The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I sit down with my friend Adam McNair, founder of Elevated Assistant, to explore the deep complexity, hidden value, and real-world judgment required in administrative work. Drawing from over 25 years of executive support and office leadership across government, corporate, financial, and tech sectors, Adam shares his journey from a teenage ambition of becoming a "lifestyle manager" to building a practical professional development series designed to elevate assistants everywhere. We dive into what it truly means to look beyond the standard job description and articulate the invisible work assistants perform daily. This includes identifying missing context, anticipating executive needs, and applying strategic discernment. Adam breaks down his four-part training framework, "The Administration Series," explaining how structured, in-person learning helps administrative professionals build repeatable systems, gain confidence in their decision-making, and connect their daily execution directly to organizational goals. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/399 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I speak with Holly Brown, an Executive Business Partner at Larvotto Resources in Western Australia. Holly shares her career journey from office administration into executive support in the mining industry, and how taking initiative with AI tools transformed her daily workflow and helped propel her career forward into an Executive Business Partner role. We dive deep into practical AI use cases for assistants–from building automated daily market intelligence reports to crafting briefing notes and standardizing meeting minutes. Holly explains how taking the lead on implementing AI in her organization created significant time savings, allowing her to step into strategic business projects, expand her governance and compliance responsibilities, and strengthen her partnership with leadership. Holly offers encouraging advice for assistants who may feel hesitant or fearful about AI technology. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, she frames it as the single biggest career growth opportunity available to administrative professionals today. Holly urges EAs to remain curious, experiment with tools like Copilot and Claude, and leverage saved time to elevate their strategic impact. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/398 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this episode, I chat with Gwendolyn Young, Founder & CEO at Your Virtual Admin Expert LLC. Gwendolyn shares her inspiring journey from corporate healthcare administration to launching and scaling her own successful virtual assistant business after being diagnosed with lupus. We discuss practical tips for remote work productivity, setting professional boundaries, finding ideal clients through relationships, and how to price services based on value and impact rather than just hourly rates. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/397 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Evelyne Moser, Founder & CEO at Smart Business Partners, shares her career journey from an executive assistant in Switzerland to relocating to Minnesota and launching her own business. She discusses her experience chairing the 3M Global Assistant Partnership Forum, the power of taking risks and overcoming fears, and her three-pillar approach to supporting businesses and administrative professionals worldwide. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/396 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In episode 395 of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I sit down with Deasha Carter, executive operations strategist and founder of House of Lynn Advisory. We discuss her journey across healthcare, legal, and tech sectors, and why understanding the "how" and "why" of a business is essential for assistants looking to step into strategic roles. We also explore the concept of "diagnosis before design" to tackle actual operational bottlenecks rather than just adding new tools. Deasha also shares details on her upcoming Certified Operations Strategist credentialing program. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/395 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

Amy Tilley is Executive Assistant to the CEO at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas & Flavors, and twenty-some years into a career that has kept her beside a CEO at every stop. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Amy traces a path that grew into leading a best-in-class administrative team – performance reviews, assignments and all. Amy shares her 20+ year journey in the administrative profession, reflecting on her experiences navigating organizational structure changes, and dealing with the under-discussed topic of workplace grief when transitions occur. Amy also emphasizes the vital importance of professional development and self-advocacy for administrative professionals. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/394 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this workshop hosted by Jeremy Burrows and Beth Portesi, executive assistants are guided through the rapidly evolving AI landscape, specifically exploring how Claude’s AI ecosystem can transform their workflows and amplify productivity. This engaging session demystifies AI tools tailored to assistants, empowering them to become indispensable leaders in their organizations by leveraging automation, cognitive, and creative AI capabilities. You can watch the video version of this webinar replay via the link in the show notes -> leaderassistant.com/393 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Colleen Freeland, a master certified life coach and emotional sobriety pioneer, shares her transformative journey from a high-functioning perfectionist grappling with a 20-year alcohol use disorder to becoming a founder of a thriving multi-seven figure business – all while managing the demands of parenting seven children. This conversation offers executive assistants critical lessons on managing stress, prioritizing self-care, and resisting burnout in high-pressure roles. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/392 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. In many ways, Assistant Habits is a rebirth of my very first resource for assistants: the 30-Day Assistant Challenge email course. That original course was built on a simple belief – that small, consistent actions compound into real growth. Assistant Habits carries that same idea forward, one action at a time. My passion is to help assistants like you lead well, resist burnout, and automate before you're automated. Every action in the Assistant Habits Weekly Planner reflects that mission and is practical, specific, and immediately useful on the job. Are you up for the challenge? Check out the Assistant Habits Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com/weekly-planner Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/391 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

Luiza Jarocki is Senior Executive Assistant at JP Morgan Chase and author of "The Seat Outside the Office: Lessons in Leadership from 25 Years as an Executive Assistant." In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Luiza shares her journey from a bank teller to a seasoned executive assistant, offering insights on career growth, the importance of curiosity, and the value of consistency and integrity in the profession. She also discusses the evolving role of assistants in the age of AI and the inspiration behind her book. Show notes → leaderassistant.com/390 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

Mia M. Lane is a senior executive assistant who empowers executives and their teams to perform at their highest level through strategic partnership, calm execution, and trusted support. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Mia talks about having the right people in your corner, tips on networking, the difference between a mentor and a sponsor, and more. Show notes → leaderassistant.com/389 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

Susie Sanchez is a professional executive assistant, keynote speaker, and advocate dedicated to “unmuting” the stories of life’s major transitions. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Susie shares her journey of navigating a cancer diagnosis, leaving the workforce, and returning with renewed purpose. She also talks about how preventive self-care is critical, especially for executive assistants. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/388 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

Flo Esho is the founder of The Easy Flow Life, a U.S.-based executive support agency that helps founders and executives step out of the day-to-day and back into true leadership. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Flo talks about supporting executives in their personal and professional lives, tips for hiring an assistant, encouragement for those considering becoming a virtual assistant, travel planning tips, and more. Show notes → leaderassistant.com/387 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I’m excited to dive into the world of building and leading a high-performing assistant team. I’m joined by Elizaveta "Liz" Usyaeva, who shares her experience building a team from scratch at Yandex. We discuss everything from hiring strategies and stress-testing candidates to the art of balancing executive support with team leadership. If you're looking for practical advice on motivation and fostering a human-first, supportive culture, you won't want to miss this conversation. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/386 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I chat with Rachel Clissold, a coach and consultant based in Australia who helps leaders gain clarity and communicate more effectively. Rachel shares her professional journey, starting as a team administrator managing hundreds of staff and transitioning into an executive assistant role. We explore the unique rewards of being a "sidekick" to executives, the art of making the impossible possible, and how assistants can lean into their intuition to navigate high-pressure situations. Rachel also opens up about her personal path to finding her voice and overcoming past limitations, explaining how she now uses that experience to help others master communication and live authentically. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/385 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

Beth Portesi is AI Enablement and Program Lead at Fivetran after 12 years as an executive assistant. She’s also the founder of Vibe Coding for EAs. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Beth explores the exciting world of AI for executive assistants. Beth shares her journey from longtime EA to AI program lead and dives into “vibe coding” – an approach that empowers assistants to create automations and tools using plain language prompts, without needing technical expertise. Discover practical tips on how to get started with AI, overcome the “paralysis of choice,” and use tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Codex to streamline workflows, build dashboards, and automate routine tasks. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your skills, Beth’s insights will inspire you to harness AI’s magic and become a game-changing Leader Assistant. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/384 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

Fiona Kelly is the founder of Executive PA Forum, Ireland’s only L&D platform for EAs, PAs and business support professionals. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Fiona talks about the changes she has seen in the executive support industry since launching her first summit in 2010, her process for hiring trainers, and more. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/383 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this exclusive episode, Al-Husein Madhany and I talk about how to confidently craft a resume – specifically for executive support roles – that stands out from the crowd. This is not a generic conversation about resumes. This is a brutally honest session to help you with your resume so you can gain an edge in your current (or future) job search. To further dive into this topic and get access to the resume template and line by line videos, enroll in The Assistant's Guide to Crafting the Perfect Resume online course . (NOTE: Be sure to listen to the podcast for the course coupon code so you can enroll for 50% OFF!) Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/382 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ashley Langlais, Chief of Staff at DVx Ventures, shares her unique approach to being a strategic partner to a CEO. Ashley details her journey in supporting her CEO through a "big first," such as writing his first book, making his goal her own from day one. Jeremy and Ashley chat about how to provide support beyond calendar management for major initiatives like book writing, speechwriting, keynote prep, and internal/external messaging. Ashley also covers the Chief of Staff role as a true strategic partner and shares valuable lessons learned for next time. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/381 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

Amber Youngren is the executive assistant and office manager lead at Forged Fiber 37. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Amber discusses the evolving role of the Executive Assistant. She shares how EAs can become strategic leaders by developing skills for operations and Chief of Staff roles, building deep trust, managing up, and acting as the organization's ultimate connector to translate observations into actionable insight and bring alignment across teams. Show notes → leaderassistant.com/380 -- As a Leader Assistant, a lot of the work you do happens behind the scenes. My friends at Offsite work with assistants like you every day, and this holiday season they want to say thank you by giving away a $200 Visa gift card to one lucky listener. Go to leaderassistant.com/offsite by November 23 to enter the giveaway (no purchase necessary). -- The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com -- Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. More from The Leader Assistant... Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com Events -> leaderassistantlive.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership