Systems That Help You Thrive: A Conversation with Marianne Tansley

If you’ve ever felt behind when it comes to systems or second-guessed the value of your admin skills, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we chat with Marianne Tansley, founder of Thrive Admin Services. With decades of experience as an executive assistant and admin expert, Marianne now helps VAs and corporate support professionals build better systems using Microsoft 365, document their processes, and step fully into their value.

Together, Adrienne and Marianne unpack what it means to thrive as an admin, why systems don’t have to be scary, and how sharing knowledge helps lift the whole industry.

You’ll hear about:

🌱 How Marianne shifted from corporate EA to business owner

🌱 Practical ways to use Microsoft 365 to save time and stay organised

🌱 Why documenting processes can help you grow with confidence

🌱 What it means to “career-proof” yourself as a VA or admin pro

🌱 How to raise the standard for admin work — without burning out

If you’ve ever thought “I’m just the admin,” this episode is a reminder that your skills, experience and perspective are not only valuable, they’re essential.

Resources and Links:

🌱 Join the Seed VA community:

Website: seedvirtualassistants.com.au

Instagram: @seedvirtualassistants

Facebook Group: Seed VA – Australian Virtual Assistant Community

Learn more about the Inner Circle:

seedvirtualassistants.com.au/innercircle

📲 Connect with Marianne Tansley and Thrive Admin Services:

Website: www.thriveadmin.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveadminservices

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveadmin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-tansley

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