Speaker, Coach, Administrative Recruiter: A chat with Monique Helstrom, the former right hand to Simon Sinek
Release Date: 01/10/2024
Career Growth at Hapag-Lloyd
Executive Office Insights
216: In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Linke from Hapag-Lloyd to talk about career growth, taking ownership, and moving beyond traditional administrative responsibilities. We explore the importance of trust between Executives and Assistants, how to build confidence and take on more strategic responsibilities, and why strong professional networks can make a real difference. Stephanie also shares her perspective on AI in the workplace, the changing expectations of Executive Assistants, and why the human touch remains essential. Plus, we discuss why letting go of perfectionism, staying...
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New Work ist zum Buzzword geworden
Executive Office Insights
215: Ist New Work wirklich gelebte Arbeitskultur, oder in vielen Unternehmen längst nur noch gutes Branding? In dieser Folge sprechen wir darüber, warum New Work zunehmend zum Buzzword geworden ist und weshalb es mehr „Real Work“ braucht: Was funktioniert in unserer Arbeitswelt tatsächlich und wo machen Unternehmen gerade wieder Rückschritte? Im Mittelpunkt stehen unter anderem: – New Work zwischen Anspruch und Realität – KI, Vertrauen und die Zukunft unserer Jobs – Mental Health und psychische Gesundheit in der Arbeitswelt – Führung, Hierarchien und überforderte...
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Von der Assistenz ins HR
Executive Office Insights
214: In dieser Folge geht es um die Assistenz im Wandel, neue Rollenbilder und die Frage, wie Assistenzen ihre berufliche Entwicklung aktiv mitgestalten können. Welche Kompetenzen gewinnen an Bedeutung? Wie gelingt es, sich stärker als Sparringspartner für Führungskräfte zu positionieren? Und welche Chancen entstehen durch KI und neue Technologien? Im Gespräch geht es unter anderem um: - die Zukunft der Assistenz und neue Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten - Sparring, emotionale Intelligenz und Coaching-Kompetenzen - die Bedeutung von Netzwerken für Karriere und persönliche Entwicklung...
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Executive Business Partner to the CEO of Zapier - Cortney Hickey (only Audio)
Executive Office Insights
213: Cortney Hickey is the Executive Business Partner to Wade Foster, the CEO and co-founder of Zapier. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cortney talks about remotely supporting a CEO who lives across the country, the definition of a strategic partner, and how to scale your impact as an executive assistant by using automation and AI. Show Notes -> -- 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...
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Die Macht der Stimme: Wie du Präsenz und Wirkung stärkst
Executive Office Insights
212: Was macht eine Stimme unverwechselbar, und warum kann echte Präsenz nicht einfach durch KI ersetzt werden? In dieser Folge des Executive Office Podcasts spricht Diana Brandl mit Dietmar Wunder über die Kraft der menschlichen Stimme, authentische Kommunikation und die Kunst, Menschen wirklich zu erreichen. Es geht darum, warum wir gerade in wichtigen Situationen häufig zu schnell sprechen, welche Wirkung bewusst gesetzte Pausen haben und weshalb unsere Stimme weit mehr transportiert als nur Worte. Dietmar gibt Einblicke in sein Handwerk und zeigt, was Führungskräfte und Menschen, die...
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Why AI Won't Replace Executive Assistants
Executive Office Insights
211: What does it really take to become a trusted strategic partner in today's executive world - and where does AI fit into that future? In this episode, Diana Brandl welcomes Clara Nakagawa for an insightful conversation about the evolving role of Executive Assistants in an AI-driven workplace. Together, they explore why trust, judgment, and human connection remain essential, even as technology transforms the way executives and assistants work together. Clara shares her thoughts on adopting AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, embracing continuous learning, earning professional certifications,...
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Mobbing unter Assistenzen? Warnsignale, Ursachen und Lösungen
Executive Office Insights
210: Konflikte gehören zum Berufsalltag – doch wann wird daraus Mobbing? In dieser Podcastfolge sprechen wir offen über Konflikte, Mobbing und schwierige Dynamiken im Assistenzbereich. Gemeinsam beleuchten wir, woran sich systematisches Mobbing erkennen lässt, welche Warnsignale Führungskräfte und HR ernst nehmen sollten und warum klare Rollen, transparente Kommunikation und aktives Zuhören entscheidend für eine gesunde Zusammenarbeit sind. Anhand realer Erfahrungen aus Recruiting, Mediation und Konfliktbegleitung geht es um typische Warnsignale, Prävention, die Verantwortung von...
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Halbzeit 2026 und deine Weiterbildung
Executive Office Insights
209: Diana läutet den Sommer ein und macht auf neue Weiterbildungsformate aufmerksam. Sollten euch die Themen interessieren, geht es hier entlang für mehr Infos: On Demand Projektmanagement Kurs mit Christine Maurer Trailer: Anmeldung und weitere Infos: Speak Up Live Seminar mit Margit Lieverz am 11. Dezember in Frankfurt Anmeldung und weitere Infos: memox KI Roadshow 2026: Wer den monatlichen Newsletter noch nicht kennt: Und zum Schluss freuen wir uns über eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung des Podcasts. Danke für die Treue!
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Upskilling and community building in Ghana (Audio only)
Executive Office Insights
208: In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Afful to explore how the Executive Assistant profession is evolving. We discuss how Executive Assistants can take ownership of their careers, develop a powerful mindset, and build the skills needed to thrive in the future of work. In this episode, you'll discover: - How professional communities accelerate career growth - Why mindset is the foundation of a successful Executive Assistant career - How AI is reshaping the administrative profession - How the Global Skills Matrix supports long-term career development - The importance of networking,...
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From Executive Assistant to Business Partner (Audio only)
Executive Office Insights
207: What does it take to move beyond managing calendars and become a trusted business partner? In this episode, we explore the future of the Executive Assistant profession and the mindset shift required to create strategic impact. Debbie shares powerful lessons on executive presence, communication, leadership, and why soft skills remain essential in the age of AI. From building trust with leaders to using data to drive better decisions, this conversation offers practical insights for Executive Assistants, Administrative Professionals, and Chiefs of Staff who want to think beyond tasks and...
info_outline122: With 27 years experience developing humans and building organizations,
Monique knows that change is possible, and it all starts with you.
After nearly a decade as the Executive Assistant, Producer, and "Chief of Simon Sinek," (New York Times Best-Selling author and TED celebrity), she obtained the necessary skills to decipher and disentangle common issues plaguing humans and businesses around the globe.
Through her countless conversations with thought leaders, executives, celebrities, educators, Administrative professionals, the military, and the general workforce this world depends on, she has developed powerful curricula and real-life solutions to help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
She has cultivated an ability to identify patterns, diagnose the disparity, and establish a workable plan. She has sharpened her ability to take large complex problems and break them down into bite-sized, achievable nuggets. She is obsessed with growth and development and will hopefully spend her life showing others that they can achieve their next evolution.
As a speaker, coach, and specialized recruiter for the Administrative profession, Monique helps her clients take accountability for their past, and command total control of their future.
Monique specializes in:
• Self-awareness and confidence building.
• Communication, listening, and feedback.
• Goal setting.
• Executive presence.
• Coaching and speaking for Administrative Professionals.
• Administrative/Assistant recruiting services.
• Teaching Executives how to have (and develop) an Administrative or Executive Assistant.
She has certainly made a million mistakes in her life and career as most have. Those mistakes have made her who she is. After all, we learn so much more when we fall down than when we pretend we have our eyes wide open.
Connect with Monique:
Website: www.MoniqueHelstrom.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquehelstrom/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moniquejhelstrom/
Online Communication Course Bundle SALE - https://moniquehelstrom.thinkific.com/bundles/communication-bundle