The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows

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  #393: Claude for EAs Workshop with Beth Portesi and Jeremy Burrows 13.09.2026 1sa 22dk

  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 repl...
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  #392: Colleen Freeland on Nervous System Regulation, Resisting Burnout and Emotional Sobriety 06.09.2026 25dk

  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 bur...
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  #391: Assistant Habits: A Weekly Action Planner for Executive Assistants 30.08.2026 8dk

  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 ...
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  #390: Luiza Jarocki - Senior Executive Assistant at JP Morgan Chase 23.08.2026 30dk

  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...
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  #389: Mia Lane on Having the Right People in Your Corner 16.08.2026 31dk

  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 -- It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls y...
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  #388: Susie Sanchez - From the Sidelines of the NFL to the Front Lines of Corporate Leadership 09.08.2026 31dk

  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 -- It’s the last day of the offsite and it wa...
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  #387: Flo Esho on Blending the Operational with the Relational in Executive Support 02.08.2026 31dk

  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 -- It’s the last day of t...
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  #386: Elizaveta Usyaeva on Building and Leading a Strong Team of Assistants 26.07.2026 22dk

  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...
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  #385: Rachel Clissold on Finding Your Voice and Developing Your Confidence 19.07.2026 22dk

  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 t...
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  #384: Beth Portesi - Vibe Coding for Executive Assistants 12.07.2026 34dk

  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. Di...
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  #383: Fiona Kelly - Founder of Executive PA Forum and Miss Jones Ireland 05.07.2026 34dk

  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 -- It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Than...
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  #382: How to Confidently Craft a Resume that Stands Out 28.06.2026 52dk

  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 Perf...
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  #381: Ashley Langlais on Supporting the Goals of Your CEO 21.06.2026 38dk

  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.&nbs...
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  #380: Amber Youngren - Executive Assistant and Office Manager Lead at Forged Fiber 37 14.06.2026 26dk

  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 → l...
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  #379: Executive Office Insights Spotlight - A Conversation with Bilingual EA Paula Moio and Her Executive 07.06.2026 58dk

  Tune into this special episode featuring a rare dual interview between Diana Brandl, award-winning executive assistant Paula Moio and her executive, Louis. Discover the powerful synergy of their four-year working relationship, built on radical trust, open dialogue, and Louis' strong belief that "assistants must be leaders." They share how emotional intelligence and cultural adaptation are critical in modern administration, and why future EAs must continuously add value beyond routine ta...
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  #378: Former Personal Assistant to Archbishop Desmond Tutu - Atrayah Janhe 31.05.2026 1sa 4dk

  Join Diana Brandl for an inspiring spotlight episode of Executive Office Insights with Atrayah Janhe, former Personal Assistant to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Atrayah shares her diverse career path – from her start as a secretary and policewoman in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to managing the Arch's office during his transition to retirement. She offers crucial insights into the evolution of the assistant role, arguing that while technology advances skills, human connection and Emotional Intelligenc...
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  #377: James McPartland on Leading from Where You Are 24.05.2026 31dk

  James “Mac” McPartland is a keynote speaker, author of the Unopened Gifts ® series, and MindShift & Performance Coach. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, James talks about what it really means to lead from where you are, self-leadership, radical responsibility, and communication. Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/377 -- 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? Y...
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  #376: Diana Brandl Interviews Brian Daniel - Founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network 17.05.2026 1sa 25dk

  In this candid interview, Diana Brandl welcomes Brian Daniel, founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, to pull back the curtain on the world of private service for celebrities, high-net-worth families, and billionaires. Brian, a former Personal Assistant and Chief of Staff for royal families and A-list stars, shares his firsthand expertise on the ups and downs of the industry. He reveals the true salary realities (including the controversial Anna Wintour assistant salary) an...
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  #375: Strategic Partner in the Executive Suite - Diana Brandl's Conversation with Anne Marie Otañez 10.05.2026 55dk

  In this spotlight episode of Diana Brandl's Executive Office Insights, Anne Marie Otañez details her intentional career path, moving from early roles at Netscape, Disney, and Apple to her current strategic position. Learn what it truly means to be a Chief of Staff—a trusted partner, liaison, confidant, and proxy—and the importance of clearly defining the role against that of an Executive Assistant. Anne Marie, who is also an author and the founder of the Chief of Staff Academy, shares how sh...
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  #374: A Powerful Partnership - Diana Brandl Chats with President Matthew Chapman and his EBP Agnes Spohn 03.05.2026 1sa 5dk

  In this spotlight episode of the Executive Office Insights podcast, join Diana Brandl for an inspiring conversation with Matthew Chapman (President of Sales and Marketing) and his Executive Business Partner, Agnes Spohn, from Freudenberg Group. Despite being based in the US and Germany, this power duo reveals the dynamics of their thriving, trust-based, remote partnership, including how they leverage time zones for efficiency and rely on open communication. Learn about the evolving role of th...