Where Ambition Meets Action
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As we enter the season of goal-setting and career planning, my inbox has been rather active with questions about professional development in the executive and business support space.
As I mentioned once in a post - I have been mentoring and coaching for 12 months now alongside my day job as an Executive Assistant without any promotion - it has been purely through word of mouth and recommendation that this has grown from nothing to something!
I have now realised there's a growing need to share more detail with you all about "Aspire & Achieve" and this special edition newsletter is my way of informing you all and reaching out to all those ambitious professionals looking to elevate their careers and our administrative profession as a whole...
Welcome to Aspire & Achieve with me- Jodie Mears, where career ambitions transform into reality. As an active Executive Assistant who's walked (and still walking) your path, I understand that spark of ambition telling you there's more to your professional journey 💭There is...
This isn't traditional career advice – it's a bespoke mentoring experience that bridges the gap between aspiration and achievement. Together as a partnership, we turn those 'what-ifs' into 'here's how,' building your confidence to showcase your true strategic value in your current or future organisation.
The Aspire & Achieve Way...
Here is an outline of what typically happens during the programme. Our journey together unfolds and is flexible enough to be able to change along the way while always keeping our plan fully bespoke and unique to what you want from me and what you desire long-term with your career progression.
1. Aspire Phase
Strategic Vision Mapping
Professional Identity
Career Goals Alignment
2. Action Phase
LinkedIn & CV Optimization
Visibility & Value Communication
Confidence Building Strategies
3. Achieve Phase
Strategic Career Positioning
Salary & Promotion Navigation
Leadership Development
"Of course - if you need something different, during our intro call we discuss more in detail and come up with a plan together of what you need either long-term or short-term"
Why Is This Programme Different ❓🤔
When people ask me what sets my mentoring programme apart, I love sharing the story of how it came to be.
Throughout my career, I noticed something was missing in traditional mentoring programmes - that practical, results-driven approach that helps you put that high-level advice into real tangible action.
That's why I created something different- a collaborative journey where we work together to achieve real, measurable outcomes.
What makes this approach truly special? 🤝
⭐Comprehensive Support: From a LinkedIn profile overhaul to appraisal preparation, we cover every aspect of your unique professional development
⭐Results-Focused: Everything we do ties back to your career advancement and personal goals
⭐Practical Tools: You'll get access to resources you can use immediately that won't expire
⭐Real-World Perspective: As an active EA myself, I understand exactly what makes Assistants, LinkedIn profiles and CVs/Resumes stand out
⭐Strategic Guidance: Together, we'll unravel, define and pursue your goals
⭐Ongoing Development: Our six sessions together are paced to align with your schedule
⭐Two-Way Accountability: This isn't just mentoring - it's a partnership for your success
Investment in Your Future 🔮
Understanding that professional development is a significant step, I offer flexible and highly affordable options.
Self-Investment
My clients find the program pays for itself through being able to showcase their value to their organisation where some have even secured pay raises, new jobs or promotions.
Corporate Sponsorship
If needed I can provide business justification letters (for you to send or I can send on your behalf) to better explain the importance of continued learning and development in the workplace for administrative professionals.
Real Voices, Real Results 🎤
"Reaching out for the sessions has been one of the best decisions I've ever made, not just professionally but on a personal level also."
"I appreciate how you show me how to do the things you say I need to consider doing. The resources you share and the down-to-earth help have blasted me out of the rut I was in."
"Jodie helped me to gain back my confidence and really believe in myself, she was very motivating and helped me to really see my worth and what I deserve not just right now but in the future and that I am capable of achieving anything"
"The sessions were structured and it felt like a safe space where I could discuss how I felt on any level to do with how I was feeling about my career and also how I was feeling in general".
Looking Ahead -2025 Waitlist Now Open 📃
The response to my mentoring & coaching albeit word of mouth and recommendations thus far has been overwhelming at times, with a waitlist now extending into January 2025.
This growing demand reflects not just the effectiveness of my mentoring & coaching but the increasing recognition of executive support professionals' potential to drive organisational excellence! 👏👏👏
📢 I also partner with forward-thinking organisations to elevate their administrative teams through:
👉Bespoke workshops tailored to your team's needs
👉Inspiring career development talks
👉Virtual or in-person delivery options
👉Team or group coaching calls
So... If You Are Ready to:
👉Position yourself effectively for career advancement
👉Create compelling professional profiles and build your personal brand
👉Build confidence in your career journey
👉Maximize your skills and showcase your unique value to open the door to opportunities
💡Then I invite you to join my waitlist for 2025. Send me a DM to begin your journey.