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JULY 19, 2023

In seventh grade, Maggie Skarich Joos dreamed of owning a restaurant. But years later, after studying hospitality management and working in several restaurants, Skarich Joos realized the long evenings weren’t a good fit for her. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What does self-care look like for you?

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JUNE 6, 2023

Therefore, we do use that as a motivating factor if teachers are looking for work in other environments such as retail, warehouse, restaurants, etc.,” If we can learn about pay discrepancies and areas where we can improve, we can prevent those teachers from submitting notice in the first place.” Do we have staff who have to commute?

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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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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 27, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows, Sarah talks about the challenges and rewards of being an EA, learning to adapt, and the importance of having fun with colleagues to cultivate a thriving culture. Sarah Abbott is executive assistant to the CEO, CFO, and GC at Utz Brands. Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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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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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

CONNECT WITH JODI Jodi on LinkedIn Jodi on Facebook Book recommendation -> Living Loving and Learning by Leo F. 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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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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

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. Let me tell you about ezCater with over 100,000 restaurants to choose from nationwide and 24/7 customer support. While supporting J.,

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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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!

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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. Prior to Cohere, Naomi was at DeepMind, the London-based artificial intelligence research company owned by Alphabet.

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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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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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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Either way, I’d love to hear from you!

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 4, 2023

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. In this episode, Chynna tells us how she wound up working in the White House with the Obama Administration.

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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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Success

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Mentorship is how I’ve built my company,” says Wagner Reed, who has worked with restaurants, festivals and even Beyoncé. “I I focus on cultivating talent, and I always tell people, ‘If you’re willing to learn and be committed, I’m going to have a place for you.’ ”. Why should I hire you?’ ” LaFrance recalls. “I I’ll figure it out.’ ”.

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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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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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JULY 30, 2023

In a hybrid context, arranging and running lunch and learn events. In this role Yolanda is focused on supporting her executive and his directs by learning about the business needs, connecting with her executive’s directs and attending meetings to stay tuned to what her team and organization needs.

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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. At the heart of Ellen’s work is a commitment to personal development, integrity, and authenticity.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MAY 28, 2023

LEADERSHIP QUOTE If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. She grew up in England but was always passionate about Europe and learning foreign languages. When she began her first full-time job in Disneyland Paris in 1999, she knew it was the beginning of a new life in France.

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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 5, 2023

Molly took the lessons learned from her years as a virtual assistant and turned them into a new business model for hiring administrative professionals. HELP ME, HELP YOU (MAKE THE PODCAST BETTER) 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?

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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 7, 2024

She focuses on creating an inclusive environment that nourishes trust and encourages learning and vulnerability. She focuses on creating an inclusive environment that nourishes trust and encourages learning and vulnerability.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 6, 2023

With the unique ability to walk into an unfamiliar business, quickly learn and assess how to improve the team and execute lasting changes, this is exactly what Maggie has been doing year after year throughout her career. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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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 hope to still be learning new things in 5 years time.”. Here is part 2… 1.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 14, 2024

LEADERSHIP QUOTE I will not lose, for even in defeat there’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for 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.

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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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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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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. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! Or maybe you’d like to sponsor an episode or two?

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FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Rita Reis is a longtime office manager and executive assistant in Portugal who is passionate about networking and getting things done. HELP ME, HELP YOU (MAKE THE PODCAST BETTER) 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?

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NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Andrea talks about her role supporting eight executives, and the additional roles she has in her organization, how she manages the workload, and tips for making an impact on company culture.

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