February Newsletter

Welcome to the Winter edition of the Katie-VA Newsletter.

I hope you’re all settling into the new year and looking forward to better weather on the way – spring is just around the corner.

Did anyone set any specific plans or goals for their business this year?? If you set any New Year resolutions, I hope you’ve been able to hold yourself accountable by sticking with them and seeing them through. ?

I have some big news that I wanted to share with you personally - an important update regarding Katie-VA and my Up Close & Virtual?podcast.?

Sadly, I’ve taken the very difficult decision to pause my coaching and mentoring and podcast recording.? I’ve been handed the most fantastic opportunity with a long-term client, whose?business I’m passionate about.? However, with the increased responsibilities and time constraints something has to give and on this occasion it’s those two activities!? It’s been a tough decision to make; I’ve loved every single recording and got to know some truly inspirational VAs?and business owners.? Each and every mentee and guest has invested in me or given up their precious time to chat with me and share their experiences, which I know has empowered lots of people to set out on their own business journey.? ?

To all the esteemed guests, I extend my sincerest and most heartfelt thanks.? Your willingness to share your insights and expertise has meant the world to me, and I'm truly grateful.?

To our loyal listeners, thank you for tuning in! I’ve been amazed at the growing number of you who regularly listen, comment, and send your words of encouragement.? I promise to keep you updated on any developments regarding the podcast's return.?

To my mentees – you are all fabulous and inspirational in your own right, keep doing what you’re doing and keep in touch.??

Thank you all for being part of my coaching/mentoring and podcasting journey. Your support fuels my passion, and I can't wait to reconnect with you all very soon.?

It’s not goodbye, just au revoir

Kx?

As we navigate?the beginning of 2024, it's the perfect time to reflect on our aspirations for our businesses and chart our course for success.

I'm curious: What are your goals and business plans for this year?

Are you aiming to broaden your online presence, reaching new audiences and forging stronger connections within your community? Perhaps you're eager to refine your services, infusing them with creativity and ingenuity to make you truly stand out from? the crowd. Maybe this is the year you look to expand your team and bring on board some associates.?

Or maybe your sights are set on enhancing operational efficiency or?leveraging technology to streamline processes. Whatever your aspirations may be, now is the time to breathe life into your dreams and transform them into actionable plans.

Let's share our stories, insights, and challenges, inspiring one another to reach greater heights. I invite you to join the conversation: What goals and business plans are you crafting for your businesses?in 2024? Let's embark on this journey together, supporting and empowering each other every step of the way.

Here's to a year filled with growth, innovation, and endless possibilities!

Mastering the Power of ChatGPT: A Guide for Executive Assistants and Virtual Assistants

Robyn Greaves, who was the most recent guest on Up Close & Virtual, has created this fantastic guide,specifically designed for Executive and Virtual Assistants who want to unlock the full power of ChatGPT and get their work done faster with less effort. Start Sort Scale has created 41 template prompts for Assistants. The template prompts get you started with ChatGPT by helping you to ask the right questions to get the most useful answers, write better emails, create presentations, draft company policies and more!

Get the guide here.

The Visionary VA Circle Community - Virtually Priceless

If you are a career VA looking to scale your business (6-7 figure turnover, teams of 20+, leadership teams, building a business you could one-day sell) then The Visionary VA Circle community is for you!

As part of this community, you’ll be given specific training and events, plus advice on how to develop the foundations that are crucial to creating a successful business, what it takes to build a cohesive team, manage the all important client relationships, develop efficient systems and processes and much more.

The group is free (and always will be), and they are looking for ambitious, creative and proactive members who will help raise each other up to amazing new heights.

Contact Holly Copsey of Virtually Priceless for more details.

EA How To Free Resources Library

EA How To has just launched a brand new free resources library!

Featuring a whole host of templates and useful resources, that will be regularly updated, and giving you a taste of what you could expect from an EA How To Plus membership, this is a fantastic new tool from the always wonderful Alicia Fairclough.?

Check out the EA How To Resources here.

Up Close & Virtual: The Katie-VA Podcast

Thank you to all of you who have listened, liked and supported the podcast - it means so much. Here's all the amazing guests we've had on Season 2 since the last newsletter.

• Sam J Hogwood - Escape to the City?
• Caroline Marshall - Upsource
• Amy Russell - Crescent VA
• Amy Goss - onethreefourcreative?
• Robyn Greaves - Start Sort Scale

You can listen on Spotify or Apple Music

The Katie-VA Blog

Catch up on all my latest blog posts on my website - essential reading for established or aspiring VAs.

Thanks so much for reading!

Katie x