152: Powerful insights and career-defining moments shape this engaging interview with Rhonda, founder of On the Right Track. Discover her journey from administrative assistant to globally recognized entrepreneur. Rhonda’s forward-thinking use of AI tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly showcases her vision for the future of tech in the workplace. Her unique blend of career expertise and personal reflections on family and work-life balance make this a must-watch for anyone focused on career growth, the future of AI, and a balanced, impactful life.

Insightful … humorous … entertaining … even contagious … words that are often used to describe Rhonda Scharf. A speaker with the uncanny ability to look at the normal and see something quite different.

She’s a funny girl, with funny stories and a fun way to look at life as well as live life. She comes from a small town outside of a small town and her small town quirky look on life is going to make you question why you do what you do. You are guaranteed to learn a thing or two on your journey from her unique perspective.

Rhonda has been a professional speaker for over 30 years, has spoken in dozens of countries, has earned her Certified Speaking Professional, is a member of the Speaking Hall of Fame, is a Global Speaking Fellow, and been awarded the Spirit of CAPS which is The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers’ highest honor. She is the only speaker in the entire world with all four accreditations. She has written eight books with her ninth on the way. However, her proudest accomplishment is finally breaking 95 on the golf course, and of course being a proud Nana!

Rhonda has been earning money from speaking since she was two years old! Her mother used to offer her 25 cents to be quiet for five minutes. Since that time, she has figured out how to get clients to pay her to speak and to not be quiet. Her mother and her family still don’t understand why.

Links:

🔴 Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bK11EJlok9o

http://www.AdminsRock.com
https://www.facebook.com/RhondaScharfONTHERIGHTTRACK
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondascharf/
Newsletter: https://on-the-right-track.com

Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/

The Future Assistant Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter

Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS

Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661

151: Erfolg, Verantwortung und strategische Führung: Es geht um die Kunst, als Executive Assistant nicht nur operativ, sondern auch strategisch unentbehrlich zu werden. Mein Interviewgast, Michelle Fritsch, die rechte Hand von Frank Thelen, teilt ihre Erfahrungen und zeigt, wie sie sich von einer klassischen Assistentin zur unverzichtbaren strategischen Partnerin entwickelt hat. Sie spricht über die Übernahme von Verantwortung, das Meistern komplexer Herausforderungen und wie man durch Eigeninitiative und schnelle Entscheidungsfindung ihre Karriere auf das nächste Level hebt. Zudem verrät sie ihre Geheimnisse für ein perfektes Zeitmanagement und eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance.

Zu Michelle Fritsch:
Nach ihrem Bachelor in Medien- und Kommunikationsmanagement hat Michelle erste Erfahrungen bei 1&1 gesammelt, wo sie redaktionelle Inhalte betreut und Videos moderiert hat. Heute unterstützt sie Frank Thelen bei Freigeist und TEQ Capital als Executive Assistant – von der Organisation bis hin zu strategischen Themen. Ab Dezember 2024 wartet eine neue Herausforderung auf Michelle.

Links:

🔴 Folge als Video anschauen: https://youtu.be/olZQbj4VqTU

ChatGPT von OpenAI: https://chatgpt.com/
Gemini von Google: https://gemini.google.com/app
Midjourney (Bild-Generator): https://www.midjourney.com/home
Flux (Bild-Generator, auch von Grok bei X integriert): https://blackforestlabs.ai/

Michelle auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-fritsch/
Diana auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/

The Future Assistant Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter

Podcast auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS
Podcast auf Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661

150: Discover the Untold Secrets of John F. Kennedy Jr. In this riveting episode, RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil take you behind the scenes of the life and legacy of one of the 20th century’s most iconic figures. They share never-before-heard stories about JFK Jr.’s personal life, his deep connection to New York, and the close friendships that shaped him. With heartfelt memories and humorous anecdotes, this conversation reveals the man behind the legend in a way you've never seen before. Dive into the real story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and the impact he left behind.

RoseMarie Terenzio is the New York Times bestselling author of Fairy Tale Interrupted and the former executive assistant to John F. Kennedy Jr. She served as JFK Jr.’s chief of staff at George magazine and oversaw his public relations and philanthropic causes until his death in 1999. Terenzio is the executive producer of Paramount Network’s I Am JFK, Jr. She is from New York City, where she lives and works as a strategic communications professional.

Liz McNeil is an editor-at-large at people, where she has worked for the last thirty years. She was the executive producer of the Discovery+ documentary Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11 and the writer and executive producer of People’s podcast Cover-Up. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

Links:

🔴 YouTube-Link to Video: https://youtu.be/Zx0N_sn9ZtI

Book - JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography: https://www.amazon.com/JFK-Jr-Intimate-Oral-Biography/dp/1668018519

Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/

The Future Assistant Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter

Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS

Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661