Ep 367: Donata Boston – Former Madonna Family Assistant

Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast. In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Donata Boston - former Madonna family assistant. CONNECT WITH DONATA Donata on LinkedIn Donata's Website ABOUT DONATA Donata Boston is a lifestyle solutions specialist renowned for her work with top leaders across diverse industries. With connections to elite individuals and opportunities, Donata [...]

2025-12-23T11:13:38-06:00March 15, 2026|Podcast, Resources|
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How to Future-Proof as an Executive Assistant in the Age of AI

Are you prepared for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution? Should you be scared your job is going to be replaced by AI someday? Yes, and no. Have a healthy fear (i.e., reverence and respect) of AI and other technology, but don’t let it keep you up at night. More and more tasks are handled by machine learning algorithms, automated software, and AI agents. If [...]

2026-06-02T09:52:41-05:00March 12, 2026|Productivity, Resources|
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Ep 365: Diana Brandl and Lauren Bradley on How Executive Assistants Can Thrive

Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast. In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Lauren Bradley about how EAs can thrive. CONNECT WITH LAUREN Lauren on LinkedIn The Officials ABOUT LAUREN Lauren Bradley is passionate about providing affordable and accessible training to the administrative professional industry. Her career as an award-winning assistant and business owner spans [...]

2025-12-23T11:16:24-06:00March 1, 2026|Podcast, Resources|
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Ep 364: Robert Hosking – Global Executive Director at Robert Half

Robert Hosking is executive director of the administrative and customer support practice at talent solutions and business consulting firm, Robert Half. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Robert talks about how assistants can earn a seat at the table. He also shares tips for interviewing, breaking through the AI wall when applying for jobs, weighing job offers, and more. CONNECT WITH ROBERT [...]

2026-02-05T14:20:39-06:00February 22, 2026|Leadership, Podcast, Resources|
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Ep 362: Annie Croner on Multitasking vs Multitracking

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 multitasking vs multitracking. CONNECT WITH ANNIE Annie on LinkedIn Whole Assistant Website The Whole Assistant Podcast [...]

2025-12-22T17:27:43-06:00February 8, 2026|Podcast, Resources|
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Ep 361: Start, Stop, Continue 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 the Start, Stop, Continue framework and how it can apply to evaluating internal events for your organization. CONNECT WITH JESS Jess on LinkedIn Ask an Assistant podcast! jesslindgren.com ABOUT JESS Jess Lindgren has worked in the C-Suite of organizations [...]

2026-03-04T19:35:01-06:00February 1, 2026|Podcast, Resources|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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