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  • #359: Diana Brandl's Conversation with Danny McCubbin - Former PA to Chef Jamie Oliver
    Jan 18 2026

    Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.

    In this spotlight episode, Diana speaks with Danny McCubbin, former PA to Chef Jamie Oliver.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/359

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    47 min
  • #358: Being Solutions Oriented vs Being the Solution (with Annie Croner)
    Jan 11 2026

    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 being solutions oriented vs being the solution.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/358

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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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    16 min
  • #357: Finding EA Communities Online with Jess Lindgren
    Jan 4 2026

    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 finding EA communities online.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/357

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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!

    --
    Eliminate manual scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity's booking links, automated reminders, and meeting polls. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.

    More from The Leader Assistant...

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    22 min
  • #356: Executive Office Insights Spotlight - Diana Brandl Interviews Samantha Cox - Former EA to Sir Richard Branson
    Dec 28 2025

    Diana Brandl is a longtime C-Suite assistant, and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast.

    In this spotlight episode, Diana interviews Samantha Cox, former EA to Sir Richard Branson.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/356

    --
    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.

    --
    Eliminate manual scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity's booking links, automated reminders, and meeting polls. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.

    More from The Leader Assistant...

    • Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
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    48 min
  • #355: Elizabeth Sutkowska - Longtime EA and Founder of Assistologist
    Dec 21 2025

    Elizabeth Sutkowska is an experienced Executive Assistant with international expertise supporting leaders in fast-paced corporate and startup environments.

    In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Elizabeth talks about “falling into” the EA role, launching a Poland-based association to empower assistants, and more.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/355

    --
    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!

    --
    Eliminate manual scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity's booking links, automated reminders, and meeting polls. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.

    More from The Leader Assistant...

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    21 min
  • #354: Annie Croner on How to Have a Stellar Annual Review
    Dec 14 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 shares tips on how to have a stellar annual review.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/354

    --
    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!

    --
    Eliminate manual scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity's booking links, automated reminders, and meeting polls. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.

    More from The Leader Assistant...

    • Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
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    14 min
  • #353: Ask an Assistant Spotlight - Laptop Bags for the EA on the Go
    Dec 7 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 laptop bags for the EA on the go.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/353

    --
    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!

    --
    Eliminate manual scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity's booking links, automated reminders, and meeting polls. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.

    More from The Leader Assistant...

    • Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
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    17 min
  • #352: Yvette Lamb - Founder of The Admin Wrap
    Nov 30 2025

    Yvette Lamb is the writer behind The Admin Wrap – a practical newsletter for administrative professionals.

    In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Yvette talks about her career as an EA, Chief of Staff, and operations manager.

    Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/352

    --
    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.

    --
    Eliminate manual scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity's booking links, automated reminders, and meeting polls. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.

    More from The Leader Assistant...

    • Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
    • The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy
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    • Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
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    31 min