Briefing In

EP01 Getting Unstuck: In Traffic and In Life

Briefing In Season 1 Episode 1
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In the first ever episode of Briefing In, Wei talks about her unconventional career path and how once upon a time, she thought being a VA wasn’t an actual “job.” From becoming a receptionist for her Nihongo professor to finding her way to the virtual assistant realm, she’s been on a journey full of unexpected turns. Along the way, Wei shares the surprising skills she's acquired and the invaluable lessons she’s learned that have not only helped her nurture her career, but find balance within herself. Even though the role of a Virtual Assistant was a completely foreign concept to her, she took everything in stride, embraced the dynamic aspect of the job, and recognized the value of open communication. She also got to say goodbye to three-hour-long commutes, which was a bonus!

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Opening Spiel
(02:26) - Introducing Wei
(03:30) - Chapter 1: Getting to know Wei’s journey
(10:38) - Chapter 2: Assumptions and realities of VA work
(13:49) - Chapter 3: Transferable skills and client relationships
(22:00) - Chapter 4: Work dynamic and communication
(31:26) - Chapter 5: Challenges and the adjustment period
(39:05) - Chapter 6: Rapid fire questions
(41:13) - Chapter 7: Most important skills


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Read the full transcript of Episode 1 here.


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