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How to Mentally Manage a Sudden Job Loss

Success

MAY 22, 2022

Although you probably won’t see a layoff coming years in advance, laying the financial groundwork to manage a job loss well ahead of time can make the process easier. As you spend time reviewing your budget and financial accounts, consider creating a plan of actions to take and things to remember if you should face an unexpected job loss.

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5 Top Software Picks To Revolutionize Your Coworking Space Management In 2023

Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

With so many coworking space management software options available, it can be difficult to determine which app is worthwhile and which software will best meet the needs of your coworking space. andcards Efficiently managing a coworking space should be easy, and that’s exactly what andcards aims to help operators do.

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Ep 245: Natalie Lee – Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Lee is a Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian, a remote-first, global software company. Lee is a Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take 2 minutes to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts here. Natalie (or Nat!)

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Ep 240: Joe Rare on Email Management and Working with a Virtual Assistant Team

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Joe talks about recruiting, training, and managing virtual assistants, email management, tips for business process standardization, and the biggest mistake he’s ever made in working with an assistant. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! –––

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Ep 205: Rita Reis on Speaking Up, Networking, and Developing Soft Skills

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Rita Reis is a longtime office manager and executive assistant in Portugal who is passionate about networking and getting things done. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Rita and I talk about the importance of networking, not being afraid to raise your hand, and developing your emotional intelligence.

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30 New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Make 2024 Healthier, Happier & More Secure

Success

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Additionally, consider breaking larger goals into smaller, more manageable steps. New Year’s resolution ideas to improve personal finance Create a monthly budget. Calculate your monthly income, track your spending, determine your goals and priorities and develop a plan to manage your expenses. Review your insurance plans.

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Ep 249: Izzy Gousby on Managing a Team of Assistants and Cultivating Confidence

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 10, 2023

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. Blanchard CONNECT WITH IZZY Izzy on LinkedIn ABOUT IZZY Isadora Gousby, also known as Izzy, is the manager for the Boston Executive Support Team at Analysis Group.

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Ep 210: Lexi Gunther – Executive Support Team Manager and Executive Assistant to the Head of Product at Cedar

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. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take 2 minutes to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts here.

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Ep 232: Eryn Anitavi on Relationship Management and the Trending Transition from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 13, 2023

She’s co-founded multiple companies and also has experience as an executive assistant and operations manager. CONNECT WITH ERYN Eryn on LinkedIn choosesapphire.com The Power of Full Engagement (Recommended book on energy management) ABOUT ERYN Eryn Anitavi has been an entrepreneur since circa age 10.

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Ep 216: Claudette Clayton on Calendar and Email Management, Delegating, and Evolving as the Assistant Role Evolves

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 23, 2023

In this episode, Claudette talks about her journey as an assistant, tips for calendar management, delegating, evolving as the job evolves, email management, and dealing with difficult executives. Her previous experience includes nine years supporting a Managing Director and the Key Accounts group at Goldman Sachs.

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Ep 227: David Karandish on Automation in the Workplace, Energy Management, and the Executive Assistant Partnership

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 9, 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Ep 248: Cathy Rong – Chief of Staff for Questlove

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 3, 2023

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 of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cathy talks about building community, managing up, advocating for yourself, and the difference between an EA vs a Chief of Staff.

Networking

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Ep 246: Jared Kleinert – CEO of Offsite

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jared Kleinert shares tips on offsite planning, networking, and remote work. offsite on X Jared’s book, NETWORKING: How to Meet Influential People, Deepen Relationships, and Become a Super-Connector ABOUT JARED Jared Kleinert is the Founder/CEO of Offsite.

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Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. 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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Ep 253: Amaia Arruabarrena – Former Executive Assistant to the CEO of ezCater

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 7, 2024

. ––– 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! –––

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Ep 254: Ciara Trotman on Forming Professional Relationships and Career Paths for Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 14, 2024

. ––– 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! –––

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Ep 252: Sage Johnson – Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs of Catamount Constructors

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

She is an accomplished professional who specializes in organizational management. She is an accomplished professional who holds the esteemed certification from IAAP as a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) and specializes in Organizational Management.

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Ep 250: Leslie Martinez on How to Land Your Ideal EA Role

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Leslie has worked at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Barclays, and most recently at an asset management firm with 10bn AuM. 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.

Restaurants

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How to Volunteer Abroad (and Great Organizations to Explore)

Success

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

You’ll meet new people—and broaden your network. What’s your budget? You can also look on LinkedIn and other networking sites to connect with previous volunteers directly and hear about their experiences. It’s a good choice if logistics feel overwhelming because it manages airport pickup and lodging.

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Ep 238: Concetta Green – Chief of Staff at Harvard Business Publishing

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

in Speech Pathology and a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management. 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. Concetta holds a B.S.

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Ep 256: Ellen Richards on Career Pivots and Resilience in Job Seeking

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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! –––

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Ep 234: Sarah Abbott – Executive Assistant to the CEO of Utz Brands

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 27, 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Ep 255: Maggie Olson Walks Through the Nova Chief of Staff Course

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 21, 2024

––– 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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3 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Starting a Business

Success

JUNE 23, 2021

Financial considerations for setting up your business—such as cash flow management and forecasting—should always be your baseline before going any further. If you decide to seek outside capital, look at your options and review the pros and cons. Consider cash flow management and forecasting. So, where to start?

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Ep 244: Andrea Shaffran on Assisting 8 Executives and Holding Multiple Roles

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. She currently serves as the Western Healthcare Alliance Executive Assistant Peer Network Chair.

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Ep 239: Lucy Brazier – Author of The Modern-Day Assistant

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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! –––

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Ep 235: Jodi Reed on How Drag Racing Makes Her a Better Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

She has been with AGPROfessionals since 2015 and supports the CEO/Owner, and two other executives, as well as manages the office and a small team of admin. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY Join the Leader Assistant Global Community for bonus content, job opportunities, and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

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Ep 212: Mariah Kerby on Discovering and Using Your Gifts, and Nurturing a Community of Growth for an Assistant Team

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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Ep 236: Sasha Eburne – VA Business Coach and Founder of Virtually Assisted

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

Restaurants

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Ep 222: Chynna Clayton – Former Special Assistant to Michelle Obama

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 4, 2023

Chynna also shares tips on navigating high pressure situations, managing stress and burnout, prioritizing self-care, and more! in Event Management and Political Science and a minor in Business. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take 2 minutes to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts here.

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Ep 223: Caroline Rice on Becoming a Business Partner to Your Executive and How the Rules of Improv Can Make You a Better Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 11, 2023

Caroline Rice is a c-suite executive assistant with 20+ years of experience successfully managing the administrative needs of top executives across several industries, including Wall Street. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take 2 minutes to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts here.

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Ep 226: Jen Johnsen – Executive Assistant at The Children’s Theatre Company

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 2, 2023

Jen Johnsen has been part of Children’s Theatre Company as Executive Assistant since 2013, managing the Artistic and Managing Directors. Her two favorites were as Production Manager for Sample Night Live! Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! and as a Fortune Teller for A Touch of Magic.

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Ep 251: Maria Smith on the Science and Benefits of Goal-Setting

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! –––

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Ep 218: Naomi White on Language Models Like ChatGPT and How Executive Assistants Can Utilize Them

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 7, 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Ep 207: Deedee Benyi on Understanding the Business and Supporting Multiple Executives

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

She came to this role after a varied career path including Automotive Service Management in addition to Real Estate and Vacation Planning in the USVI. She came to this role after a varied career path including Automotive Service Management in addition to Real Estate and Vacation Planning in the USVI.

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Ep 206: Nichole Brooks on Extending Grace at Work and Advocating for Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Nichole Brooks has an extensive career as an administrative professional with 30 years of experience, including her current role as an Administrative Operations Manager. In this episode, Nichole discusses advocating for assistants to the leadership team, extending grace at work, transitioning from being a peer to being a manager, and more.

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Ep 228: Monica Martin on Advocating for Yourself and Pivoting when Priorities Change

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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Ep 220: Yvette Nieves on Supporting Multiple Executives and Asking for a Seat at the Table

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. LEAVE A REVIEW If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take 2 minutes to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts here.

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Ep 225: Leigh Felton on the Chief of Staff Role and Responsible AI

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 25, 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

Restaurants

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Ep 219: Annie Croner on Burnout, Boundaries, Confidence, and Detaching Your Worth from Your Work

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 14, 2023

Annie has made it her focus to help assistants achieve their goals and manage everything on their plates, while finding freedom from overwhelm and burnout. Over her 20+ years as an assistant, Annie has worked for boutique companies across multiple industries including accounting, marketing, nonprofit, and private wealth management.

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Ep 233: Victoria Leech on Facilitating Meetings, Dealing with Stress and Burnout, and the Difference Between an Executive Assistant and a Chief of Staff

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 20, 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Ep 217: Kara McKeage on Setting Boundaries, Communication, and Matching Personal Assistants with Executives

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 30, 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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Ep 211: Jessica McBride on ChatGPT, Emotional Intelligence, Finding Your Voice, and Vulnerability

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 19, 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

2021

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Ep 229: Michelle Motz on Being an EA in a Public Company and the Role of an EA in a Remote World

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 23, 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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How to Mentally Manage a Sudden Job Loss

5 Top Software Picks To Revolutionize Your Coworking Space Management In 2023

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Ep 245: Natalie Lee – Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian

Ep 240: Joe Rare on Email Management and Working with a Virtual Assistant Team

Ep 205: Rita Reis on Speaking Up, Networking, and Developing Soft Skills

30 New Year’s Resolution Ideas to Make 2024 Healthier, Happier & More Secure

Ep 249: Izzy Gousby on Managing a Team of Assistants and Cultivating Confidence

Ep 210: Lexi Gunther – Executive Support Team Manager and Executive Assistant to the Head of Product at Cedar

Ep 232: Eryn Anitavi on Relationship Management and the Trending Transition from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff

Ep 216: Claudette Clayton on Calendar and Email Management, Delegating, and Evolving as the Assistant Role Evolves

Ep 227: David Karandish on Automation in the Workplace, Energy Management, and the Executive Assistant Partnership

Ep 248: Cathy Rong – Chief of Staff for Questlove

Ep 246: Jared Kleinert – CEO of Offsite

Ep 247: Email Management for Executive Assistants

Ep 253: Amaia Arruabarrena – Former Executive Assistant to the CEO of ezCater

Ep 254: Ciara Trotman on Forming Professional Relationships and Career Paths for Assistants

Ep 252: Sage Johnson – Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs of Catamount Constructors

Ep 250: Leslie Martinez on How to Land Your Ideal EA Role

How to Volunteer Abroad (and Great Organizations to Explore)

Ep 238: Concetta Green – Chief of Staff at Harvard Business Publishing

Ep 256: Ellen Richards on Career Pivots and Resilience in Job Seeking

Ep 234: Sarah Abbott – Executive Assistant to the CEO of Utz Brands

Ep 255: Maggie Olson Walks Through the Nova Chief of Staff Course

3 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Starting a Business

Ep 244: Andrea Shaffran on Assisting 8 Executives and Holding Multiple Roles

Ep 239: Lucy Brazier – Author of The Modern-Day Assistant

Ep 235: Jodi Reed on How Drag Racing Makes Her a Better Assistant

Ep 212: Mariah Kerby on Discovering and Using Your Gifts, and Nurturing a Community of Growth for an Assistant Team

Ep 236: Sasha Eburne – VA Business Coach and Founder of Virtually Assisted

Ep 222: Chynna Clayton – Former Special Assistant to Michelle Obama

Ep 223: Caroline Rice on Becoming a Business Partner to Your Executive and How the Rules of Improv Can Make You a Better Assistant

Ep 226: Jen Johnsen – Executive Assistant at The Children’s Theatre Company

Ep 251: Maria Smith on the Science and Benefits of Goal-Setting

Ep 218: Naomi White on Language Models Like ChatGPT and How Executive Assistants Can Utilize Them

Ep 207: Deedee Benyi on Understanding the Business and Supporting Multiple Executives

Ep 206: Nichole Brooks on Extending Grace at Work and Advocating for Assistants

Ep 228: Monica Martin on Advocating for Yourself and Pivoting when Priorities Change

Ep 220: Yvette Nieves on Supporting Multiple Executives and Asking for a Seat at the Table

Ep 225: Leigh Felton on the Chief of Staff Role and Responsible AI

Ep 219: Annie Croner on Burnout, Boundaries, Confidence, and Detaching Your Worth from Your Work

Ep 233: Victoria Leech on Facilitating Meetings, Dealing with Stress and Burnout, and the Difference Between an Executive Assistant and a Chief of Staff

Ep 217: Kara McKeage on Setting Boundaries, Communication, and Matching Personal Assistants with Executives

Ep 211: Jessica McBride on ChatGPT, Emotional Intelligence, Finding Your Voice, and Vulnerability

Ep 229: Michelle Motz on Being an EA in a Public Company and the Role of an EA in a Remote World

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