Courageous Help

In this episode, we’re joined by Kelsey Mendenhall, a 9+ year career assistant currently working as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer and CFO at Hims & Hers Health. Kelsey also started and currently facilitates the virtual EA Professional Development Book Club in partnership with Base, which has grown to a group of nearly 150 EAs who meet to read and discuss books around profe...

On this episode, we’re joined by Monique Helstrom, who spent nearly a decade as the Executive Assistant, Producer, and “Chief of Simon Sinek”. Since then, Monique has toured internationally delivering workshops and keynotes on mastering your communication to build powerful relationships in your career. Monique joins Courageous Help to share the importance of connecting to your own strengths, why c...

For this episode, we’re joined by Kristine Valenzuela, a 20+ year EA and Chief of Staff in several industries including aerospace, manufacturing, and software. She strongly believes in advocating for other Chiefs of Staff and EAs to make sure they understand their value in the workplace. Kristine joins Courageous Help to share the shifts and pivots the administrative career has seen in the past 20...

For this week’s episode, we’re joined by John Shaw, Senior Executive Business Administrator to the Board of Directors at Microsoft. John has led an exceptional career providing administrative support to award-winning recording artists, major talent networks, and industry leaders, including marketing executives at WarnerMedia and the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. John joins Courag...

Halfway through the year and with 10 episodes under our belt, it's time to check in! 

In this episode, we’re joined by Linda McFarland, Senior Executive Assistant to the CFO, CAO, and SVP of Finance at Intapp. She’s had a long career as an EA as well as a keynote speaker, founder of Linda McFarland Consulting, and the author of two books, “The Wizard Behind the CEO” and “Sitting on a File Cabinet, Naked, with a Gun”. Linda joins Courageous Help to talk about preparing for difficult...

In this episode, we’re joined by Britt Zarembski, Executive Assistant Senior Manager at Indeed. Over her 6 years at Indeed, Britt has grown from the only EA to leading an executive support team of over 15 admins who support over 80 leaders across the organization. Britt joins Courageous Help to talk about what it means to be a true business partner, the challenges of starting and leading a team of...

On this episode of Courageous Help, we’re joined by Diana Brandl, an international keynote speaker, trainer, author, and the host of The Future Assistant podcast. She was previously an Executive Assistant at global companies such as Sony, Mister Spex, and Babbel. Now, she teaches assistants across the world on topics of digital transformation, new work, personal branding, and leadership. Diana joi...

In this episode, we’re joined by Giovanna De Beij Mazariegos, a seasoned EA who has worked for massive multi-national companies such as Mattel, Philips, and currently Royal BAM Group, where she supports the Executive Board. She is an experienced strategic business partner to C-Suite executives with a demonstrated history of working across various industries, countries, and languages. Giovanna join...

In this episode, we’re joined by Tiara Hines, a decades-long EA who currently supports the CFO of Olo. She is also the founder of Three-Fifths Collective, formerly a bespoke executive support service for C-level executives that has since transformed to provide mentorship, digital tools, and solutions for growth-minded assistants. Tiara joins Courageous Help to share how a passion for people became...

In this episode, we’re joined by Alicia Fairclough, EA to the Co-Founder of Uncapped and founder of EA How To, an online network where assistants come together for professional development, support, and networking. Alicia joins Courageous Help to share the power of having a strong network, the impact of participating in communities, and why you shouldn’t try to do everything alone. Connect with Al...

In this episode, we’re joined by Mallory Rothstein, Administrative Business Partner at Google and a keynote speaker and coach for administrative professionals. Mallory is also the founder of More Than an Admin, a movement and community aimed at helping administrative professionals become the best versions of themselves. Outside of her work life, Mallory is a TEDx speaker and founder of a scholarsh...

For today’s episode, we’re joined by Elissa Berg, Executive Assistant to the CEO at SimonCRE. In her 14 years as an EA, Elissa has worked in almost every department across a variety of industries, including medical devices, software, hospitality, and real estate. She loves being the “go-to” person who ensures those around her have what they need to be successful, which is why she has dedicated her...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rowe Hoffer, Senior Assistant to the Co-Founder and CEO as well as the Lead, EA Cohort at Mozilla. In her 10-year tenure at Mozilla, she has played an integral role in recruiting and onboarding assistants within the organization. Outside of her long as successful career as an assistant, Rowe is also the founder of two fitness companies. Rowe joins Courageous Help t...

In this episode, we’re joined by Donata Boston, who spent over a decade working in support roles for some of the top leaders in entertainment and business, including being the Family Assistant to Madonna. She now owns her own business as a business consultant and career coach. Donata joins Courageous Help to discuss how her view of the assistant role has changed over time, the importance of gettin...

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