The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows

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#135: Tarah J - Executive Assistant to the CMO at PODS Oct 03, 2021

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Tarah J is the executive assistant to the chief marketing officer at PODS. She has over 10 years of administrative support experience, including many years at Estée Lauder Companies in New York.
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Tarah shares her EA career story, tips for leading your executive(s), and advice for new assistants.

I really enjoyed Tarah's energy and passion for the EA profession and trust you will too!
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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

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#134: Shayanne Wright - Co-Founder and CEO of Office Otter Sep 26, 2021

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Shayanne Wright is a Los Angeles based two time startup builder. Currently, she helps executive assistants manage and measure the right tasks in company operations while getting them off the craziness of Email/ Slack/ Calendar and onto the Office Otter software. This enables them to send tasks in one click, organize their task list, and get real time insights on their reports.
In this episode, Shayanne shares why she started a software company to support EAs, and how assistants can support their executives throughout the fundraising process.
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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

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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...

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#133: Why I Chose the Rope and Carabiner Image for the Cover of The Leader Assistant Book Sep 19, 2021

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Ever since my book, The Leader Assistant came out, people have asked me why I chose to use an image of a climbing rope and carabiner for the book's cover.
Well, I'm glad you asked. In this episode, I share a recording from my book launch party where I walk through the multiple meanings of the rope and carabiner image. I also share a quick overview of the entire book, so I hope you enjoy it!
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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

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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
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#132: It's Lonely at the Top (For Assistants Too) Sep 12, 2021

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In this episode, I share an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant, where I talk about the loneliness assistants can feel, as well as the dehumanization of our role.
I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone and encourages you to seek out a community of assistants to support you.
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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

--
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
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#131: Luiza Schneider - Executive Assistant at Schaeffler South America Sep 05, 2021

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In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Luiza Schneider talks about the importance of prioritizing self-care, specifically by finding and spending time on hobbies you love. She rightly encourages us to find hobbies that energize us and free us from the grind of "being productive."

Luiza's hobbies include competing in world swimming championships and hiking national parks.

This episode is a great reminder that we are all more than professionals – we are human beings with one life, so we might as well enjoy it!

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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

--
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

#130: Communication for Executive Assistants Aug 29, 2021

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Strong executive-assistant communication can make or break a partnership.

Featuring an excerpt from my audiobook The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant, this episode breaks down essential communication tactics every assistant needs to master – including the "basics" that far too many workplace professionals still get wrong.

Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/130

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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

--
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
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#129: Ask Me Anything - Boundaries, Humility, Deadlines, and Core Competencies for Assistants Aug 22, 2021

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In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I do my best to answer the following questions from assistants all over the world:

How do you manage a team where one person has poor boundaries and the other is happy to take advantage?
How do you encourage a fellow EA to be more humble?
How do you encourage people to be accountable to deadlines?
What is the ONE core competency that an EA must have to be excellent?
What’s the greatest bias you have encountered as an EA?

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--
It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

--
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

#128: Ask Me Anything - Imposter Syndrome, Feeling Unfulfilled, Non-Profit vs For-Profit, and High Pressure Situations Aug 15, 2021

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In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I do my best to answer the following questions from assistants all over the world:

Do you ever suffer from imposter syndrome?
Have you ever reached a place when you want to leave a company or are feeling unfulfilled and how have you dealt with that? What conversations have you had?
What was the transition like from working within a church (non-profit) environment and then transitioning to the corporate (for-profit) world? I'm really interested to hear the positives you experienced, challenges you faced, etc.
How do you deal with high pressure situations?

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--
It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

--
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

#127: Ask Me Anything - Questions About The Leader Assistant Podcast Aug 08, 2021

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In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I do my best to answer the following questions about my podcast from assistants all over the world:

How do you handle negative reviews about your podcast?
Who are the top three people you would love to interview on your podcast but haven’t had the opportunity to?
How long does it take you to produce each episode?
How do you decide who to have on the show?
What tools do you use to record, edit, and publish your podcast?

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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

--
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

#126: Ask Me Anything - Questions About The Leader Assistant Book Aug 01, 2021

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In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I do my best to answer the following questions about my book from assistants all over the world:

How do you handle negative reviews about your book?
How long did it take you to write the book and what kind of hurdles did you experience during the process?
In hindsight, is there anything that you wished you would have added to your book?
How much money did it cost you to publish The Leader Assistant?
What if an executive does NOT have clear KPIs (discussed in chapter 15 of the book) for the first 30-60-90 days for their new EA hire? What does this say about the executive or the organization?
You recommend a one-page resume in chapter 17 of your book. How does this stay current with the times that most HR professionals now I've conferred with on LinkedIn have said up to 2 pages is perfectly acceptable?

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--
It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”

Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.

Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)

See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.

--
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

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