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 manage your stress level. I have always been in a logistical type of job.

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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. 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 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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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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Success

APRIL 4, 2023

After surviving a major medical event and a surgery that almost killed her, she found herself reevaluating her trajectory. “I It can be helpful for hiring managers just getting familiar with best practices in hiring a diverse staff to partner with a resource. But things only got more complicated. Colin Willis, Ph.D.,

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

As an assistant, one of your highest priorities is to manage your executive’s most valuable asset – their time. If you look at your role through this lens, then you’ll stop viewing “calendar management” as an uninteresting part of your job. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 26, 2022

Cher Heard is the Client Infrastructure and Support Manager at an Investment Management Firm in Kansas City, MO. Her role is as diverse as the team of people she manages and supports. Cher Heard is the Client Infrastructure and Support Manager at an Investment Management Firm in Kansas City, MO. CONNECT WITH CHER.

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

My friend Meagan Strout (CEO of Tack Advisors – the leading provider of management consulting and recruitment for administrative professionals) agreed to share the recording of this recent webinar she hosted with Lacretia Adamski about planning events in a post-covid world. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS.

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Go Burrows

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Mimi Coiffait is a specialist sports industry EA and operations manager with over 10 years of experience supporting high profile organizations. She also tells us about the time she coordinated an event with Michelle Obama, David Beckham, and Spongebob Squarepants. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Stressed about holiday gifting?

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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. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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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. Lee is a Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com. Natalie (or Nat!)

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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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Allwork

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Names of professional conferences and events that have been brought to your attention while working at the company (for future networking possibilities). When announcing your layoff and seeking support, you should be ready at any moment to send your resume out to any hiring manager or acquaintance who requests it.

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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. I would like to manage a team at some point and lead projects.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 2, 2020

This is Podcast 139 and it’s an interview with artist Kasey Smith who I met when she was the curator for the Oakland Figment art festival. Kasey creates site specific installations, performances, and art events with a focus on the ephemerality of the cityscape. Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! ?.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

She points out that both leadership and management exhibited fear of the unknown, often expressing concerns like ‘how do we know remote employees are working.’ Instead, Deblauwe emphasizes the importance of mentorship programs, social events, and addressing the specific needs of remote workers.

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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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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As companies create strategies to integrate remote and in-office working styles harmoniously, we’ll see a decrease in 9-to-5 shifts and an increase in corporate outings, corporate events, and corporate activities in key urban centers that include a significant amount of commercial real estate activity.

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Go Burrows

DECEMBER 5, 2021

In this episode, Nancy talks about emotional intelligence, giving helpful feedback, and managing difficult conversations. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com. Enjoy the show! THIS EPISODE’S FEATURED SPONSOR.

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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. 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.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 8, 2023

LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com. Do you have questions you’d like me to answer, guests you think I should interview, or suggested topics you’d like me to address on the show? JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY.

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Allwork

APRIL 20, 2023

It is essential to gather baseline quantitative and qualitative data for each metric, including employee surveys and focus group interviews, to inform decision-making before establishing a permanent hybrid work policy. That enthusiasm is something that can be measured.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

But in case you’ve somehow managed to evade these topics, here’s a quick definition of each: Quiet quitting. It’s when a manager wants to let go of a worker, but doesn’t have the nerve or resources to do it overtly. It’s when a manager wants to let go of a worker, but doesn’t have the nerve or resources to do it overtly.

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Go Burrows

MAY 9, 2021

Manager of Administrative Services at Comcast. Manager of Administrative Services at Comcast. She has held leadership roles, training and managing teams of college recruiters. Tara also has extensive experience in corporate and private event planning and coordination. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Tara Sims is Sr.

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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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Success

MARCH 18, 2024

Whether interviewing for your dream job or networking at an industry event, building up the courage to speak in public can feel nerve-wracking at best and downright terrifying at worst. Perfectionism preys on our anxiety When facing anxiety , Abrahams suggests taking a two-pronged approach aimed at managing both symptoms and sources.

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Allwork

JANUARY 29, 2024

Meanwhile, “introverts often need periods of solitude in order to regain energy as attending social events can be very tiring for them,” details Simple Psychology. In fact, it’s this personality trait that, according to The New York Times, “play[s] a powerful role in shaping workplace behavior.” The post Are You Miserable At Work?

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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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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

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. 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

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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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. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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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. 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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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

  Keep reading for my interview with Cena Block -- the Mom-Preneur Clarity.   Cena presents signature workshops and privately coaches professional women in transition and moms-on-pause who struggle manage their time, systems, and spaces while juggling all the pieces for their busy. families. Many things!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

  Keep reading for my interview with Cena Block -- the Mom-Preneur Clarity.   Cena presents signature workshops and privately coaches professional women in transition and moms-on-pause who struggle manage their time, systems, and spaces while juggling all the pieces for their busy. families. Many things!

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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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Success

MAY 10, 2023

By managing for three days, we were taking time away from managers who had to understand, and explain, any variances,” he says. It has been easier to manage and implement, and brings back what employees said they missed most—autonomy and flexibility, as well as collaboration and efficiency,” he says. Life happens.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2023

Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner, says, “ We invest in the very best founders who identify as women, people of color or LGBT in the United States. In 2011, while living in South Florida, Dickson got the idea for Flat Out of Heels during an event she was attending. I personally identify as all three.”

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