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She"s Alright When You Get To Know Her - UK Podcast for Virtual Assistants

Catherine Gladwyn - UK Virtual Assistant Trainer

Ever feel strangled by your 9-5? Let me guide you through the steps to leave employment and embrace freedom as a self-employed Virtual Assistant. I like to call it "from employment to enjoyment" with methods that work. The podcast for aspiring, new and even established Virtual Assistants; giving you tips, advice and zero fluff.

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00:29:29

How Blogging and AI can get VAs more clients!

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2026/04/18

Do VAs need to blog? No.But if you want to get exposure to more clients, become noticed by AI (because AI is not going anywhere), want to attract more clients and allow Google to fall in love with you, then your website needs to do more than just sit there, and blogging can help!In this podcast, I’m talking about:how blogs can help bring more eyes to your business (more eyes = more clients = more income)why blogging is important for your ranking on Googlehow blogging could help your business get

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00:24:13

2026 Software and Tools for Virtual Assistants

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2026/03/29

Everything evolves, so there's a couple of new recommendations for pieces of software Virtual Assistants would benefit from learning in here.I also talk about my Canva course, which you can see here.And, when you've got 60 minutes free, check out the free Kirmada training here.Like the sound of having Google Workspace to make your VA business even easier to manage? Take a look here.(I am an affiliate for many products. All of which I only recommend if I use, love and / or see the huge benefit they

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00:08:27

When's the next episode of the Virtual Assistant...

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2026/01/20

Some of you have noticed I've missed an episode so I wanted to give an update. Lots of gossip too!

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00:26:06

How Much Does It Really Cost to Become a Virtual...

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2025/12/28

You might be surprised to know that becoming a Virtual Assistant costs less than £350, in fact it could be less than that!Listen to my honest run down of how much it might cost you to become a VA, with clients, sooner rather than later.In this episode I mention a few things I use and am priviledged to be an affiliate of too, including money off links / codes:Terms of business and booking forms from KoffeeKlatch. Use discount code CATH10 for 10% off.PolicyBee for your insurance. Mention my name or

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00:26:30

Future Proofing your Virtual Assistant Business -...

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2025/12/14

How to future proof your Virtual Assistant business and avoid that feast / famine cycle.Is it possible? Hell yeah!Not only have I done it, but I've put it to the test about 5 times now over the last ten years.Let me share some things you can do for your own VA business to keep yours going even when you need to stop.I mention my second bestselling book, The 20% Rule, in this episode, which you can get from Amazon.

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00:32:17

Want to Become a Virtual Assistant in 2026? Here’s How

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2025/11/30

Is this your sign to take control of the best years of your life? To step away from the corporate chains?Becoming a Virtual Assistant could be the best decision you ever make. It was certainly one of mine!Freedom, flexibility and financial independence aren’t a dream - they’re a business model.And your journey starts here.Listen to find out why this journey could lead you to a destination you may never have thought possible.I mention a few links in this episode which you can find below:Pick what

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00:45:07

What VAs are Actually Charging, Doing and Earning (VA...

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2025/11/16

Ever wondered what other VAs are really earning, offering, and banking?I got the inside scoop from the person who crunched the numbers in the UK VA Survey - Gwen Backhouse - and yep, we’re spilling the tea and giving you a glimpse into what 2026 looks like for our wonderful sector.Whether you're just starting out or scaling, you’ll want to hear this.🎧 Hit play and prepare to take notes.Get your copy of the survey hereJoin the Society of Virtual Assistants hereGwen mentions during the podcast about

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00:39:55

VA Search and Rescue: Why You’re Not Getting Clients

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2025/11/02

You say you’ve tried everything to get clients as a Virtual Assistant - let’s check thatIn this episode I go on a search and rescue of two Virtual Assistant's LinkedIn page and websites and share exactly why they're not yet getting any traction, despite their brilliant efforts.I can’t turn water into wine, but I can turn crickets into clients.In this episode, I mention:LinkedIn Course (for those stuck at profile level)Train ChatGPT (if content is the missing piece)

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00:31:48

Looking for more clients as a Virtual Assistant?...

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2025/10/18

Looking for more clients as VA but feel like you’ve exploited all options? Firstly, here’s your reminder that needing clients isn’t embarrassing, every business owner needs clients - hiding your availability is actually doing potential clients a disservice. You’re allowing them to continue struggling on their own, without you!In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what to do if you need more clients. One tip in particular could change EVERYTHING for your business. How to talk about your availability

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00:24:48

How to Spot a Scammer as a Virtual Assistant

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2025/10/04

Not every client / inquiry is legit — and one scammer can do enormous damage to your self confidence.So in this episode, I’m sharing exactly ❌ Red flags to spot instantly🎯 What to say when something feels “off”🧠 How to trust your gut and stay in controlYou’ll walk away knowing what to look for, how to respond, and how to know if you're hungry or your gut is throwing red flags!

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00:02:04

Becoming a Virtual Assistant could be the best...

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2025/09/26

You might be thinking: But how do I get clients as a Virtual Assistant?You don't need to worry about that, it'll all fall into place.Let's do things the right way, the easy way.Step one is you choose - yes you get to choose - what services you'll offer as a VA.That’s exactly why I created this free download 90+ services you can offer as a VA.www.catherinegladwyn.co.uk/va-servicesIf you’re serious about changing your work life, if you want to create a business that fits around your life - not the

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00:19:45

Will AI Replace Virtual Assistants? Here's the Real...

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2025/09/20

What ChatGPT and other AI software are giving us now, has been around for years in different forms. Google provides incredible information, some of which is absolute tosh and other bits give us knowledge we’d have only gathered on a Tuesday, Weds morning, Thurs or Friday and two hours on a Saturday going to a library.When the internet was first released there were concerns about how it could lead to loneliness and isolation, and I am sure it has in many ways. But it’s also opened up whole new worlds

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00:24:34

How to make more money as a Virtual Assistant -...

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2025/09/06

It's okay to want to make more money, but we can sometimes feel like asking 'how' is a bit greedy.It's not. The more income you have the more you can do to give you even more freedom and luxury.- get a cleaner- have your meals delivered (Simmer)- add to a pension- buy premium bonds- pay off a lump sum on a debt- buy an electric bike, in duck egg green, with a wicker front basket (I want one but am not allowed after a scooter incident a few years ago)Anyway, as always, I digress. Listen to today's

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00:49:26

How to Juggle Being a Virtual Assistant with Children

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2025/08/23

I couldn't even pop out to get a magazine when I was a new Mum!Whereas Caroline started her business with an 18 month old baby, and pregnant with her second.I'm joined in this episode by Caroline Marshall, the founder of Upsource, a multi award-winning Virtual Assistant agency and a growing community of fractional, high-calibre Business, Executive, and Virtual Assistants.Find out how she went from start up to fully booked in 3 months. To now having a team of 36 (not a typo) associates.How did / does

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00:33:35

How to stand out as a Virtual Assistant (let's find...

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2025/08/09

We need to share who YOU are online as well as what you do to help you stand out, so we need to find your tone of voice and allow potential clients to really get to know the face behind the business.I hope some small tips in this episode help you do that, or confirm you're already doing all the things.I make an exciting recommendation in the podcast about a course by my friend, Katya Varbanova, a course which I am having hours of fun with and one that's changed my creativity and content beyond

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00:36:44

12 (easy to resolve) Reasons Some Virtual Assistants...

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2025/07/26

No one ever really fails as a Virtual Assistant if they avoid these 12 things.The word fail is very harsh, isn't it? No one is a failure for trying. We weren't born knowing how to do all the things required to run a business.I’m hoping this episode either reassures you that you’re already on the right track and just need more time - or shows you that the tweaks you do need to make aren’t biggies. I reference my popular guide: 'How to get clients using LinkedIn' which can be found here:

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00:32:39

Client Red flags to Consider as a Virtual Assistant

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2025/07/12

How do you spot a red flag? Do we just trust what our gut is telling us? Maybe, depends how well your gut can sense things. If you're anything like me, my gut can go into a panic just trying to work out what time I need to leave for an appointment that is at 4pm, and takes 1 hour to drive to.I've covered about 11 client red flags in this episode, but have been mindful that some may just be aligned to boundaries.Let me know if I've missed any glaringly obvious ones.I mention my Enquiry to Onboarding

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00:51:07

How quickly will you get clients as a Virtual Assistant?

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2025/06/28

'How quickly will I get clients as a Virtual Assistant?'This is a question I Googled time and time again before I started my VA business. Sadly, there is one firm answer because it depends on many factors. I know many new / aspiring VAs get frustrated when they feel like they've been doing all the right things (for 2 whole days), yet they haven't got any clients! Lois was the same. But things soon turned around! By gosh did they turn around. Listen to how Lois went from 'I'LL NEVER GET CLIENTS' to ru

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00:30:14

Handling Unsupportive or Negative Family / Friends as...

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2025/06/14

In this episode I'm tackling something a bit personal, but oh-so-common: what to do when your family just doesn’t get it - or worse, they’re downright negative about your Virtual Assistant journey. If you’ve ever felt unsupported or doubted by the people closest to you, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about how to protect your energy, stay focused, and succeed anyway.

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00:37:57

Is it possible to earn £10k / £20k a month as a...

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2025/05/31

Kellie shares her magnificent journey to become one of the massive success stories of my mentoring.We talk niching, we talk growth, we talk money! Which is why this episode is titled: Is it possible to earn £10k or even £20k a month as a Virtual Assistant?You'll have to listen to find out - and if it is, how?Kellie Simpson Legal Ltd was established in 2018 to offer virtual assistant services specially tailored to the legal sector. Having worked in the legal sector for over 23 years, Kellie has an

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