The Leader Assistant Podcast

JUNE 15, 2025

THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. Welcome to the Leader Assistant podcast.

AT&T

Success

MAY 27, 2025

Problem: Communication breakdown A single misplaced period in an email. A meeting that should have been an email but wasnt. Instead of a free-for-all, she suggests that strong remote teams establish clear norms when to use Slack versus email, when asynchronous updates work best and when a meeting is actually necessary.

Collaborate

Entrepreneur.com

JUNE 10, 2025

That kind of real-time pressure trains you to deliver no matter what. They want someone who can explain things in plain language, with confidence and precision. Youre trained to think visually because youre being seen, not just heard. Were trained to dig for sources, verify facts and back up every claim. Whos the hero?

2025

Exceptional EA

JULY 23, 2025

Do you use GenAI to aid in composing (as opposed to editing) email communications? If you do use GenAI to edit email communications, please ID ANY and ALL the ways you use it. On July 17/25, I published a couple of LinkedIn posts relating to the use of AI to create rather than edit posts for that media platform.

2025

Entrepreneur.com

JUNE 11, 2025

We review everything: social bios, website copy, email footers, profile photos, consistency, tone, messaging — and yes, even the typos. People want to see you show up with consistency and confidence. The tone of your website, the energy of your social media, the words in your emails — they all need to point in the same direction.

2025

Entrepreneur.com

JULY 23, 2025

Thats because every time a new detector comes out, bad actors can potentially learn from it — using the detector to train their own nefarious tools, and making deepfakes even harder to spot. Colman, who is CEO, feels confident that this battle can be won. AI, as they say, is only as good as the data its trained on.

2025

The Leader Assistant Podcast

JULY 27, 2025

Linda Ugelow is a speaking confidence and vocal coach and author of the book, Delight in the Limelight. THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

AT&T

The Leader Assistant Podcast

JULY 20, 2025

THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. I was like, Where are the assistants?

Negotiating

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 27, 2023

This can help you stay motivated and confident during sales conversations. Yet, a lot of the sales training that circulates implies that you need to convince people to say “yes” every time. Both are by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz Practice The Various Parts of Your Conversation When you practice, you create confidence.

Stress

The Leader Assistant Podcast

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live.

Google

Success

AUGUST 21, 2021

But it requires resilience training. Practicing gratitude can have life-changing effects that build confidence and resilience. Whether you use pencil and paper or write an email to yourself, spell out the advantages you hold during any current challenge. Train and discipline your inner voice as you would an unruly pet.

Training

Vox Open Sourced

JULY 24, 2025

People came out in droves to see the funeral train and his body. At the same time, during the turn of the 20th century, medical care was also leaving the home and entering more firmly into the purview of trained doctors, nurses, and hospital systems. That really kind of cemented embalming as this new, American thing.”

Medical

ProAssisting Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This gives you an overview of the whole category of technology tools, the expertise to speak to specific programs and how you use them, and then the confidence to learn a new program within that category when needed. AND THEN become adept at YOUR favorite within each catagory.

Calendars

Success

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The result is an increase in your competence and, more than that, an increase in your confidence and personal fulfillment. How to Win Friends and Influence Business People Dale Carnegie’s influence as a pioneer in personal and professional development lives on through results-driven online training.

Skills

Success

OCTOBER 7, 2022

But we needed to fill a training class fast, so we gave him a shot. I assigned the group a tough task: to memorize an essential part of our training manual in about 12 hours. He was confident, intelligent and impressive—the kind of guy who could walk through the rain and not get wet. Confidence can only go so far.

Learning

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 23, 2015

Having low self-esteem or confidence issues can be a real challenge in life, particularly in the office and particularly for assistants. Although not all of us are blessed with unwavering self-confidence (I certainly am not!) Confidence comes from knowing what you are really good at. Here are my top three: Skills.

Confidence

Go Burrows

OCTOBER 17, 2021

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 how executive assistants can cultivate a deep-rooted confidence. I hope this episode helps you develop the confidence of a game-changing, Leader Assistant. LEAVE A REVIEW.

Confidence

The Leader Assistant Podcast

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Brianne talks about pivoting from being a teacher to being an assistant, launching a business, and being confident in new realms. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job.

Confidence

Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

But do you always “listen” or do you distract yourself with reading emails while someone is talking to you? Organization skills. Team player. Interpersonal communication skills. Detail oriented. Positive, can-do attitude. Ability to prioritize. Accountable. Trustworthy. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Excellent calendaring skills.

Assertiveness

Success

JULY 15, 2024

It started with the creation of a sales training manual written by John Patterson, founder of the National Cash Register (NCR) Company, in 1887. When you cold call B2B customers, you are calling prospects that you are highly confident are qualified leads , says Venetz. Did you know that cold calling has been around for 150 years?

Phones

Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Quite often I am asked which courses I would recommend for assistants that are just starting in the profession and want to undertake some training to increase their skills and help them move up the career ladder. I always say that it is extremely important for assistants to attend training courses throughout the year.

Training

Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

Training budgets were ample; opportunity for advancement sparkled like diamonds for the taking. Administrators handled many tasks, and had backups, cross training, and team-shared projects. Training budgets dissipated, opportunities dried up, and assistants had larger workloads without staffing backups.

Administrative Professionals

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 4, 2014

There have been so many times over the years that I have received an email about a fantastic training course or conference that I would love to attend. It really is unheard of in any other profession: so why don’t assistants attend training courses? I’m sure many of you have had a similar experience.

Training

Success

JULY 21, 2021

I was on the junior varsity soccer team and was training for varsity. Instead, I started playing sports with my friends again and started regaining my confidence. When I arrived at the Olympic training center, I once again heard what God told me in the hospital: “I have plans for you.” I kept training. I felt chills.

Sprint

Allwork

MAY 22, 2024

VR and AR enhance meetings, training, relaxation, navigation, presentations, and creative design. Imagine your members brainstorming in virtual meeting rooms, attending training sessions from across the globe, or even unwinding with a guided meditation in a peaceful virtual landscape. Does this sound like science fiction?

Collaborate

The Leader Assistant Podcast

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Email is the gateway drug of work; Slack is the crack. Have no fear, friend.

Email

Success

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

My confidence is thriving, first and foremost.” Speaking of mealtime: Marino trains her own team on communication best practices at monthly lunch-and-learns. Recently, two of her colleagues came to an understanding that when one sends brisk emails, it isn’t yelling. After working together, he told her, “My business is thriving.

2013

Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Some of the course subjects on offer include graphic design, web development, digital marketing, data science, life coach training, software engineering, science and tech, design and style, and business. . It helps avoid the hassle of sending loads of emails to try and find a convenient time to meet. . Foldable laptop stand .

Gifts

Success

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you don’t feel confident selling—and I’ll say this as humbly as I can—please go to my website and check out my pressure free persuasion course. Baseball players train in the winter before entering the bright lights of the stadium in the summer. In it, I help mission-driven messengers learn how to sell.

Social Media

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 6, 2019

Another boundary you might need to set is your accessibility after hours to your leader as far as emails go. One administrative assistant said that her manager did not expect her to check business emails or take action on non-work hours. The problem is… she started responding to her leader’s emails and taking action steps if required.

Assertiveness

Allwork

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

However, when provided with just six jam options, around 40% to 50% ended up making a purchase as “they felt better and more confident about their decision.” . Simon recalls a healthcare organization that reached out to him for training advice following the release of his book. .

Collaborate

Success

JUNE 2, 2023

Practicing and role-playing can help you feel more confident. Similarly, notifying your boss in advance of your planned topic via an email or a conversation can help prepare them.” In the long-term of your working life, having the courage to address problems clearly and directly is worthwhile for your own confidence and character.”

Salary

Brilliantly Better

APRIL 29, 2010

How To Train Your Brain First of all, let me tell you that I was in search for something similar to Lumosity for a long time. Brain Exercises Just like physical exercise, brain training must be performed in a balanced way. Train Brain for Attention: Lost In Migration Apparently, this was the most difficult game for me.

Training

Eat Your Career

APRIL 22, 2019

Many executives have never been trained on how to properly leverage the talents of their support staff. They need clear, confident instructions. As you demonstrate confidence, their confidence in you will grow. Email is a highly sensitive and very important part of doing business. Be assertive.

Assertiveness

The Leader Assistant Podcast

MAY 14, 2023

Annie and I talk about burnout, boundaries, confidence, automation, and detaching your worth from your work. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

Confidence

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Definition of Imposter Syndrome and how it can hamper your confidence when it comes to going on social media on videos, writing blogs, etc. Share in the comments or shoot me an email. Eimer's Time Tips – Two Chrome extentions that can help you regain your time. Signs and symptoms of Imposter Syndrome showing up in our life.

Social Media

Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Your value proposition is “a promise of value to be delivered ,” says Peep Laja, founder of marketing training firm, CXL. The writer training company I started partners with publishing professionals to deliver virtual classes. Email strangers to ask if you can set up a five-minute call. Set up interviews. Validate your idea.

Social Media