The Double Win

So you think you think you might need an executive assistant, but you’re not sure where to start? Here’s help!  Suzie Barbour, our executive director of operations, and Tricia Sciortino, CEO of BELAY, team up to answer your questions about how to get this done.  Fun fact, both Suzie and Tricia were virtual assistants for Michael Hyatt!  When is the right time to hire? How do I find a reliable assistant?  What competencies should I look for? What character traits should my assistant have?  Could a virtual assistant work for me?  How do I get started working with an assistant?  We’ll answer all these questions and more, plus our Top 10 list of tips for working with an executive assistant.  Get an executive assistant! Over-communicate. Empower your executive assistant with information from the very start. Set clear expectations and goals. Be highly responsive. Fill the gap with trust Listen when your executive assistant challenges you. Get to know your executive assistant. Show appreciation.  Give ownership.  Resources from This Episode   Your World-Class Assistant: Hiring, Training, and Leveraging an Executive Assistant by Michael Hyatt BELAY “25 Things You Can Delegate to an Assistant,” free download from BELAY. Text “LEADTOWIN” (all one word) to 31996.  

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Show Notes

So you think you think you might need an executive assistant, but you’re not sure where to start? Here’s help!  Suzie Barbour, our executive director of operations, and Tricia Sciortino, CEO of BELAY, team up to answer your questions about how to get this done.  Fun fact, both Suzie and Tricia were virtual assistants for Michael Hyatt!  When is the right time to hire? How do I find a reliable assistant?  What competencies should I look for? What character traits should my assistant have?  Could a virtual assistant work for me?  How do I get started working with an assistant?  We’ll answer all these questions and more, plus our Top 10 list of tips for working with an executive assistant.  Get an executive assistant! Over-communicate. Empower your executive assistant with information from the very start. Set clear expectations and goals. Be highly responsive. Fill the gap with trust Listen when your executive assistant challenges you. Get to know your executive assistant. Show appreciation.  Give ownership.  Resources from This Episode   Your World-Class Assistant: Hiring, Training, and Leveraging an Executive Assistant by Michael Hyatt BELAY “25 Things You Can Delegate to an Assistant,” free download from BELAY. Text “LEADTOWIN” (all one word) to 31996.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Creators and Guests

Host
Megan Hyatt Miller
Megan Hyatt Miller is the President and CEO of Full Focus. She’s committed to helping Full Focus customers win at work and succeed at life, what we call the Double Win. Megan has coauthored two best-selling books, Mind Your Mindset and Win at Work and Succeed at Life.
Host
Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt is a New York Times bestselling author, founder of Full Focus, and creator of the Full Focus Planner with over 1.2 million sold.

What is The Double Win?

Work-life balance isn’t a myth—it’s a mission. At The Double Win Podcast we believe that ambitious, high-growth individuals can experience personal and professional fulfillment simultaneously. Hosted by the creators of the Full Focus Planner, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller, The Double Win Podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking secrets to productivity, wellness, and work-life balance. 

The Double Win Podcast features insightful weekly conversations with thought leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing fascinating personal stories and actionable ideas for balancing professional success with personal well-being. Whether you're looking for motivation to achieve your goals or strategies to harmonize your career and life, The Double Win Podcast provides the perspectives and tools you need.

Michael and Megan focus on the nine domains of life—body, mind, and spirit, love, family, community, money, work, and hobbies—offering practical advice to help you thrive. Discover how to integrate purposeful productivity and overall wellness into your daily routine, stay motivated, and experience a life of joy and significance. Hit subscribe and embark on your journey to winning at work and succeeding at life.