Vickie Maldonado has a long career in administration and is currently the business ministry chief of staff at Bayside Community Church in Bradenton, Florida.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Vickie talks about how to keep all of your plates spinning without burning out, building relational equity within a team of assistants, and the difference between executive assistant and a chief of staff.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/274Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you...

Lisa Sprinkles is a Senior Executive Assistant with over 17 years of experience, currently supporting the CEO of Work Dynamics Technology at a global Fortune 500 company.In this episode, Lisa talks about working from home, connecting with assistant colleagues at a global company, and developing your personal and professional brand.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/273Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been ...

Natalie Schaefer is executive business partner at Aparium Hotel Group, and founder of EAPathfinder – a guidebook for Executive Assistants.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Natalie talks about five common challenges for emerging executive assistants: communication, time management, leadership and initiative, relationship building, and career development.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/272Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way to elevate your skill...

Becky Kaapuni has 20+ years of executive assistant experience in high-pressure and fast-paced companies, such as Salesforce, Twitter, Goldman Sachs, and BMO Capital Markets.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Becky talks about artificial intelligence, building a community of assistants, the power of networking, and cultivating a great company culture.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/271Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or...

Debbie Pringle works as the Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief for the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department in south Florida. She has been in her current role for almost 10 years, and with the fire administration for more than 22 years.In this episode, Debbie talks about launching an administrative professionals learning group, as well as what it’s like to work at a Fire Department.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/270Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way t...

Beth Portesi is a seasoned executive assistant and founder of Next Level VA, where Beth is passionate about mentoring EAs and VAs.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Beth talks about the transition from an independent contractor to an employee, “six figure habits” that make EAs invaluable assets, and valuing our time as we create more time for our executive(s).Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/269Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way to elevate your...

Liliya Susong is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Nestlé North America. An immigrant to the US, she has 11+ years of experience as an EA with international companies and counting - now on the US side!In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Liliya shares her journey navigating culture gaps as an immigrant to the US, communication, networking, and working with an assistant team.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/268Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--Are you looking for a way...

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 walks through business planning and building an effective rhythm of business as a strategic executive assistant and/or a chief of staff. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/267 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova...

Sarah Calderon is a longtime assistant and the founder of Hey, EA! - an online training platform for executive assistants. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Sarah talks about what a strategic partnership between an executive and an assistant looks like, why it’s important, and how to achieve it. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/266 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing? Nova Chief...

Wesley Tran is an executive assistant, executive coach, and a longtime subscriber of The Leader Assistant Premium Membership. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Wesley talks about his young career as an assistant, how coaching and community guides him in his role, being a male in a female dominated role, and more. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/265 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been...

Rachel Bennett is a curious, self-motivator who loves to learn new ways to make life more efficient and effective for her executive. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Rachel talks about learning your role while onboarding an executive, communicating with an executive who travels extensively, and serving the work. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/264 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been...

Fiona Young is founder of Carve, a series of live digital courses for executive assistants to learn AI, create capacity, and develop into a strategic assistant. In this episode, Fiona talks about the future of the assistant role in the age of artificial intelligence, tips on how to use AI right now, and being open to constant learning and unlearning. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/263 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn...

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 the power of networking. She walks through a hands-on network exercise, talks about how to network practically, using your c-suite vantage point, and more. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/262 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that...

Cara Silverman has worked at several big tech companies including MongoDB and Zocdoc, and joined Duolingo last year to lead their Executive Support organization. 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. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/261 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova --Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn...

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson walks through a step by step guide for EAs and CoSs for leveraging each other and creating a powerful relationship. She also touches on navigating other c-suite relationships. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/260 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events ->...

Mary Rabin has over a decade of experience as an executive personal assistant, and currently supports the CEO of an international hi-tech digital health organization. In this episode, Mary talks about the difference between supporting a man vs supporting a woman, how not to lose your identity after supporting an executive for a long time, and working with a chief of staff. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/259 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova --Are you looking for a way to elevate...

Vitale Buford Hardin, leading expert in Perfectionism and how it permeates corporate culture and individual performance, is the President and CEO of The Hardin Group. In this episode, Vitale talks about overcoming perfectionism and how to work with perfectionists. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/258 Sponsor -> 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...

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 the journey from executive assistant to chief of staff, and how to level up in your role – no matter the title. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/257 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium...

Ellen Richards brings a wealth of knowledge and skills honed over a long and successful career. 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. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ellen talks about the evolution of the EA role, career pivots, and resilience in job seeking. Show notes ->...

Maggie Olson is founder and instructor at Nova Chief of Staff. As the Chief of Staff to a President at a Fortune 40 company—a multibillion-dollar business with 5,000+ employees—Maggie built the president’s Chief of Staff model from the ground up to create a highly successful team, drove efficiencies, and established executive back-office structure that will be in place for years to come. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie takes a deep dive through her new course, the...

Ciara Trotman is an executive assistant and event planner with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and big box technology. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ciara talks about career paths for assistants, office politics, DEI for assistants, forming professional relationships, and perception vs reality when it comes to what an assistant’s job is. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/254 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant --Are you looking for a way to...

Amaia Arruabarrena was executive assistant to ezCater’s previous CEO, and is now ezCater’s Director of DEI & Operations. She focuses on creating an inclusive environment that nourishes trust and encourages learning and vulnerability.  In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Amaia shares her fascinating story about her pursuit of becoming a doctor, finding a customer service job at ezCater on Craigslist, becoming EA to the CEO, and how her experience as a c-suite assistant...

Sage Johnson is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over eight years of experience. She is an accomplished professional who specializes in organizational management. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Sage talks about maximizing opportunities, the importance of representing your executive well, and adapting to the differing needs of executives. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/252 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant --ezCater is the best way...

Maria Smith worked as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies across three different industries, and now she helps leaders, employees, and organizations understand the science and benefits of goal-setting. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maria talks about aligning your goals with your executive’s goals, balancing short-term and long-term goals, and the power of a shared vision between colleagues. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/251 Sponsor ->...

Leslie Martinez is a longtime executive assistant in the financial services industry, and is passionate about helping EAs. In this episode, Leslie talks about how to land your ideal EA role, facing your fear, telling your story, and tips on public speaking. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/250 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant --ezCater is the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget. ezCater’s simple-to-use...