I launched my side hustle business in 2016 and this website (goburrows.com aka leaderassistant.com) was one of the first pieces of the puzzle. Through several years of trial and error and plenty of ups and downs, the business has grown from a bare-bones website, to a thriving community, an extensive resource hub, and a profitable business. The best part? I've had the honor and [...]
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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice [...]
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 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. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Never let the fear of striking out keep you from [...]
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 of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Andrea talks about her role supporting eight executives, and the additional roles she has in her organization, how she manages the workload, and tips for making an impact [...]
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. CONNECT WITH NICOLE Nicole on LinkedIn Bosun Solutions Mic'd Up Booking ABOUT NICOLE Nicole Grinnell is the CEO of [...]
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, cultivating a team culture, and finding happiness in your role. LEADERSHIP QUOTE The [...]
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. ABOUT ELENA Elena Navarro built her career through supporting C-Suite level executives. Elena always brings a "new age" feel to the executive support role. From her [...]
Joe Rare focuses on helping small-to-medium sized businesses around the world, while working from the comfort of his home in Montana and enjoying Big Sky Country with his family. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Joe talks about recruiting, training, and managing virtual assistants, email management, tips for business process standardization, and the biggest mistake he’s ever made in working with an [...]
Lucy Brazier, OBE, is one of the world’s leading authorities on the administrative profession. Lucy is author of The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential, as well as the CEO of Marcham Publishing, a global force synonymous with world-class conferences and training. In this episode, Lucy talks about her new book, the Global Skills Matrix for administrative assistants, and much more. [...]
Concetta M. Green is a proud native of Boston, MA and has been a trusted advisor to executives in various industries for well over 10 years. In this episode, Concetta talks about diving head-first into ambiguity, overcoming the anxiety of working for a well-known brand, being a recovering workaholic, and showing up as your authentic self. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Love is in the details. – [...]