QFF: Maximize Your Executive Assistant's Impact with Monique Helstrom: Discover Proven Strategies to Boost Business Growth and Efficiency, Transforming Your Small Business into a Powerhouse with Expert Coaching. (Episode 592 - Monique Helstrom)

QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse! Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week. Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with you long after the episode ends! In this episode of Quick Fire Friday host Rob Cameron interviews Monique Helstrom from Monique Helstrom Coaching shares her expertise on leveraging executive assistants to enhance business efficiency and growth. Discover practical strategies for building a strong working relationship and maximizing your team's potential. Monique emphasizes the importance of tailored coaching for small businesses, enabling leaders to focus on their core strengths while empowering their EAs. Join us for valuable insights that can transform your approach to productivity and success! Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners: Maximize Your Executive Assistant's Potential: Invest time in understanding how to leverage your Executive Assistant (EA) effectively. A well-coached EA can significantly enhance your productivity, allowing you to focus on strategic tasks that drive business growth.   Prioritize Relationship Building: Strengthening the relationship with your EA can lead to improved collaboration and efficiency. Regular check-ins and open communication help align your goals and expectations, fostering a more productive partnership.   Embrace Continuous Improvement: Even if you already have an EA, there’s always room for growth. Seek coaching to identify new strategies and areas for development, ensuring that both you and your EA evolve together as your business needs change.   Our hero crafts outstanding reviews following the experience of listening to our special guests. Are you the one we've been waiting for?   Delegate to Elevate: Recognize that you cannot do everything alone. Delegating tasks to your EA not only frees up your time for high-priority work but also empowers your assistant, contributing to their professional growth and satisfaction.   Be Open to Learning: Whether through coaching or personal reflection, remain open to learning. This mindset will enable you to adapt and refine your management style, ultimately leading to better outcomes for your business and team.   Focus on Being Your Best Self: As a small business owner, it's crucial to prioritize your well-being. By optimizing your support systems, including EAs, you can avoid burnout and ensure that you are bringing your best self to your business every day. One action small business owners can take: One action small business owners can take, as highlighted by Monique Helstrom, is to invest time in training and developing their Executive Assistants (EAs). By providing resources, guidance, and mentorship, business owners can empower their EAs to take on more responsibilities and contribute to the strategic goals of the business, ultimately enhancing productivity and creating a more effective partnership. Do you have 2 minutes every Friday? Sign up to the Weekly Leadership Email. It's free and we can help you to maximise your time. Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: You can't do it all, but you can be the best version of yourself  — Monique Helstrom Investing in your team's growth leads to greater success for your business — Monique Helstrom Building a strong relationship with your assistant is key to maximizing your time and impact — Monique Helstrom