LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 10, 2023

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. There, she mentors and trains over 12 executive and senior administrative assistants.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 17, 2021

In this episode, I share an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant , where I talk about how executive assistants can cultivate a deep-rooted confidence. I hope this episode helps you develop the confidence of a game-changing, Leader Assistant.

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s a psychological phenomenon that affects people of all ages and backgrounds and refers to the anxiety and discomfort that people experience when they are faced with the prospect of learning information that they fear will be unpleasant or difficult to handle. Reframe the situation more positively. I want to get my mouth fixed.

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Virtual Moxie

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Even with our amazing training and mentoring , something our new VAs can struggle with is how to talk with potential clients about their “VA experience” when they have very little, or none at all. What she told me blew my mind: You don’t have to answer the question you’re asked. I mean, it was an interview. With the media.

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Success

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We humans mostly stretch as a quick pre- or post-workout activity, though we have something to learn from our four-legged friends. One fast-growing company, StretchLab, is helping athletes and non-athletes alike learn how to incorporate stretching into their routines so they can move their bodies better. What is StretchLab?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 14, 2023

Annie and I talk about burnout, boundaries, confidence, automation, and detaching your worth from your work. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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Allwork

JANUARY 25, 2023

A key component of a hybrid development and integration program involves on-the-job training, which can easily be done in a small-group style on selected in-office days, with one senior staff member helping train six to eight junior employees.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The app gives students a safe learning space and allows them to connect and share with peers from around the world, engaging in different lessons with qualified educators. But some companies are continuing to push to improve the lives of their employees or their clients as innovators in the future of mental health.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Getting delulu about your job hunt or career transition A shocking 84% of hiring companies are willing to hire and train a candidate who doesn’t have the required skills in that job description you’ve been reading and rereading, according to 2019 research from a global staffing firm, Robert Half. But does it work, in love and at work?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 23, 2015

Having low self-esteem or confidence issues can be a real challenge in life, particularly in the office and particularly for assistants. Although not all of us are blessed with unwavering self-confidence (I certainly am not!) Confidence comes from knowing what you are really good at. Here are my top three: Skills.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

You’re in a meeting—perhaps learning about a new company initiative or listening to a boss who wasn’t happy with your team’s performance—and you have something to say, but then you just… don’t. She asks people to examine the costs of staying silent: “We unlearn being silent by recognizing and wrestling with the silence we’ve learned.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 28, 2024

Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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Success

MARCH 28, 2024

The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Apprentices are generally those who are new to a field and interested in learning more about the specifics of how to do a certain job within it.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 19, 2024

Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

But what happens when these young trailblazers don’t receive the support they need? Less than half of these young professionals have confidence in their company’s human resources (HR) departments. The challenges are manifold — from establishing trust in new communities to managing health and life responsibilities.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 5, 2021

They didn’t let a negative mindset get in the way of reaching their goals and they started their training at ages 58 and 59, respectively. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” You lack confidence. Follow me on Facebook so you’ll get notifications of all my livestream trainings. You’re afraid to fail.

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Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

The director of a small but busy public library in the Midwest, Marcia Fanning (not her real name) says she was meek and didn’t really stand up for herself for many years: “I let people walk all over me, and I ended up being really unhappy a lot of [the] time.”. Assertion is a skill that can be learned like any other.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

One of the best training courses I have attended in my career was an introduction to NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) with specific training on emotional intelligence. So why is “totes emosh” training (sorry, I’m from Essex) useful for assistants? Why should assistants undertaken training in this area?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 24, 2024

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.

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Allwork

AUGUST 10, 2023

In remote work, out of sight shouldn’t mean out of mind. And the data shows that we’ve seen a growth in remote work, according to the LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index , which surveyed 5,860 U.S. The Power of the (Virtual) Huddle: Regular Team Check-Ins In remote work, out of sight shouldn’t mean out of mind.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Here’s a message about giving yourself permission to continue your learning journey for your BIG life. Obviously, these are individuals who have committed to a learning event. They will learn valuable information from our speakers and their peers. Learn as if you were to live forever.” You are worth it.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

On April 10, 1998, it all came to a head: “I didn’t want to do it anymore; I didn’t want to live anymore,” he says. I had to learn how to be blind,” he says. “I’m Eventually, he’d learn there’s a fairly large community of blind woodworkers—though it would still be some time until Furniss joined their ranks.

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JULY 17, 2021

Career: A coach can help you advance in your organization, make peace with your boss, grow confidence, switch careers or get into your dream school. They often have specialized and sometimes medical training on diagnosable mental health issues. I could never do that,’” says master coach in training Heidi Smith.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 17, 2024

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. Before launching Carve, Fiona spent five years leading learning programs at Hive Learning, the b2b peer learning app.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

She has experience building and leading Admin teams from scratch and effectively training new hires. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 28, 2024

LEADERSHIP QUOTE If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader. She believes in creating environments where everyone can learn and thrive, and her coaching approach is rooted in these values.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 3, 2024

Mother Teresa CONNECT WITH CARA Cara on LinkedIn ABOUT CARA Starting as an Office Assistant doing basic administrative work to now leading and growing an EA team at Duolingo, Cara Silverman’s dedication and commitment to lifelong learning and both personal & professional growth has propelled her forward.

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Success

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We’re so good at sharing that in detail, our brain literally forgets: There’s a hell of a lot of awesome s–t out there too.”. Of course, it’s one thing to know that gratitude is good for you; it’s another to learn how to be grateful. This is a learning experience! It builds mental fortitude. Did a deal fall through?

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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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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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Success

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

So they came on the show to play the role of students, to learn a bit about how to successfully launch their book. If you want to be successful, you have to learn how to sell. If you don’t feel confident selling—and I’ll say this as humbly as I can—please go to my website and check out my pressure free persuasion course.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 4, 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

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Society’s “just be a man” attitude wasn’t serving him; he needed a different approach. So, I basically showed up to therapy in a suit to give myself that self-confidence.” He had also always been into fashion, from looking at stitching patterns to learning about where items were milled.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes! Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2024

Success Habits: Proven Principles for Greater Wealth, Health, and Happiness By Napoleon Hill Though Napoleon Hill died more than five decades ago, there is still much one can learn from his teachings. Rather than leaving the reader with vague lessons learned, Kawasaki spells it out with tips, advice and quotes. Get in Better Shape.

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