128: Bereits während des BWL-Studiums begann Dietmar seine Laufbahn als Produktmanager für Drucker und digitale Kameras bei Computer 2000, dem seinerzeit größten Distributor für Computerzubehör in Deutschland. 1998 wechselt er zu Canon, um dort erste Erfahrungen im Vertrieb zu sammeln. Seit 2000 ist er in verschiedenen Positionen bei Kyocera u.a. als Vertriebsrepräsentant, Vertriebsdirektor, Geschäftsführer Österreich und der Tochterfirmen AKI und Alos tätig. Im Rahmen einer...

127: ADAM HERGENROTHER is the Founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies, which includes KW Vermont, Livian™, BlackRock Construction, The Founder & The Force Multiplier, the Hergenrother Foundation, and The 200% Life. Over the last 17 years, Adam has bootstrapped his way to building a billion dollar organization. He has built businesses, hired exceptional talent, written books, coached leaders, and more. He’s had what others call “success”—but after years of grinding in order to find...

126: From Audio to Video - we proudly present our new YouTube Channel, where you can also follow The Future Assistant Podcast and watch us. Many of you asked for it, and here we are. Enjoy the videos and let us know how you like it. Thanks and cheers from Diana and the team Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bZoOqDgrfto

125: Reto Leder is CEO of the Convention Centre Trafo Baden, Switzerland. Before joining Trafo Baden in 2012, Reto’s career path of 40 years in the international hospitality industry also included stops as Director of Regional Development for César Ritz Colleges Switzerland, Hotel Director on Seabourn Cruise Line and Head of Quality Control with Gate Gourmet Buenos Aires, to mention a few. Over the years he’s worked in Argentina, Panama, El Salvador, Miami, on-board Cruise ships and, of...

124: Samantha Cox's career journey is indeed impressive and diverse, showcasing her expertise in Executive Assistant, Hospitality, and VIP Guest Services roles. Her extensive experience, spanning over 20 years, has involved working with high-profile clients and in various locations around the world. One notable highlight is her time working for Sir Richard Branson, the Founder of the Virgin Group. During her tenure, she not only served as an executive assistant but also became part of a...

122: With 27 years experience developing humans and building organizations, Monique knows that change is possible, and it all starts with you. After nearly a decade as the Executive Assistant, Producer, and "Chief of Simon Sinek," (New York Times Best-Selling author and TED celebrity), she obtained the necessary skills to decipher and disentangle common issues plaguing humans and businesses around the globe. Through her countless conversations with thought leaders, executives, celebrities,...

122: I am reviewing my year 2023, and it is wonderful to get through our journey as digital nomads. Join me on this reflection. Happy 2024 everyone, and thanks for being part of my podcast community.

121: Bonnie Low-Kramen is one of us. She is our advocate and our friend. For twenty-five years, Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the personal assistant to Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis. Since 2010, Bonnie has been traveling the world teaching and speaking – in 13 countries and 38 states to date. She became a sought-after speaker and author of Be the Ultimate Assistant and Staff Matters. Bonnie is a TEDx speaker and writer for Harvard Business Review. She is a known for her commitment to end...

120: Uwe Steinweh ist der Experte, wenn es um erfolgreiche Business Beziehungen und strategische Kommunikation geht. Schon früh hat er gemerkt, dass man „Menschen erst einmal erreichen muss, bevor man etwas erreichen kann“. Als leidenschaftlicher Vortragsredner, Coach und professioneller Netzwerker zeigt er seinen Zuschauern und Kunden, wie sie erfolgreicher und leichter Business-Kontakte auf- und ausbauen können. Erfahren Sie, wie jeder auf Messen, Veranstaltungen und Events sofort ins...

163: Kirsten Hummerich ist Life- und Business-Coach (DVEC), Bewegungspädagogin, Kommunikationsexpertin und Diplom-Ernährungswissenschaftlerin. Mit ihrem Unternehmen "DOACHING – Eine Frage der Haltung“ ist sie bei ihrer Berufung angekommen: Haltungs- und Personality-Coach, speziell für Frauen. DOACHING ist eine Wort-Kombination aus COACHING und DANCING. Dabei geht es in Kirstens Konzept weniger um den Tanz, als vielmehr um die innere und äußere Haltung des Lebens auf den Bühnen des Lebens. ...

118: Unternehmensberaterin, Trainerin, Speaker, lizenzierter Business-Coach, Entwicklerin von Mind Codex®, der Lotus-Strategie®, TV-Expertin einiger TV-Formate und Autorin mehrfacher Fachbücher. Als Expertin für Menschenkenntnis und Potenzialanalysen trainiert, coacht und begleitet Dr. Eva Brandt seit 1999 Führungskräfte und Manager in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. Daneben berät sie Unternehmen in Fragen Potenzialentwicklung und strategischer Ausrichtung. Links: ...

117: Founder & CEO, ANWOW | Executive Assistant | Microsoft Office Specialist Expert | Trainer Lizebeth Koloko-Green stands at the forefront of modern work methodologies as the CEO and Founder of ANWOW (Adopt New Ways of Working). She navigates through the intricate IT realm with over two decades of international corporate experience, including notable tenures at Symantec France and Areda Computer Systems. Beyond leadership, Lizebeth excels as an Executive Assistant at Nutanix...

116: Simone is a multi-award-winning specialist, who works to increase the impact of internal employee resource groups (ERGs), maximizing the visibility and opportunities of underrepresented groups to promote equitable inclusion. Her advocacy focuses on empowering individuals and groups to know their worth, seek commonalities with others, eliminate ‘blind’ spots, and elevate all. Simone has worked within administration for over two decades. Passion for administration motivated her to create...

115: Carmela Schuler ist Retailkind, Dienstleisterin, Vertrauensperson, Gastgeberin, Botschafterin und Kommunikatorin. Nach einer kaufmännischen Ausbildung hat sie ihre Weiterbildungen und folglich ihren beruflichen Weg im Marketing- & Kommunikationsbereich absolviert, wo sie 20 Jahre in leitenden Funktionen tätig war. Dazwischen wagte sie einen Abstecher in die Assistenz und sie wusste, dass sie diese Funktion irgendwann wieder wahrnehmen möchte. Seit dem 1. Dezember 2020 ist Carmela...

114: I trust you enjoyed my podcast with Helen from 2022. This time she came over in her role as WA-Alliance Chair to speak of the current status of the work of the alliance, the upcoming summit and most importantly the new Global Skills Matrix Survey. Make sure you have a voice and check out the survey. Links: WA-Alliance Council Vacancies: https://wa-alliance.com/home/wa-alliance-council-elections/ Subscribe to the WA-Alliance Monthly Newsletter: https://wa-summit.com/#grouped Global...

Founder & CEO: Douglas R. Conant Douglas R. Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels—first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company...

112: Brian Daniel is the founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, a headhunting firm for celebrities, high-net-worth families, and billionaires. As a former personal assistant, chief of staff, and confidant to some of the world's wealthiest families, Brian knows firsthand what it takes to make it in the private service industry. Since its inception, http://FindCelebrityJobs.com has been featured in dozens of high-profile media outlets worldwide and has been visited tens of...

111: Karin Hélène is Head of the Director General’s Office of the European Spallation Source (ESS), a European intergovernmental research facility under construction in Lund, Sweden. ESS will probe materials and processes down to the atomic scale using beams of neutrons, with a wide range of applications from engineering to energy to the life sciences. Karin is Swedish and has an extensive international background, having lived, studied and worked during a period of almost 20 years in the...

Florian Sandmann-Reetz Der Microsoft Office 365 Experte Seine Begeisterung steckt an! Florian liebt es zu unterrichten – und das seit mittlerweile mehr als 20 Jahren. Als Gründer, Geschäftsführer und Lead-Trainer hat er aus einem kleinen Ein-Mann-Betrieb eine der erfolgreichsten Schulungsagenturen für Office-Anwendungen in Deutschland gemacht. Der Softwarespezialist kennt sämtliche Tipps und Tricks rund um das Microsoft-365-Paket. Aber nicht nur das: Wie kein Zweiter schafft er es,...

109: Born in Rhodesia, departed Zimbabwe and settled in South Africa in 1981. From Secretarial Studies to Police Woman during the Rhodesian Bush War, Atrayah became the Personal Secretary to an executive in the travel sector, thereafter relocating to South Africa. From admin & fitness instructor to PA & Campaign Manager to a Member of Parliament during the 1989 General Elections leading up to the release of Nelson Mandela from Robben Island, she has worked as a radio presenter;...

108: Michelle Bowditch is the CEO of the Australian Assembly of Administrators (formerly Australian Admin Awards) and the multi-award-winning agency Door 20A. A powerhouse who facilitates bespoke workshops and keynote presentations as an in-demand business strategist, podcast expert, speaker, and event chairperson. Global brands consistently seek her expertise, including Optus, American Express, Deloitte, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Executive Support Magazine, APA Group, Qantas, and News Corp...

107: Annette Rompel ist Journalistin, Moderatorin und Podcast-Host. Als Chefredakteurin, Content Creator & Podcast-Host nutzt sie ihre Reichweite, um über eine menschenzentrierte, sinnstiftende Arbeitswelt und Female Empowerment zu sprechen. Sie ist wichtige Stimme der New Work und hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, Frauen in allen Hierarchiestufen von Unternehmen sichtbar zu machen – auch jene, die in der allgemeinen Wahrnehmung oft vergessen und nicht gesehen werden. Sie wirbt dafür,...

106: Libby Moore is a Certified Life Coach, speaker/story teller, adventurer, and creative connector, who loves inspiring people to reconnect to Possibility in their life and career. Prior to this, Libby served as Chief Of Staff to Oprah Winfrey for 11 years, through the end of The Oprah Winfrey Show.  She also worked as a consulting Producer with the original team that created the Emmy award winning Super Soul Sunday on OWN, The Oprah Winfrey Network. Prior to her years with Oprah, Libby...

105: Claudia Marx leitet bei Gleiss Lutz, einer anerkannt führenden, international tätigen Full Service-Anwaltskanzleien Deutschlands, als Director die Bereiche Office Adminstration und Human Resources Support Staff. Sie ist sozietätsweit für Recruiting, Personalentwicklung und HR Operations des Legal Supports zuständig sowie für alle Abläufe der Office Administration. Weitere Schwerpunkte sind die Umsetzung strategischer Projekte, Digitalisierung, die Einführung von einheitlichen Standards,...

104: Heleen is CEO Coordinator supporting the CEO of Ingka Group | IKEA (https://www.ingka.com/this-is-ingka-group/), Jesper Brodin, by contributing to strategic processes & planning and seamless, efficient daily operations with a focus on CEO Relations & Stakeholder Engagement within the business and beyond. Heleen also leads the development of an internal community dedicated to Assistants, Business Support Assistants, Coordinators and others who focus on supporting leaders and...