
The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows
The Leader Assistant Podcast exists to encourage and challenge executive assistants and administrative professionals to become confident, game-changing Leader Assistants. Assistants have an enormous amount of influence as we manage the good, the bad, and the ugly in the life and work of our high-capacity, fast-paced CEOs, executives, pastors, celebrities, and politicians. The question is, what will we do with our influence? My name is Jeremy Burrows. I’m a longtime executive assistant, speaker, coach, founder of LeaderAssistant.com, and author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. In this practical and inspirational podcast, my guests and I discuss a variety of topics including productivity, time management, resisting burnout, leadership, and artificial intelligence as it relates to the future of the assistant role. Are you ready to become the #LeaderAssistant the world needs?
Latest episodes

Jan 19, 2025 • 22min
#307: Maggie Olson on How to Support Change Management in the C-Suite
Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie dives into the fact that change management is all about the people. She discusses how to approach change, message change, plan for change, and execute change, from the top.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/307Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Jan 12, 2025 • 1h 23min
#306: Nova Chat - Neurodivergence in the C-Suite
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.Maggie chats with Sydney Elaine Butler, Eliana Bravos, and Jessica McBride about their personal experiences with neurodivergence in the c-suite, touching on topics like neuro-inclusion, intersectionality, masking at work, and resources to help navigate the challenges in the workplace that come along with being neurodiverse.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/306Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Jan 5, 2025 • 57min
#305: Nova Chat - All Things Chief of Staff with Maggie Olson
If you have ever asked yourself, "what is a Chief of Staff (CoS) and how do I know if being one is right for me or my company?" This is the right episode for you!Nova Chief of Staff Founder, Maggie Olson, covers topics such as:✴️ The Chief of Staff role defined. ✴️ The difference between CoS, COO, and EA roles. ✴️ Soft and hard skills that make for an excellent Chief of Staff. ✴️ The current Chief of Staff landscape in today's job market and how to stand out when applying for this role. ✴️ What industries you can find a Chief of Staff in. ✴️ How to identify if the Chief of Staff role is right for you or your company. ✴️ Resources to help build confidence that you're on the right path to CoS. ✴️ And much more!With so much ambiguity surrounding the Chief of Staff role, Maggie draws from her personal experiences of being a CoS, consulting with C-Suite executives, and coaching current and aspiring CoSs to help demystify this very important strategic role.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/305Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Dec 29, 2024 • 1h 33min
#304: Nova Chat - AI in the C-Suite
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.In this conversation, Maggie leads a deep dive into the next five years of the AI landscape in the C-Suite, with panelists Lawrence Coburn, Jessica McBride, and Fiona Young examining the continued importance of AI for CEOs, EAs, and CoSs and sharing helpful advice for navigating new AI platforms in the C-Suite.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/304Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Dec 22, 2024 • 58min
#303: Nova Chat with Clara Ma - Founder of Ask a Chief of Staff Network
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.In this conversation, Maggie chats with Clara Ma, founder of Ask a Chief of Staff, as they discuss the role of a CoS and Clara's career journey.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/303Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Dec 15, 2024 • 54min
#302: Nova Chat with Elise Kennedy - Family Office Chief of Staff
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.Maggie sits down with a current and experienced Chief of Staff in the Consumer Technology industry, Elise Kennedy, to discuss what it's like holding an integral role with a family office and how she helped scale two companies to successful exits.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/302Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Dec 8, 2024 • 1h 6min
#301: Nova Chat with Jared Blank - University of Texas Chief of Staff
This episode features a Nova Chat session hosted by Nova founder and CEO Maggie Olson.Maggie chats with the Chief of Staff for the University of Texas football program, Jared Blank. They discuss the role of Chiefs of Staff in college sports and how Jared navigates complex stakeholder relationships and multimillion-dollar budgets.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/301Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Dec 1, 2024 • 21min
#300: 3 Lessons Learned from Producing 300 Episodes
Happy 300 episodes! It’s been a fun journey and I thought for episode 300, I’d take a break from interviews and share three lessons learned from recording, editing, hosting, and publishing 300 episodes.In the second half of this episode, you will hear an AI-generated podcast based on my blog in the show notes, so I hope you enjoy listening to some fascinating technology in action.Thanks for listening, sharing, and supporting the podcast for over 300 weeks, and here's to the next 300 episodes!Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/300Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Nov 24, 2024 • 37min
#299: Jessie Hopkins on Balancing Work and Motherhood
Jessie Hopkins has over 17 years of professional experience, including working for renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She currently serves as Senior EA to the CEO at MindMed.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jessie talks about what she learned working for a grammy winning cellist, the value of an EA coach and community, staying motivated while working remotely, working in a field you’re passionate about, and more!Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/299Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar. --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Nov 17, 2024 • 18min
#298: Maggie Olson - Is Chief of Staff the Next Step for EAs?
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie Olson dives into EA career paths, transitioning into the Chief of Staff role, EAs who make great Chiefs of Staff, and more.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/298Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/nova--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! --Get your digital copy of The Leader Assistant Workbook at leaderassistantbook.com/workbook to lead yourself, lead your team, and lead your executive.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community