Success

JULY 19, 2021

Learning how to budget your attention is an essential skill in the Attention Economy. Media companies write scary headlines on purpose. Media companies know this and use it to their advantage. In today’s world, your attention is being bought and sold all day long and it’s making a lot of companies a lot of money.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 23, 2023

In this episode, Michelle talks about working in a public company, the changing role of an executive assistant in our remote world, and how to elevate the role. Michelle made history in 2023 as the first Founder of an EA support company to win the Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence at the 2023 Chicago Admin Awards.

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Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

She’d made a small on-the-job error, and a library trustee known for her bullying manner sent a reprimand to Fanning’s personal email address, CC’ing it to the entire board. Fanning acknowledged the error, apologized and asked that work emails be sent only to her work address. Assertion is a skill that can be learned like any other.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 27, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows, Sarah talks about the challenges and rewards of being an EA, learning to adapt, and the importance of having fun with colleagues to cultivate a thriving culture. She’s the first individual to fill this position within the growing company, under leadership of a new CEO.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 7, 2024

She focuses on creating an inclusive environment that nourishes trust and encourages learning and vulnerability. She focuses on creating an inclusive environment that nourishes trust and encourages learning and vulnerability. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Success

JULY 22, 2021

Failure is so common, in fact, that many entrepreneurs have taken to penning failure post-mortems to determine where things went wrong, in the hopes that others will learn from their mistakes. There’s always a need for companies that are innovative and meet customers’ needs, and we’re sure that we have what it takes.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 14, 2024

LEADERSHIP QUOTE I will not lose, for even in defeat there’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me. – Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. Jay Z CONNECT WITH CIARA Ciara on LinkedIn ABOUT CIARA Ciara Trotman is a veteran Executive Assistant and Event Planner.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 21, 2024

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.

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

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.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 7, 2023

Prior to Cohere, Naomi was at DeepMind, the London-based artificial intelligence research company owned by Alphabet. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Andrea talks about her role supporting eight executives, and the additional roles she has in her organization, how she manages the workload, and tips for making an impact on company culture. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 12, 2023

She has been an EA and thought partner since 2009 and currently works at Cedar, a health-tech company, where she manages the Executive Support Team and is the Executive Assistant to the Head of Product. She began her career at a non-profit organization and has since worked for both large public companies and small private companies.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In that episode, Cathy and I discussed implementing OKRs at your company, leading a team of assistants, onboarding team members, and more! Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. Be sure to check out my first conversation with Cathy in episode 117 of the podcast.

Networking 79

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 9, 2023

Tune in to this fascinating conversation as they share the secrets behind their successful partnership, from overcoming early challenges and how the partnership evolved as the company grew, to maintaining work-life “wholeness” through intentional communication and scheduling. Prior to starting Capacity, David was the CEO of Answers Corp.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

CONNECT WITH JODI Jodi on LinkedIn Jodi on Facebook Book recommendation -> Living Loving and Learning by Leo F. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. LEADERSHIP QUOTE If service is beneath you, leadership is beyond you.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Sage recognizes the importance of being a stellar representation of the executive and the company. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 13, 2023

She’s co-founded multiple companies and also has experience as an executive assistant and operations manager. She co-founded her first ‘real’ company when she was 16 and participated in the sale of that company when she was 19. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

Management 83

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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. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 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. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 24, 2023

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. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 25, 2023

Leigh Felton has over 25 years of experience working in executive operations and chief of staff positions for companies like Microsoft and the State of Washington. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

andcards is designed with a focus on simplicity, allowing even non-tech-savvy customers to quickly learn how to use the platform. Regular training and webinars unveiling the secrets of efficient coworking space management further demonstrate the company’s customer-centric approach.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 20, 2023

. – Audre Lorde CONNECT WITH VICTORIA Victoria on LinkedIn victorialeech.com joindonna.io (A training program designed to help entry-to-mid-level Executive Assistants at mid-sized companies up-level their skills and advance their careers.) Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 1, 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. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

LEADERSHIP QUOTE If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. She has been a communications lead and chapter lead of an employee resource group, a featured company blogger and most recently, the co-founder of the Administrative Community of Practice.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 6, 2023

Maggie Olson has extensive experience at some of the biggest companies in retail, food & beverage, and technology. With the unique ability to walk into an unfamiliar business, quickly learn and assess how to improve the team and execute lasting changes, this is exactly what Maggie has been doing year after year throughout her career.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 30, 2023

Yolanda has also served as Co-Chair of the Women’s Leadership Network, a Guardian Life Insurance company employee resource group. In a hybrid context, arranging and running lunch and learn events. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 19, 2023

Her passion lies in communication and how it can shape a company from the top down. Her passion lies in communication and how it can shape a company from the top down. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

2021 86

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 21, 2023

The diversity of her position offers her learning opportunities as and she supports and collaborates with C-Suite level executives, upper management and colleagues. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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Restaurants Customer Service Budget Interviewing 78

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 14, 2023

Over her 20+ years as an assistant, Annie has worked for boutique companies across multiple industries including accounting, marketing, nonprofit, and private wealth management. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As a teenager, Jared was one of the first ten employees at an enterprise SaaS company called 15Five, the market leader for software powering continuous employee feedback, high-performing cultures, objectives (OKR) tracking, etc. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 26, 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. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 16, 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. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 18, 2023

Janice Parker is a career executive assistant who is passionate about helping mission-focused founders and CEOs maximize their productivity and efficiency as they scale their companies. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 30, 2023

The company has grown organically to a team of 24 employees. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com. She is the founder of Pepper’s Personal Assistants, a sourcing and placement agency for highly vetted personal assistants.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 10, 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. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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