Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Black History Month Interview Series. Kyala Johnson is the strategic business partner to four high-level executives and also supports their direct teams. Inspiring others to be confident and walk in their confidence is what I love about my role. Meet Kyala Johnson, Executive Assistant at Griffith Foods Inc.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 3, 2024

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. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

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. She also leads SW Administrative initiatives and partners with the NAMR Administrative Team.

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Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

She has built a platform for uniting, inspiring and empowering women that brings together a unique global network via her Bold events, the Bold Leaders Collective membership, Mindset Gym, The Bold Lounge podcast and through her dynamic speaking engagements. She believes the best teams have fun, laughter and optimism for the future.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

I highlighted the many professional and personal development focuses that I have learned from Office Dynamics resources, conference, team, and owner – Ms. In part two I mentioned confidence is a key component to embracing and defining your own empowerment, courage is another major component. Confident communication.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 4, 2023

Chynna Clayton worked in the personal office of Barack and Michelle Obama as their Director of Travel and Event Operations. Chynna is the founder of Matriarch Made Development, a consulting firm that helps organizations develop administrative teams. Chynna graduated from University of Florida with a B.S.

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Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Putting on ‘The Mask of Masculinity’ Howes’ connection to sports took root after a particularly hurtful fourth-grade dodgeball game: Two captains, selected by the teacher, began selecting students to be on their teams. Discovering the power of vulnerability As a successful athlete, confidence came easy to Howes—until the wrist injury.

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Success

AUGUST 29, 2022

I lost my confidence. I had a team of employees and $1 million in sales my first year. I traveled the world from Australia to Switzerland, selling tickets and packages to corporate clients for the world’s largest sporting events. But the pain was fresh, and the daily struggle for money and confidence were keeping me stuck.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

  Occasionally, I'll interview industry experts and ask them about their product or program launches.  Today, I'll be talking to Dr. Venus Opal Reese of Defy Impossible as she shares her experience launching a super successful LIVE EVENT. So, you reworked everything and then decided to hold a live event. 

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 26, 2024

Before her current role, Lisa was an integral part of the team at Oracle, involved in executive onboarding, training new hires, and project management across various departments like SaaS Customer Experience and Customer Success. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 6, 2023

Imagine building a team, becoming a trusted leader, creating new processes, driving efficiency, and growing successful businesses all in less than a year. Her ability to quickly develop sound but flexible business processes and systems enables teams to scale at a rapid pace, and her executive presence offers leaders confidence and trust.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 19, 2024

Natalie’s commitment to fostering open lines of communication enables informed decision-making and ensures that strategic visions of the leadership team are effectively translated into action. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 23, 2023

Michelle has built a strong reputation as a confident, experienced Administrator who is committed to improving and elevating the EA industry. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 16, 2023

In this episode, Monica talks about being confident in advocating for yourself, pivoting when priorities change, and being honest with yourself if you find yourself in a role that’s not quite for you. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 29, 2023

She supports two Staff Vice Presidents and their leadership teams in the Global Chief Information Office. She supports two Staff Vice Presidents and their leadership teams in the Global Chief Information Office, and has been there for a little over five years. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

For established companies who rely on a remote workforce, like BELAY —a staffing company that provides virtual support teams—this rush of productivity is no surprise. Not only are their virtual teams productive, they’re also happier, earning “best workplaces” honors despite not actually having a workplace, per se.

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Go Burrows

AUGUST 22, 2021

The interviewer gets another chance to be interviewed by you. In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , I do my best to answer the following questions from assistants all over the world: How do you manage a team where one person has poor boundaries and the other is happy to take advantage? My LinkedIn.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 30, 2014

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. I would like to manage a team at some point and lead projects.

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Go Burrows

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Nancy Imbs is a leadership and professional development consultant with a passion for helping you become more confident and successful in business and beyond. For international and custom gifting solutions, reach out to the Loop & Tie team here. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Enjoy the show! Stressed about holiday gifting?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 14, 2024

Maggie has 20 years’ experience leading large teams and has spent her career focused on both customer and employee experience at companies including T-Mobile, Nordstrom, and Starbucks. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

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Success

MARCH 15, 2024

Operating sans crystal ball or time machine, we can’t say with certainty, but we have a few ideas we feel pretty confident about. based Sinek is especially adept at helping business leaders inspire their workers, and he’s a shrewd observer of what makes some teams work while others falter. The England-born, U.S.-based

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Success

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When making videos, it can be helpful to outline your key talking points ahead of time so you come across as professional and confident. Consider posting professional videos, such as: Product and service demos Answers to commonly asked questions Insider views into your work day and team members Customer testimonials Business announcements.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 17, 2018

A willingness to learn and confidence to teach creates the roadmap to keeping our professional world evolving and relevant. The diverse team has combined organizational and time management skills, event and meeting planning, business savvy, continued professional development drive and so much more to ensure success and positive outcomes.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 21, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Yvette talks about working with executives who have a hard time letting go of control, being part of an executive assistant team, supporting multiple executives, and asking for a seat at the table. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 28, 2024

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. Ellen Richards brings a wealth of knowledge and skills honed over a long and successful career.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Whether you’re attending a networking event, heading into a job interview or meeting your new boss for the first time, the initial meeting can be one of the most important interactions you’ll ever have. Putting some care and attention into your external appearance will naturally boost your confidence. Perfect Your Handshake.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Admin Awards

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To read this interview in Executive Support Magazine visit: [link] Sunny Nunan is the CEO and Founder of the Admin Awards in the USA, created in honor of her mother, a life-long administrative professional Can we start with a little background information? Putting on multiple events of the caliber that you do is a mission.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 10, 2024

Maggie has 20 years’ experience leading large teams and has spent her career focused on both customer and employee experience at companies including T-Mobile, Nordstrom, and Starbucks. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Crystal Esquivel and Alessandra Thomas are longtime executive assistants who co-founded the Cleverly newsletter, where they love to curate resources for the EA community, create tools and downloads to share, and encourage positive, confident workstyles. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. LEADERSHIP QUOTES. – Charles Dickens.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

In my previous blog I looked at some of the common questions interviewers ask and the answers I would give if I had an interview, the examples are personal to me but hopefully will help you think about how you structure your answers. I hate this question, it always reminds me of those awkward interviews on The Apprentice !

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Success

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A cool head makes better decisions and can help you listen better to your team. Otherwise you’ll end up with a team of “yes men” (or women) and a failing business. Failure can erode your self-confidence and make it hard to believe you’ll achieve a better outcome in the future. Cody McKibben, Thrilling Heroics 3.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. 1 Amazon Bestselling book – The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. After all, if you succeed, they will.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 17, 2024

Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 13, 2023

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Maggie has 20 years’ experience leading large teams and has spent her career focused on both customer and employee experience at companies including T-Mobile, Nordstrom, and Starbucks. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 26, 2017

A few years ago I was working as a PA within a large team of highly qualified, talented and very very confident project management consultants. I’m sure we’ve all been there, feeling like a fraud at work and having a major crisis of confidence. Why are you here? That is the first thing to ask yourself.

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