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Conference for Administrative Excellence – Gala Event

Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Following a full training day, we reconvened for the Glam and Glitz Gala. Since administrative professionals are usually the ones planning events, managing catering, speakers, binders, and AV/tech, it was wonderful to celebrate their learning achievements through a great event celebrating each of them as a stellar assistant!

Administrative Professionals

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

Allwork

MARCH 3, 2024

Law firms that invest in versatile event spaces, embrace technology-enabled rooms, and support varying work styles through thoughtful office design are likely to be more successful in maintaining a productive, innovative, and satisfied workforce. Here’s what they would love to see! Now, more than ever, it must deliver an experience.

Legal

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The Success Interview: Magdalena Ye?il on Inclusivity, Female Leadership and Finding Male Allies in the Workplace

Success

JULY 4, 2022

Born and raised in Istanbul, she says growing up as a Christian kid in a Muslim country was great training for navigating Silicon Valley as a woman: “I learned how to adjust to being other.” Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. The post The Success Interview: Magdalena Ye?il

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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

Allwork

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Nearly half felt ignored after submitting applications or attending interviews. of older workers who had said they experienced ageism at work said they “were excluded from certain social events or team-building activities.” think employers should provide anti-bias training and 45.5% suggested using more skills-based assessments.

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Ep 105: Kathy Goughenour – Founder of Virtual Expert Training

Go Burrows

MARCH 7, 2021

Check out the Leader Assistant Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com ! What one woman can do, another can do. – Kathy Goughenour. LEADER ASSISTANT MEMBERSHIP.

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An Interview with the Office Dynamics Team

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Brian: My favorite part is the Gala Event. I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch. You will enjoy special event pricing on most of our items, including the 2019 Conference. Hands down.

Interviewing

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Ep 142: Planning Events in a Post-Covid World with Lacretia Adamski and Meagan Strout

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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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

Success

APRIL 4, 2023

After surviving a major medical event and a surgery that almost killed her, she found herself reevaluating her trajectory. “I Taking time to learn about and consider these alternative interview methods can lead to more inclusive results. But things only got more complicated. Colin Willis, Ph.D., She has some advice for employers. “Be

2023

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Access the Virtual Events Specialist and Camtasia Training Program.

Andrea Kalli

MAY 14, 2010

By AndreaKalli It is evident that Virtual Events Support and Management will be one of the hottest niches in 2010. The stats are revealing of how many businesses are shifting their focus to delivering all types of Virtual Events to their different audiences. Access the Virtual Events Specialist and Camtasia Training Program Together!

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Unlocking the HR Secrets of Hybrid Work

Allwork

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Instead, Deblauwe emphasizes the importance of mentorship programs, social events, and addressing the specific needs of remote workers. She has developed and held trainings to address management issues, providing a multi-faceted strategy to tackle the challenges of remote work.

Environment

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When Was the Last Time You Invested in Your Career?

On The Job

MARCH 1, 2021

Will it require training or additional education? Are you proposing new ideas to your boss or your team -- or to a job interviewer? Attend industry events. Many professional organizations are doing a great job of moving their events online. Where do you want to be in one year? In three years? Who do you need to contact?

Mentoring

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Ep 261: Cara Silverman – Manager, Executive Support at Duolingo

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

Management

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

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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Product/Program Promotion: Problems & Profits - Launching Lessons Learned Interview Dr. Venus Opal Reese Live Event Launch

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

You have a strategy and training and you've done all of your warm ups. Occasionally, I'll interview industry experts and ask them about their product or program launches. Before I get into the interview, let me tell you a little about this amazing woman. Now you can!

Promotion

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3 Steps to Hosting and Organizing a Successul Telesummit Event

Office Organization Success

MAY 22, 2015

If you’re not sure what a Telesummit is, it’s simply a multi-teleclass event with a series of different speakers, and you’re the host and organizer of the event. As the host of the Telesummit, you then get to interview each speaker and they share their expertise with the telesummit attendees. Sounds great in theory, right?

Promotion

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

Customer Service

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

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.

Restaurants

Restaurants Customer Service Budget Interviewing

Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

Allwork

MARCH 1, 2023

Personalized mental health support is a solution to improving mental health outcomes at work, but this requires training, understanding, and insight into individual needs. In terms of mental health training, this refers to both the content (how relevant it is to each employee) and delivery (how accessible it is to each individual).

Health

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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. 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.

Confidence

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hybrid Work Models and Office Reintegration

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. Moreover, by training teams in effective hybrid innovation and collaboration techniques, you can improve these metrics.

Policies

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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

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. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?

Interviewing

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

Agencies

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 3, 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.

2019

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 30, 2023

In a hybrid context, arranging and running lunch and learn events. Teaching and training other EAs about tips that can help others in their EA journeys. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS Check out our constantly updated schedule of events for admins and assistants at LeaderAssistantLive.com.

Mentoring

Mentoring Training Networking Restaurants

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 12, 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.

Management

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

Restaurants

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

Gifts

Gifts Medical Networking Restaurants

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

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

Stress

Stress Restaurants Customer Service Budget

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 13, 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.

Management

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A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

You can mention specific examples of team events, leadership styles, and company missions. Mention any training programmes, career advancement paths, or mentorship opportunities available within your organisation. Schedule weekly check-ins to address questions, provide feedback and adjust training as needed.

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

Restaurants

Restaurants Customer Service Budget Interviewing

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 10, 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.

Restaurants

Restaurants Customer Service Budget Interviewing

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

Restaurants

Restaurants Customer Service Budget Interviewing

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 21, 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.

Restaurants

Restaurants Customer Service Budget Interviewing

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

Administrative Professionals

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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

. ––– 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.

Restaurants

Restaurants Customer Service Budget Interviewing

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

2021

2021 Restaurants Customer Service Budget

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. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

2019

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

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

2004

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 12, 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.

Administrative Professionals

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

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JULY 2, 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.

2013

2013 Etiquette Restaurants Customer Service

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

Management

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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

. ––– 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.

Calendars

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Three HR Experts Share How To Prevent Quiet Quitting And Quiet Firing

Allwork

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Robyn Duda , Experiential Event Strategist. Deal suggests starting with exit interviews, looking at engagement survey data, and having frequent conversations with employees. . The antidote lies in connection, says Experiential Event Strategist, Robyn Duda. This starts with employers properly training people managers.

Management

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Conference for Administrative Excellence – Gala Event

What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

Trending Sources

The Success Interview: Magdalena Ye?il on Inclusivity, Female Leadership and Finding Male Allies in the Workplace

U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

Ep 105: Kathy Goughenour – Founder of Virtual Expert Training

An Interview with the Office Dynamics Team

Ep 142: Planning Events in a Post-Covid World with Lacretia Adamski and Meagan Strout

How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

Access the Virtual Events Specialist and Camtasia Training Program.

Unlocking the HR Secrets of Hybrid Work

When Was the Last Time You Invested in Your Career?

Ep 261: Cara Silverman – Manager, Executive Support at Duolingo

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

Product/Program Promotion: Problems & Profits - Launching Lessons Learned Interview Dr. Venus Opal Reese Live Event Launch

3 Steps to Hosting and Organizing a Successul Telesummit Event

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

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

Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

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

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hybrid Work Models and Office Reintegration

Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Three HR Experts Share How To Prevent Quiet Quitting And Quiet Firing

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