The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows podcast

The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows

The Leader Assistant Podcast exists to encourage and challenge executive assistants and administrative professionals to become confident, game-changing Leader Assistants. Assistants have an enormous amount of influence as we manage the good, the bad, and the ugly in the life and work of our high-capacity, fast-paced CEOs, executives, pastors, celebrities, and politicians. The question is, what will we do with our influence? My name is Jeremy Burrows. I’m a longtime executive assistant, speaker, coach, founder of LeaderAssistant.com, and author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. In this practical and inspirational podcast, my guests and I discuss a variety of topics including productivity, time management, resisting burnout, leadership, and artificial intelligence as it relates to the future of the assistant role. Are you ready to become the #LeaderAssistant the world needs?

The Leader Assistant Podcast exists to encourage and challenge executive assistants and administrative professionals to become confident, game-changing Leader Assistants. Assistants have an enormous amount of influence as we manage the good, the bad, and the ugly in the life and work of our high-capacity, fast-paced CEOs, executives, pastors, celebrities, and politicians. The question is, what will we do with our influence? My name is Jeremy Burrows. I’m a longtime executive assistant, speaker, coach, founder of LeaderAssistant.com, and author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. In this practical and inspirational podcast, my guests and I discuss a variety of topics including productivity, time management, resisting burnout, leadership, and artificial intelligence as it relates to the future of the assistant role. Are you ready to become the #LeaderAssistant the world needs?

 

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#267: Business Planning and Building an Effective Rhythm of Business with Maggie Olson

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, Maggie walks through business planning and building an effective rhythm of business as a strategic executive assistant and/or a chief of staff.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/267'>leaderassistant.com/267</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

14 Apr 2024

24 MINS

24:27

14 Apr 2024


#267

#266: Sarah Calderon on the Strategic Partnership Between an Executive and their Assistant

Sarah Calderon is a longtime assistant and the founder of Hey, EA! - an online training platform for executive assistants. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Sarah talks about what a strategic partnership between an executive and an assistant looks like, why it’s important, and how to achieve it.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/266'>leaderassistant.com/266</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

07 Apr 2024

29 MINS

29:16

07 Apr 2024


#266

#265: Wesley Tran on Seeking Learning Opportunities as an Assistant

Wesley Tran is an executive assistant, executive coach, and a longtime subscriber of The Leader Assistant Premium Membership.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Wesley talks about his young career as an assistant, how coaching and community guides him in his role, being a male in a female dominated role, and more. Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/265'>leaderassistant.com/265</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

31 Mar 2024

32 MINS

32:22

31 Mar 2024


#265

#264: Rachel Bennett on Serving the Work

Rachel Bennett is a curious, self-motivator who loves to learn new ways to make life more efficient and effective for her executive.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Rachel talks about learning your role while onboarding an executive, communicating with an executive who travels extensively, and serving the work.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/264'>leaderassistant.com/264</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

24 Mar 2024

31 MINS

31:30

24 Mar 2024


#264

#263: Fiona Young on AI and the Future of the EA Role

Fiona Young is founder of Carve, a series of live digital courses for executive assistants to learn AI, create capacity, and develop into a strategic assistant.In this episode, Fiona talks about the future of the assistant role in the age of artificial intelligence, tips on how to use AI right now, and being open to constant learning and unlearning.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/263'>leaderassistant.com/263</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

17 Mar 2024

31 MINS

31:00

17 Mar 2024


#263

#262: The Power of Networking with Maggie Olson

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, Maggie talks about the power of networking. She walks through a hands-on network exercise, talks about how to network practically, using your c-suite vantage point, and more.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/262'>leaderassistant.com/262</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

10 Mar 2024

28 MINS

28:26

10 Mar 2024


#262

#261: Cara Silverman - Manager, Executive Support at Duolingo

Cara Silverman has worked at several big tech companies including MongoDB and Zocdoc, and joined Duolingo last year to lead their Executive Support organization. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cara talks about growing your career as an executive assistant, managing a team of assistants, and tips for interviewing and being interviewed.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/261'>leaderassistant.com/261</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

03 Mar 2024

33 MINS

33:19

03 Mar 2024


#261

#260: Navigating the EA and Chief of Staff Relationship with Maggie Olson

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson walks through a step by step guide for EAs and CoSs for leveraging each other and creating a powerful relationship. She also touches on navigating other c-suite relationships.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/260'>leaderassistant.com/260</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

25 Feb 2024

20 MINS

20:17

25 Feb 2024


#260

#259: Mary Rabin - Personal Assistant to the CEO of Hello Heart

Mary Rabin has over a decade of experience as an executive personal assistant, and currently supports the CEO of an international hi-tech digital health organization.In this episode, Mary talks about the difference between supporting a man vs supporting a woman, how not to lose your identity after supporting an executive for a long time, and working with a chief of staff.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/259'>leaderassistant.com/259</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

18 Feb 2024

23 MINS

23:58

18 Feb 2024


#259

#258: Vitale Hardin on Overcoming Perfectionism

Vitale Buford Hardin, leading expert in Perfectionism and how it permeates corporate culture and individual performance, is the President and CEO of The Hardin Group.In this episode, Vitale talks about overcoming perfectionism and how to work with perfectionists. Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/258'>leaderassistant.com/258</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

11 Feb 2024

26 MINS

26:50

11 Feb 2024


#258

#257: From EA to Chief of Staff - How to Level Up with Maggie Olson

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, Maggie talks about the journey from executive assistant to chief of staff, and how to level up in your role – no matter the title.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/257'>leaderassistant.com/257</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/nova'>leaderassistant.com/nova</a> More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

04 Feb 2024

18 MINS

18:03

04 Feb 2024


#257

#256: Ellen Richards on Career Pivots and Resilience in Job Seeking

Ellen Richards brings a wealth of knowledge and skills honed over a long and successful career. As a trusted partner to C-level executives, senior leaders, and global teams, she has played a key role in decision-making, strategic planning, organizational operations, change management, and talent development processes.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ellen talks about the evolution of the EA role, career pivots, and resilience in job seeking.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/256'>leaderassistant.com/256</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

28 Jan 2024

27 MINS

27:51

28 Jan 2024


#256

#255: Maggie Olson Walks Through the Nova Chief of Staff Course

Maggie Olson is founder and instructor at Nova Chief of Staff. As the Chief of Staff to a President at a Fortune 40 company—a multibillion-dollar business with 5,000+ employees—Maggie built the president’s Chief of Staff model from the ground up to create a highly successful team, drove efficiencies, and established executive back-office structure that will be in place for years to come.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie takes a deep dive through her new course, the Nova Chief of Staff Certification.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/255'>leaderassistant.com/255</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

21 Jan 2024

20 MINS

20:56

21 Jan 2024


#255

#254: Ciara Trotman on Forming Professional Relationships and Career Paths for Assistants

Ciara Trotman is an executive assistant and event planner with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and big box technology.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ciara talks about career paths for assistants, office politics, DEI for assistants, forming professional relationships, and perception vs reality when it comes to what an assistant’s job is.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/254'>leaderassistant.com/254</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

14 Jan 2024

27 MINS

27:39

14 Jan 2024


#254

#253: Amaia Arruabarrena - Former Executive Assistant to the CEO of ezCater

Amaia Arruabarrena was executive assistant to ezCater’s previous CEO, and is now ezCater’s Director of DEI & Operations. She focuses on creating an inclusive environment that nourishes trust and encourages learning and vulnerability. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Amaia shares her fascinating story about her pursuit of becoming a doctor, finding a customer service job at ezCater on Craigslist, becoming EA to the CEO, and how her experience as a c-suite assistant prepared her for her director role. Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/253'>leaderassistant.com/253</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

07 Jan 2024

33 MINS

33:01

07 Jan 2024


#253

#252: Sage Johnson - Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs of Catamount Constructors

Sage Johnson is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over eight years of experience. She is an accomplished professional who specializes in organizational management.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Sage talks about maximizing opportunities, the importance of representing your executive well, and adapting to the differing needs of executives.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/252'>leaderassistant.com/252</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

31 Dec 2023

46 MINS

46:29

31 Dec 2023


#252

#251: Maria Smith on the Science and Benefits of Goal-Setting

Maria Smith worked as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies across three different industries, and now she helps leaders, employees, and organizations understand the science and benefits of goal-setting. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maria talks about aligning your goals with your executive’s goals, balancing short-term and long-term goals, and the power of a shared vision between colleagues.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/251'>leaderassistant.com/251</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

24 Dec 2023

34 MINS

34:49

24 Dec 2023


#251

#250: Leslie Martinez on How to Land Your Ideal EA Role

Leslie Martinez is a longtime executive assistant in the financial services industry, and is passionate about helping EAs. In this episode, Leslie talks about how to land your ideal EA role, facing your fear, telling your story, and tips on public speaking.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/250'>leaderassistant.com/250</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

17 Dec 2023

36 MINS

36:41

17 Dec 2023


#250

#249: Izzy Gousby on Managing a Team of Assistants and Cultivating Confidence

Izzy Gousby is the manager of an executive support team, has over 25 years of experience in the administrative field, and is also a Veteran of the United States Army Reserves.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Izzy discusses the power of networking, what it means to own your work, managing a team of executive assistants, and cultivating confidence.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/249'>leaderassistant.com/249</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

10 Dec 2023

28 MINS

28:37

10 Dec 2023


#249

#248: Cathy Rong - Chief of Staff for Questlove

Cathy Rong is Chief of Staff for the multi-hyphenate Questlove where she manages the artist's day-to-day professional and personal life.In this episode, Cathy talks about building community, managing up, advocating for yourself, and the difference between an EA vs a Chief of Staff.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/248'>leaderassistant.com/248</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

03 Dec 2023

27 MINS

27:38

03 Dec 2023


#248

#247: Email Management for Executive Assistants

This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, <a href='https://audio.leaderassistant.com/'>The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant</a>. In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive's. I've used these tactics for years and still find them helpful in my current EA to CEO role. Of course, I'd love to hear your email tips and tricks as I'm always down to get more efficient and productive, so please reach out!Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/247'>leaderassistant.com/247</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

26 Nov 2023

17 MINS

17:38

26 Nov 2023


#247

#246: Jared Kleinert - CEO of Offsite

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 shares tips on offsite planning, networking, and remote work.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/246'>leaderassistant.com/246</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

19 Nov 2023

41 MINS

41:45

19 Nov 2023


#246

#245: Natalie Lee - Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian

Natalie (or Nat!) Lee is a Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian, a remote-first, global software company.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Natalie Lee shares her journey from working in HR to being an executive assistant, working at a remote-first company, and nurturing psychological safety in the workplace.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/245'>leaderassistant.com/245</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

12 Nov 2023

22 MINS

22:47

12 Nov 2023


#245

#244: Andrea Shaffran on Assisting 8 Executives and Holding Multiple Roles

Andrea Shaffran is an Executive Assistant to eight executives, the District Secretary for the Board of Directors, and the Designated Election Official for the Aspen Valley Hospital District.In this episode, Andrea talks about her role supporting 8 executives, and the additional roles she has in her organization, how she manages the workload, and tips for making an impact on company culture.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/244'>leaderassistant.com/244</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

05 Nov 2023

31 MINS

31:37

05 Nov 2023


#244

#243: Nicole Grinnell on Delegation and Unlocking Your Productivity Potential

Nicole Grinnell took the idea of being a virtual assistant and turned it into a multimillion dollar company.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nicole talks about the art of delegation, building a support system, being a mompreneur, and unlocking your productivity potential.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/243'>leaderassistant.com/243</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

29 Oct 2023

22 MINS

22:54

29 Oct 2023


#243

#242: Nicki Cave on Managing a Team of Assistants and Finding Happiness in Your Work

Nicki Cave is currently the Administrative Services Director for the Boston Consulting Group's (BCG) Dallas EA/AA team. She also leads SW Administrative initiatives and partners with the NAMR Administrative Team.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nicki talks about managing a team of assistants, creating a career development plan, cultivating a team culture, and finding happiness in your role.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/242'>leaderassistant.com/242</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

22 Oct 2023

31 MINS

31:44

22 Oct 2023


#242

#241: Elena Navarro on Corporate Culture, Toxic Workplaces, and Maintaining Confidentiality

Elena Navarro built her career supporting C-Suite level executives, and is currently the founder and owner of The Pretty Assistant.In this episode, Elena talks about the good and bad of corporate culture, toxic workplaces, and maintaining confidentiality.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/241'>leaderassistant.com/241</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

15 Oct 2023

31 MINS

31:54

15 Oct 2023


#241

#240: Joe Rare on Email Management and Working with a Virtual Assistant Team

Joe Rare focuses on helping small-to-medium sized businesses around the world, while working from the comfort of his home in Montana and enjoying Big Sky Country with his family.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Joe talks about recruiting, training, and managing virtual assistants, email management, tips for business process standardization, and the biggest mistake he’s ever made in working with an assistant.Show notes -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/240'>leaderassistant.com/240</a>Sponsor -> <a href='https://ezcater.com/leaderassistant'>ezcater.com/leaderassistant</a> --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your current role, Nova’s self-paced course gives you hands-on practice doing what Chiefs of Staff do every day.Visit [leaderassistant.com/nova] (https://leaderassistant.com/nova) to secure your spot!-- More from The Leader Assistant... ---Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> <a href='https://leaderassistantbook.com/'>leaderassistantbook.com</a> ---Premium Membership -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/membership/'>leaderassistant.com/membership</a> ---Events -> <a href='https://leaderassistantlive.com/'>leaderassistantlive.com</a> ---Free Community -> <a href='https://leaderassistant.com/community'>leaderassistant.com/community</a> ... Read more

08 Oct 2023

30 MINS

30:30

08 Oct 2023