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Ep 360: Ricky Blanco – Stepping into a Leadership Mindset as an EA

Ricky Blanco Saavedra is a Sr. Executive Assistant at Viva Talent, supporting the CTO and Head of Go-to-Market at Shippo. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ricky talks about discarding the “I’m just the EA” mindset, and stepping into a leadership mindset, how to fight impostor syndrome, and more. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. [...]

2026-01-27T11:18:52-06:00January 25, 2026|Leadership, Podcast|

Ep 359: Diana Brandl’s Conversation with Danny McCubbin – Former PA to Chef Jamie Oliver

Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast. In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Danny McCubbin, former PA to Chef Jamie Oliver. CONNECT WITH DANNY Danny on LinkedIn and Instagram Danny on Substack The Good Kitchen Danny's book -> The Good Kitchen: Love and Connection Through Food ABOUT DANNY Danny McCubbin is an accomplished Social Media [...]

2025-12-23T10:58:41-06:00January 18, 2026|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 358: Being Solutions Oriented vs Being the Solution (with Annie Croner)

Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers. In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about being solutions oriented vs being the solution. CONNECT WITH ANNIE Annie on LinkedIn Whole Assistant Website [...]

2025-12-22T17:04:07-06:00January 11, 2026|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 357: Finding EA Communities Online with Jess Lindgren

Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about finding EA communities online. CONNECT WITH JESS Jess on LinkedIn Ask an Assistant podcast! jesslindgren.com Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Premium Membership to join Jess for her weekly live call – The Monday Club! ABOUT JESS Jess Lindgren has [...]

2025-12-22T16:57:21-06:00January 4, 2026|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 356: Executive Office Insights Spotlight – Diana Brandl Interviews Samantha Cox – Former EA to Sir Richard Branson

Diana Brandl  is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast. In this spotlight episode, Diana interviews Samantha Cox, former EA to Sir Richard Branson. CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA Samantha on LinkedIn Samantha Cox International ABOUT SAMANTHA Samantha Cox's career journey is indeed impressive and diverse, showcasing her expertise in Executive Assistant, Hospitality, and VIP Guest Services roles. Her extensive experience, [...]

2025-12-29T13:01:05-06:00December 28, 2025|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 355: Elizabeth Sutkowska – Longtime EA and Founder of Assistologist

Elizabeth Sutkowska is an experienced Executive Assistant with international expertise supporting leaders in fast-paced corporate and startup environments. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Elizabeth talks about “falling into” the EA role, launching a Poland-based association to empower assistants, and more. LEADERSHIP QUOTE There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn’t mind [...]

2025-12-22T16:55:41-06:00December 21, 2025|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 354: Annie Croner on How to Have a Stellar Annual Review

Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers. In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she shares tips on how to have a stellar annual review. CONNECT WITH ANNIE Annie on LinkedIn Whole Assistant [...]

2025-12-22T16:48:55-06:00December 14, 2025|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 353: Ask an Assistant Spotlight – Laptop Bags for the EA on the Go

Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess talks about laptop bags for the EA on the go. CONNECT WITH JESS Jess on LinkedIn Ask an Assistant podcast! jesslindgren.com Subscribe to The Leader Assistant Premium Membership to join Jess for her weekly live call – The Monday Club! ABOUT [...]

2025-12-22T16:42:13-06:00December 7, 2025|Podcast, Resources|

How Executive Assistants Can Automate Meeting Scheduling (and Save Their Sanity)

Meetings are the heartbeat of many businesses – essential for collaboration, decision-making, and closing deals. But if you’re an executive assistant, you know the dark side: scheduling those meetings can be a full-time job. Between juggling your executive’s packed calendar, coordinating with multiple attendees, and avoiding the dreaded double-booking, it’s a never-ending puzzle. Add your own schedule into the mix, and it’s a [...]

2025-12-17T21:59:56-06:00December 1, 2025|Productivity, Resources|