The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows

Amy Tilley is Executive Assistant to the CEO at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas & Flavors, and twenty-some years into a career that has kept her beside a CEO at every stop.
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Amy traces a path that grew into leading a best-in-class administrative team – performance reviews, assignments and all.
Amy shares her 20+ year journey in the administrative profession, reflecting on her experiences navigating organizational structure changes, and dealing with the under-discussed topic of workplace grief when transitions occur.
Amy also emphasizes the vital importance of professional development and self-advocacy for administrative professionals.
Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/394
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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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The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com
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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...
Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community
Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com
Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this workshop hosted by Jeremy Burrows and Beth Portesi, executive assistants are guided through the rapidly evolving AI landscape, specifically exploring how Claude’s AI ecosystem can transform their workflows and amplify productivity.
This engaging session demystifies AI tools tailored to assistants, empowering them to become indispensable leaders in their organizations by leveraging automation, cognitive, and creative AI capabilities.
You can watch the video version of this webinar replay via the link in the show notes -> leaderassistant.com/393
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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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The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com
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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...
Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community
Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com
Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Colleen Freeland, a master certified life coach and emotional sobriety pioneer, shares her transformative journey from a high-functioning perfectionist grappling with a 20-year alcohol use disorder to becoming a founder of a thriving multi-seven figure business – all while managing the demands of parenting seven children.
This conversation offers executive assistants critical lessons on managing stress, prioritizing self-care, and resisting burnout in high-pressure roles.
Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/392
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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...
Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community
Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com
Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. In many ways, Assistant Habits is a rebirth of my very first resource for assistants: the 30-Day Assistant Challenge email course. That original course was built on a simple belief – that small, consistent actions compound into real growth. 
Assistant Habits carries that same idea forward, one action at a time.
My passion is to help assistants like you lead well, resist burnout, and automate before you're automated. Every action in the Assistant Habits Weekly Planner reflects that mission and is practical, specific, and immediately useful on the job.
Are you up for the challenge?
Check out the Assistant Habits Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com/weekly-planner
Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/391
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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...
Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community
Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com
Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership

Luiza Jarocki is Senior Executive Assistant at JP Morgan Chase and author of "The Seat Outside the Office: Lessons in Leadership from 25 Years as an Executive Assistant."
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Luiza shares her journey from a bank teller to a seasoned executive assistant, offering insights on career growth, the importance of curiosity, and the value of consistency and integrity in the profession. She also discusses the evolving role of assistants in the age of AI and the inspiration behind her book. 
Show notes → leaderassistant.com/390
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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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The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com
--
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...
Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community
Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com
Assistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.com
Events -> leaderassistantlive.com
The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership