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.com/271 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage...
May 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 271
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 notes -> leaderassistant.com/270 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting plannin...
May 05, 2024•32 min•Ep. 270
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 -> leaderassistant.com/269 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot...
Apr 28, 2024•30 min•Ep. 269
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 notes -> leaderassistant.com/268 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting plann...
Apr 21, 2024•42 min•Ep. 268
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 -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner ...
Apr 14, 2024•26 min•Ep. 267
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 -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is ...
Apr 07, 2024•31 min•Ep. 266
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.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in....
Mar 31, 2024•34 min•Ep. 265
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.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in....
Mar 24, 2024•33 min•Ep. 264
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 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where ...
Mar 17, 2024•33 min•Ep. 263
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 -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP P...
Mar 10, 2024•30 min•Ep. 262
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 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s wher...
Mar 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 261
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 -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you’r...
Feb 25, 2024•22 min•Ep. 260
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 -> leaderassistant.com/259 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot t...
Feb 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 259
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 -> leaderassistant.com/258 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants l...
Feb 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 258
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 -> leaderassistant.com/257 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to m...
Feb 04, 2024•19 min•Ep. 257
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 -> leaderassistant.com/...
Jan 28, 2024•30 min•Ep. 256
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 Ch...
Jan 21, 2024•22 min•Ep. 255
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 -> leaderassistant.com/254 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-person meeting planning can be a lo...
Jan 14, 2024•29 min•Ep. 254
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 he...
Jan 07, 2024•35 min•Ep. 253
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 -> leaderassistant.com/252 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-person meeting planning c...
Dec 31, 2023•48 min•Ep. 252
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 -> leaderassistant.com/251 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant...
Dec 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 251
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 -> leaderassistant.com/250 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like ...
Dec 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 250
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 -> leaderassistant.com/249 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manag...
Dec 10, 2023•30 min•Ep. 249
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 -> leaderassistant.com/248 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier...
Dec 03, 2023•29 min•Ep. 248
This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant . 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 -> leaderassistant.com/247 Sponsor ...
Nov 26, 2023•19 min•Ep. 247
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 -> leaderassistant.com/246 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Plan...
Nov 19, 2023•44 min•Ep. 246
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 -> leaderassistant.com/245 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP ...
Nov 12, 2023•24 min•Ep. 245
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 -> leaderassistant.com/244 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-person meeting p...
Nov 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 244
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 -> leaderassistant.com/243 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life ...
Oct 29, 2023•24 min•Ep. 243
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 -> leaderassistant.com/242 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- In-...
Oct 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 242
