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Check out the latest podcast episodes and show notes for The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows.

Ep 262: The Power of Networking with Maggie Olson

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 the power of networking. She walks through a hands-on network exercise, talks about how to network practically, using your c-suite vantage point, and more. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of [...]

2024-02-23T17:06:36-06:00March 10, 2024|Leadership, Podcast|

Ep 261: Cara Silverman – Manager, Executive Support at Duolingo

Cara Silverman has worked at several big tech companies including MongoDB and Zocdoc, and joined Duolingo last year to lead their Executive Support organization. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cara talks about growing your career as an executive assistant, managing a team of assistants, and tips for interviewing and being interviewed. LEADERSHIP QUOTE I alone cannot change the world, but I [...]

2024-02-02T11:28:38-06:00March 3, 2024|Hiring an Assistant, Podcast|

Ep 260: Navigating the EA and Chief of Staff Relationship with Maggie Olson

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 walks through a step by step guide for EAs and CoSs for leveraging each other and creating a powerful relationship. She also touches on navigating other c-suite relationships. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova [...]

2024-02-02T11:16:01-06:00February 25, 2024|Leadership, Podcast|

Ep 259: Mary Rabin – Personal Assistant to the CEO of Hello Heart

Mary Rabin has over a decade of experience as an executive personal assistant, and currently supports the CEO of an international hi-tech digital health organization. In this episode, Mary talks about the difference between supporting a man vs supporting a woman, how not to lose your identity after supporting an executive for a long time, and working with a chief of staff. LEADERSHIP QUOTE [...]

2024-02-19T10:11:05-06:00February 18, 2024|Podcast|

Ep 258: Vitale Hardin on Overcoming Perfectionism

Vitale Buford Hardin, leading expert in Perfectionism and how it permeates corporate culture and individual performance, is the President and CEO of The Hardin Group. In this episode, Vitale talks about overcoming perfectionism and how to work with perfectionists. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Your ability to lead others reflects your ability to lead yourself. CONNECT WITH VITALE Vitale on LinkedIn thehardingroup.co/ Facebook Instagram Vitale's book - [...]

2024-01-21T11:13:52-06:00February 11, 2024|Podcast|

Ep 257: From EA to Chief of Staff – How to Level Up with Maggie Olson

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 the journey from executive assistant to chief of staff, and how to level up in your role – no matter the title. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova Chief of Staff Certification [...]

2024-01-20T10:54:14-06:00February 4, 2024|Podcast|

Ep 256: Ellen Richards on Career Pivots and Resilience in Job Seeking

Ellen Richards brings a wealth of knowledge and skills honed over a long and successful career. As a trusted partner to C-level executives, senior leaders, and global teams, she has played a key role in decision-making, strategic planning, organizational operations, change management, and talent development processes. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ellen talks about the evolution of the EA role, career [...]

2024-01-20T11:10:19-06:00January 28, 2024|Podcast|

Ep 255: Maggie Olson Walks Through the Nova Chief of Staff Course

Maggie Olson is founder and instructor at Nova Chief of Staff. As the Chief of Staff to a President at a Fortune 40 company—a multibillion-dollar business with 5,000+ employees—Maggie built the president’s Chief of Staff model from the ground up to create a highly successful team, drove efficiencies, and established executive back-office structure that will be in place for years to come. In this [...]

2024-01-16T11:49:36-06:00January 21, 2024|Podcast, Resources|

Ep 254: Ciara Trotman on Forming Professional Relationships and Career Paths for Assistants

Ciara Trotman is an executive assistant and event planner with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and big box technology. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ciara talks about career paths for assistants, office politics, DEI for assistants, forming professional relationships, and perception vs reality when it comes to what an assistant’s job is. LEADERSHIP QUOTE I will not lose, [...]

2024-01-16T12:43:26-06:00January 14, 2024|Podcast|

Ep 253: Amaia Arruabarrena – Former Executive Assistant to the CEO of ezCater

Amaia Arruabarrena was executive assistant to ezCater’s previous CEO, and is now ezCater’s Director of DEI & Operations. She focuses on creating an inclusive environment that nourishes trust and encourages learning and vulnerability. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Amaia shares her fascinating story about her pursuit of becoming a doctor, finding a customer service job at ezCater on Craigslist, becoming EA [...]

2023-12-24T09:50:43-06:00January 7, 2024|Leadership, Podcast|