Executive Leadership Support Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Earlier this year, Team ELS had an opportunity to interview Monique Helstrom, speaker, activator, and un-locker of human potential, on effective communication. I have always been a type “A” I was an event planner. How to confidently communicate your needs to superiors and subordinates alike.

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Allwork

MAY 15, 2023

Attend networking events, engage on LinkedIn, and join relevant groups or associations. Practice your interview skills : Prepare for interviews by researching common questions, practicing your answers, and developing a list of questions to ask potential employers.

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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

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. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com.

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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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Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Discovering the power of vulnerability As a successful athlete, confidence came easy to Howes—until the wrist injury. All the men in the event came up to me afterwards, one by one, and shared their story. The answer was immediately apparent: “I just want to interview great minds,” Howes recalls. And it was the opposite.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 20, 2019

In part two I mentioned confidence is a key component to embracing and defining your own empowerment, courage is another major component. A person can have courage and confidence, but not be competent. Confident communication. Joan Burge. . Competence, the third ingredient to the formula of empowerment. Decision making.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

People that experience frequent disruptive events are much more likely to become aware of their own identity as leaders, according to new research by Durham University published in the Journal of Business and Psychology. That is, does the type of events that people encounter change the way how they see themselves with regards to leadership?

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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. In my next blog I will look at those dreaded scenario based questions.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 30, 2022

In this episode, I share an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant , where my friend Jillian Hufnagel wrote about goal setting for executive assistants and administrative professionals. Listen to my interview with Jillian on Episode 37 of The Leader Assistant Podcast.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 16, 2022

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 what should motivate us as executive assistants and administrative professionals when it comes to professional growth and development. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. CONNECT WITH ME.

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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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Allwork

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In pursuit of this newfound liberation from the conventional office, prospective digital nomads and remote workers are navigating a maze of job boards and virtual interviews, armed with a cache of in-demand skills like software savviness, digital communication finesse, and bulletproof self-discipline.

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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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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. Highly dedicated and results oriented, she has the skill and passion for helping individuals become more confident and successful in business and beyond. Enjoy the show!

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Go Burrows

AUGUST 22, 2021

The interviewer gets another chance to be interviewed by you. The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com. CONNECT WITH ME. My LinkedIn.

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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. Prior to Matriarch Made, Chynna worked in the personal office of Barack and Michelle Obama as their Director of Travel and Event Operations. Chynna graduated from University of Florida with a B.S.

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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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Success

AUGUST 29, 2022

I lost my confidence. 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. I lost my business. I lost my savings. I lost my house.

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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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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. Mason empowers women to speak up with confidence and stand out with courage.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 31, 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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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. Brendon Burchard Photo by Maggie Hudson A traumatic life event can really make you reconsider everything. Which self-help guru will future generations talk about the way we talk about Dale Carnegie?

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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

MARCH 24, 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 6, 2023

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. 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 has her CAP and Pace Certifications, with the Organizational Management and Meeting and Events Planning add-on certifications. THE LEADER ASSISTANT WORKBOOK Do you have your copy of the official companion to the #1 Amazon bestselling book – The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant ?

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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. This is where you can introduce yourself, what you do, what you’re working on and what matters to you. You can also include a call to action for viewers to send you a message or visit your website.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 14, 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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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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Go Burrows

JULY 25, 2021

The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com. CONNECT WITH ME. My LinkedIn. Ask a question for a future episode by emailing me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Mary is also a certified event planner having completed a course of study at NYU, which honed her organizational skills. 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

JANUARY 15, 2023

Since launch, Cath has had a massive change in mindset, grown confidence, faced challenges, and learned new skills along the way. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com. THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY GOODY.

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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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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 18, 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. Direct link to the Audiobook. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 9, 2022

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 emotional intelligence, artificial intelligence, and how executive assistants and administrative professionals can future-proof their careers. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. My LinkedIn.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 23, 2022

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 the dangers of burnout creep for executive assistants and administrative professionals. My book – The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant.

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