The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows
The Leader Assistant Podcast encourages and challenges executive assistants and administrative professionals to become confident, game-changing Leader Assistants. Host Jeremy Burrows, a longtime executive assistant and author, discusses productivity, time management, resisting burnout, leadership, and artificial intelligence. The podcast aims to help assistants manage the good, bad, and ugly in the lives of high-capacity leaders.
Episodes
#385: Rachel Clissold on Finding Your Voice and Developing Your Confidence
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I chat with Rachel Clissold, a coach and consultant based in Australia who helps leaders gain clarity and communicate more effectively.Rachel shares her professional journey, starting as a team administrator managing hundreds of staff and transitioning into an executive assistant role. We explore the unique rewards of being a "sidekick" to
#384: Beth Portesi - Vibe Coding for Executive Assistants
Beth Portesi is AI Enablement and Program Lead at Fivetran after 12 years as an executive assistant. She’s also the founder of Vibe Coding for EAs.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Beth explores the exciting world of AI for executive assistants. Beth shares her journey from longtime EA to AI program lead and dives into “vibe coding” – an approach that empowers assistants to create a
#383: Fiona Kelly - Founder of Executive PA Forum and Miss Jones Ireland
Fiona Kelly is the founder of Executive PA Forum, Ireland’s only L&D platform for EAs, PAs and business support professionals.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Fiona talks about the changes she has seen in the executive support industry since launching her first summit in 2010, her process for hiring trainers, and more.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/383--It’s the last day
#382: How to Confidently Craft a Resume that Stands Out
In this exclusive episode, Al-Husein Madhany and I talk about how to confidently craft a resume – specifically for executive support roles – that stands out from the crowd.This is not a generic conversation about resumes. This is a brutally honest session to help you with your resume so you can gain an edge in your current (or future) job search.To further dive into this topic and get access to th
#381: Ashley Langlais on Supporting the Goals of Your CEO
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ashley Langlais, Chief of Staff at DVx Ventures, shares her unique approach to being a strategic partner to a CEO. Ashley details her journey in supporting her CEO through a "big first," such as writing his first book, making his goal her own from day one. Jeremy and Ashley chat about how to provide support beyond calendar management for m
#380: Amber Youngren - Executive Assistant and Office Manager Lead at Forged Fiber 37
Amber Youngren is the executive assistant and office manager lead at Forged Fiber 37. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Amber discusses the evolving role of the Executive Assistant. She shares how EAs can become strategic leaders by developing skills for operations and Chief of Staff roles, building deep trust, managing up, and acting as the organization's ultimate connector to
#379: Executive Office Insights Spotlight - A Conversation with Bilingual EA Paula Moio and Her Executive
Tune into this special episode featuring a rare dual interview between Diana Brandl, award-winning executive assistant Paula Moio and her executive, Louis. Discover the powerful synergy of their four-year working relationship, built on radical trust, open dialogue, and Louis' strong belief that "assistants must be leaders." They share how emotional intelligence and cultural adaptati
#378: Former Personal Assistant to Archbishop Desmond Tutu - Atrayah Janhe
Join Diana Brandl for an inspiring spotlight episode of Executive Office Insights with Atrayah Janhe, former Personal Assistant to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Atrayah shares her diverse career path – from her start as a secretary and policewoman in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to managing the Arch's office during his transition to retirement.She offers crucial insights into the evolution of the assis
#377: James McPartland on Leading from Where You Are
James “Mac” McPartland is a keynote speaker, author of the Unopened Gifts ® series, and MindShift & Performance Coach.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, James talks about what it really means to lead from where you are, self-leadership, radical responsibility, and communication.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/377--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the
#376: Diana Brandl Interviews Brian Daniel - Founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network
In this candid interview, Diana Brandl welcomes Brian Daniel, founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, to pull back the curtain on the world of private service for celebrities, high-net-worth families, and billionaires. Brian, a former Personal Assistant and Chief of Staff for royal families and A-list stars, shares his firsthand expertise on the ups and downs of the industry. He revea
#375: Strategic Partner in the Executive Suite - Diana Brandl's Conversation with Anne Marie Otañez
In this spotlight episode of Diana Brandl's Executive Office Insights, Anne Marie Otañez details her intentional career path, moving from early roles at Netscape, Disney, and Apple to her current strategic position.Learn what it truly means to be a Chief of Staff—a trusted partner, liaison, confidant, and proxy—and the importance of clearly defining the role against that of an Executive Assis
#374: A Powerful Partnership - Diana Brandl Chats with President Matthew Chapman and his EBP Agnes Spohn
In this spotlight episode of the Executive Office Insights podcast, join Diana Brandl for an inspiring conversation with Matthew Chapman (President of Sales and Marketing) and his Executive Business Partner, Agnes Spohn, from Freudenberg Group. Despite being based in the US and Germany, this power duo reveals the dynamics of their thriving, trust-based, remote partnership, including how they lever
#373: Maaike Knoester Interviews Jeremy Burrows on the 5 Star Assistant Podcast
I had the honor of speaking with Maaike Knoester for an interview on the 5 Star Assistant Podcast to discuss my 20-year career as an Executive Assistant, my book The Leader Assistant, and the journey of producing over 360 episodes of my own podcast.In this conversation we talk about challenging misconceptions about our profession. The greatest misunderstanding is that EAs are merely "one-tric
#372: A Conversation with Heleen Vink - Management Assistant to the Deputy CEO & CFO at Ingka Group | IKEA
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, explore how service skills evolve into strategy as Heleen Vink shares her path from hospitality to supporting the CEO of Ingka Group (IKEA), the calendar audit that reset priorities, and the systems that protect deep work and drive stakeholder engagement. Heleen and Diana also
#371: Reggie Love - Former Personal Aide to President Barack Obama
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast. In this spotlight episode, Diana interviews Reggie Love - former Personal Aide to President Barack Obama.The conversation features Reggie discussing his life, career, and time at the White House. He shares his background growing up in North Carolina and his path to working with Obama, emphasizing the i
#370: Jana Franklin on the Biggest Mistake CEOs Make When Hiring a VA
Jana Franklin is President of CEO Concierge, a company dedicated to offering high-quality virtual assistant services to busy entrepreneurs, business owners and C-suite levels.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jana talks about the importance of training and onboarding when bringing on an assistant, the role of personality assessments in the hiring process, treating assistants as busi
#369: Diana Brandl Interviews Patrick Jephson - Former Chief of Staff to Princess Diana
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana interviews Patrick Jephson - former Chief of Staff to Princess Diana.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/369 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You use
#368: Executive Support in Microsoft Germany's CEO Office
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with the executive support team in Microsoft Germany's CEO office.Go behind the scenes of Microsoft Germany’s CEO Office with two inspiring women: Andrea Bross (Executive Assistant) and Svetlana Barsova (Chief of Staff). In this candid conversation, they shar
#367: Donata Boston - Former Madonna Family Assistant
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Donata Boston - former Madonna family assistant.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/367 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite
#366: Deborrah Mac Kenzie on Executive Assistant Superpowers
Deborrah Mac Kenzie-Meneades has over 30 years of experience in executive support.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Deborrah shares her assistant career story, including a bit from her experience leading EA teams, and talks about superpowers assistants have.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/366 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pu
#365: Diana Brandl and Lauren Bradley on How Executive Assistants Can Thrive
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Lauren Bradley about how EAs can thrive.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/365 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They h
#364: Robert Hosking - Global Executive Director at Robert Half
Robert Hosking is executive director of the administrative and customer support practice at talent solutions and business consulting firm, Robert Half.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Robert talks about how assistants can earn a seat at the table. He also shares tips for interviewing, breaking through the AI wall when applying for jobs, weighing job offers, and more.Show notes ->
#363: Dawn Stallwood on EAs, Automation, and Beautiful Leadership
Dawn Stallwood has close to 30 years of experience serving and working closely with leaders and their management teams – including executive assistants and chiefs of staff.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Dawn talks about how EAs bring space and perspective to CEOs and their teams, what beautiful leadership is, and what she’s seeing in the professional space related to automation a
#362: Annie Croner on Multitasking vs Multitracking
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about multitasking vs multitracking.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/362--It’s the last day of the offsite
#361: Start, Stop, Continue with Jess Lindgren
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast.In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about the Start, Stop, Continue framework and how it can apply to evaluating internal events for your organization.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/361 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside t
#360: Ricky Blanco - Stepping into a Leadership Mindset as an EA
Ricky Blanco Saavedra is a Sr. Executive Assistant at Viva Exec, supporting the CTO and Head of Go-to-Market at Shippo.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ricky talks about discarding the “I’m just the EA” mindset, and stepping into a leadership mindset, how to fight impostor syndrome, and more.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/360 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exac
#359: Diana Brandl's Conversation with Danny McCubbin - Former PA to Chef Jamie Oliver
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Danny McCubbin, former PA to Chef Jamie Oliver.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/359 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite.
#358: Being Solutions Oriented vs Being the Solution (with Annie Croner)
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about being solutions oriented vs being the solution.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/358 --It’s the last
#357: Finding EA Communities Online with Jess Lindgren
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about finding EA communities online.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/357 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They ha
#356: Executive Office Insights Spotlight - Diana Brandl Interviews Samantha Cox - Former EA to Sir Richard Branson
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana interviews Samantha Cox, former EA to Sir Richard Branson.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/356 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite.
#355: Elizabeth Sutkowska - Longtime EA and Founder of Assistologist
Elizabeth Sutkowska is an experienced Executive Assistant with international expertise supporting leaders in fast-paced corporate and startup environments.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Elizabeth talks about “falling into” the EA role, launching a Poland-based association to empower assistants, and more.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/355--It’s the last day of the offsite an
#354: Annie Croner on How to Have a Stellar Annual Review
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she shares tips on how to have a stellar annual review.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/354--It’s the last day of th
#353: Ask an Assistant Spotlight - Laptop Bags for the EA on the Go
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about laptop bags for the EA on the go.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/353--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They
#352: Yvette Lamb - Founder of The Admin Wrap
Yvette Lamb is the writer behind The Admin Wrap – a practical newsletter for administrative professionals.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Yvette talks about her career as an EA, Chief of Staff, and operations manager.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/352 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This
#351: David Goldman on Job Interview Strategies for Assistants
David Goldman is a veteran recruiter and job interview coach with over 25 years of experience helping people find and secure executive assistant, EBP and Chief of Staff roles.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, David talks about proven job interview strategies to help executive assistants and executive business partners turn great interviews into great offers. David also shares tips o
#350: Polly Todd on Being an EA Contractor in the Corporate World
Polly Todd has been a dedicated Senior Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience, as a long term contractor, at a large financial institution.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Polly shares her story of being a contractor in the corporate world, the challenges that come with it, growing confidence, and how to onboard a new executive.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/350
#349: The One Question Every Executive Assistant Should Consistently Ask Themselves (with Annie Croner)
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she shares the one question every executive assistant should consistently ask themselves.Show Notes -> leaderassistan
#348: Your Corporate Holiday Gift List with Jess Lindgren
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks corporate holiday gift lists.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/348--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled th
#347: Kirsten Fargotstein - Inside the World of Celebrity and UHNW Support
Kirsten Fargotstein is a veteran executive and personal assistant with over a decade of experience supporting celebrities, founders, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across entertainment, nonprofits, luxury fashion, and tech. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Kirsten talks about the world of celebrity and UHNW assistance, how to know if you’re cut out for assisting in that world
#346: Molly Medvecky on the Enneagram for Executive Assistants
Molly Medvecky is a longtime administrative professional with experience supporting c-suite executives. She’s also a former Chief of Staff and MBA graduate, and currently a certified Enneagram Coach.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Molly talks about what inspired her to create an Enneagram program for assistants, what the Enneagram is, and how it’s different from other assessments.
#345: Annie Croner on How to Move Forward After a Big Mistake
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about how to move forward after a big mistake.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/345--It’s the last day of t
#344: Jess Lindgren on Gifting in the Office
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about gifting in the office.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/344--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the
#343: Leah Warwick and Maggie Olson on the State of the Administrative Profession
Leah Warwick is the senior content manager for the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP). Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I talk with Leah and Maggie about the state of the administrative profession, skill gaps, professional development, and mo
#342: Laurie Woolever - Food Writer and Former Assistant to Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali
Laurie Woolever is a writer, editor, public speaker, and former cook. For nearly a decade, she worked as the lieutenant to the late author, TV host and producer Anthony Bourdain.Laurie has written for the New York Times, Vogue, GQ, Food & Wine, Lucky Peach, Saveur, Bloomberg, Dissent, Roads & Kingdoms, and others.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Laurie talks about her time
#341: The Power of Boring Magic with Annie Croner
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about the power of boring magic.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/341--It’s the last day of the offsite and
#340: Start Planning Your Holiday Party NOW with Jess Lindgren
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about planning a company holiday party well in advance.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/340--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You use
#339: Cortney Hickey - Executive Business Partner to the CEO of Zapier
Cortney Hickey is the Executive Business Partner to Wade Foster, the CEO and co-founder of Zapier.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cortney talks about remotely supporting a CEO who lives across the country, the definition of a strategic partner, and how to scale your impact as an executive assistant by using automation and AI.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/339--It’s the last
#338: Tactics for Managing Your Executive's Email Inbox
In this episode, you'll hear an AI-generated conversation based on my blog post all about tactics for managing your executive's email inbox.I hope you enjoy listening to some fascinating AI technology in action, and of course, it's nice to get a break from my voice every once in a while. :-)Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/338--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly
#337: What's Next? A Pivot to Quality and Creativity
In this episode, you'll hear an AI-generated conversation based on an issue of my Academy Newsletter where I discuss some recent pivots I've made in my business, as well as a sneak peek at upcoming projects. To read the full issue, and other issues of the Academy Newsletter, enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy.I hope you enjoy listening to some AI technology in action, as they summari
#336: Annie Croner on How to Deal with a Terrible Executive
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about how to deal with a terrible executive.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/336--It’s the last day of the
#335: Celebrating Birthdays at Work with Jess Lindgren
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast.In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about celebrating birthdays at work.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/335--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They hand
#334: Linda Ugelow on Getting Over Your Fear of Public Speaking
Linda Ugelow is a speaking confidence and vocal coach and author of the book, Delight in the Limelight.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Linda shares tips on how to get over your fear of public speaking, handling mistakes with poise, overcoming imposter syndrome, and healing – rather than quieting – the inner critical voice.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/334--It’s the last day
#333: Sarah Fulton on Hotel Venue Sourcing for Assistants
Sarah Fulton manages hotel sourcing worldwide, facilitates hotel communications, coordinates site tours, and negotiates contracts to maximize value and secure favorable terms for assistants and their teams.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Sarah shares tips on marketing yourself on LinkedIn, sourcing hotel venues, negotiating contracts, and more.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/
#332: Are You Overcomplexifying? (with Annie Croner)
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about overcomplexifying.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/332--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was
#331: Owning Up to Mistakes with Jess Lindgren from Ask an Assistant
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about owning up to mistakes.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/331--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the
#330: Aliina Rowe on Managing Constant Change as an Assistant
Aliina Rowe is an experienced Executive Assistant and certified Change Management Practitioner.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Aliina shares her career journey and talks about managing constant change as an assistant.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/330--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This w
#329: Mike Todasco on Leveraging AI as an Executive Assistant
Mike Todasco is a former Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal and current Visiting Fellow at San Diego State University.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Mike talks about the AI landscape, how executive assistants can leverage AI to enhance their role, boost efficiency, and future-proof their careers.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/329--It’s the last day of the offsite and i
#328: Elle Tyra - Executive Assistant to the President of ABC News
Elle Tyra is an Executive Operations Specialist currently serving as Executive Assistant to the President of ABC News.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Elle talks about the rise of executive operations, how it changed her career, and how it enables her to better function as a leader within her role.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/328--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was
#327: Annie Croner on How to Stop Taking Things Personally
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about how to stop taking things personally.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/327--It’s the last day of the
#326: Jess Lindgren on 1:1 Frequency and Format
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess answers a question about one on one meeting frequency and format.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/326--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You
#325: Whitney Faires on the Evolving Dynamics between Chiefs of Staff and Executive Assistants
Whitney Faires is a former Chief of Staff to the CFO of a Fortune 500 company, and has over 20 years of corporate experience.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Whitney talks about her experience as a CoS, the evolving dynamics between Chiefs of Staff and Executive Assistants, and the core competencies required for exceptional executive support.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/325
#324: Natalia Fedotkina on Managing Stress as an Assistant
Natalia Fedotkina is a longtime executive assistant who is passionate about helping other assistants manage stress and embrace learning and development.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Natalia shares her story of becoming an assistant, tips for managing stress, and her favorite (and least favorite) part of being an assistant.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/324--It’s the last d
#323: Work Hacks for Busy Executive Assistants with Annie Croner
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she shares work hacks for busy executive assistants.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/323--It’s the last day of the o
#322: Ask an Assistant Spotlight - Weird Requests
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess answers a question about weird requests.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/322--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handl
#321: Matt Oden on the Future of Executive Operations
Matt Oden is the CEO of Execify.ai, the first AI-powered executive operations platform. With over 20 years of experience driving technology adoption, Matt is dedicated to solving the unique challenges faced by executive support teams.In this episode, Matt talks about his experience working with executive assistants, improving the productivity of executive operations teams, and leveraging AI techno
#320: Lindsey Caplan on How to Craft Memorable Offsites
Lindsey Caplan is a screenwriter turned Organizational Psychologist who helps business Leaders design gatherings and change programs for the effect they want.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Lindsey talks about gathering teams for transformation, designing memorable offsites, and why offsites are important for cultivating a healthy workplace.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/320
#319: Annie Croner on Becoming the Calm in the Storm
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about becoming the calm in the storm.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/319--It’s the last day of the offsit
#318: Good, Fast, Cheap with Jess Lindgren
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about good vs fast vs cheap.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/318--It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the
#317: Hilani Ellis on What Executives Look for in an Executive Assistant
Hilani Ellis is the founder of Exceptional Admins, a specialized headhunting firm renowned for connecting top talent with high-demand roles for over eight years.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Hilani, a former executive assistant, shares her top tip for resume crafting, recommendations on preparing for and nailing job interviews, and gives us an inside look at what executives are
#316: Gabrielle Waxenberg on Recognizing and Empowering Executive Assistants
Gabrielle Waxenberg is a seasoned EA with over 12 years of experience supporting CEOs and founders in various industries.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Gabrielle talks about transitioning from EA to business owner, advocating for and empowering EAs, and helping assistants get the recognition they deserve.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/316--It’s the last day of the offsite a
#315: The Whole Assistant Spotlight - 3 Misguided Productivity Myths from Annie Croner
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers. Annie is also host of The Whole Assistant Podcast. You can learn more about Annie by listening to my conversations with her on episodes 26 and 219 of The Leader Assistant Podcast. I'm excited
#314: Ask an Assistant Spotlight - Jess Lindgren on Task Management Systems
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. You can learn more about Jess by listening to my conversations with her on episodes 23 and 313 of The Leader Assistant Podcast. I'm excited to re-post several episodes of Jess' podcast on this show over the coming months and I think you'll enjoy hearing her point of view on all sorts of topics r
#313: Onboarding Tips and Tricks with Jess Lindgren
Jess Lindgren has worked in the C-Suite of organizations great and small for 20+ years. She is also host of the Ask an Assistant podcast.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jess shares tips and tricks for onboarding executives, team members, as well as the nuances between onboarding executives who have never had an assistant versus executives who have had assistants.Show Notes -> l
#312: A Conversation About Writing and Publishing a Bestselling Book with Eric Jorgenson (CEO of Scribe)
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I'm excited to share a conversation I had with Eric Jorgenson, CEO of Scribe Publishing. Eric asked me all about why I chose to write my book, The Leader Assistant. In this conversation, we talk about how the book changed throughout the process, what opportunities have come from publishing a book, how I went about marketing the book, and more!
#311: Jared Kleinert on the Impact of AI on Offsite Planning
Jared Kleinert is the Founder/CEO of Offsite. Jared is also a TED speaker, 3x award-winning author, and USA Today's "Most Connected Millennial" who has helped organize hundreds of events for over 30,000 attendees.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jared Kleinert talks about the pros and cons of remote, hybrid, and office-first work, the impact of AI on offsite planning
#310: Brooke Martin on the Importance of Work-Life Integration
Brooke Martin has been a full-time assistant for 8 years and is passionate about helping executives integrate their assistants into both their professional and personal lives.In this episode, Brooke talks about the importance of work-life integration (vs work-life balance), managing both business support and personal support in the assistant role, and the importance of over communication.Show note
#309: A Conversation About Titles on The Future Focused Admin Podcast
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#308: What Exactly is a Chief of Staff? (with Maggie Olson)
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