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Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiBiz Rizz: The Secret Sauce to Getting Ahead (Without the Hustle)What exactly is Biz Rizz?
It’s your ability to build powerful relationships in a professional setting. It’s executive presence with a rebrand. And if you’ve never thought about how others experience you at work, you might be missing out on career-changing opportunities.
In this episode, we’re breaking down Biz Rizz—business charisma that opens doors—so you can command a room, influence outcomes, and be seen as someone who belongs at the table without waiting for an invite.
This episode is for you if you’re:
Wondering why some people natur...2025-04-2615 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiSimplicity Isn’t Soft. It’s Strategy.Simplicity gets mistaken for laziness—but it’s actually your sharpest strategy.
Most of us overcomplicate things to prove our worth… and it’s killing our impact. We confuse busy with valuable, and complexity becomes a default. But clarity is what really cuts through.
In this bite size episode, Rachael dives into the power of simplicity—why it’s misunderstood, how to strip back without losing value, and the framework she uses to keep her work clear, effective, and high impact.
You'll learn:
Why simplicity is not a shortcut—it’s a skill
How overco...2025-04-1311 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiInternal Career Moves: Bet Big or Play It Safe?Thinking about stepping up into a new role within your organisation? Internal opportunities can be a powerful way to accelerate your career—but only if you’re set up for success. Beware the fake title, the silent trap and the false promise!
In this episode, we break down:
The real risks of internal promotions and secondments that nobody talks about
How to spot red flags before you say yes
Why some ‘career opportunities’ are just old roles with a fresh coat of paint
How to navigate the politics and protect your position
The one move that ensures...2025-03-3026 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiHow Our Competitors Can Give Us a Competitive EdgeHow often do we let fear, insecurity, or competitiveness hold us back?
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on competition and looking at how our so-called 'rivals' can actually be our biggest expanders—showing us what's possible and helping us accelerate our own success.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The Hidden Power of Competition – How seeing others as expanders rather than threats can unlock career growth and business success.
The Novak Djokovic Mindset – Why one of the greatest athletes of all time hired a longtime rival to push him to be even bett...2025-03-1420 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiYour Online Presence: A Career Maker or a Career Breaker?In this episode, we dive into the delicate balance of building a visible personal brand while being an employee—without putting your career at risk.
We’re in an era where having a digital footprint is almost a requirement, yet the internet never forgets.
So, how do you create a compelling and authentic online presence that opens doors rather than closes them?
This Episode Explores:
Why having an online personal brand matters and how it can set you apart in a competitive job market
The risks of oversharing and how to avoid the...2025-03-0230 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiKeeping It Real When AI Is Phoning It InAI is an incredible tool—no doubt about it—but relying on it too heavily? That’s where things get risky.
In this episode, Rachael shares a cautionary tale for anyone letting AI do all the heavy lifting in their work.
Whether it’s emails, content creation, or reports, it’s easy to spot when the personal touch is missing—and it’s costing people their originality, impact and influence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The hidden dangers of letting AI dilute your authenticity.
How to use AI as a tool without los...2025-02-1315 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiWho Does She Think She IsWelcome Back: New Name, New Energy!
In this raw and honest relaunch episode, Rachael shares the story behind stepping into disruption as her theme for 2025 and how questioning “Who the hell does she think she is?” almost stopped her from building a business and pursuing bigger ambitions.
If you’ve ever held yourself back because of self-doubt or fear of what others might think, this episode will resonate.
Rachael opens up about:
Why sameness is killing creativity and what it takes to break free.
The mindset shifts that helped her stop playing small and...2025-02-0134 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiThe Lesson For Executive Assistants In The Matthew Perry Story In this episode, Rachael delves into the critical issue of "toxic loyalty" in the Executive Assistant (EA) profession, using the recent news about Matthew Perry’s assistant as a catalyst for the discussion. Rachael highlights the complexities and ethical dilemmas that EAs often face, shedding light on the hidden challenges that come with the role. Being an EA is not just about supporting someone else’s success; it’s also about safeguarding your own wellbeing, ethics, and career trajectory. This episode serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of setting boundaries and staying true to yourself in a r...2024-08-1719 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiYour Work Is What You Do, It Isn't Who You Are: Is Your Career Identity Holding You Back?Your work isn't who you are it's what you do ,and that's what we dive into in this bite size episode on the concept of labels and how they shape our professional identities. Too often, we define ourselves by our roles—entrepreneur, trainer, project manager, designer, CEO, executive assistant—without realising the limitations these labels impose. Inspired by recent observations in her business and reflecting on her own corporate career experience, Rachael explores how these labels can box us in, restrict our growth, and prevent us from exploring new opportunities. You'll hear insights and ac...2024-07-1816 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiPeri-Menopause, Ozempic, Body image And Loving The Skin We're InIn this bite size episode recoded from her hotel room during a Sydney visit, Rachael shares a very personal insight on the rollercoaster of body image as a late 40's woman, and the shift in mindset it takes to move through the changes with grace and acceptance. In this raw and honest, but uplifting and empowering episode you'll hear: How perimenopause and the seasons of life impact our body image Why being focused on what's transient robs us of the joy of life How our personal growth peaks at a time when our outside shifts the m...2024-06-2911 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiFrom Celebrating Admin Professionals To Facing Backlash on TikTokIn this bite-sized solo episode, we delve into a story about a pivotal moment on TikTok and the reflections it spurred. From celebrating admin professionals to facing unexpected backlash with a post that was on the cusp of going viral, this episode navigates authenticity, social media dynamics, and the cost of online engagement. Tune in for insights on staying true to yourself amidst the noise of the digital world. We explore Authenticity vs. Algorithm: The clash between authenticity and the allure of social media growth Navigating Trolls: The effects of online negativity and the surprising insights i...2024-06-1423 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiFrom Blockbusters To Ted Talks: Overcoming Self Doubt, Seizing Opportunities And Being The Architect Of Our Own SuccessIn this captivating episode, we sit down with a multifaceted talent, Dean Head ACS, an award winning cinematographer, producer and director who has contributed to some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. His impressive career portfolio includes Hollywood hits such as Tomb Raider, Rush Hour 2, Enemy at the Gate, Double Impact, and Transformers 4. He is also a TED Talk speaker and a published author and he is known for his insightful perspectives on the film industry and beyond. Tune in to hear his incredible career journey, the surprising truths he discovered in the realm of blockbuster creation, and how...2024-05-3038 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiFinding Freedom: A Journey Through Yoga, Sensitivity, and Self-DiscoveryIn the first episode of season four I'm joined by the incredible and inspiring Lou Kelle for a soulful conversation on all things self discovery, authetic living and the liberation of living our truth. Lou has dedicated the last nine years to teaching yoga full-time in Melbourne, Australia, while also co-facilitating international yoga teacher training programs in Thailand and hosting transformative retreats in Bali, Thailand, and Australia. As a certified life coach, Lou's passion lies in combining yoga and self-development to create healing spaces where participants can shift limiting beliefs and create inspired lives. 2024-05-1932 min
Stories of Healing and WanderlustEpisode 22 - Rachael Bonetti - Unlock your full potentialToday's guest is the gorgeous Rach Bonetti.
For 27 years Rach worked in the corporate trenches partnering with some of the best minds in business all over the world. Change makers, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, a billionaire and high profile business leaders - the 1%.
In 2021 she stepped away from her corporate career to share the powerful lessons she had learned about creating impact, presence, prioritisation, strategic planning, influence, productivity and most of all - how to sustain high performance without the burn out. All the things she had to learn the hard way...2024-04-1043 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 30 - Caring for Elders: Balancing Compassion and RealitiesIn this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, we delve into the personal journey of becoming a caregiver for an elderly family member who is living with Parkinson's disease. We explore the challenges and emotions that come with this responsibility, emphasising the need for open conversations about health and care before reaching this juncture. You'll hear insights on supporting elderly individuals through medical appointments, the importance of self-care for caregivers, and practical tips for seeking local resources and aids. Join me to understand the complexities of adult caregiving and how we can foster an...2023-11-1924 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 29 - Thriving In The Unknown: Embrace Change And Ignite GrowthIn a world where answers seem just a click away, it's easy to feel off balance when faced with uncertainty. In this bite sized episode, we explore the power of leaning into the unknown. Discover how great leaders navigate change with grace, and why embracing ambiguity can lead to powerful self-discovery. Learn why radical self-trust and self-compassion can revolutionise your approach to life and work. Find out how letting go of the need for all the answers can lead to surprising and fulfilling outcomes. You’ll hear tips and insights on:...2023-11-0514 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 28 - Intentionality And Purpose: A Path to Career and Life FulfilmentIn this impromptu, bite size episode Rachael shares how she uses returning to intentions as a compass to keep her connected to her purpose, values and mission. She talks about the unexpected ways her personal passions bled into her work, creating imapct in ways she hadn't anticipated. You'll also hear: How yoga changed her life, connecting her more deeply to her purpose than ever before How heart-led teachers that honour yoga's roots helped her re-discover her authenticity How the yoga lessons from the mat carried into her work, making her a better assistant and colleague How...2023-10-2208 min
The Middle Way with Dr. Matthew GoodmanThe Art of Conscious Communication (Reverse Interview - Rachael Bonetti)Hello beautiful souls! In this episode, I flip the script and share an interview I did on my friend Rachael Bonetti's podcast, "What It Means To Be Well." In it, Rachael and I discuss the art of "conscious communication," including the power of deep listening, building trust, showing up authentically, and taking "radical responsibility" in relationships and as a leader. We discuss tips for having safe and productive conversations at work, home, and everyday life.
Rachael is the founder of The Elite EA Academy, a corporate trainer and consultant who supports organizations to create the conditions that...2023-10-1847 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 27 - Defying Expectations: Why We Eloped And Living An Authentic LifeIn this short and sweet solo episode Rachael shares the behind the scenes of her recent elopement. It's a refelctive episode that explores the pressure we can all feel to live up to what others want for us and why living our lives on our terms is essential for happiness. In this very personal episode you'll hear: The internal tug of war of whether to do what everyone else wanted for them, or to follow what she and Rob really wanted to do Why she ultimately chose to sneak off to get married, vs a bigger w...2023-10-0815 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 26 - Unlocking Your Potential: Breaking The Mold And Defying ConventionIn this episode Rachael shares her story from moving from a career being behind the scenes supporting the success of others, to stepping into the spotlight and out of the shadows as a business owner. It's a personal and honest reflection on the importance of learning to trust ourselves, a reminder to always keep a focus on 'us' in some way in our careers, and why getting out of our own way can sometimes be the hardest thing to do. Rachael explores: Breaking the mold - both the ones we and others place us i...2023-09-2333 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 25 - Balancing Act: Managing Pressure and Cultivating Workplace WellnessTo kick off season three Rachael shares a behind the scenes peep of her intense corporate career as an Executive Assistant supporting Chairs and CEOs. A consistent high performer throughout her 27 year career as an assistant, appearances were deceptive. She was not thriving and nor were many of the leaders she worked closely with. In this frank and honest episode she goes deep into the contributing factors that led to her experiencing burnout: an imbalance of masculine and feminine energy and the ways of working that make balance impossible. Regardless of your profession, if your wo...2023-09-1017 min
People First: A Lotus People PodcastSeason 2 Episode 5: On the importance of investing in your career, learning to say no and how to turn your side hustle into a full time gig!I LOVED chatting with Rachael - I think this is an amazing podcast for anyone in our EA community, but good for all!Rachael has had an impressive Executive Assistant career supporting executives across London, Dubai and Melbourne. After many years working closely with and learning from CEOs, Rachael decided to take the leap and start her own business in 2021. Founder of Elevating Corporate Support, Rachael works closely with individuals and organisations to sustain high performance without burning out. She coaches EAs and works with businesses to create balance whilst not sacrificing productivity. A contributing writer to...2023-07-0347 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 24 - Unleashing Clarity: The Power of Breaks for Career Success, Mindset, and WellbeingIf you're finding yourself caught on the hamster wheel of work and life, you don't want to miss this episode. This is the last episode of Season 2 and Rachael shares what shfifted for her when she disconnected fully for the first time in years, how it felt as a small business owner to step away from her business, and the clarity that followed when she had space to view the horizon. You'll hear tips on: The difference beteen habits that keep us efficient, producitve and effective and habits that keep us stuck in a ru...2023-06-2820 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 22 - The Power Of Dance To Create Meaningful Change With Michael FarahShow notes In this heartfelt episode you'll hear from Michael Farah, the passionate Founder and Director of Indigenous Outreach Project (IOP). Michael is a professional dancer and youth worker who works with disengaged youth all over Australia, including in remote communities, to deliver healthy lifestyles and positive messaging around wellbeing. The work Michael does teaching dance and leadership to youth builds self esteem, confidence, a sense of belonging and self worth. He shares with us: The unique struggles and challenges our vulnerable First Nations youth face How dance brings people together and h...2023-04-1951 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 23 - Why Celebrating Success Is A Game Changer For Your CareerWelcome to today's episode where we dive into the impact of celebrating success and why it's a habit we should all embrace for career growth and confidence. Whether it's a personal accomplishment, a professional milestone, or a collective achievement, recognising and honoring our successes is an essential part of maintaining a positive mindset and sustaining our motivation. In this episode, we'll be exploring the importance of celebrating success and the different ways we can do so, from acknowledging our progress to rewarding ourselves for our hard work. We'll also discuss the potential pitfalls of focusing...2023-04-1112 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 21 - Strategies To Stay Motivated When Life Is ChallengingWelcome to this bite-sized solo episode with Rachael, where she talks all things motivation. In this episode, Rachael will share her personal experience of rediscovering motivation and provide practical tips to help you get it back when it’s missing in action. Rachael talks about three particularly challenging moments in her life: Staying motivated whilst experiencing burnout Finding ways to be motivated to do the smallest tasks when grieving Maintaining motivation when balancing full-time work with study She shares how she overcame these challenges and regained her motivation and kept moving forward when she was overwh...2023-04-1014 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 20 - Living Your Best Life: How To Do Life On Your Terms And Ditch Perfectionism With Anita SiekSHOW NOTES In this episode Rachael is joined by the wonderful Anita Siek. Anita is the CEO and Founder of Wordfetti, an all-round good human and trailblazer in the intersection of copywriting and brand. In this vulnerable conversation Anita shares how redefining her personal definition of success helped her live the life she always imagined, throwing in the towel on her career as a lawyer and embarking on an entrepreneurial journey. Anita shares practical, pragmatic and accessible tips and wisdom on: Advice to follow your heart and your purpose, even when it me...2023-04-0438 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 19 - Seeking Feedback; How To Overcome The Fear and Embrace ItShow Notes Does the thought of seeking feedback at work (or in life) fill you with dread? Do you find receiving feedback difficult? In this bite size episode Rachael riffs on why avoiding seeking feedback holds us back in our careers. She shares: Why feedback can feel hard to hear Why we resist giving feedback Why we might avoid seeking feedback How perfectionism can hinder our comfort with seeking feedback What shifts when we are courageous enough to embrace hearing how others experience us And how it supports developing executive presence T...2023-04-0216 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 18 - Creating Safer Spaces In The Wellbeing Landscape And Beyond with Jem StoneThis conversation with Jem Stone is brimming with heartfelt wisdom and important insights about the wellbeing landscape that we all need to hear and can benefit from to help create inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. Jem is a change maker, thought leader and trailblazer whose mission is to create safer, culturally sensitive spaces in the yoga community, the wellbeing landscape and beyond into every day life. The wisdom Jem shares in this conversation will change the way you think about your relationship to the earth and challenge your vi...2023-03-0840 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael Bonetti17 - The Art Of Conscious Communication with Dr Matthew GoodmanIn this episode I’m joined by Dr Matthew Goodman, a licensed clinical psychologist, coach, consultant, and speaker. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles) and provides coaching and consulting through The Middle Way and Conscious Consulting Group, a global think-tank and consulting agency. Dr. Goodman blends neuroscience, behavioral science, systems-thinking, and spirituality to support individuals and organizations in reaching their full potential. He is also the author of "Simple Stress-Reduction: Easy and Effective Practices for Kids, Teens, and Adults" and...2023-02-2242 min
Courageous HelpBeing the Nerve Center of an Organization with Rachael BonettiOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Rachael Bonetti, a consultant, corporate trainer, and international speaker. Rachael’s 30+ years as an assistant has led her to become a passionate advocate for elevating the administration community and create development opportunities for EAs across the world.
Rachel joins us today to discuss all the ways assistants directly contribute to the health of an organization, including how this pressure can impact EAs in unique ways. She also shares some of her favorite wellbeing and mindset tips for managing this pressure and responsibility. Finally, she and Natalie discuss what it will t...2023-02-1526 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 16 - When Being Busy Becomes Chronic Stress; Practical Tips To Regain BalanceBack by popular demand, one of Season One’s most popular guests, Dr Shami Barathan. Dr Shami is a wonderful integrative GP who graduated from the imperial college school of medicine in London before making Melbourne, Australia home She also trained with the Australasian college of nutritional and environmental medicine and is an all round great human. In this episode you'll hear: Dr Shami's practical solutions to stress management Her refreshing approach to look for the root cause of illness rather than solely treating the symptom Her wisdom and personal experience from exi...2023-02-1035 min
Natalia BensonYou Can Build Your Dream Business! w/ the Babes of CBBSWhat if you could say that by the end of 2023 you launched your business, monetized something of your own, & stepped into your power as an entrepreneur? That power is within you, my loves, & you can freakin' do it!The proof is the brilliant, soulful, fierce babes in this episode. I'm talking to 8 phenomenal women who took part in my Conscious Babe Business School Intensive, a program to guide & support you as you go from square zero to creating a purpose-driven and prosperous conscious business.WE EXPLORE:• The biggest CBBS takeaways2023-02-031h 08
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 15 - Why The Executive Assistant Profession Isn't Set Up To ThriveIn 2022 the four words Rachael heard the most in her business were “I feel so seen”. In this episode she shares one of her LinkedIn posts went viral after sharing what an average hour looks like for an Executive Assistant, and why burnout is rampant in the EA community worldwide. She shares why she believes the profession isn’t set up to thrive, the unique challenges assistants have to overcome and why finding balance is something many assistants aren’t equipped to achieve. It’s a deeply personal episode where Rachael shares her own experienc...2023-01-1624 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 14 - Morning Practices; Powerful Self Care And The Gateway To ProductivityWe kick off season 2 of the show with some real talk about what happens when our great habits slip and why this point of the year is a beautiful bookmark to begin prioritising what we need to to be well, to truly thrive at work and in life. Rachael shares how having a morning practice helps her as an empath, highly sensitive person and an introvert to protect her own energy, avoid overwhelm and stay productive. You’ll hear tips and thoughts on: Why morning habits, routines or practices are an important aspect of self...2023-01-0924 minThe Middle Way with Dr. Matthew GoodmanRachael Bonetti - Talking Burnout and Taking CareThere has been an epidemic of burnout unfolding over the last few years. Rates of burnout and job dissatisfaction have skyrocketed; employees report exhaustion, lower motivation, and feeling a lack of purpose in their work. This has pervaded more than just the workplace: people broadly report feeling more fatigued, anxious, depressed, and lonely than perhaps ever before.
The need to tend to ourselves in a deep, restorative way is absolutely crucial. Yet this is difficult to do. Our guest today knows this from the inside out.
Rachael Bonetti is a corporate trainer, international speaker, podcast ho...2022-12-2138 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 13 - New Year Resolutions; Try This Fresh Approach For Big ResultsThere's something magical about the start of a new year. All the possibilities ahead, space for fresh starts and a natural marker for creating change. While some people relish new year resolution setting and the discipline that comes with it, others can feel overwhelmed by it and find it challenging to bring the best intentions to life. In this short episode Rachael explores elevating setting new year resolutions, taking them from being goal oriented to intentional and connected to purpose. Is it time to rethink the way we approach our new...2022-12-1512 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 12 - How To Get Through The Festive Season With More Ease And Less StressHow are you feeling this festive season? Are you thriving or surviving? The last weeks of the year are a lot of fun but are also full of pressure to get everything done, see everyone and the words we hear the most are “I just need to get through……” If you feel like there's a part of you limping to the finish line, tune in to hear Rachael's tips for getting through the festive season and the race to the end of the year with more ease and a LOT less stress. She shares:2022-12-0713 minRewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 11 - Conscious Communication: What Is It And How Can It Support A Healthy Mindset That Helps Us To ThriveThink about the language you use every day. The words you say to yourself, habitually, on autopilot, quietly in your mind. Your internal narrative. Do they make you feel empowered and help you step into your full potential? Or are they hurting your self-esteem, confidence and holding you back? In this episode Rachael talks about the importance of getting curious about the language we use with ourselves. The langage we use that can set the tone for the day. It can help us push through blocks and challenges, or it can keep us fe...2022-11-2913 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 10 - Why We Should All Know About Period Poverty With Rochelle Courtenay, CEO And Founder Of Share The DignityTune in to hear Rochelle Courtenay, the CEO and Founder of Australian not for profit, Share The Dignity, whose mission is to stamp out period poverty and ensure every person who menstruates has access to sanitary products. Rochelle is a force to be reckoned with, with a long list of acheivements under belt including campagining the government to abolish the GST on sanitary products. She's a Cosmopolitan Humanitarian Of The Year amongst other awards. Passionate, driven and determined, Rochelle shares what it take to tackle such a complex problem and how Australia is l...2022-11-1943 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 9 - How To Have It All Without Burning Out; Why Remote Working Isn't A Passing FadTune in to Episode 9 to hear from Tina Paterson, a corporate culture pioneer, remote working expert and author of the book Effective Remote Teams. Tina shares her experience with burnout and how it made her determined to find a better way work, a quest that sent her on a mission to discover the tangible and practical strategies and tools that enable genuine work-life balance. She shares her insights into the new frontier that is remote working - not a passing hangover from the pandemic, but a way of working with tremendous benefits for employees and o...2022-11-1137 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 8 - The Power Of Conversation And The Art Of ListeningIn a world where we need to get to the point fast is storytelling becoming a lost art? Is the way we work and live impacting our ability to hold space for others, to ensure everyone is truly seen and heard? We’ve never been more connected yet disconnected. We're tribal beings and loneliness is an epidemic with dire consequences for our wellbeing. The disconnection of the pandemic early years has impacted the development of small children. What small steps can we take every day to ensure we're fully present in the...2022-11-0714 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 7 - How I Helped Save CEOs 8+ Hours Per Week; Tips To Create Time, Reduce Stress And Avoid BurnoutIf you wish you had more time in your day, that your workload was more manageable, or are feeling the pinch of work-related pressure, this is a not to be missed episode. In this bite-size solo ep Rachael unpacks some of the tools of the trade from her former career as an executive assistant that created more time, increased producitvity and reduced stress for the CEOs she supported in her almost 30 year career. These are some insights into the consulting work she does for organisations to increase efficiencies and productivity, free precious time, reduce colliding...2022-10-3018 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp6 - Ashton Wood, Founder And CEO Of DV Safe Phone On How Your Old Mobile Phone Can Save A LifeToday we hear from Ashton Wood, CEO and Founder of not for profit, DV Safe Phone. Ashton shares the important work of DV Safe Phone, supporting victims of domestic violence. Ashton is someone who does things differently. You’ll hear how how he became an unlikely Founder and CEO after learning how the old mobile phone handsets we have in cupboards and drawers can quite literally save a life. He also shares the lessons he learned about founding a start up, why perfectionism is a barrier to progress and how he takes care of his ow...2022-10-1132 minRewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 5 - The Problem With Telling People To Back ThemselvesTune into this bite size solo episode for a chat on what it means to back ourselves and why giving it as advice to others isn't always helpful. Rachael shares some empowering and practical tips to turn self-doubt into self-belief and discusses why inner work is one of the foundations for thriving. If you're ready to explore inner work and create more balance in your life, visit https://www.rachaelbonetti.com/in-flow to learn about the In Flow program and secure foundation intake pricing (valid until 10 October). Follow along on IG @RachaelBonetti 2022-10-0316 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 4 - Radical Self Love With Casey RoseTune into hear Casey Rose, self-love and mindset coach and the founder of The Body Love Method for an empowering conversation about the issues that hold women back from truly thriving. Casey’s mission is to support women in breaking free from the limits of their mind and learning to love the skin they're in and that’s what we get into this episode. She shares how subconscious reprogramming with an emphasis on radical self love and self acceptance is the key for women to live a more empowered and authentic life and why the Fun...2022-09-2939 min
The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows#186: Rachael Bonetti on Self-Care and Avoiding BurnoutRachael Bonetti has 27 years of experience as an executive assistant supporting a high profile billionaire, prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, change makers, thought leaders, and high performing CEOs.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Rachael talks about the importance of prioritizing yourself, avoiding burnout, and the biggest blocks assistants face in their careers and life.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/186--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier fo...2022-09-2531 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 3 - How To Manage Stress and Recover From Burnout With Dr. Shamistra BarathanIn episode three I speak with the wonderful Dr. Shamistra Barathan, an Integrative General Practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia. Dr Shami is passionate about educating people on the impact of stress on the body, how we can tell if we are in a state of chronic stress, what to do about it and critical steps to take to recover from burnout. Her unique approach to addressing lifestyle influences first is refreshing and empowering. You’ll hear the accessible and simple things we can all do to proactively nurture our wellbeing back to balance. Don...2022-09-2240 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 2 - Why Workplace Wellbeing Is A Duty Of Care (& How To Do Better At It)Companies can only truly thrive when its employees are thriving, so why isn't workplace wellbeing a bigger focus? Often wellbeing is a nice-to-have line in a budget and token a gesture so today I share why there's a duty of care to support employees in a more meaningful way. We get into the benefits of workplace wellbeing programs and why the investment in them is the springboard to success for an organisation. WE EXPLORE: Why it should be built into corporate social responsibility Clever questions to ask to protect employee wellbeing when making business d...2022-09-1423 min
Rewrite The Playbook with Rachael BonettiEp 1 - The Beginning. Finding Bliss After Burnout, Side Hustling, Blowing Up A Corporate Career And Following The Pings.Kicking off season 1 is this bite size episode. I share how feeling the fear and doing it anyway led to creating a side-hustle that became a full time business within 7 months, ending my 27 year corporate career, and the unexpected challenges that came with the transition to solopreneur. I also share a little on how hitting a work related burnout turned out to be a huge gift, setting my life on a completely different trajectory and expanding my view of what it really means to be well and thrive. From career Executive Assistant to CEOs and C...2022-09-0514 min
Glow Up Your LifeReversing burnout & focusing on well-being with Rachael BonettiWhat's up Glow Gang! Today we have a very special guest, former Executive Assistant turned entrepreneur, Rachael Bonetti! Rachael shares her journey as an Executive Assistant to high performing CEO's and how the job left her feeling burnt out, unrecognized and dealing with health issues that doctors wrote off as "just stress" without any support in how to manage it. Inside of this episode Rachael shares her top well-being hacks to support both physical and mental health, and how she reversed her burnout and found fulfillment! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ...2022-02-1551 min
Assist With Impact144. Rachael Bonetti Interview (Part 2)Part Two of my interview with ex-Linchpin Assistant Rachael Bonetti. In the second half of our interview Rachael shares her five tips for developing your 'Executive Presence'. Rachael says "It's in the way they move, speak and show up every day. It's evident in their actions, their commitments and their focus." It's something she works with EAs to develop and demonstrate in her mentoring programs. The five tips are in the area of: 1. Composure 2. Online presence 3. Pay attention 4. Confidence 5. Preparedness Rachael...2021-11-0223 minAssist With Impact143. Rachael Bonetti Interview (Part 1)The first in my two-part interview with Rachael Bonetti. Listen to the episode to hear her experience navigating the Career Spider Frame. How Rachael got clear on the skills, behaviours and values that empowered her to support Chairmen, CEOs, change-makers and entrepreneurs, and show up as a Linchpin Assistant. How Rachael started and grew her side hustle, The Admin Alchemist, enabling her to step away from her EA role to focus on her business full time. Hear how Rachael mentors Executive Assistants "who want to drastically change the trajectory of their careers, opening a...2021-10-2629 min
The Wild Woman Podcast019. Side-Hustling from EA to CEO With Rachael BonettiBalancing and managing your energy is essential when it comes to showing up and making decisions for your business or side hustle. The truth is, a lot of us start a side hustle before leaping into running a business full time and today’s guest does just that. Rachael is a proud side-hustler with a small business empowering administration professionals who dare to be different through unique programs and experiences. With 27 years of international experience as an admin professional herself, she works as EA to the CEO of a prolific Australian bank. To top it off, Rachael is also a...2021-06-1451 min