Episodios

  • #339: Cortney Hickey - Executive Business Partner to the CEO of Zapier
    Aug 31 2025

    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, Cortney talks about remotely supporting a CEO who lives across the country, the definition of a strategic partner, and how to scale your impact as an executive assistant by using automation and AI.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/339

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    37 m
  • #338: Tactics for Managing Your Executive's Email Inbox
    Aug 24 2025

    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.

    I hope you enjoy listening to some fascinating AI technology in action, and of course, it's nice to get a break from my voice every once in a while. :-)

    Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/338

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    Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more!

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    13 m
  • #337: What's Next? A Pivot to Quality and Creativity
    Aug 17 2025

    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 made in my business, as well as a sneak peek at upcoming projects. To read the full issue, and other issues of the Academy Newsletter, enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy.

    I hope you enjoy listening to some AI technology in action, as they summarize these recent updates from me!

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/337

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    In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you’re organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.

    Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more!

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    13 m
  • #336: Annie Croner on How to Deal with a Terrible Executive
    Aug 10 2025

    Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.

    In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about how to deal with a terrible executive.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/336

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    In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you’re organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.

    Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more!

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    21 m
  • #335: Celebrating Birthdays at Work with Jess Lindgren
    Aug 3 2025

    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 celebrating birthdays at work.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/335

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    In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you’re organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.

    Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more!

    --
    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.

    --
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    29 m
  • #334: Linda Ugelow on Getting Over Your Fear of Public Speaking
    Jul 27 2025

    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, Linda shares tips on how to get over your fear of public speaking, handling mistakes with poise, overcoming imposter syndrome, and healing – rather than quieting – the inner critical voice.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/334

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    In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you’re organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.

    Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more!

    --
    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.

    --
    Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.

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    38 m
  • #333: Sarah Fulton on Hotel Venue Sourcing for Assistants
    Jul 20 2025

    Sarah Fulton manages hotel sourcing worldwide, facilitates hotel communications, coordinates site tours, and negotiates contracts to maximize value and secure favorable terms for assistants and their teams.

    In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Sarah shares tips on marketing yourself on LinkedIn, sourcing hotel venues, negotiating contracts, and more.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/333

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    In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you’re organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.

    Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more!

    --
    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.

    --
    Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.

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    39 m
  • #332: Are You Overcomplexifying? (with Annie Croner)
    Jul 13 2025

    Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.

    In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about overcomplexifying.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/332

    --
    In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That’s where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you’re organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.

    Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more!

    --
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    11 m