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Leading with StyleWhat does embracing change, being an advocate for E.A's and running a mentoring business have to do with Embracing a Spare TyreMichelle Bowditch is the founder and CEO of not one but 2 extraordinary businesses. Today she shares with us the importance of embracing change and the steps we can take to manage change in life and business.Her first business, Door20A is a tech consulting company supporting Women in Business and Executive assistants to accelerate their careers to the next level and her second, The Australian Assembly of Admins (AAA's)was established to celebrate and recognise the achievements dedication and importance of all admin professionals across the country. Michelle is not only an...
2023-08-2434 min
Designed for MoreGuest Episode with Michelle Bowditch: Be YOU, Do YOU, Amaze YOUIn this episode Michelle and I talk about how our life directions evolve and we sometimes feel we are on a different path, but when the *pull* comes, no matter the fear, we can always follow our own GPS.
Michelle talks a lot about listening to your gut - what is it telling you to do.
She is also a huge believer in turning around the negatives (the can't, the shouldn't) into the positives (I can and I will).
So there is so much powerful goodness in this episode. Enjoy...
2023-07-2738 min
Executive Office InsightsCEO and Australian industry advocate Michelle Bowditch108: Michelle Bowditch is the CEO of the Australian Assembly of Administrators (formerly Australian Admin Awards) and the multi-award-winning agency Door 20A. A powerhouse who facilitates bespoke workshops and keynote presentations as an in-demand business strategist, podcast expert, speaker, and event chairperson. Global brands consistently seek her expertise, including Optus, American Express, Deloitte, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Executive Support Magazine, APA Group, Qantas, and News Corp Australia. Through Door 20A, Michelle runs a mentoring program, 'Be YOU, Do YOU, Amaze YOU,' that aims to unlock the potential of mentees by shifting limiting beliefs to advance their careers. Being...
2023-06-281h 01
Hey Soul Sista by Melissa HistonThe Secret to Her Soulful Success – Michelle BowditchMichelle Bowditch is a powerhouse businesswoman, in-demand business strategist, podcast expert, speaker, and event chairperson. She who works with global brands who seek out her advice and is the CEO of the Australian Assembly of Administrators (formerly Australian Admin Awards) and the multi-award-winning consulting agency Door20a. In this episode of Hey Soul Sista, Michelle shares her personal story to growing a corporate career and her journey to establishing successful business and how to live a fulfilling and successful life according to our own values! + Follow Mel at @melissahiston + Follow Hey Soul Sista at @sistacode...
2023-04-2336 min
Lady Leadership - Careers and Business For WomenAre you flexing your confidence muscle in your Career?This week I caught up with Michelle Bowditch and talked or things confidence! And how to build it in your career and business. Michelle Bowditch is the CEO of the Australian Assembly of Administrators (formerly Australian Admin Awards) and the multi-award-winning agency Door 20A. A powerhouse who facilitates bespoke workshops and keynote presentations as an in-demand business strategist, cheerleading expert, speaker, and event chairperson. Through Door 20A, Michelle runs a mentoring program, 'Be YOU, Do YOU, Amaze YOU,' that aims to unlock the potential of mentees by shifting limiting beliefs to advance their careers. Being a si...
2023-04-2334 min
Short Black with Sandra SullyMichelle BowditchAfter 15 years in the corporate space, Michelle Bowditch went from being an employee to running her own business. She created Door 20a after seeing a need to help women understand the tech side of business.A self-confessed tech lover, Michelle now uses her passion for technology to help women in business and Executive Assistants to get ahead. A former EA herself, she recently founded the Australian Admin Awards to celebrate these unsung heroes of the business world.Find out more about Michelle here - https://door20a.com/ Hosted...
2022-05-0930 min
EA & PA Chataway with LindsayS1 E19 EA/PA Chataway with Michelle Bowditch, CEO of Door20a and Founder of The Australian Administrative AwardsLindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community. This podcast is Episode 19. We’ve “gone international” and are delighted to feature Michelle Bowditch. Michelle is the Founder of Door20a, a tech consulting agency. Michelle’s has a hugely impressive list of clients who she has provided bespoke corporate workshops, keynote presentations and 1:1 mentoring sessions for. Michelle recently launched The AAAs (Australian Admin Awards) – a first-ever business award of its kind in Aus...
2022-02-2847 min
The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows#141: Michelle Bowditch - Founder of Door20aMichelle Bowditch has several years of experience as an executive assistant, and also many years of experience managing events. She currently runs Door20a, a tech consulting agency, and recently founded the Australian Admin Awards.In this episode, Michelle shares her executive assistant career story, and talks about how to anticipate your executive's needs, the importance of elevating respect and recognition for the assistant profession, and much more. Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/141Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membershipBook -> leaderassistantbook.comEvents -> leaderassistantlive.comF...
2021-11-1435 min
The Good Girl Confessional#51 Michelle Bowditch | Who says women can't do tech?! | CEO & Founder Door 20aToday in the Confessional, Sandy chats with Michelle Bowditch. While many of us are struggling to keep up with technology, Michelle embraces it! Michelle is the founder of Door20a, a tech consulting agency supporting Women in Business and Executive Assistants to accelerate their careers to the next level. Through strategic coaching, she helps professionals amplify their workplace presence, master influence, and road map their ambitions into existence.With over 15-years of experience as a C-Suite Executive Assistant across public and private sectors, Michelle has extensive insight around tech loopholes that (even the most successful) professionals fall culprit...
2021-10-241h 18
Boom Your BizHow to use technology to halve your working week Imagine if all of the tools and apps you use spoke to each other? There would be no more manually making appointments in your calendar, no more scanning receipts and reports would be automated. It is possible. Michelle Bowditch is the founder of Door20a, a tech consulting agency supporting female entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants to adopt the latest apps and technology to propel their businesses and careers forward. In this episode, we discuss how you can streamline your business and make your life easier using technology. You can find social dot here: https://www.socialdot.com.au/mypublicpage/5...
2021-05-1143 min
Assistants TogetherNick Ginsburg, Executive Assistant, Community Leader, Speaker and Co-Founder of the Global Fireside SeriesMy latest guest is the incredible Nick Ginsburg, a passionate and innovative Executive Assistant, Speaker and Community Leader. He is the Executive Assistant to the Provost and Senior Vice-President at Monash University and is the Co-Founder of the Global Fireside Series. Productivity, innovation, and relationship building are his strengths and passion. Nick thrives when he is helping people, and in particular Executive Assistants, by bringing them together to share their knowledge and grow in their careers. Nick speaks about his career and knowing that he wanted to be an Executive Assistant, he set his sights on a particular role...
2021-05-111h 04
Assistants TogetherMichelle Bowditch Founder of Door 20A Live for the Miss Jones PA Virtual ShowcaseThis episode was recorded live for The Miss Jones PA Virtual Showcase last month. I was so excited to have been asked by Lisa to do this, what an honour to be up there with all those amazing speakers and Lisa did such an incredible job organising it all as well. The atmosphere was so great and I loved recording this episode with Michelle Bowditch. I thought it would be really fun for you to be able to listen to it as well in case you weren't at the Virtual Showcase. Huge thanks to Lisa and Michelle for such a...
2020-11-1839 min
The Rising WomanMichelle BowditchWelcome to The Rising Woman Podcast. Michelle Bowditch is a C-Suite Executive Assistant Advocate with over 15 years’ experience across a wide range of industries in both the public and private sectors. With experience working as a Business Manager, Editor, Professional Speaker, and Event Manager, Michelle is a formidable leader and advocate for Executive Assistant's and with the use of technology to propel you forward in your career. She created Door20a to help Executive Assistants find their voice, disrupt the status quo, and identify better ways to do business. In 2019, she spoke at 16 Executive Assistant co...
2020-05-1900 min
Assistants TogetherMichelle Bowditch, Door20AMichelle Bowditch from Door20A speaks with me today about the variety of tech based challenges that have been occurring due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Assistants all around the world have moved entire companies to people’s homes in a matter of days. Many Exec’s aren’t familiar with the platforms available to them and the speed with which this has happened has left Assistants implementing new ways of working and staying connected. Michelle brings so many useful and highly practical strategies and tools to light. Michelle’s advice is incredibly helpful and I’m sure you’ll enjoy listen...
2020-03-3031 min
Assist With Impact#95 Interview with Tech Coach Michelle Bowditch from Door20AToday's episode is an interview with Michelle Bowditch from Door20A. Michelle is a Sydney based tech lover, tech educator and advocate for the EA profession and is the perfect person to interview to understand how you can leverage technology and set yourself up for success working remotely. Michelle's top tips discussed in this episode: 1. App - Tom the Grizzly Bear (search for Bear Focus Timer in app store) 2. Take a photo of your OFFICE environment and replicate it at home as best you can 3. Don't set up in...
2020-03-2330 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Sally Foley-Lewis Part 2Join Michelle Bowditch on the couch again with Sally Foley-Lewis.
2020-03-1519 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Megan GarlickJoin Michelle Bowditch on the couch as she chats with Megan Garlick.
2020-03-0827 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Heather McDowallIf everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow by beyonce.
Meet Heather McDowall a creator of all things hats, headpieces & fascinators. She is fuelled by her life motto “Get Fired Get Inspired” changing her mindset and making the decision to turn her hobby into a business.
'I am so humbled and grateful for the love and support I have received since I took the leap of faith. " Heather has had to navigate many challenges along the way and to #bebrave + backing herself with the her A Team cheerin...
2020-03-0223 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Georgia King"You got this, babe"
This week on the couch we have The Women’s Collective #bossbabe, Georgia King to find out how she started her business and how having courage + #bebrave has helped her navigate the bumps in business.
Starting The Women’s Collective was honestly more of an accident that a purposeful decision! I started my first business when I was 23 & I really struggled with that process. I knew that I was passionate about running my own business, but the reality was so much more challenging. So in true entrepreneurial style, I decided to create a...
2020-02-2324 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Sally Foley-Lewis"You can't do it all yourself & asking is a gift for others & I" -Sally Foley-Lewis
2020 is the year to #bebrave and we are kicking off the year with our first episode with the incredible funny and talented Sally Foley-Lewis. Her superpower is to transform managers into productive leaders.
I could sit and talk with her all day about the #bebrave moments she has to deal with her in life. Here she shares just a few of them with us. The added bonus in this episode is we chat about one of my favourite topics #executiveassistants.
2020-02-1618 min
The Transit LoungeCareer Change after 40 - From EA to Advocate with Michelle BowditchWhen you've been doing your job for a long time and you're good at it and then... 'something happens' that means you can't keep doing that job anymore, it can be very, very unsettling... and making a significant career change after 40 can be even more scary.
You've been in a comfort zone of familiar territory and feeling confident in your ability to just know what needs to be done and feeling able to get those things done... and when that is no longer there many people struggle to get clarity and adjust to what's next...
Michelle Bowditch was worked out...
2020-01-2746 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Ben WilsonAs we wrap our 2020 podcast we finish it off with the incredibly funny Ben Wilson. Ben is a 'Career EA' #executiveassistant who loves what he does and the intellectual property that he being in this role for nearly 20years is an achievement & one to be applauded.
Outside of work he is one the biggest lego fans I have ever met and this is his source for wellbeing & balance.
See you in 2020 for some exciting new adventures and people we discover for our podcast #merrychristmas
2019-12-1620 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Robyn JonesRobyn is ex-advertising account director and mum of two with a passion for business and philanthropy. In March 2016 she launched a business with the purpose to fund maternal health programs around the world. Mama Maya is a brand of beautiful organic muslin baby wraps - they're ethically & fairly made in India to the most incredible quality. The best part? Every single purchase funds birthing kits for women living in remote areas of developing countries, to enable them to give birth safely and sanitarily - and she has helped over 10,000 mamas since the launch!
Just last week she...
2019-12-0920 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Peace MitchellPeace Mitchell is a keynote speaker, author, CEO and co-founder of The Women's Business School & AusMumpreneur.
Peace is passionate about supporting women to achieve success in business and has helped thousands of women achieve their dream of running a successful and profitable business.Peace believes that investing in women is the best way to change the world and has worked with all levels of government to create change. Changing local government legislation to create more inclusive town-planning; calling for a national conversation on women entrepreneurs and partnering with the state Government to provide $1 million for small business...
2019-12-0116 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Tory ArchboldAs one of Australia’s most powerful publicists, Tory Archbold is passionate about sharing her learnings and knowledge to mentor and empower others. It is this passion that has led Tory to launch PowerfulSteps – a platform designed to inspire, encourage and guide women through the different challenges of life, launching their own business and building a successful brand.She is a mother & now wife (congrats on the recent wedding) and a beautiful friend to me.
2019-11-2522 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Rhiannon WardYou know when you meet someone and you go “this person is incredible and I love her passion for tech & all things EAs” well meeting Rhiannon Ward Executive Assistant at Canva, was one of those moments. Every time we chat more about her adventures and her first love Gracie (her Great Dane cross rescue dog) I get excited and she understand my affair with tech so she gets a triple tick from me. Enjoy this podcast and my time spent on the couch with her.
2019-11-1118 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Grant FirestoneGrant Firestone joins us this week in our podcast series. He is the Special Projects Coordinator for CEO Deborah Flint at LAWA, which operates LAX and Van Nuys airports. Formerly Executive Assistant to Serena Williams he has a breadth of experience and leadership across government, hospitality, entertainment, and transportation.
In 2014, Grant was hired as Executive Assistant to Serena Williams. Grant worked closely with her agent, publicist, business manager and the rest of her team, aiding one of history’s greatest women with her demanding and complex global schedule. In addition to her tennis obligations, Grant worked extensively on...
2019-11-0418 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Rachel HamlenThis week on the door20a podcast we catch up with the multi talented, multi skilled and a women from such interesting & interesting background, Rachel Hamlen. She heads up the Customer Experience team at FairVine and is no stranger to life's financial ups and downs, and as a result, is passionate about empowering women to find easy ways to improve their financial future.
2019-10-2825 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Kylie ByrneAs women in leadership roles we juggle many things at once and how do we it while staying relevant while our landscape is ever changing.
On episode 2 we head to Brisvegas for sunshine, laughs n lessons learnt while running your own business with Kylie Byrne from The RaRa Agency + a few champagnes.
2019-10-2117 min
Door20aDoor20a Podcast - Michelle HoganOn our very first episode of the Door20a podcast we catch up with Michelle Hogan the 2019 EA of the Year Australasia, C-Suite EA & Executive Assistant to Managing Director, Facebook Australia & NZ . Michelle talks all things about being an EA supporting a top performing leader, using technology in her role and what she loves most in life.
"The faster you can bring your thinking in line with the Executive you work with, the more effective you both will be in your strategic partnership. The easier you will communicate, the quicker you’ll execute, and the faster you’ll s...
2019-10-0422 min