{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Admin Avenues Podcast","title":"Rebuilding a Legacy: Heather Batchelor on 40 Years in Admin and Reviving AIOP","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f444ce3e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2625,"description":"In this episode of The Admin Avenues Podcast, I sit down with Heather Batchelor FAIOP, a true stalwart of the admin profession with an incredible 40-year career - to talk about leadership, legacy, and breathing new life into one of Australia’s oldest professional associations, the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP).\nHeather opens up about her journey from her first admin role to becoming National President of AIOP during one of its most challenging chapters. She shares the bold decisions, difficult changes, and strategic partnerships that helped turn things around, and why collaboration across the admin profession is key to its future.\nThis conversation is full of insights, history, and inspiration for anyone passionate about elevating our profession.\nWhat you’ll hear in this episode:Heather’s 40-year admin journey and the milestones that shaped her careerWhy she said “yes” to leading AIOP when it was at a crossroadsThe most challenging and rewarding changes made to ensure AIOP’s survivalThe vision and strategy behind the AIOP rebrandHow collaboration with organisations like Admin Avenues has strengthened the professionHeather’s hopes for the future of AIOP and advice for future admin leaders\nIf you care about legacy, leadership, and making an impact in your profession, you’ll love this episode.\nListen now and be inspired to lead change in your own corner of the admin world.\nTo learn more about AIOP - click here: https://aiop.com.au \nTo find out more about the AIOP Awards - click here:https://www.eventcreate.com/e/the-2025-aiop-awards-gala-dinner \nTo nominate an Australian admin for the 2025 AIOP awards - click here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/AustralianInstituteOfOfficeProfessionals/_2025AustralianInstituteOfOfficeProfessionalsAwards \nTo see the AIOP video of the Brisbane event (proudly shot by our sponsors of this AIOP event Tempus Media) - click here: https://aiop.com.au/resources/AIOP-Website%20Members%20Video.mp4 \nYou can connect with...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ViWfDNkyCXsY84BcFhqd9szu5I0k2-_BHioDWsaTjfM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mODk5/NjEzMWMzZmQ2YmM3/ZGQyNzViZWJiMWFj/MDUzOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}