The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows

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 how to be an excellent executive project manager. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/283 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The...

Jenna Spencer is the Founder and Visionary at AssistPro®, a fractional executive assistant agency. Since 2014, Jenna and her team have matched hundreds of busy leaders with their Right-Fit Assistant™. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jenna talks about the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) system and how assistants might interact and support executives utilizing EOS, understand...

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 shares tips on leading and managing executive engagements, how to prepare briefs, and more. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/281 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exa...

Aisha Everett-Khalif has over 20 years of professional experience and is currently a Business Manager at TruStage. In this episode, Aisha shares a bit about her career journey, talks about the power of connection and community, and dives into the value in building cultures of belonging. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/280 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- It’s the last day of the offs...

Rebecca Afful is an Administrative Professional with over a decade of experience in executive support and office management. She has had the opportunity to work in multiple industries such as aviation, banking, international non-profits, and diplomatic missions. Rebecca also founded the Administrative Professionals Network of Ghana. In this episode, Rebecca talks about creating opportunities for y...

Dawn Marraccino is a seasoned executive assistant with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Dawn talks about being a strategic partner as an executive assistant, living on a sailboat, and shares her journey toward burnout – and her recovery from it. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/278 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- It...

Claudia Laughter has over 20 years of experience as an executive assistant in startups, established public brands, local government, and software companies. In this episode, Claudia talks about saying yes to things outside your comfort zone, expanding and customizing the executive assistant role, and developing a long-term strategic partnership with your executive as both of your careers advance....

Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development.  This episode is a recording from a Nova Chat webinar where Maggie flipped the microphone in my direction and interviewed me about being an assistant, hosting a podcast, writing a book, and more! I enjoyed being put on the spot and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Show notes...

Natasha Boyd is a highly skilled professional with 10 years of experience as an office manager and a passion for serving others. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Natasha talks about becoming a virtual assistant, tips for managing time while working from home, and more. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/275 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- It’s the last day of the offsit...

Vickie Maldonado has a long career in administration and is currently the business ministry chief of staff at Bayside Community Church in Bradenton, Florida. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Vickie talks about how to keep all of your plates spinning without burning out, building relational equity within a team of assistants, and the difference between executive assistant and a chie...

Lisa Sprinkles is a Senior Executive Assistant with over 17 years of experience, currently supporting the CEO of Work Dynamics Technology at a global Fortune 500 company. In this episode, Lisa talks about working from home, connecting with assistant colleagues at a global company, and developing your personal and professional brand. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/273 Sponsor -> leaderassi...

Natalie Schaefer is executive business partner at Aparium Hotel Group, and founder of EAPathfinder – a guidebook for Executive Assistants. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Natalie talks about five common challenges for emerging executive assistants: communication, time management, leadership and initiative, relationship building, and career development. Show notes -> leaderassis...

Becky Kaapuni has 20+ years of executive assistant experience in high-pressure and fast-paced companies, such as Salesforce, Twitter, Goldman Sachs, and BMO Capital Markets. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Becky talks about artificial intelligence, building a community of assistants, the power of networking, and cultivating a great company culture. Show notes -> leaderassistant...

Debbie Pringle works as the Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief for the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department in south Florida. She has been in her current role for almost 10 years, and with the fire administration for more than 22 years. In this episode, Debbie talks about launching an administrative professionals learning group, as well as what it’s like to work at a Fire Department. Show not...

Beth Portesi is a seasoned executive assistant and founder of Next Level VA, where Beth is passionate about mentoring EAs and VAs. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Beth talks about the transition from an independent contractor to an employee, “six figure habits” that make EAs invaluable assets, and valuing our time as we create more time for our executive(s). Show notes -> leade...

Liliya Susong is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Nestlé North America. An immigrant to the US, she has 11+ years of experience as an EA with international companies and counting - now on the US side! In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Liliya shares her journey navigating culture gaps as an immigrant to the US, communication, networking, and working with an assistant team. Show n...

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 -> leaderassistant.com/267 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- It...

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 -> leaderassistant.com/266 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- It’s...

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 -> leaderassistant.com/265 Sponsor -> leaderassistant...

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 -> leaderassistant.com/264 Sponsor -> leaderassistant...

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 -> leaderassistant.com/263 Sponso...

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 -> leaderassistant.com/262 Sponsor ->...

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 -> leaderassistant.com/261 Spon...

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 -> leaderassistant.com/260 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The C...

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 -> leadera...