The Assistant Lab

Episode Eight - Interview with award winning EA Shirwyn Weber

November 20, 2022 Victoria Wratten & Anel Martin Season 1 Episode 8
The Assistant Lab
Episode Eight - Interview with award winning EA Shirwyn Weber
Show Notes

Welcome to the next episode of The Assistant Lab! 

Wow - is one word to describe this amazing interview with Shirwyn. 

Shirwyn talks us through his extraordinary career to date, which included being the first man and first person of colour to win the South African PA of the Year award in 2019. 

We also discuss the impact of the Not Just a Girls Job campaign, an EPAA UK campaign to look at the gender split between male vs females in the roles. 

As someone who has moved from South Africa to the UK in recent years, we also talk through the incredible observations Shirwyn has made between the two countries and this profession. 

Also touching upon the 'Chief of Staff' job title, in addition to grabbing those professional development opportunities and being resourceful, even in challenging times. 

There are a lot of golden nuggets in this episode. 

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