Best Dawn Olson Podcasts (2024)

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#284: Fanni Gambero on Using Personality Assessments in the Interview Process 29:19

2d ago29:19

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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 sha…

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#283: Maggie Olson on How to Be an Excellent Executive Project Manager 26:59

9d ago26:59

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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/283 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- Are you looking for a way to elev…

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#282: Jenna Spencer - Founder and Visionary at AssistPro® 30:05

17d ago30:05

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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 interac…

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#281: Maggie Olson on Leading and Managing Executive Engagements 29:03

24d ago29:03

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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/281 Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova -- Are…

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#280: Aisha Everett-Khalif on the Power of Connection and Community 30:28

1M ago30:28

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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/280 Sponsor -> leaderassista…

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#279: Rebecca Afful - Program Assistant at the European Union in Ghana 25:28

1M ago25:28

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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…

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#4: Plumbing Perils and Real Estate Revelations 52:37

1M ago52:37

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In this engaging episode of The R.E.A.L. Podcast, hosts Dawn and Erik Olson dive into a delightful conversation filled with humorous anecdotes and heartfelt moments from their real estate and family adventures. From Erik's thrilling stories of plumbing mishaps and close calls during his early career at Saint Mary's, to Dawn's entertaining real esta…

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#278: Dawn Marraccino on Recovering from Burnout 39:00

2M ago39:00

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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/2…

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#277: Claudia Laughter on Developing a Long-Term Strategic Partnership 26:22

2M ago26:22

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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 wit…

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#3: Loyalty and Loss in Real Estate 18:37

2M ago18:37

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In this insightful episode of The R.E.A.L. (Real Estate and Life) Podcast, Dawn Olson shares candid stories from her 19 years in the real estate industry. Dawn delves into the emotional and professional challenges she's faced, including the heartbreak of losing clients despite her unwavering dedication. She and co-host Erik Olson discuss the evolvi…

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#276: Flip the Mic - Maggie Olson Interviews Jeremy Burrows 56:52

2M ago56:52

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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 a…

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#275: Natasha Boyd - The Clutch VA 22:36

2M ago22:36

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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/275 Sponsor -> leaderassistant…

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#2: Bradley 315 Music Fest 2024 15:21

2M ago15:21

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In this episode of The R.E.A.L. (Real Estate and Life) Podcast, hosts Erik and Dawn Olson dive into the exciting details of the upcoming Bradley 315 Music Fest, scheduled for June 6-9. Dawn, who is volunteering as the event's marketing and sponsoring director, shares all you need to know about the festival, including ticket sales, safety precaution…

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#274: Vickie Maldonado on Building Relational Equity with Your Team 26:54

2M ago26:54

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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…

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#273: Lisa Sprinkles - Senior Executive Assistant at JLL Technologies 33:45

3M ago33:45

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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 -> l…

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#1: The Changing Landscape of Real Estate Commissions 37:11

3M ago37:11

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In this episode of The R.E.A.L. (Real Estate and Life) Podcast, hosts Dawn and Erik Olson dive into the recent uproar in the real estate industry regarding lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors and several major real estate companies. Dawn breaks down the history of commission structures and explains the implications of a significan…

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#272: Natalie Schaefer on 5 Common Challenges for Emerging Assistants 30:21

3M ago30:21

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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, an…

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#271: Becky Kaapuni - Sr. Executive Assistant to CEO of Salesforce AI 26:17

3M ago26:17

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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…

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Meet the Olsons: Marriage, Memories, and Real Estate Mastery 47:09

3M ago47:09

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In this introduction episode of The R.E.A.L. (Real Estate and Life) Podcast, hosts Dawn and Erik Olson delve into the personal and professional life of Dawn Olson. From her rugged yet enriching childhood in Kankakee County to becoming a trusted real estate professional and loving mother, Dawn shares her journey with honesty and introspection. The c…

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#270: Debbie Pringle on Launching a Learning Group for Assistants 30:15

3M ago30:15

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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 wha…

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The R.E.A.L. (Real Estate And Life) Podcast: Premieres May 10th, 2024 1:07

4M ago1:07

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Join hosts Dawn and Erik Olson on "The R.E.A.L. (Real Estate And Life) Podcast" where they dive into the ever-evolving world of real estate. From the latest market trends to the wildest stories from Dawn's experiences as a real estate agent, this husband-and-wife team brings both expertise and entertainment to the table. Whether you're buying your …

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#269: Beth Portesi - Lead Executive Assistant at Fivetran 28:15

4M ago28:15

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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…

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#268: Liliya Susong on Bridging Culture Gaps 40:39

4M ago40:39

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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, netw…

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#267: Business Planning and Building an Effective Rhythm of Business with Maggie Olson 24:27

4M ago24:27

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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/2…

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#266: Sarah Calderon on the Strategic Partnership Between an Executive and their Assistant 29:16

4M ago29:16

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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 …

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#265: Wesley Tran on Seeking Learning Opportunities as an Assistant 32:22

5M ago32:22

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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 -> leader…

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#264: Rachel Bennett on Serving the Work 31:30

5M ago31:30

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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 -> leader…

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#263: Fiona Young on AI and the Future of the EA Role 31:00

5M ago31:00

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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 unlearnin…

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#262: The Power of Networking with Maggie Olson 28:26

5M ago28:26

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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…

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#261: Cara Silverman - Manager, Executive Support at Duolingo 33:19

6M ago33:19

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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 intervie…

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#260: Navigating the EA and Chief of Staff Relationship with Maggie Olson 20:17

6M ago20:17

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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…

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#259: Mary Rabin - Personal Assistant to the CEO of Hello Heart 23:58

6M ago23:58

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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 worki…

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#258: Vitale Hardin on Overcoming Perfectionism 26:50

6M ago26:50

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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 …

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#257: From EA to Chief of Staff - How to Level Up with Maggie Olson 18:03

6M ago18:03

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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 ->…

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#256: Ellen Richards on Career Pivots and Resilience in Job Seeking 27:51

7M ago27:51

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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 …

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#255: Maggie Olson Walks Through the Nova Chief of Staff Course 20:56

7M ago20:56

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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 …

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#254: Ciara Trotman on Forming Professional Relationships and Career Paths for Assistants 27:39

7M ago27:39

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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 wh…

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#253: Amaia Arruabarrena - Former Executive Assistant to the CEO of ezCater 33:01

7M ago33:01

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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 …

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#252: Sage Johnson - Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs of Catamount Constructors 46:29

8M ago46:29

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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…

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#251: Maria Smith on the Science and Benefits of Goal-Setting 34:49

8M ago34:49

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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 lo…

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#250: Leslie Martinez on How to Land Your Ideal EA Role 36:41

8M ago36:41

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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 -- Are you look…

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#249: Izzy Gousby on Managing a Team of Assistants and Cultivating Confidence 28:37

8M ago28:37

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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. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Izzy discusses the power of networking, what it means to own your work, managing a team of executive assistants, and cultivat…

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#248: Cathy Rong - Chief of Staff for Questlove 27:38

9M ago27:38

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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, Cathy talks about building community, managing up, advocating for yourself, and the difference between an EA vs a Chief of Staff. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/248 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leade…

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#247: Email Management for Executive Assistants 17:38

9M ago17:38

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This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive's. I've used these tactics for years and still find them helpful in my current EA to CEO role. Of course, I'd love to hear your …

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#246: Jared Kleinert - CEO of Offsite 41:45

9M ago41:45

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Jared Kleinert is the Founder/CEO of Offsite. Jared is also a TED speaker, 3x award-winning author, and USA Today's "Most Connected Millennial" who has helped organize hundreds of events for over 30,000 attendees. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jared Kleinert shares tips on offsite planning, networking, and remote work. Show notes…

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#245: Natalie Lee - Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian 22:47

9M ago22:47

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Natalie (or Nat!) Lee is a Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian, a remote-first, global software company. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Natalie Lee shares her journey from working in HR to being an executive assistant, working at a remote-first company, and nurturing psychological safety in the workplace. Show n…

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#244: Andrea Shaffran on Assisting 8 Executives and Holding Multiple Roles 31:37

9M ago31:37

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Andrea Shaffran is an Executive Assistant to eight executives, the District Secretary for the Board of Directors, and the Designated Election Official for the Aspen Valley Hospital District. In this episode, Andrea talks about her role supporting 8 executives, and the additional roles she has in her organization, how she manages the workload, and t…

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#243: Nicole Grinnell on Delegation and Unlocking Your Productivity Potential 22:54

10M ago22:54

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Nicole Grinnell took the idea of being a virtual assistant and turned it into a multimillion dollar company. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nicole talks about the art of delegation, building a support system, being a mompreneur, and unlocking your productivity potential. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/243 Sponsor -> ezcater.com…

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#242: Nicki Cave on Managing a Team of Assistants and Finding Happiness in Your Work 31:44

10M ago31:44

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Nicki Cave is currently the Administrative Services Director for the Boston Consulting Group's (BCG) Dallas EA/AA team. She also leads SW Administrative initiatives and partners with the NAMR Administrative Team. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nicki talks about managing a team of assistants, creating a career development plan, cul…

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#241: Elena Navarro on Corporate Culture, Toxic Workplaces, and Maintaining Confidentiality 31:54

10M ago31:54

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Elena Navarro built her career supporting C-Suite level executives, and is currently the founder and owner of The Pretty Assistant. In this episode, Elena talks about the good and bad of corporate culture, toxic workplaces, and maintaining confidentiality. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/241 Sponsor -> ezcater.com/leaderassistant -- Are you looki…

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