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Ep 301: Nova Chat with Jared Blank – University of Texas Chief of Staff

This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson. Maggie chats with the Chief of Staff for the University of Texas football program, Jared Blank. They discuss the role of chiefs of staff in college sports and how Jared navigates complex stakeholder relationships and multimillion-dollar budgets. ABOUT JARED ​Jared Blank is a results-oriented leader with an analytical sports [...]

2024-11-19T15:42:51-06:00December 8, 2024|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 300: 3 Lessons Learned from Producing 300 Episodes

Happy 300 episodes! It’s been a fun journey and I thought for episode 300, I’d take a break from interviews and share a few lessons learned from recording, editing, hosting, and publishing 300 episodes. I’ve got 3 quick lessons to share with you so let’s jump in… Lesson 1 – Every Assistant Has a Story Worth Sharing I’ve interviewed assistants to global public company [...]

2024-11-15T19:31:53-06:00December 1, 2024|Podcast|

Ep 299: Jessie Hopkins on Balancing Work and Motherhood

Jessie Hopkins has over 17 years of professional experience, including working for renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She currently serves as Senior EA to the CEO at MindMed. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jessie talks about what she learned working for a grammy winning cellist, the value of an EA coach and community, staying motivated while working remotely, working in a field [...]

2024-11-16T21:51:51-06:00November 24, 2024|Podcast|

Ep 298: Maggie Olson – Is Chief of Staff the Next Step for EAs?

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 Olson dives into EA career paths, transitioning into the Chief of Staff role, EAs who make great Chiefs of Staff, and more. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course ABOUT [...]

2024-11-16T21:48:25-06:00November 17, 2024|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 297: Chandra Severin on Networking and Managing a Team of Assistants

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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on. – Serena Williams CONNECT WITH [...]

2024-11-11T13:03:57-06:00November 10, 2024|Podcast|

Ep 296: Maggie Olson on How to Build Financial Acumen in Your Role

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 build financial acumen in your role so you can be more confident in conversations and projects related to the finance world. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff [...]

2024-11-16T21:47:32-06:00November 3, 2024|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 295: Stephanie Rubio on Leadership, Intuition, and Burnout

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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE You are never too small to make [...]

2024-10-05T11:43:39-05:00October 27, 2024|Leadership, Podcast|

Ep 294: A Conversation with Nova Chief of Staff Graduates

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. CONNECT WITH LEAH, MALLORY, and JESS Leah [...]

2024-10-21T13:00:13-05:00October 20, 2024|Leadership, Podcast, Resources|

Ep 293: Gabriel Francisco on Finding Joy at Work and Tapping Into the Rhythm of the Office

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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE A jack of all [...]

2024-09-07T12:33:12-05:00October 13, 2024|Leadership, Podcast|

Ep 292: Zoe Hill on Managing Assistants and Working with Small Businesses

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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Always expect the unexpected. CONNECT WITH [...]

2024-09-07T11:47:52-05:00October 6, 2024|Podcast|