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Beyond the Desk: Admin Advocates
Welcome to 'Beyond the Desk: Admin Advocates' where Melissa Mahoney and Rachel Suman, CXO of IAAP, lead listeners on an enlightening journey into the world of administrative professionals. In each episode, Melissa and Rachel share practical insights, real-life stories, and actionable advice to empower administrative professionals at every stage of their careers. From navigating workplace challenges to embracing technology and fostering personal growth, 'Beyond the Desk' covers a wide range of topics relevant to administrative professionals. Join Melissa and Rachel as they redefine the narrative surrounding administrative work and inspire listeners to reach new heights in their professional lives. Whether you're a seasoned admin or just starting out, this podcast is your go-to resource for success in the administrative world. Tune in and discover what lies 'Beyond the Desk'!
Beyond the Desk: Admin Advocates
From Juggling to Leading: The Admin Project Management Shift
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Administrative professionals have always been the ones keeping everything on track — the timelines, the priorities, the people, the moving parts. But what happens when you pair that instinct with real project management strategy and the right tech tools to back it up? That's exactly what the Innovation Lab at Summit 2026 is designed to find out. In this episode of Beyond the Desk: Admin Advocates, hosts Rachel Suman and Melissa Mahoney sit down with Innovation Lab facilitators Mary Beth Imbarrato and Vonetta Watson-Edwards for a conversation about what it really means to lead projects with clarity and confidence. From hands-on Microsoft 365 workflows to the post-Summit virtual cohort that keeps the momentum going, this episode is your insider's preview of one of the most high-impact add-on experiences at Summit 2026 in Los Angeles. Whether you're already comfortable in a project lead role or just starting to see yourself in that seat, this conversation will meet you where you are — and push you further.
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