Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I’ve been on many interviews over my career and have encountered many different interview styles - the behavioral interview, the panel format with a few people interviewing me at once, the “mean” interviewer, and so forth. One interview “style” that caught me off guard was the NON interview style.

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APRIL 8, 2021

The first 30 days: a downloadable template and guide krystinelumanta 24/01/2023 You have secured a new job, and you are ready to start work. The first 30 days are also when you demonstrate the experience and skills you sold to your new employer during the interview. Starting a new position can be an exciting and stressful time.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 27, 2023

She’s the first individual to fill this position within the growing company, under leadership of a new CEO. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible.

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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

MAY 14, 2023

Well, not only do I interview Annie in this conversation, but she also interviews me. Over her 20+ years as an assistant, Annie has worked for boutique companies across multiple industries including accounting, marketing, nonprofit, and private wealth management. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Concetta also moonlights as a ghostwriter for self-help books and pretends to be a gardener on weekends. ––– 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.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 30, 2023

In this episode, Kara talks about outsourcing, matching personal assistants with executives, interview questions to ask applicants, setting boundaries with principals, communication between executives and personal assistants, and more. The company has grown organically to a team of 24 employees. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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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.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 26, 2024

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.

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Go Burrows

JULY 4, 2021

In this episode, Stephanie walks through a game-changing process she and her team use to lead productive and efficient meetings with the c-suite and leadership teams at her company. It’s called Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and you can find out more and download free tools at eosworldwide.com. RESOURCES MENTIONED.

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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. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible.

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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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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Jodi earned her CAP designation in 2019. ––– 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. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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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

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

MARCH 26, 2023

THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible. 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

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.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Nancy Kingery is the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company in Peoria, IL. Nancy Kingery is the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO at Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company in Peoria, IL. 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 BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible. 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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible. 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

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

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

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. 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

JUNE 4, 2023

She currently resides in Washington, DC with her wife Katina Hoyles. ––– 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.

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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. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 9, 2023

Hallie serves as Chief of Staff to the Founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 21, 2023

THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible. 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

JUNE 11, 2023

THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible. 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

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible. 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

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Erin Sizer has over 20 years of experience in the administrative field – mostly in small companies and startups across several industries. Erin Sizer has over 20 years of experience in the administrative field – mostly in small companies and startups across several industries. You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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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. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon and listen to the audiobook on Audible.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 12, 2024

Becky Kaapuni has 20+ years of executive assistant experience in high-pressure and fast-paced companies, such as Salesforce, Twitter, Goldman Sachs, and BMO Capital Markets. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 14, 2024

As the first Chief of Staff to a president at a Fortune 40 company — who led a multibillion-dollar business with 5,000+ employees — Maggie built the president’s Chief of Staff model from the ground up. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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Go Burrows

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon or Audible. Dayne is the owner of Ghost Blog Writers, a blog writing services provider for companies and agencies. 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 10, 2024

As the first Chief of Staff to a president at a Fortune 40 company — who led a multibillion-dollar business with 5,000+ employees — Maggie built the president’s Chief of Staff model from the ground up. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 2, 2023

Ken Kesey CONNECT WITH CAMRYN Camryn on LinkedIn First Pick VA ABOUT CAMRYN At 21 years old (in the height of the covid pandemic) Camryn founded her company, The First Pick VA Group, that within two years has expanded into a six-figure business, signed over 50 clients nationwide, and is ranked among the top 1% of virtual assistants in the country.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 21, 2022

Be sure to download Dr. Denniston’s free Energy Leakage Liability Inventory to learn how you are leaking energy during your day. Her Wellness Amplifier Performance Program is sourced from 25 years of private practice and working with companies from small start-ups to global giants like Microsoft. LEADERSHIP QUOTES.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 21, 2024

An immigrant to the US, she has 11+ years of experience as an EA with international companies and counting – now on the US side! An immigrant to the US, she has 11+ years of experience as an EA with international companies and counting – now on the US side!

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