Episodes
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson dives into EA career paths, transitioning into the Chief of Staff role, EAs who make great Chiefs of Staff, and more.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/298Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/novaMore from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community
Published 11/17/24
Chandra Severin is a longtime trusted right hand for senior leaders and CEOs in various industries.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Chandra talks about managing a team of administrative professionals, networking, navigating change at work, and more.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/297Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream positi...
Published 11/10/24
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson talks about how to build financial acumen in your role so you can be more confident in conversations and projects related to the finance world.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/296Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/novaMore from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> le...
Published 11/03/24
Stephanie Rubio has partnered with leaders in industries ranging from financial services, to interior design and artificial intelligence.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Stephanie talks about the difference between being a leader in practice and a leader in title. She also talks about intuition and resourcefulness, spotting the gaps, and resisting burnout.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/295Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you w...
Published 10/27/24
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I speak with 3 graduates of the Nova Chief of Staff Certification course – Leah Miltchin Carson, Mallory Zier, and Jess Pigott. The group talks about problems the course helped them solve, the biggest takeaways, and what it was like working with Maggie Olson as they navigated the course.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/294Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you ...
Published 10/20/24
Gabriel Francisco is an executive assistant and a seasoned globetrotter, leveraging almost two decades of international speaking engagements, teaching endeavors, and business relationships that enrich his professional tapestry.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Gabriel talks about developing your soft skills, joy in the workplace, being a culture manager, and tips on public speaking and performance.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/293Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--N...
Published 10/13/24
Zoe Hill has 16 years of experience as an executive assistant and is the founder of Premier Admin Services.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Zoe shares tips on managing a team of assistants, working with small businesses as a hybrid assistant, and the differences between the executive assistant and chief of staff roles.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/292Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you n...
Published 10/06/24
Judy Bingenheimer has over 17 years of experience as an assistant and is currently the executive assistant to the CEO at Mayville Engineering Company.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Judy talks about pushing yourself even if you’re a little bit scared, making a career jump, OneNote tips, and more.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/291Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/novaMore from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium M...
Published 09/29/24
Brianne Price is the founder of Mills and Mae Services, a coaching and connecting company for all types of remote assistants.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Brianne talks about pivoting from being a teacher to being an assistant, launching a business, and being confident in new realms.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/290Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whet...
Published 09/22/24
Kelly Munoz has 15+ years of experience supporting C-level executives in NYC.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Kelly talks about networking and supporting fellow assistants, the worst gift an executive gifted her, and more.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/289Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want to land your dream position or level up in your curr...
Published 09/15/24
Nancy Nachman is an offsite meeting guru with years of experience in the hospitality industry.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nancy walks through the process of finding and contracting hotels for offsite meetings, and shares tips on planning and coordinating company events.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/288Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Whether you want...
Published 09/08/24
Heather Cantor has a background in executive operations and business management across diverse sectors in roles such as Executive Business Partner (EBP), Executive Assistant, Project Manager, and Operations Manager.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Heather talks about what’s next for executive assistants, the difference between an EA and an executive business partner (EBP), what growth looks like beyond the EBP role, and leading a team of assistants.Show notes -> leaderassis...
Published 09/01/24
Monique Helstrom is a speaker, coach, and specialized administrative recruiter with over 27 years of experience developing humans and building organizations.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Monique shares her best tips for interviews, gives us a peek inside the administrative recruiting world, and walks us through her advice for resume writing.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/286Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the know...
Published 08/25/24
Geoff Welch is on a mission to help small business owners overcome overwhelm. His assistant, Trúc Towns has over a decade of experience in the administrative profession.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Geoff and Trúc discuss how they found each other, how their strategic partnership has evolved, working remotely, and the importance of delegation.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/285Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or e...
Published 08/18/24
Fanni Gambero went from office admin to co-founder and president, and is passionate about helping small business assistants take their career to the next level.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Fanni shares a snapshot of the DISC personality assessment and how it is a helpful tool for pairing assistants with executives. She also shares her favorite interview questions and tips, and talks about the importance of networking.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/284Sponsor -> le...
Published 08/11/24
Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie talks about how to be an excellent executive project manager.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/283Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to...
Published 08/04/24
Jenna Spencer is the Founder and Visionary at AssistPro®, a fractional executive assistant agency. Since 2014, Jenna and her team have matched hundreds of busy leaders with their Right-Fit Assistant™.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jenna talks about the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) system and how assistants might interact and support executives utilizing EOS, understanding different communication types, delegation as an assistant, and quick tips for those on the job...
Published 07/28/24
Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie shares tips on leading and managing executive engagements, how to prepare briefs, and more.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/281Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides you with the knowle...
Published 07/21/24
Aisha Everett-Khalif has over 20 years of professional experience and is currently a Business Manager at TruStage.In this episode, Aisha shares a bit about her career journey, talks about the power of connection and community, and dives into the value in building cultures of belonging.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/280Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief of Staff’s course provides y...
Published 07/14/24
Rebecca Afful is an Administrative Professional with over a decade of experience in executive support and office management. She has had the opportunity to work in multiple industries such as aviation, banking, international non-profits, and diplomatic missions. Rebecca also founded the Administrative Professionals Network of Ghana.In this episode, Rebecca talks about creating opportunities for yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone, fostering professional relationships with peers, and u...
Published 07/07/24
Dawn Marraccino is a seasoned executive assistant with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Dawn talks about being a strategic partner as an executive assistant, living on a sailboat, and shares her journey toward burnout – and her recovery from it.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/278Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief o...
Published 06/30/24
Claudia Laughter has over 20 years of experience as an executive assistant in startups, established public brands, local government, and software companies.In this episode, Claudia talks about saying yes to things outside your comfort zone, expanding and customizing the executive assistant role, and developing a long-term strategic partnership with your executive as both of your careers advance.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/277Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for...
Published 06/23/24
Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. This episode is a recording from a Nova Chat webinar where Maggie flipped the microphone in my direction and interviewed me about being an assistant, hosting a podcast, writing a book, and more!I enjoyed being put on the spot and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/276Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a wa...
Published 06/16/24
Natasha Boyd is a highly skilled professional with 10 years of experience as an office manager and a passion for serving others.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Natasha talks about becoming a virtual assistant, tips for managing time while working from home, and more.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/275Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/novaMore from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistan...
Published 06/09/24