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Dismantling Assistant Stereotypes with John Shaw
Featuring John Shaw, Senior Executive Business Administrator to the Board of Directors at Microsoft / Episode #12

The 20 Most Essential Executive Assistant Skills in 2022
A list of must-have hard and soft skills for all Executive Assistants this year

Managing Up for Assistants: How to Empower Your Exec to Be Your Best Supporter
Equip your leader to be your biggest advocate and support your growth

7 Great Digital Tools Every Executive Assistant Should Use
Fill your digital toolbox and tackle your to-do list like a champ

Taking Risks and Having the Tough Conversations with Linda McFarland
Feautring Linda McFarland, author, keynote speaker, and Senior Executive Assistant at Intapp / Episode #10

5 Ways Executive Assistants Can Boost Their Confidence
Learn how to confidently bring your best self to work each and every day

Building an Executive Support Team From the Ground Up with Britt Zarembski
Featuring Britt Zarembski, Executive Assistant Senior Manager at Indeed / Episode #9

Redefining What It Means to Be an Assistant with Diana Brandl
Featuring Diana Brandl, an international keynote speaker, trainer, author, and host of The Future Assistant podcast / Episode #8

How Executive Assistants Can Impact a Company’s People and Culture
Experts share ways EAs at top organizations are extending support beyond their Exec

Caring for People Through Difficult Times with Giovanna De Beij Mazariegos
Featuring Giovanna De Beij Mazariegos, Executive Assistant to the Executive Board at Royal BAM Group / Episode #7

Shifting Into a “Chief EA” Mindset with Tiara Hines
Featuring Tiara Hines, Executive Assistant to the CFO at Olo / Episode #6

3 Assistants Explain What It Takes to Be a “Chief” Executive Assistant
Real assistants share how to put yourself in your leader's shoes to provide the best support
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