The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows
Episodes
#368: Executive Support in Microsoft Germany's CEO Office
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with the execu...
#367: Donata Boston - Former Madonna Family Assistant
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Donata Bo...
#366: Deborrah Mac Kenzie on Executive Assistant Superpowers
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deborrah Mac Kenzie-Meneades has over 30 years of experience in executive support.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Deborrah shares her...
#365: Diana Brandl and Lauren Bradley on How Executive Assistants Can Thrive
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Lauren Br...
#364: Robert Hosking - Global Executive Director at Robert Half
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Hosking is executive director of the administrative and customer support practice at talent solutions and business consulting firm, Robert Half...
#363: Dawn Stallwood on EAs, Automation, and Beautiful Leadership
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dawn Stallwood has close to 30 years serving and working closely with leaders and their management teams – including executive assistants and chiefs...
#362: Annie Croner on Multitasking vs Multitracking
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#361: Start, Stop, Continue with Jess Lindgren
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#360: Ricky Blanco - Stepping into a Leadership Mindset as an EA
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ricky Blanco Saavedra is a Sr. Executive Assistant at Viva Exec, supporting the CTO and Head of Go-to-Market at Shippo.In this episode of The Leader A...
#359: Diana Brandl's Conversation with Danny McCubbin - Former PA to Chef Jamie Oliver
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Danny McC...
#358: Being Solutions Oriented vs Being the Solution (with Annie Croner)
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#357: Finding EA Communities Online with Jess Lindgren
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#356: Executive Office Insights Spotlight - Diana Brandl Interviews Samantha Cox - Former EA to Sir Richard Branson
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.In this spotlight episode, Diana interviews Samantha...
#355: Elizabeth Sutkowska - Longtime EA and Founder of Assistologist
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Sutkowska is an experienced Executive Assistant with international expertise supporting leaders in fast-paced corporate and startup environm...
#354: Annie Croner on How to Have a Stellar Annual Review
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#353: Ask an Assistant Spotlight - Laptop Bags for the EA on the Go
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#352: Yvette Lamb - Founder of The Admin Wrap
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yvette Lamb is the writer behind The Admin Wrap – a practical newsletter for administrative professionals.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Po...
#351: David Goldman on Job Interview Strategies for Assistants
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Goldman is a veteran recruiter and job interview coach with over 25 years of experience helping people find and secure executive assistant, EBP ...
#350: Polly Todd on Being an EA Contractor in the Corporate World
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Polly Todd has been a dedicated Senior Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience, as a long term contractor, at a large financial instituti...
#349: The One Question Every Executive Assistant Should Consistently Ask Themselves (with Annie Croner)
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#348: Your Corporate Holiday Gift List with Jess Lindgren
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 corpo...
#347: Kirsten Fargotstein - Inside the World of Celebrity and UHNW Support
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsten Fargotstein is a veteran executive and personal assistant with over a decade of experience supporting celebrities, founders, and ultra-high-ne...
#346: Molly Medvecky on the Enneagram for Executive Assistants
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Medvecky is a longtime administrative professional with experience supporting c-suite executives. She’s also a former Chief of Staff and MBA g...
#345: Annie Croner on How to Move Forward After a Big Mistake
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#344: Jess Lindgren on Gifting in the Office
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#343: Leah Warwick and Maggie Olson on the State of the Administrative Profession
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Warwick is the senior content manager for the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP). Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief ...
#342: Laurie Woolever - Food Writer and Former Assistant to Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Woolever is a writer, editor, public speaker, and former cook. For nearly a decade, she worked as the lieutenant to the late author, TV host an...
#341: The Power of Boring Magic with Annie Croner
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#340: Start Planning Your Holiday Party NOW with Jess Lindgren
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#339: Cortney Hickey - Executive Business Partner to the CEO of Zapier
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cortney Hickey is the Executive Business Partner to Wade Foster, the CEO and co-founder of Zapier.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cor...
#338: Tactics for Managing Your Executive's Email Inbox
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear an AI-generated conversation based on my blog post all about tactics for managing your executive's email inbox....
#337: What's Next? A Pivot to Quality and Creativity
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear an AI-generated conversation based on an issue of my Academy Newsletter where I discuss some recent pivots I've...
#336: Annie Croner on How to Deal with a Terrible Executive
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#335: Celebrating Birthdays at Work with Jess Lindgren
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
#334: Linda Ugelow on Getting Over Your Fear of Public Speaking
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Ugelow is a speaking confidence and vocal coach and author of the book, Delight in the Limelight.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast...
#333: Sarah Fulton on Hotel Venue Sourcing for Assistants
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Fulton manages hotel sourcing worldwide, facilitates hotel communications, coordinates site tours, and negotiates contracts to maximize value an...
#332: Are You Overcomplexifying? (with Annie Croner)
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#331: Owning Up to Mistakes with Jess Lindgren from Ask an Assistant
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#330: Aliina Rowe on Managing Constant Change as an Assistant
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aliina Rowe is an experienced Executive Assistant and certified Change Management Practitioner.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Aliina...
#329: Mike Todasco on Leveraging AI as an Executive Assistant
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Todasco is a former Senior Director of Innovation at PayPal and current Visiting Fellow at San Diego State University.In this episode of The Lead...
#328: Elle Tyra - Executive Assistant to the President of ABC News
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elle Tyra is an Executive Operations Specialist currently serving as Executive Assistant to the President of ABC News.In this episode of The Leader As...
#327: Annie Croner on How to Stop Taking Things Personally
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#326: Jess Lindgren on 1:1 Frequency and Format
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess answers a q...
#325: Whitney Faires on the Evolving Dynamics between Chiefs of Staff and Executive Assistants
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney Faires is a former Chief of Staff to the CFO of a Fortune 500 company, and has over 20 years of corporate experience.In this episode of The Le...
#324: Natalia Fedotkina on Managing Stress as an Assistant
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natalia Fedotkina is a longtime executive assistant who is passionate about helping other assistants manage stress and embrace learning and developmen...
#323: Work Hacks for Busy Executive Assistants with Annie Croner
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#322: Ask an Assistant Spotlight - Weird Requests
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. In this Ask an Assistant spotlight episode, Jess answers a qu...
#321: Matt Oden on the Future of Executive Operations
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Oden is the CEO of Execify.ai, the first AI-powered executive operations platform. With over 20 years of experience driving technology adoption, ...
#320: Lindsey Caplan on How to Craft Memorable Offsites
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Caplan is a screenwriter turned Organizational Psychologist who helps business Leaders design gatherings and change programs for the effect th...
#319: Annie Croner on Becoming the Calm in the Storm
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#318: Good, Fast, Cheap with Jess Lindgren
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#317: Hilani Ellis on What Executives Look for in an Executive Assistant
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hilani Ellis is the founder of Exceptional Admins, a specialized headhunting firm renowned for connecting top talent with high-demand roles for over e...
#316: Gabrielle Waxenberg on Recognizing and Empowering Executive Assistants
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gabrielle Waxenberg is a seasoned EA with over 12 years of experience supporting CEOs and founders in various industries.In this episode of The Leader...
#315: The Whole Assistant Spotlight - 3 Misguided Productivity Myths from Annie Croner
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go...
#314: Ask an Assistant Spotlight - Jess Lindgren on Task Management Systems
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Lindgren is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Ask an Assistant podcast. You can learn more about Jess by listening to my conversation...
#313: Onboarding Tips and Tricks with Jess Lindgren
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Lindgren has worked in the C-Suite of organizations great and small for 20+ years. She is also host of the Ask an Assistant podcast.In this episo...
#312: A Conversation About Writing and Publishing a Bestselling Book with Eric Jorgenson (CEO of Scribe)
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I'm excited to share a conversation I had with Eric Jorgenson, CEO of Scribe Publishing. Eric as...
#311: Jared Kleinert on the Impact of AI on Offsite Planning
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Kleinert is the Founder/CEO of Offsite. Jared is also a TED speaker, 3x award-winning author, and USA Today's "Most Connected Millenni...
#310: Brooke Martin on the Importance of Work-Life Integration
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Martin has been a full-time assistant for 8 years and is passionate about helping executives integrate their assistants into both their profess...
#309: A Conversation About Titles on The Future Focused Admin Podcast
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a conversation I had with Candice Burningham and Jessica McBride on an episode of their podcast, The Future Focused Admin. We di...
#308: What Exactly is a Chief of Staff? (with Maggie Olson)
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#307: Maggie Olson on How to Support Change Management in the C-Suite
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#306: Nova Chat - Neurodivergence in the C-Suite
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.Maggie chats with Sydney Elaine Butler, Eliana Bravos, and Jessi...
#305: Nova Chat - All Things Chief of Staff with Maggie Olson
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever asked yourself, "what is a Chief of Staff (CoS) and how do I know if being one is right for me or my company?" This is the ...
#304: Nova Chat - AI in the C-Suite
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.In this conversation, Maggie leads a deep dive into the next fiv...
#303: Nova Chat with Clara Ma - Founder of Ask a Chief of Staff Network
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.In this conversation, Maggie chats with Clara Ma, founder of Ask...
#302: Nova Chat with Elise Kennedy - Family Office Chief of Staff
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.Maggie sits down with a current and experienced Chief of Staff i...
#301: Nova Chat with Jared Blank - University of Texas Chief of Staff
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.Maggie chats with the Chief of Staff for the University of Texas...
#300: 3 Lessons Learned from Producing 300 Episodes
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 300 episodes! It’s been a fun journey and I thought for episode 300, I’d take a break from interviews and share three lessons learned from r...
#299: Jessie Hopkins on Balancing Work and Motherhood
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie Hopkins has over 17 years of professional experience, including working for renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She currently serves as Senior EA to the...
#298: Maggie Olson - Is Chief of Staff the Next Step for EAs?
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson dives into EA career paths, transitioning into the Chief of Staff role, EAs who make gre...
#297: Chandra Severin on Networking and Managing a Team of Assistants
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chandra Severin is a longtime trusted right hand for senior leaders and CEOs in various industries.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Ch...
#296: Maggie Olson on How to Build Financial Acumen in Your Role
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson talks about how to build financial acumen in your role so you can be more confident in c...
#295: Stephanie Rubio on Leadership, Intuition, and Burnout
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Rubio has partnered with leaders in industries ranging from financial services, to interior design and artificial intelligence.In this episo...
#294: A Conversation with Nova Chief of Staff Graduates
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I speak with 3 graduates of the Nova Chief of Staff Certification course – Leah Miltchin Carson, Ma...
#293: Gabriel Francisco on Finding Joy at Work and Tapping Into the Rhythm of the Office
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriel Francisco is an executive assistant and a seasoned globetrotter, leveraging almost two decades of international speaking engagements, teaching...
#292: Zoe Hill on Managing Assistants and Working with Small Businesses
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Hill has 16 years of experience as an executive assistant and is the founder of Premier Admin Services.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Pod...
#291: Judy Bingenheimer - Executive Assistant to the CEO of MEC
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Bingenheimer has over 17 years of experience as an assistant and is currently the executive assistant to the CEO at Mayville Engineering Company....
#290: Brianne Price on Being Confident in New Realms
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brianne Price is the founder of Mills and Mae Services, a coaching and connecting company for all types of remote assistants.In this episode of The Le...
#289: Kelly Munoz on Networking and Supporting Fellow Assistants
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Munoz has 15+ years of experience supporting C-level executives in NYC.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Kelly talks about networ...
#288: Nancy Nachman on Finding and Contracting Hotels for Offsite Meetings
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Nachman is an offsite meeting guru with years of experience in the hospitality industry.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Nancy w...
#287: Heather Cantor on What's Next for Executive Assistants
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Cantor has a background in executive operations and business management across diverse sectors in roles such as Executive Business Partner (EB...
#286: Monique Helstrom on Interviews and Resume Writing for Assistants
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monique Helstrom is a speaker, coach, and specialized administrative recruiter with over 27 years of experience developing humans and building organiz...
#285: Geoff Welch and Trúc Towns - The Importance of Delegation
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Welch is on a mission to help small business owners overcome overwhelm. His assistant, Trúc Towns has over a decade of experience in the admini...
#284: Fanni Gambero on Using Personality Assessments in the Interview Process
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fanni Gambero went from office admin to co-founder and president, and is passionate about helping small business assistants take their career to the n...
#283: Maggie Olson on How to Be an Excellent Executive Project Manager
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#282: Jenna Spencer - Founder and Visionary at AssistPro®
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Spencer is the Founder and Visionary at AssistPro®, a fractional executive assistant agency. Since 2014, Jenna and her team have matched hundre...
#281: Maggie Olson on Leading and Managing Executive Engagements
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#280: Aisha Everett-Khalif on the Power of Connection and Community
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aisha Everett-Khalif has over 20 years of professional experience and is currently a Business Manager at TruStage.In this episode, Aisha shares a bit ...
#279: Rebecca Afful - Program Assistant at the European Union in Ghana
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Afful is an Administrative Professional with over a decade of experience in executive support and office management. She has had the opportuni...
#278: Dawn Marraccino on Recovering from Burnout
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dawn Marraccino is a seasoned executive assistant with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Pod...
#277: Claudia Laughter on Developing a Long-Term Strategic Partnership
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Claudia Laughter has over 20 years of experience as an executive assistant in startups, established public brands, local government, and software comp...
#276: Flip the Mic - Maggie Olson Interviews Jeremy Burrows
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. This episode is a recordin...
#275: Natasha Boyd - The Clutch VA
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Boyd is a highly skilled professional with 10 years of experience as an office manager and a passion for serving others.In this episode of The...
#274: Vickie Maldonado on Building Relational Equity with Your Team
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vickie Maldonado has a long career in administration and is currently the business ministry chief of staff at Bayside Community Church in Bradenton, F...
#273: Lisa Sprinkles - Senior Executive Assistant at JLL Technologies
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Sprinkles is a Senior Executive Assistant with over 17 years of experience, currently supporting the CEO of Work Dynamics Technology at a global ...
#272: Natalie Schaefer on 5 Common Challenges for Emerging Assistants
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Schaefer is executive business partner at Aparium Hotel Group, and founder of EAPathfinder – a guidebook for Executive Assistants.In this ep...
#271: Becky Kaapuni - Sr. Executive Assistant to CEO of Salesforce AI
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Kaapuni has 20+ years of executive assistant experience in high-pressure and fast-paced companies, such as Salesforce, Twitter, Goldman Sachs, a...
#270: Debbie Pringle on Launching a Learning Group for Assistants
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Pringle works as the Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief for the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department in south Florida. She has been in her...
#269: Beth Portesi - Lead Executive Assistant at Fivetran
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Portesi is a seasoned executive assistant and founder of Next Level VA, where Beth is passionate about mentoring EAs and VAs.In this episode of T...