On this episode of REACH, we're joined by Elle Tyra, Executive Assistant to the President of ABC News. Throughout her career, Elle has supported leaders at two of the world's most recognizable news organizations, The New York Times and ABC News, as well as Hauser & Wirth, one of the world's leading contemporary art galleries.

What makes Elle's career especially compelling is that she has repeatedly found herself at the center of major leadership transitions and organizational change. From supporting executives stepping into new roles to navigating new leadership teams, she has learned how to build trust quickly, create stability, and become the constant during times of uncertainty.

In this conversation, Elle shares how Executive Assistants can navigate change with confidence, establish credibility with new executives, and strengthen their role as strategic partners. Whether you're supporting an executive through a promotion, onboarding a new leader, or navigating change within your own organization, this episode offers practical insights to help you lead with confidence when everything around you is evolving.

On this episode of REACH, we’re joined by Camille Geddes, Executive Assistant to Chris Britt, CEO of Chime, one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the U.S. Before joining Chime, Camille built an impressive career supporting executives at Forward, Square, Plaid, and ClassDojo, where she partnered with founders and CEOs through periods of rapid growth and transformation. In this conversation, Camille shares why motherhood has made her a stronger Executive Assistant, sharpening her efficiency, decision-making, and ability to prioritize what matters most. She also opens up about the often-unspoken realities of aging in the EA profession, challenging assumptions about longevity, relevance, and career growth. Whether you're balancing work and family, navigating a demanding partnership, or thinking about the next stage of your career, this episode offers an honest look at building a successful career that's strengthened by life beyond the office.

Why do some tasks energize you while others leave you completely drained? In this episode of REACH, Jessica sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and Better Conversations podcast host Kara List to explore the Working Genius framework and how it can strengthen the EA–executive partnership.

Kara helps female founders navigate one of the toughest transitions in business: moving from building a company to leading the people inside it. Through her coaching work, she helps leaders better understand their strengths, communicate more effectively, and scale their impact through others.

Drawing on Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius model, Kara shares how understanding your natural strengths can improve collaboration, reduce friction, and create stronger working relationships. Together, Jessica and Kara discuss how EAs can better understand themselves, gain insight into the executives they support, and build more aligned, productive partnerships.

If you've ever felt out of sync with your executive or wondered why you each approach work differently, this episode is for you. To learn more about Kara's offerings, visit her website at https://heykaralist.com/