This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson. Maggie chats with the Chief of Staff for the University of Texas football program, Jared Blank. They discuss the role of Chiefs of Staff in college sports and how Jared navigates complex stakeholder relationships and multimillion-dollar budgets. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/301 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes ...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 301
Happy 300 episodes! It’s been a fun journey and I thought for episode 300, I’d take a break from interviews and share three lessons learned from recording, editing, hosting, and publishing 300 episodes. In the second half of this episode, you will hear an AI-generated podcast based on my blog in the show notes, so I hope you enjoy listening to some fascinating technology in action. Thanks for listening, sharing, and supporting the podcast for over 300 weeks, and here's to the next 300 episodes! ...
Dec 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 300
Jessie Hopkins has over 17 years of professional experience, including working for renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She currently serves as Senior EA to the CEO at MindMed. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jessie talks about what she learned working for a grammy winning cellist, the value of an EA coach and community, staying motivated while working remotely, working in a field you’re passionate about, and more! Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/299 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com...
Nov 24, 2024•37 min•Ep. 299
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson dives into EA career paths, transitioning into the Chief of Staff role, EAs who make great Chiefs of Staff, and more. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/298 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’re organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or ...
Nov 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 298
Chandra Severin is a longtime trusted right hand for senior leaders and CEOs in various industries. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Chandra talks about managing a team of administrative professionals, networking, navigating change at work, and more. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/297 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...
Nov 10, 2024•31 min•Ep. 297
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson talks about how to build financial acumen in your role so you can be more confident in conversations and projects related to the finance world. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/296 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’re organizing an executive offsit...
Nov 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 296
Stephanie Rubio has partnered with leaders in industries ranging from financial services, to interior design and artificial intelligence. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Stephanie talks about the difference between being a leader in practice and a leader in title. She also talks about intuition and resourcefulness, spotting the gaps, and resisting burnout. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/295 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot t...
Oct 27, 2024•32 min•Ep. 295
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I speak with 3 graduates of the Nova Chief of Staff Certification course – Leah Miltchin Carson, Mallory Zier, and Jess Pigott. The group talks about problems the course helped them solve, the biggest takeaways, and what it was like working with Maggie Olson as they navigated the course. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/294 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner c...
Oct 20, 2024•45 min•Ep. 294
Gabriel Francisco is an executive assistant and a seasoned globetrotter, leveraging almost two decades of international speaking engagements, teaching endeavors, and business relationships that enrich his professional tapestry. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Gabriel talks about developing your soft skills, joy in the workplace, being a culture manager, and tips on public speaking and performance. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/293 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova --...
Oct 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 293
Zoe Hill has 16 years of experience as an executive assistant and is the founder of Premier Admin Services. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Zoe shares tips on managing a team of assistants, working with small businesses as a hybrid assistant, and the differences between the executive assistant and chief of staff roles. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/292 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner c...
Oct 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 292
Judy Bingenheimer has over 17 years of experience as an assistant and is currently the executive assistant to the CEO at Mayville Engineering Company. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Judy talks about pushing yourself even if you’re a little bit scared, making a career jump, OneNote tips, and more. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/291 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner...
Sep 29, 2024•22 min•Ep. 291
Brianne Price is the founder of Mills and Mae Services, a coaching and connecting company for all types of remote assistants. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Brianne talks about pivoting from being a teacher to being an assistant, launching a business, and being confident in new realms. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/290 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 t...
Sep 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 290
Kelly Munoz has 15+ years of experience supporting C-level executives in NYC. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Kelly talks about networking and supporting fellow assistants, the worst gift an executive gifted her, and more. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/289 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...
Sep 15, 2024•31 min•Ep. 289
Nancy Nachman is an offsite meeting guru with years of experience in the hospitality industry. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nancy walks through the process of finding and contracting hotels for offsite meetings, and shares tips on planning and coordinating company events. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/288 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 ...
Sep 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 288
Heather Cantor has a background in executive operations and business management across diverse sectors in roles such as Executive Business Partner (EBP), Executive Assistant, Project Manager, and Operations Manager. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Heather talks about what’s next for executive assistants, the difference between an EA and an executive business partner (EBP), what growth looks like beyond the EBP role, and leading a team of assistants. Show notes -> leaderassist...
Sep 01, 2024•36 min•Ep. 287
Monique Helstrom is a speaker, coach, and specialized administrative recruiter with over 27 years of experience developing humans and building organizations. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Monique shares her best tips for interviews, gives us a peek inside the administrative recruiting world, and walks us through her advice for resume writing. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/286 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. Th...
Aug 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 286
Geoff Welch is on a mission to help small business owners overcome overwhelm. His assistant, Trúc Towns has over a decade of experience in the administrative profession. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Geoff and Trúc discuss how they found each other, how their strategic partnership has evolved, working remotely, and the importance of delegation. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/285 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. ...
Aug 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 285
Fanni Gambero went from office admin to co-founder and president, and is passionate about helping small business assistants take their career to the next level. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Fanni shares a snapshot of the DISC personality assessment and how it is a helpful tool for pairing assistants with executives. She also shares her favorite interview questions and tips, and talks about the importance of networking. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/284 Sponsor -> le...
Aug 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 284
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 -- 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...
Aug 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 283
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, understanding different communication types, delegation as an assistant, and quick tips for those on the job h...
Jul 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 282
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 -- 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 assista...
Jul 21, 2024•31 min•Ep. 281
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 -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easie...
Jul 14, 2024•32 min•Ep. 280
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 yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone, fostering professional relationships with peers, and uti...
Jul 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 279
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 -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner ...
Jun 30, 2024•41 min•Ep. 278
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. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/277 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting...
Jun 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 277
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 -> leaderassistant.com/276 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning ca...
Jun 16, 2024•59 min•Ep. 276
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 -- 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 ...
Jun 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 275
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 chief of staff. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/274 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-pe...
Jun 02, 2024•29 min•Ep. 274
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 -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner come...
May 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 273
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 -> leaderassistant.com/272 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- In-person meeting planning can be a lot to ma...
May 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 272
