The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows

Susie Sanchez is a professional executive assistant, keynote speaker, and advocate dedicated to “unmuting” the stories of life’s major transitions.
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Susie shares her journey of navigating a cancer diagnosis, leaving the workforce, and returning with renewed purpose. She also talks about how preventive self-care is critical, especially for executive assistants.
Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/388
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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”
Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.
Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)
See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.
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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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Flo Esho is the founder of The Easy Flow Life, a U.S.-based executive support agency that helps founders and executives step out of the day-to-day and back into true leadership.
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Flo talks about supporting executives in their personal and professional lives, tips for hiring an assistant, encouragement for those considering becoming a virtual assistant, travel planning tips, and more.
Show notes → leaderassistant.com/387
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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”
Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.
Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)
See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.
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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.
More from The Leader Assistant...
Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership
Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I’m excited to dive into the world of building and leading a high-performing assistant team. I’m joined by Elizaveta "Liz" Usyaeva, who shares her experience building a team from scratch at Yandex. 
We discuss everything from hiring strategies and stress-testing candidates to the art of balancing executive support with team leadership. If you're looking for practical advice on motivation and fostering a human-first, supportive culture, you won't want to miss this conversation.
Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/386
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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”
Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.
Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)
See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.
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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.
More from The Leader Assistant...
Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership
Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, I chat with Rachel Clissold, a coach and consultant based in Australia who helps leaders gain clarity and communicate more effectively.
Rachel shares her professional journey, starting as a team administrator managing hundreds of staff and transitioning into an executive assistant role. We explore the unique rewards of being a "sidekick" to executives, the art of making the impossible possible, and how assistants can lean into their intuition to navigate high-pressure situations. Rachel also opens up about her personal path to finding her voice and overcoming past limitations, explaining how she now uses that experience to help others master communication and live authentically.
Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/385
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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”
Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.
Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)
See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.
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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.
More from The Leader Assistant...
Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership
Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Beth Portesi is AI Enablement and Program Lead at Fivetran after 12 years as an executive assistant. She’s also the founder of Vibe Coding for EAs.
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Beth explores the exciting world of AI for executive assistants. Beth shares her journey from longtime EA to AI program lead and dives into “vibe coding” – an approach that empowers assistants to create automations and tools using plain language prompts, without needing technical expertise. 
Discover practical tips on how to get started with AI, overcome the “paralysis of choice,” and use tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Codex to streamline workflows, build dashboards, and automate routine tasks. 
Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your skills, Beth’s insights will inspire you to harness AI’s magic and become a game-changing Leader Assistant. 
Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/384
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It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”
Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.
Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)
See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite.
--
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.
More from The Leader Assistant...
Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership
Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community