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Ep 209: Molly Denham on Remote Work and Career Paths for Administrative Professionals

Molly Denham spent 22 years as an administrative specialist in the US Air Force, working at every level and traveling all around the world. In this episode, Molly talks about career paths and levels for administrative professionals, remote work, and education for assistants. TIME STAMPED OUTLINE 00:07:07 Find the perfect match 00:07:48 Be selective in clients. 00:22:06 Do research and take time. 00:29:12 Trust [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T21:01:29-05:00March 5, 2023|Podcast|

Ep 208: Candice Burningham – Director and Founder of Admin Avenues

Candice Burningham spent nearly two decades working in Australia and the UK as a C-Suite Executive Assistant to some of the biggest and brightest minds globally. In this episode, Candice talks about her career journey from office junior to c-suite EA to launching an admin employment marketplace and specialist agency for high-net-worth individuals in Australia. LEADERSHIP QUOTE A genuine leader is not a searcher [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T20:58:23-05:00February 26, 2023|Hiring an Assistant, Podcast, Resources|

Ep 207: Deedee Benyi on Understanding the Business and Supporting Multiple Executives

Deedee Benyi is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Data Scientist at The Hartford. She came to this role after a varied career path including Automotive Service Management in addition to Real Estate and Vacation Planning in the USVI. In this episode, Deedee talks about how to understand the business so you can better support your executive team, supporting multiple executives, creating a professional [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T20:33:14-05:00February 19, 2023|Leadership, Podcast|

Ep 206: Nichole Brooks on Extending Grace at Work and Advocating for Assistants

Nichole Brooks has an extensive career as an administrative professional with 30 years of experience, including her current role as an Administrative Operations Manager. In this episode, Nichole discusses advocating for assistants to the leadership team, extending grace at work, transitioning from being a peer to being a manager, and more. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Apologizing is a strength, not a weakness. CONNECT WITH NICHOLE Nichole [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T20:30:34-05:00February 12, 2023|Podcast|

Ep 205: Rita Reis on Speaking Up, Networking, and Developing Soft Skills

Rita Reis is a longtime office manager and executive assistant in Portugal who is passionate about networking and getting things done. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Rita and I talk about the importance of networking, not being afraid to raise your hand, and developing your emotional intelligence. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Leadership is about allowing people to be themselves. CONNECT WITH RITA Rita [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T20:27:24-05:00February 5, 2023|Podcast|

Ep 204: Whitney Kelso on Networking, Boundaries, and Taking Risks

Whitney Kelso is an Administrative Assistant II at one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States. She supports two Staff Vice Presidents and their leadership teams in the Global Chief Information Office. In this episode, Whitney talks about networking with colleagues, professional development, setting boundaries, taking risks, and the influence and power that administrative professionals hold in the workplace. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Become [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T20:22:23-05:00January 29, 2023|Podcast|

Ep 203: Irina Totok on Travel Planning and Making the Impossible Possible

Irina Totok has over four years of executive assistant experience supporting executives in the c-suite. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Irina talks about travel planning and making the impossible possible. One of my favorite quotes from Irina during our conversation was this – “If something isn’t in the calendar, it isn’t in their life.” LEADERSHIP QUOTE Leaders aren't born, they are [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T20:20:15-05:00January 22, 2023|Podcast|

Ep 202: Cath Harrison – Virtual PA and Founder of Bee-Assisted Limited

Cath Harrison has a 35 year career in PA, EA and administrative roles in various private and public sectors, including over 17 years working within the IT Industry for Hewlett-Packard. In this episode, Cath talks about being let go during a global pandemic, starting a new business, and the world’s shift to remote work. LEADERSHIP QUOTE You don't need a new day to start [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T20:18:35-05:00January 15, 2023|Podcast|

Ep 201: Claire Haye – Assistant to General Manager at Amazon UK

Claire Haye has worked in the public sector for a local council, profit for purpose within Social Housing and now in the private sector at Amazon. She has been in roles where she is the only Assistant but also led a team of more than 80 people. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Claire talks about owning your career, building your personal [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T20:17:06-05:00January 8, 2023|Leadership, Podcast|

Ep 200: Shelli Wassall – Executive Assistant at ADB Companies

Shelli Wassall is an Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience, and currently partners with two Sr. Vice Presidents in the telecommunications construction industry. In this episode, Shelli shares insight from her 20 years of experience in the administrative professional world and discusses supporting two executives with different personalities (who have never had an assistant). Shelli also chats about the importance of a [...]

Jeremy Burrows2023-09-30T20:14:06-05:00January 1, 2023|Podcast|

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