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. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course ABOUT MAGGIE Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova [...]
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. LEADERSHIP QUOTES Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are [...]
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 [...]
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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind. – Brené Brown CONNECT [...]
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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Continuous learning leads to [...]
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 [...]
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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. – Romans 12:13 CONNECT [...]
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 [...]
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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way [...]
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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE When people talk, listen completely. – Ernest Hemingway CONNECT WITH NATALIE Natalie on [...]