Season 2 - Ep 8 - Ageless Expertise and Challenging Ageism in the Admin World

The Future Focused Admin

In this latest episode of The Future Focused Admin Podcast, we’re diving into the world of Ageless Expertise and tackling Ageism in the Admin Profession. We sit down with Rita Gunning, Career Admin Professional, Executive Assistant, YouTuber, Founder of Executive Assistant Oasis and Author of ‘The Executive Assistant Tool Box” from Sydney, Australia and Sandria Plummer a Career Office Manager / Executive Assistant to board-level / C-Suite within the think tank, pharmaceutical, legal, education, telecoms, property, sport, finance, public, NHS and not-for-profit sectors from London, UK, to discuss the challenges faced by mature candidates in today’s job market globally!

We explore the topic of Ageless Expertise and Challenging Ageism in the Admin World and delve into their personal experiences with ageism and how they’ve navigated the challenges within the profession. The discussion expands to address the broader issue of ageism, particularly how it disproportionately affects women across industries, diminishing their contributions as they grow older. Together, we highlight the importance of valuing seasoned professionals and fostering a more inclusive, age-diverse environment for admins and women everywhere. Tune in to gain insights on how we can all challenge ageism and celebrate the expertise that comes with experience.

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Link to Ivee Jobs in the UK helping women into jobs: https://ivee.jobs

Link to Rita’s new book “The Executive Assistant Toolbox”: https://www.amazon.com/Executive-Assistant-Toolbox-Rita-Gunning/dp/0645891304

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