S2 EP 06: How to Successfully Juggle Full-Time and Virtual Assistant Work
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Virtual assistants are notorious for fascinating and sometimes unexpected career crossovers. That’s certainly the case for DPM VA, Emilee Joseph. A true powerhouse, Emilee balances her virtual assistant work with a demanding full-time career in government work. Pretty impressive, we’d say!
In this episode, Emilee takes us through her unique career journey and shares why she decided to pursue VA work, what it has taught her, and how it complements her development in her day job. Emilee offers a valuable perspective from her position of being both a leader and an assistant at the same time.
Key Takeaways:
- Don’t be shy if you bring a novice perspective to the table. It’s a really helpful way to get a neutral, outside perspective.
- Every repetitive process can (and likely should) be taught and delegated to a virtual assistant.
- The key trait of a successful virtual assistant is a willingness to learn.
- Traditional jobs may have firmer boundaries around each person’s tasks, but a virtual assistant can expand their skills by proactively looking for new processes to take over.
- When you create a teachable moment, you’re sharing your skillset with others and equipping them with something they can use forever.
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Jess Tyson, CEO & Director of Calm
Jess is the founder and proud Director of Calm at Don’t Panic Management. (And yes, she invented that title because that’s what you do when you’re the boss!) She wrote the book on how building a successful relationship with a virtual assistant can make all the difference in helping business owners get to the next level. Her life is often a whirlwind of wrangling her toddler, speaking at conferences (virtual and beyond!), researching productivity hacks, and meticulously making matches between overworked entrepreneurs and focused virtual assistants. Jess's first book, Panic Proof: How the Right Virtual Assistant Can Save Your Sanity and Grow Your Business is available now: panicproofbook.com
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