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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you are a hiring manager determined to build a winning team or a job-seeker searching for the perfect career, you need to know the difference between hard skills and soft skills. Careers in graphic design or content writing likewise require an emphasis on related hard skills. So how do they differ?

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6 Benefits Of Embracing AI In Your Coworking Space

Allwork

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

AI can help companies hire the right employees, take over the interview process, and power today’s chatbots — which enable HR departments to spend less time answering basic questions. AI software can help coworking spaces track bookings, report problems, and easily provide credit/refunds to customers.

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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. 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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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 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. Natalie (or Nat!) LEADERSHIP QUOTE Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

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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

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

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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.

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 27, 2023

She has over a decade of administrative experience and lots of customer service stories! ––– 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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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 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 219: Annie Croner on Burnout, Boundaries, Confidence, and Detaching Your Worth from Your Work

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 14, 2023

Well, not only do I interview Annie in this conversation, but she also interviews me. 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. As a heads up, this episode is a bit out of the ordinary.

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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 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. It was only after she began to adopt the techniques her coach showed her that she began to see the benefits.

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

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

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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! LEADERSHIP QUOTE Service is the price you pay for the space you occupy. in Event Management and Political Science and a minor in Business. Chynna graduated from University of Florida with a B.S.

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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! LEADERSHIP QUOTE To say you have no choice is a failure of imagination. and as a Fortune Teller for A Touch of Magic.

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

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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

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

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 7, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Amaia shares her fascinating story about her pursuit of becoming a doctor, finding a customer service job at ezCater on Craigslist, becoming EA to the CEO, and how her experience as a c-suite assistant prepared her for her director role.

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 16, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 7, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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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. CONNECT WITH YVETTE Yvette on LinkedIn Yvette on Instagram ABOUT YVETTE Yvette Nieves has been an Executive Assistant for 25+ years. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 25, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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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

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

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 19, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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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

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

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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.

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Ep 224: Janice Parker on Remote Work and Supporting a Founder

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 18, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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Ep 214: Hallie Warner – Co-Author of The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 9, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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Ep 209: Molly Denham on Remote Work and Career Paths for Administrative Professionals

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 5, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 2023

. – Maya Angelou CONNECT WITH LESLIE Leslie on LinkedIn FREE Guide -> 5 Overlooked Steps to Landing Your Ideal EA Role ABOUT LESLIE Leslie Martinez is a Senior Executive Assistant with over 15 years of experience supporting executives in the Financial Services Industry.

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Ep 237: Valerie Trapunsky – Founder and CEO of ChatterBoss and Author of Delegation Nation

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 17, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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Ep 231: Maggie Olson – Former Chief of Staff at T-Mobile and Founder of the CoS Certification Course

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 6, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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Ep 230: Yolanda Hunte on Changing How the World Sees Executive Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 30, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 14, 2024

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

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Ep 213: Camryn Pickworth on Setting Boundaries, Team Building, and Launching a VA Business

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 2, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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Ep 242: Nicki Cave on Managing a Team of Assistants and Finding Happiness in Your Work

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Nicki Cave is currently the Administrative Services Director for the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Dallas EA/AA team. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nicki talks about managing a team of assistants, creating a career development plan, cultivating a team culture, and finding happiness in your role.

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

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Ep 221: Jennifer Chamberlin on Working From Home and Seeing Yourself as More Than Just an Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 28, 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. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Podcast so you don’t miss new episodes!

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

6 Benefits Of Embracing AI In Your Coworking Space

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep 248: Cathy Rong – Chief of Staff for Questlove

Ep 224: Janice Parker on Remote Work and Supporting a Founder

Ep 214: Hallie Warner – Co-Author of The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together

Ep 209: Molly Denham on Remote Work and Career Paths for Administrative Professionals

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

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

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

Ep 237: Valerie Trapunsky – Founder and CEO of ChatterBoss and Author of Delegation Nation

Ep 231: Maggie Olson – Former Chief of Staff at T-Mobile and Founder of the CoS Certification Course

Ep 230: Yolanda Hunte on Changing How the World Sees Executive Assistants

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

Ep 213: Camryn Pickworth on Setting Boundaries, Team Building, and Launching a VA Business

Ep 242: Nicki Cave on Managing a Team of Assistants and Finding Happiness in Your Work

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

Ep 221: Jennifer Chamberlin on Working From Home and Seeing Yourself as More Than Just an Assistant

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