Calling All Admin Pros: Are You Ready to Evolve? A Conversation with Evolved Assistant Author, Tara Sims

“The need to address some of the common frustrations that we experience in the workplace and the need to help administrative professionals find their voice and work to achieve the career that they desire and deserve is a part of the origin story of how this book came about.”
In this episode, I sit down with Tara Sims, author of Evolved Assistant: Unlocking Success in a New Era for Administrative Professionals.
We dive deep into what it means to be an admin in today’s world, breaking through old ideas and embracing fresh strategies for real career growth. Tara shares her insights on evolving with intention, setting healthy boundaries, and owning your expertise, no matter your title.
This episode with Tara offers practical advice and empowering perspectives for any admin professional ready to thrive.
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Tara Sims
Regional Administrative Manager/ Author/ CEO of Evolved Assistant, a virtual assistant agency
Tara M. Sims is a dynamic leader and accomplished Regional Administrative Manager at a leading global real estate management firm. As the founder, owner, and CEO of Evolved Assistant, a virtual assistant agency, and the author of the soon-to-be-launched book Evolved Assistant: Unlocking Success in a New Era for Administrative Professionals, Tara is recognized as an authority in administrative excellence. A New Orleans native now based in Atlanta, she brings over two decades of experience supporting C-suite leaders and senior professionals.
Her journey, which began after earning a BA in Psychology from Denison University, is marked by a relentless passion for enhancing the impact of administrative professionals. Known for her adaptability, problem-solving skills, and ability to build strong executive partnerships, Tara excels in guiding teams to deliver exceptional results.
Her leadership style is deeply people-focused and partnership-oriented, combining her expertise in executive support, organizational strategy, and coaching to foster successful collaborations between executives and their administrative teams. Her insights have made her sought-after speaker and thought leader, with features on The Leader Assistant Podcast, The EA Campus Podcast, and other platforms. In 2021, she was honored with the Admin Awards Leadership Award, a testament to her influence and contributions to the profession.
Her full bio can be found here: https://www.evolvedassistant.com/meetthefounder