAVA 1:20:26

1+ y ago1:20:26

1:20:26

We are super excited to release this episode of The Assistant Lab, with one of the UK's most inspiring assistants! Big words, but 100% the truth. Leeanne Adu is a former Executive Assistant, who is award winning and spent most of her career in the UK Third Sector. She has achieved a huge amount, under really challenging and exceptional circumstance…

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Overcoming Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Mindfulness Mindset and Practice: A True Story 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

28:22

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Heather Liv Melver, discuss the ways mindfulness can reduce, and sometimes even eliminate, experiences of anxiety. Heather shares her personal story of how she learned to accept the realness of what she was feeling in the present moment and trust that life will unfold in a way she can feel good about. Heather w…

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Episode Eleven - Interview with Abigail Langridge of Poppins PA 1:08:34

1+ y ago1:08:34

1:08:34

We are delighted to welcome Abigail Langridge to this weeks episode. Abigail is the Founder and Owner of Poppins PA. A private Personal Assistant company which supports business people and their families. They work with you & not for you. Being on your side, making suggestions, using our initiative & judgement to help you succeed & flourish in your…

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Episode Ten - Interview with Gill Quirk, Former EA at the Ministry of Defence 1:31:01

1+ y ago1:31:01

1:31:01

What can we say about the amazing Gill Quirk!?! Gill has recently retired after a 40 year career at the Ministry of Defence and arguably one of the most famous Assistants to come out of the UK Civil Service! Born in the Isle of Man, Gill started her career there with local government, before making the bold move to London and commencing what was to…

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When Thinking Becomes a Limitation and Emptiness Actually Feels Good 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

25:13

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob talk about the three doorways of liberation in the Buddhist teachings, emptiness, signlessness and aimlessness. Kinda sounds like a wondering fool doesn't it? Could it be that forgetting the details of who you are, giving less meaning to your circumstances and reducing your goal-setting are actually all the things t…

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Are You Overscheduled, Do You Struggle with Setting Boundaries, or Have a Fear of Failure? 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob talk about their personal struggles and triumphs with worthiness. A lack of worthiness can show up in our lives as packed schedules, lack of boundaries with difficult people, a need to be successful, fear of failure or not capable of feeling difficult emotions in a healthy way. Take the "Worthiness Test" with Sarah …

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Episode Nine - Interview with Kam Vara, Katie Bard Recruitment (Angela Mortimer Group) 1:07:31

1+ y ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Welcome to the next episode of The Assistant Lab. We invited top recruiter, Kam Vara from Katie Bard Recruitment to come and talk all things recruitment. We discussed her background from completing a law degree to finding her perfect profession in recruitment. Kam has been at Katie Bard Recruitment for over 20 years. Katie Bard is based in Birmingh…

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Episode Eight - Interview with award winning EA Shirwyn Weber 1:14:21

1+ y ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Welcome to the next episode of The Assistant Lab! Wow - is one word to describe this amazing interview with Shirwyn. Shirwyn talks us through his extraordinary career to date, which included being the first man and first person of colour to win the South African PA of the Year award in 2019. We also discuss the impact of the Not Just a Girls Job ca…

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