Send us a textIn this episode, Craig Bryson and Jodie Mears explore how assistants can build influence and visibility inside their organisations through intentional relationship-building. From bridging departments to boosting confidence, they unpack why internal networking is one of the most underrated career tools for EAs, and how external connections can quietly feed back into your internal success.Listener Question “I keep hearing that internal networking is important, but I have no idea where to start. What does it actually look like in practice for an assistant?”Expert Contributor Kristina Willis (Head of Customer Success & former EA) shares a practical roadmap for assistants to begin internal networking, from identifying who to know, to starting small conversations that build momentum.Episode HighlightsInternal networking 101: why assistants need to be visible beyond their execThe long-game mindset- networking when you’re not desperate for outcomesBuilding bridges across IT, marketing, and reception for faster resultsHow internal visibility protects your career when your exec moves onTurning external relationships into internal winsThe introvert’s guide to confident connectionEA-led onboarding: the simplest way to start internal networkingValue BombKristina Willis: “The goal should always be to look inward first and ask yourself, who do you admire at your company and why?”Support the showHelp us stay visible to you by sharing this episode with someone in your circle as well as following and subscribing so you never miss an episode.Supporters will get a shout-out on social media and in future episodes.Got questions? Don't hesitate to submit them via our website. Buckle up and join us on this journey of discovery and personal growth. Follow and contact us on our socialsWebsiteLinkedIn PinterestXTikTok