The Future Assistant
Diana Brandl has always been passionate about the profession of executive support professionals. After almost 20 years of professional experience as a c- suite executive assistant at well-known international companies, she now accompanies teams as a trainer, consultant and coach and makes them "fit for the future". The future assistant plays a major role in this, as topics such as new work, digitalisation and artificial intelligence are essential for the future. And this is exactly what Diana talks about in this podcast and invites various German and English speaking experts to join her. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can reach Diana at [email protected].
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Microsoft MVP&MCT Alexander Eggers über Digitalisierung, KI und den MS Co-Piloten
05/01/2024
Microsoft MVP&MCT Alexander Eggers über Digitalisierung, KI und den MS Co-Piloten
131: Seine Vision ist es, Menschen durch Technologie zu helfen, besser zu arbeiten. Er liebt es, auf der Bühne zu stehen und das gibt ihm so viel Energie. Seine Leidenschaft ist es, mit Menschen zu interagieren und Wissen zu teilen. Alexander Eggers ist Microsoft MVP & MCT, Teams Adoption Expert für KMU, Advocate und Speaker. In seiner Rolle als Gesellschafter eines IT-Unternehmens mit mehr als 80 Mitarbeiter*innen kennt er die Verfahren und Prozesse. Das hilft ihm bei der Einführung von Microsoft365 und insbesondere von Microsoft Teams oder Copilot bei seinen Kunden. Er hat Adoption-Workshops für den KMU-Markt entwickelt. Seit 2017, der Geburtsstunde von MS Teams, kann er auf viele erfolgreiche Projekte zurückblicken. Auf seiner Lernplattform finden sich Lernvideos zu allen Bereichen der Microsoft365 Welt. Nebenbei tritt er als Referent oder Keynote Speaker auf verschiedenen Veranstaltungen auf. Dazu gehören Microsoft Konferenzen, Firmenevents oder auch virtuelle Summits. Links:
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Einmal umgedreht: Florian Sandmann-Reetz interviewt Diana Brandl
04/17/2024
Einmal umgedreht: Florian Sandmann-Reetz interviewt Diana Brandl
130: Der beliebte Office 365 Experte, Trainer, Speaker und Social Media Gesicht Florian Sandmann-Reetz hat Diana im Oktober 2023 in Valencia besucht auf ihrem digitalen Nomaden Stop und sie vor sein Mikro gebracht. Diese Folge gibt es nun auch auf dem Kanal von The Future Assistant Podcast. Viel Freude dabei und nicht vergessen, auch den neuen Podcast von Florian zu abonnieren. Wir freuen uns über dein Like und deinen Kommentar. Links:
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Coach, Supervisiorin und Trainerin Christine Maurer über agiles Arbeiten
04/03/2024
Coach, Supervisiorin und Trainerin Christine Maurer über agiles Arbeiten
129: Christine Maurer, selbstständig seit 1992 als Trainerin (BDVT), Coach und Supervisorin (DVG). Selbst 12 Jahre als Angestellte aktiv, sechs Jahre davon für einen Vorstandsvorsitzenden (heute ein DAX-Unternehmen) Expertin für „Zusammenarbeit“ in allen Facetten. Mit Herzblut für Chef*in und Assistenz unterwegs. Coach und Trainerin für Führungskräfte und Assistenzen. Offen für Neues – und daher mit vielen eigenen Weiterbildungen unterwegs (z. B. SCRUM Master, hybride Trainerin). Links: Folge ansehen: LinkedIn Artikel: LinkedIn Artikel:
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CEO KYOCERA Document Solutions Dietmar Nick und EA Carolina Arias González über Vertrauen, Zusammenarbeit und Humor
03/20/2024
CEO KYOCERA Document Solutions Dietmar Nick und EA Carolina Arias González über Vertrauen, Zusammenarbeit und Humor
128: Bereits während des BWL-Studiums begann Dietmar seine Laufbahn als Produktmanager für Drucker und digitale Kameras bei Computer 2000, dem seinerzeit größten Distributor für Computerzubehör in Deutschland. 1998 wechselt er zu Canon, um dort erste Erfahrungen im Vertrieb zu sammeln. Seit 2000 ist er in verschiedenen Positionen bei Kyocera u.a. als Vertriebsrepräsentant, Vertriebsdirektor, Geschäftsführer Österreich und der Tochterfirmen AKI und Alos tätig. Im Rahmen einer altersbedingten Übergabe wurde er im Jahr 2017 zum Geschäftsführer Kyocera Document Solutions Deutschland ernannt und seit 2018 ist er auch im Vorstand der Kyocera Document Solutions Europe Dietmar hat 4 Kinder von 13-25 Jahren, wandert gerne durch die Natur und ist immer offen für neue verrückte Dinge. Damit treibt er Carolina auch manchmal in den Wahnsinn! Nach ihrem Wirtschaftsstudium in Asturien (Nordspanien) kam Carolina im Alter von 22 Jahren nach Villingen-Schwenningen, um ein 6-monatiges Praktikum bei Thomson zu absolvieren. Nach verschiedenen Mini-Jobs in Fast-Food-Restaurants, als Spanischlehrerin an der Volkshochschule und als Assistentin eines Finanzberaters stieg sie bei der spanischen Modekette MANGO richtig in die Bürowelt ein. In den ersten 5 Jahren der Expansion von MANGO in Mitteleuropa war sie für ein Team von 22 Mitarbeitern in der Buchhaltung und der Personalabteilung verantwortlich. Nach ihrer Elternzeit trat sie in die KYOCERA-Familie ein, wo sie nun seit 14 Jahren arbeitet. Mittlerweile ist sie seit 8 Jahren als Assistentin von Dietmar Nick, CEO von KYOCERA, tätig. Sie lebt seit 27 Jahren in Deutschland, ist verheiratet und hat zwei Kinder. Sie liebt ihre große Familie und genießt das Leben jeden Tag in vollen Zügen. Links:
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The Founder and the Force Multiplier: Strategic Partnerships - Adam Hergenrother & Hallie Warner
03/06/2024
The Founder and the Force Multiplier: Strategic Partnerships - Adam Hergenrother & Hallie Warner
127: ADAM HERGENROTHER is the Founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies, which includes KW Vermont, Livian™, BlackRock Construction, The Founder & The Force Multiplier, the Hergenrother Foundation, and The 200% Life. Over the last 17 years, Adam has bootstrapped his way to building a billion dollar organization. He has built businesses, hired exceptional talent, written books, coached leaders, and more. He’s had what others call “success”—but after years of grinding in order to find “fulfillment,” he found himself asking, “Why has success not given me constant happiness? Is this all there is?“ This question sparked his exploration into spirituality. What he discovered on his journey is that the material success we experience in our outer world is only half of the puzzle. We also need to tap into the other part of life that is our inner world—our highest self and who we are beyond our ego, identities and roles—to truly experience the deep fulfillment, joy, and enthusiasm that is our birthright. Adam calls this The 200% Life. By using business as a conduit for his personal growth and creating a culture where personal growth and work-life integration come first, Adam has built a life and business that are not only thriving, but incredibly fulfilling. Now, he teaches others to do the same. Adam lives in Stowe, Vermont, with his wife, Sarah, and three children, Sienna, Asher, and Madelyn. Hallie Warner is a business and career coach, and is the former Executive Assistant, turned Chief of Staff to Adam Hergenrother. During their 13 year partnership, Hallie worked side by side with Adam to ensure his vision was organized, communicated, and implemented, as well as provided strategic counsel to key leaders and led special projects focused on organizational growth. Hallie has co-authored two books with Adam, The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together and The 200% Life: Your Guide to Spiritual Growth & Business Success Without Meditating on a Mountaintop. When she is not coaching, consulting, or writing, Hallie is probably reading or making a list. Hallie lives in Vermont with her husband, Bill, and their dogs, Enzo and Stella. Connect with Hallie: Resources: Book recommendations: The 200% Life: The Founder and the Force Multiplier: The Portfolio Life: Michael Singer's Books:
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From Audio to Video: The Future Assistant Podcast goes YouTube
02/21/2024
From Audio to Video: The Future Assistant Podcast goes YouTube
126: From Audio to Video - we proudly present our new YouTube Channel, where you can also follow The Future Assistant Podcast and watch us. Many of you asked for it, and here we are. Enjoy the videos and let us know how you like it. Thanks and cheers from Diana and the team Episode on YouTube:
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Convention Centre Trafo Baden – First-class hospitality for international customers
02/07/2024
Convention Centre Trafo Baden – First-class hospitality for international customers
125: Reto Leder is CEO of the Convention Centre Trafo Baden, Switzerland. Before joining Trafo Baden in 2012, Reto’s career path of 40 years in the international hospitality industry also included stops as Director of Regional Development for César Ritz Colleges Switzerland, Hotel Director on Seabourn Cruise Line and Head of Quality Control with Gate Gourmet Buenos Aires, to mention a few. Over the years he’s worked in Argentina, Panama, El Salvador, Miami, on-board Cruise ships and, of course, in Switzerland. Melanie-Celine Huber is the Director of International Development at the Convention Centre Trafo Baden, Switzerland. She has worked at a senior level in the hospitality sector for the past 20+ years, 10 of those at “César Ritz Colleges Switzerland”, one of Switzerland’s leading hospitality and business schools. Melanie’s international career path also includes other prestigious names such as Disneyland Paris, Kempinski Hotels, Regus and the Swiss Education Group, before she ventured into the convention and events business at Trafo Baden, where she’s also the “freelance” EA to the CEO. The 24 seminar rooms, event halls and spaces at Trafo Baden, which vary in size and style, allow events of almost any size. From a meeting for two up to a trade fair with several thousand visitors, almost anything is possible at the Trafo event village. More about Trafo Baden: Event Tipp:
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Former EA to Sir Richard Branson and Hospitality Expert - Samantha Cox
01/24/2024
Former EA to Sir Richard Branson and Hospitality Expert - Samantha Cox
124: Samantha Cox's career journey is indeed impressive and diverse, showcasing her expertise in Executive Assistant, Hospitality, and VIP Guest Services roles. Her extensive experience, spanning over 20 years, has involved working with high-profile clients and in various locations around the world. One notable highlight is her time working for Sir Richard Branson, the Founder of the Virgin Group. During her tenure, she not only served as an executive assistant but also became part of a select group managing personal affairs, budgets, charitable initiatives, and coordinating celebrity visits, while being based on Necker Island. Her involvement with Virgin Unite and The Elders demonstrates her commitment to philanthropy and global issues, supporting initiatives founded by Sir Richard Branson and Nelson Mandela. Samantha's international exposure is evident through her travels to the Caribbean, Central America, the Far East, Australia, and Europe. Her role as the Corporate Director of VIP Guest Services for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casinos in the USA further enriched her professional portfolio. Returning to Australia, Samantha opened the award-winning hospitality venue, Shell House, in Sydney CBD. Additionally, she launched her consulting business, Samantha Cox International, at the end of 2023. Her mantra of saying “yes” reflects her energetic and driven nature, encouraging a positive mindset and a willingness to embrace new challenges. With a background that spans continents and industries, Samantha Cox continues to be a dynamic and passionate professional in the fields of executive support, hospitality, and consulting. Her multifaceted career showcases a commitment to excellence and a willingness to explore diverse opportunities. Connect with Sam:
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Speaker, Coach, Administrative Recruiter: A chat with Monique Helstrom, the former right hand to Simon Sinek
01/10/2024
Speaker, Coach, Administrative Recruiter: A chat with Monique Helstrom, the former right hand to Simon Sinek
122: 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: LinkedIn - Instagram - Online Communication Course Bundle SALE -
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2023 Year end message and outlook
12/27/2023
2023 Year end message and outlook
122: I am reviewing my year 2023, and it is wonderful to get through our journey as digital nomads. Join me on this reflection. Happy 2024 everyone, and thanks for being part of my podcast community.
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Tedx Talk, books and global speaking: A chat with multi-talent Bonnie Low-Kramen
12/13/2023
Tedx Talk, books and global speaking: A chat with multi-talent Bonnie Low-Kramen
121: Bonnie Low-Kramen is one of us. She is our advocate and our friend. For twenty-five years, Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the personal assistant to Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis. Since 2010, Bonnie has been traveling the world teaching and speaking – in 13 countries and 38 states to date. She became a sought-after speaker and author of Be the Ultimate Assistant and Staff Matters. Bonnie is a TEDx speaker and writer for Harvard Business Review. She is a known for her commitment to end workplace bullying and to close the wage gap. Bonnie holds a BA from Rutgers University in New Jersey. She is now a CEO herself, employs an assistant, and is globally recognized as one of the most respected leaders in the administrative profession and an expert on workplace issues. Bonnie is sought after to speak about building ultimate partnerships between executives and assistants. In 2022, Bonnie made her TEDx debut with “The Real Reasons People Quit.” () Her writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review ()and her work was featured as the Forbes () cover story in May 2019. Clients include the Wharton School of Business, Starbucks, Amazon, Rutgers University Business School, University of Chicago Business School, Campbell Soup, and British Parliament. She is a co-founder of NYCA () – New York Celebrity Assistants – a professional networking organization which began in 1996. A New Jersey native, Bonnie’s highly interactive, informative, and inspiring work seeks to bridge the gaps between all staff towards building an ultimate workplace – or as close as they can get. Bonnie is the author of the bestselling Be the Ultimate Assistant, A celebrity assistant’s secrets to working with any high-powered employer ()and Staff Matters, People-Focused Solutions to Building the Ultimate New Workplace (). More about Bonnie here:
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Coach, Speaker, Netzwerker: Im Gespräch mit Uwe Steinweh
11/29/2023
Coach, Speaker, Netzwerker: Im Gespräch mit Uwe Steinweh
120: Uwe Steinweh ist der Experte, wenn es um erfolgreiche Business Beziehungen und strategische Kommunikation geht. Schon früh hat er gemerkt, dass man „Menschen erst einmal erreichen muss, bevor man etwas erreichen kann“. Als leidenschaftlicher Vortragsredner, Coach und professioneller Netzwerker zeigt er seinen Zuschauern und Kunden, wie sie erfolgreicher und leichter Business-Kontakte auf- und ausbauen können. Erfahren Sie, wie jeder auf Messen, Veranstaltungen und Events sofort ins Gespräch kommen und Menschen für sich gewinnen kann. Als Speaker macht er mit seinen Vorträgen aus den Events, auf denen er spricht, aktive Netzwerkveranstaltungen, d. h. er inspiriert die Zuschauer, direkt miteinander ins Gespräch zu kommen. Als Live-Coach inspiriert von der Bühne Vertriebler und hilft ihnen, die eigenen Herausforderungen zu bewältigen. Ein echter Mehrwert für jeden Veranstalter einer Mitarbeiter- oder Kundenveranstaltung oder auch auf Messen und Netzwerktreffen. Kurz und Knapp ist Uwe: Coach als Businesscoach und Trainer begleitet er im DACH-Raum Unternehmer und Führungskräfte bei Herausforderungen in Strategie, Führung und Verkauf Speaker Als professional Speaker macht er mit seinen Impulsen zum Thema „Netzwerken“ aus B2B-Veranstaltungen aktive Netzwerkevents. Netzwerker Als freiberuflicher Repräsentant eines großen Unternehmerverbandes vernetzt er täglich mittelständische Unternehmen und ist selbst Veranstalter von Netzwerkveranstaltungen. Links:
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Selbstmanagement, Haltung, Mindset & Embodiment: Kirsten Hummerich im Interview
11/15/2023
Selbstmanagement, Haltung, Mindset & Embodiment: Kirsten Hummerich im Interview
163: Kirsten Hummerich ist Life- und Business-Coach (DVEC), Bewegungspädagogin, Kommunikationsexpertin und Diplom-Ernährungswissenschaftlerin. Mit ihrem Unternehmen "DOACHING – Eine Frage der Haltung“ ist sie bei ihrer Berufung angekommen: Haltungs- und Personality-Coach, speziell für Frauen. DOACHING ist eine Wort-Kombination aus COACHING und DANCING. Dabei geht es in Kirstens Konzept weniger um den Tanz, als vielmehr um die innere und äußere Haltung des Lebens auf den Bühnen des Lebens. Kirsten hilft insbesondere Frauen dabei, ihre Haltung und Selbstwertgefühl zu stärken. Denn längst geht es nicht nur noch um fachliche Kompetenzen, sondern zunehmend um emotionale Intelligenz und Soft Skills, wie Selbstbewusstsein, Durchsetzungsvermögen und Kommunikationsstärke. Kirsten unterstützt ihre Klientinnen dabei, genau diese für sich zu entdecken, zu fördern und zu stärken. Für ihre innere und äußere Aufrichtung. Für ein entspanntes, starkes und authentisches „ICH". Kirsten liebt den Tanz, gutes Essen, Genuss und Geselligkeit – und ist zudem ein absoluter Familienmensch: verliebt (1997), verlobt (2005), verheiratet (2007), Mama von zwei Mädels (*2011, *2013) und Frauchen von Visla-Hunde-Mädchen „Frau Hummel“ (*2015). Ihr Moto: "MUT steht am Anfang, HALTUNG in der Mitte und GLÜCK am Ende." Links zu Kirsten: Homepage Speaking: Homepage Coaching: Instagram: LinkedIn: • YouTube: Resilienz-Online-Kurs:
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Dr. Eva Brandt, Entwicklerin von Mind Codex®, über Potentiale, Werte und Persönlichkeit
11/02/2023
Dr. Eva Brandt, Entwicklerin von Mind Codex®, über Potentiale, Werte und Persönlichkeit
118: Unternehmensberaterin, Trainerin, Speaker, lizenzierter Business-Coach, Entwicklerin von Mind Codex®, der Lotus-Strategie®, TV-Expertin einiger TV-Formate und Autorin mehrfacher Fachbücher. Als Expertin für Menschenkenntnis und Potenzialanalysen trainiert, coacht und begleitet Dr. Eva Brandt seit 1999 Führungskräfte und Manager in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. Daneben berät sie Unternehmen in Fragen Potenzialentwicklung und strategischer Ausrichtung. Links: Buchempfehlung von Eva: Wie das Gehirn die Seele macht von Gerhard Roth
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Founder & CEO ANWOW, a chat with Lizebeth Koloko-Green
10/18/2023
Founder & CEO ANWOW, a chat with Lizebeth Koloko-Green
117: Founder & CEO, ANWOW | Executive Assistant | Microsoft Office Specialist Expert | Trainer Lizebeth Koloko-Green stands at the forefront of modern work methodologies as the CEO and Founder of ANWOW (Adopt New Ways of Working). She navigates through the intricate IT realm with over two decades of international corporate experience, including notable tenures at Symantec France and Areda Computer Systems. Beyond leadership, Lizebeth excels as an Executive Assistant at Nutanix France and a Productivity Coach at Storyals, merging her vast expertise into these roles. A distinguished graduate of ESSEC Business School with a Master's Degree in Management and Operations, Lizebeth also holds a degree from the Académie de Versailles in Office Management. Her prowess extends as a Microsoft Office Specialist Expert, making her a maestro in Microsoft 365 Apps. Fluent in both French and English, she bridges cultural and technological divides. Lizebeth's zeal for IT transcends her corporate roles. Her dedication to IT education has propelled her into freelancing as a Corporate IT Trainer; she passionately educates on Microsoft applications, catering to a diverse audience, including Executives, Sales Teams, and Administrative Professionals. Her insights are highly sought after, and she is a respected speaker at various administrative events and conferences. A revered member of IMA France and PANSA networks and a representative for France at the World Administrators Summit in 2018, 2021, and 2022, Lizebeth’s influence permeates through global platforms. Born in Paris but raised in Fremont, California, Lizebeth now calls Paris home, where she lives with her daughter, Aaliyah. A lifelong learner, she's currently immersed in studying German and Mandarin, reflecting her love for languages and technology. LinkedIn Profiles: More about ANWOW:
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Internal Network and Inclusion Specialist Simone White on DEI, Networking and more
10/04/2023
Internal Network and Inclusion Specialist Simone White on DEI, Networking and more
116: Simone is a multi-award-winning specialist, who works to increase the impact of internal employee resource groups (ERGs), maximizing the visibility and opportunities of underrepresented groups to promote equitable inclusion. Her advocacy focuses on empowering individuals and groups to know their worth, seek commonalities with others, eliminate ‘blind’ spots, and elevate all. Simone has worked within administration for over two decades. Passion for administration motivated her to create an internal network for over 500 administrative professionals at the world’s largest asset manager, alongside creating and implementing transparent, equitable career paths for the administrative population. She is a leading voice advocating for the profession. Simone highlights the need for the administrative profession to be more diverse in terms of gender, ethnicity, and ability and to be strategically included by organisations when building DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs that often omit this group. Her ERG journey began first with women’s networks and progressed to her own profession and those that reflect her various intersectionality’s. She is an international keynote speaker, author, mentor, and trainer and has appeared on numerous podcasts. She is a life fellow of the UK’s only professional body for Administrative Professionals, EPAA, a lead on the Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging team for the World Administrators Alliance and an Advisory Board member for Practically Perfect PA. Her work has been recognised and celebrated, being the recipient of the Unsung Hero of the Year by Women in Finance in 2021 and EA/PA of the year by WeAreTheCity in 2016. Links: Article: Connect with Simone on LinkedIn:
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CEO Assistentin Migros Fachmarkt AG: Ein Gespräch mit Italo-Schweizerin Carmela Schuler
09/20/2023
CEO Assistentin Migros Fachmarkt AG: Ein Gespräch mit Italo-Schweizerin Carmela Schuler
115: Carmela Schuler ist Retailkind, Dienstleisterin, Vertrauensperson, Gastgeberin, Botschafterin und Kommunikatorin. Nach einer kaufmännischen Ausbildung hat sie ihre Weiterbildungen und folglich ihren beruflichen Weg im Marketing- & Kommunikationsbereich absolviert, wo sie 20 Jahre in leitenden Funktionen tätig war. Dazwischen wagte sie einen Abstecher in die Assistenz und sie wusste, dass sie diese Funktion irgendwann wieder wahrnehmen möchte. Seit dem 1. Dezember 2020 ist Carmela Schuler Assistentin des CEO der Migros Fachmarkt AG (mit den Brands Do it + Garden, Melectronics, Micasa, SportX und Bike World), wo sie zusätzlich für die Unternehmens-Kommunikation der Migros Fachmärkte verantwortlich zeichnet. Sie ist 45 Jahre alt, verheiratet und hat 2 Kinder. Auf ihrem LinkedIn Profil beschreibt sie sich so: In 5 Worten beschrieben: empathisch, authentisch, kommunikativ, selbstbestimmt und durchsetzungsstark. Link zu Carmela:
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News from the Global Skills Matrix: A chat with WA-Alliance Chair Helen Monument
09/13/2023
News from the Global Skills Matrix: A chat with WA-Alliance Chair Helen Monument
114: I trust you enjoyed my podcast with Helen from 2022. This time she came over in her role as WA-Alliance Chair to speak of the current status of the work of the alliance, the upcoming summit and most importantly the new Global Skills Matrix Survey. Make sure you have a voice and check out the survey. Links: WA-Alliance Council Vacancies: Subscribe to the WA-Alliance Monthly Newsletter: Global Skills Matrix Survey: Global Skills Matrix:
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A chat with Founder & CEO Douglas R. Conant plus team Conant Leadership
09/06/2023
A chat with Founder & CEO Douglas R. Conant plus team Conant Leadership
Founder & CEO: Douglas R. Conant Douglas R. Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels—first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company (), and finally as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership—a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Today, Doug, among his other board commitments, also serves as Chairman of CECP () and as Chairman of the Higher Ambition ( Leadership Alliance. Learn more about Doug here: Chief of Staff: Mara Katsikis Mara is an enthusiastic developer of people and a seasoned leader of high-performing small business teams. She delights in helping contributors to grow their skill sets and thrive in a fiercely complex marketplace. With a background in negotiation, public relations, business development, human resources, and training and development, she is the perfect “Jack(ie) of all trades” to steward the small but hearty leadership team to ongoing growth. She is responsible for contributing to the management of all organizational operations including strategic planning, board of director work, finances, marketing, speaking engagements, publishing efforts and the advancement of a substantial not-for-profit agenda. Executive Administrator: Diana Hansen Diana is so essential to the day-to-day operations at ConantLeadership that she has earned the alternate job titles of “Chief Logistical Officer,” “Right-Hand-Woman,” and “Planning Goddess,” depending on the scheduling, business, and administrative challenges of the day. With a long career supporting executives at the highest levels of Fortune 500 companies, Diana is tenacious, detail-obsessed, creative, whip-smart, and clairvoyant. She anticipates and addresses what is needed to support and advance the operations of the enterprise oftentimes before the company (or even CEO) is aware. It’s no surprise that her professional excellence has been recognized throughout the industry: She is a distinguished winner of the 2022 Admin Awards (), the highest honor in the administrative profession. Save the date: 2 Day Virtual Boot Camp (Nov 8 & 10, 2023): Free Summit (Sept 25-29, 2023):
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Founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network: My talk with Brian Daniel
08/23/2023
Founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network: My talk with Brian Daniel
112: Brian Daniel is the founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, a headhunting firm for celebrities, high-net-worth families, and billionaires. As a former personal assistant, chief of staff, and confidant to some of the world's wealthiest families, Brian knows firsthand what it takes to make it in the private service industry. Since its inception, has been featured in dozens of high-profile media outlets worldwide and has been visited tens of millions of times. In addition to household staffing, CPAN also offers resources for those in private service, including but not limited to career coaching and B2B consulting for small business owners in the luxury markets. Links:
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Head of the Director General’s Office of the European Spallation Source (ESS): A chat with Karin Hélène from Sweden
08/09/2023
Head of the Director General’s Office of the European Spallation Source (ESS): A chat with Karin Hélène from Sweden
111: Karin Hélène is Head of the Director General’s Office of the European Spallation Source (ESS), a European intergovernmental research facility under construction in Lund, Sweden. ESS will probe materials and processes down to the atomic scale using beams of neutrons, with a wide range of applications from engineering to energy to the life sciences. Karin is Swedish and has an extensive international background, having lived, studied and worked during a period of almost 20 years in the United States, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Thailand. She started her career as Executive Assistant in 1987 in Saudi Arabia and has worked within the private sector, the Swedish government and for non-profit organisations. She has worked at ESS since 2011. Karin was nominated and runner up for the Swedish Office Professionals Award in 2014, she believes in life-long-learning and is constantly looking for opportunities to develop her role, her most recent training focusing on the role of Chief-of-Staff and Management. Karin Hélène is the former Chair of International Management Assistants (IMA) in Southern Sweden and member of the Swedish National Board. Since 2020 she is a member of IMA Global Executive Committee where her role is Executive Governance Officer. Since 2018 she has represented Sweden at the World Administrators Summit. 2015 she founded an internal network for assistants and support personnel at ESS and since a few years she is a mentor for students of the ‘certified Executive Business Assistant’ education. Connect with Karin: LinkedIn: Twitter: European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS): International Management Assistant (IMA): World Administrator Summit:
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Office 365 Experte Florian Sandmann-Reetz und Team ArtReich über Digitalisierung, Personal Branding und Social Media
07/26/2023
Office 365 Experte Florian Sandmann-Reetz und Team ArtReich über Digitalisierung, Personal Branding und Social Media
Florian Sandmann-Reetz Der Microsoft Office 365 Experte Seine Begeisterung steckt an! Florian liebt es zu unterrichten – und das seit mittlerweile mehr als 20 Jahren. Als Gründer, Geschäftsführer und Lead-Trainer hat er aus einem kleinen Ein-Mann-Betrieb eine der erfolgreichsten Schulungsagenturen für Office-Anwendungen in Deutschland gemacht. Der Softwarespezialist kennt sämtliche Tipps und Tricks rund um das Microsoft-365-Paket. Aber nicht nur das: Wie kein Zweiter schafft er es, Outlook, Excel oder Microsoft Teams so interessant zu erklären, dass du bei ihm innerhalb von nur einer Stunde mehr lernst, als sonst in einer Woche. Unglaubliche 1.500 Seminare mit über 3.000 Schulungstagen und mehr als 12.000 Teilnehmern gehen so mittlerweile auf sein Konto. Sein Geheimnis: Spannende Vorträge, Online-Kurse und Unternehmens-Schulungen, die abholen, begeistern und nachhaltig befähigen. Mareike Eller Seminarkoordinatorin Mareike ist das Herzstück des ArtReich. Mittlerweile ist sie seit 6 Jahren das BackOffice von Florian und hält ihm den Rücken frei. Sie ist für alle Kunden, ihre Anliegen und auch intern der Ansprechpartner. Mit dem Wachstum kommen immer mehr Aufgabengebiete dazu und mittlerweile vergrößert sich das Team und auch im Onboarding Prozess ist sie federführend. Annika Furcht Social Media Managerin Annika hat die Übersicht über alle Plattformen und ist die Schnittstelle zwischen Florian und seinen Followern. Sie behält den Überblick bei der gesamten Social Media Planung, Deadlines und den Kommentarspalten. Seit mittlerweile 3 Jahren ist sie ein fester Bestandteil des Teams und der Aufgabenbereich wird immer größer. Wichtig: Florian sucht eine persönliche Assistenz. Bitte Bewerbungen und Fragen an diese E-Mail richten: . Links:
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Former Personal Assistant to Archbishop Tutu: Live from Cape Town with Atrayah Janhe
07/12/2023
Former Personal Assistant to Archbishop Tutu: Live from Cape Town with Atrayah Janhe
109: Born in Rhodesia, departed Zimbabwe and settled in South Africa in 1981. From Secretarial Studies to Police Woman during the Rhodesian Bush War, Atrayah became the Personal Secretary to an executive in the travel sector, thereafter relocating to South Africa. From admin & fitness instructor to PA & Campaign Manager to a Member of Parliament during the 1989 General Elections leading up to the release of Nelson Mandela from Robben Island, she has worked as a radio presenter; facilitated corporate workshops in Emotional Intelligence; lived in the UK as a PA Carer to high profile individuals before becoming Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s Personal Assistant in January 2015. Atrayah has been a single parent to her two children since 1993 now aged 31 & 33. In 2009, Atrayah joined her daughter as a model with 20 Model Management here in Cape Town. Connect with Atrayah:
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CEO and Australian industry advocate Michelle Bowditch
06/28/2023
CEO and Australian industry advocate Michelle Bowditch
108: Michelle Bowditch is the CEO of the Australian Assembly of Administrators (formerly Australian Admin Awards) and the multi-award-winning agency Door 20A. A powerhouse who facilitates bespoke workshops and keynote presentations as an in-demand business strategist, podcast expert, speaker, and event chairperson. Global brands consistently seek her expertise, including Optus, American Express, Deloitte, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Executive Support Magazine, APA Group, Qantas, and News Corp Australia. Through Door 20A, Michelle runs a mentoring program, 'Be YOU, Do YOU, Amaze YOU,' that aims to unlock the potential of mentees by shifting limiting beliefs to advance their careers. Being a sincere cheerleader and guiding women to dream bigger is her most profound value. With an unshakable spirit of collaboration, connection, and uplifting Administrators nationally, Michelle established the AAAs in 2021 - the first-ever award platform to recognize all administrative functions within all industries in Australia formally. Along with advocating for stronger representation and recognition within the profession, the awards have undertaken advocacy, events, training information, and research projects. Michelle has also published several impeccably researched papers in 2020-2022 to add to the ever-growing educational resources for members of The AAAs network. The AAA’s core focus is changing the narrative that being an Executive Assistant is just not a job, it is a career. This is achieved thru the 4 pillars of the AAA – Research + Education, Advocacy + Awards Links: Website: LinkedIn:
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Chefredakteurin w@o und Podcast-Host dreikommadrei: Annette Rompel im Gespräch
06/14/2023
Chefredakteurin w@o und Podcast-Host dreikommadrei: Annette Rompel im Gespräch
107: Annette Rompel ist Journalistin, Moderatorin und Podcast-Host. Als Chefredakteurin, Content Creator & Podcast-Host nutzt sie ihre Reichweite, um über eine menschenzentrierte, sinnstiftende Arbeitswelt und Female Empowerment zu sprechen. Sie ist wichtige Stimme der New Work und hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, Frauen in allen Hierarchiestufen von Unternehmen sichtbar zu machen – auch jene, die in der allgemeinen Wahrnehmung oft vergessen und nicht gesehen werden. Sie wirbt dafür, Frauen in der Lebensmitte gezielt für die neue Arbeitswelt zu qualifizieren und unterstreicht mit ihren Inhalten die Bedeutung von erfahrenen weiblichen Fachkräften für die Zukunftsfähigkeit von Unternehmen. Links: Assistants World: Office Awards: Annette auf LinkedIn: Yoga App: Podcast:
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Oprah's former Chief of Staff: My conversation with Certified Life Coach Libby Moore
05/31/2023
Oprah's former Chief of Staff: My conversation with Certified Life Coach Libby Moore
106: Libby Moore is a Certified Life Coach, speaker/story teller, adventurer, and creative connector, who loves inspiring people to reconnect to Possibility in their life and career. Prior to this, Libby served as Chief Of Staff to Oprah Winfrey for 11 years, through the end of The Oprah Winfrey Show. She also worked as a consulting Producer with the original team that created the Emmy award winning Super Soul Sunday on OWN, The Oprah Winfrey Network. Prior to her years with Oprah, Libby was an executive assistant to Jann Wenner of Wenner Media, publishers of Rolling Stone, US Weekly, and Men’s Journal. It was a position she held for four years. Before the magazine world, Libby collected great stories through two years of random-crazy-NYC-freelance jobs, all while advancing through comedy improv workshops at Gotham City Improv and performing in the sketch comedy group Urban Side Effects. Before jumping into the comedy world, Libby was Personal Assistant to Maury Povich, who she credits for launching her Executive Assistant career (even though she failed typing in College). Early in her career, Libby worked on Boston’s North Shore in radio and print at: WFNX Radio, The Marblehead Reporter, and WNSH Radio. She currently lives a creative and inspired life, splitting her time between sweet spots on both the East and West Coasts. Links:
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Director Office Administration and Human Resources Support Staff bei Gleiss Lutz - ein Talk mit Claudia Marx
05/17/2023
Director Office Administration and Human Resources Support Staff bei Gleiss Lutz - ein Talk mit Claudia Marx
105: Claudia Marx leitet bei Gleiss Lutz, einer anerkannt führenden, international tätigen Full Service-Anwaltskanzleien Deutschlands, als Director die Bereiche Office Adminstration und Human Resources Support Staff. Sie ist sozietätsweit für Recruiting, Personalentwicklung und HR Operations des Legal Supports zuständig sowie für alle Abläufe der Office Administration. Weitere Schwerpunkte sind die Umsetzung strategischer Projekte, Digitalisierung, die Einführung von einheitlichen Standards, Methoden und Tools, die Steuerung sozietätsweiter Initiativen und interdisziplinärer Teams. Claudia absolvierte ihr Studium an der Euro Akademie. Nach zwei ersten beruflichen Stationen in mittelständischen Unternehmen übernahm sie die Stabsleiterin des Bereichsvorstands eines internationalen Technologiekonzerns, wie sie sagt, ihr damaliger Traumjob, in dem sie auf vielen Ebenen sehr wertvolle Erfahrungen sammeln, sich entwickeln konnte und viel erlebt hat. Anschließend war Claudia Leiterin des Corporate Offices eines Pharmaunternehmens. Claudia bringt Themen wie „Winning Team“, Mindset, Training & Development, Gesundheit & Mental Health für die Sozietät voran und prägt damit dem Employer Brand. 2022 gründeten Claudia und ihr Team das CONNECTED Networking Assistants‘ Hub, mit dem Ziel, die Türen der Sozietät Gleiss Lutz für den Austausch zur Rolle der „Assistenz der Zukunft“ zu öffnen, Assistenzen zusammenzuführen, Potenziale und Begeisterung sicht- und spürbar werden zu lassen. 2023 soll das Netzwerk weiter wachsen! Links: Karriere bei Gleiss Lutz: Claudia auf LinkedIn:
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Ingka Group I IKEA CEO Coordinator Heleen Vink: An interview with Jesper Brodin's right hand
05/03/2023
Ingka Group I IKEA CEO Coordinator Heleen Vink: An interview with Jesper Brodin's right hand
104: Heleen is CEO Coordinator supporting the CEO of Ingka Group | IKEA (), Jesper Brodin, by contributing to strategic processes & planning and seamless, efficient daily operations with a focus on CEO Relations & Stakeholder Engagement within the business and beyond. Heleen also leads the development of an internal community dedicated to Assistants, Business Support Assistants, Coordinators and others who focus on supporting leaders and Group Functions at Ingka Group | IKEA - and beyond. Ingka Group consists of three business areas; - IKEA Retail (), which consists of 392 IKEA stores across 32 markets, and counting. Welcoming 657 million visitors to these stores last year, and having more than 4.3 billion visits to . - Ingka Centres ( creates great meeting places where each centre is anchored by an IKEA store. - Ingka Investments ( makes responsible investments in the core business, or in areas that add value for customers allowing growth across IKEA Retail business. Heleen started at IKEA in 2011 and previously worked as Executive Secretary (Chief Sustainability and Chief HR) and Global Stakeholder Engagement Leader within the Global Public Affairs team. She has a degree in Hotel & Hospitality Management where prior to IKEA, she worked for 10 years with hotel operations, sales and event management. Heleen has a particular passion for Climate Action and Equality topics, is married and has two young children. Links: HÅLLBAR series - IKEA () Lady July (@ladyjuly_band) • Instagram photos and videos ()
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Certified Executive Assistant Brenda Rogers - A virtual stop in Texas
04/19/2023
Certified Executive Assistant Brenda Rogers - A virtual stop in Texas
103: Brenda Rogers is an Executive Assistant and worked in the restaurant industry for over 15 years. She was the Chief of Staff at Gordon Ramsay North America (GRNA). Prior to that, Brenda was the Field Administrative Manager for the Dallas Field Office at McDonald’s USA. Before joining McDonald’s, she was the Vice President of Administration and Executive Assistant to the CEO at Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group (DFRG). Earlier in her career, she was an Executive Assistant to the CEO at Taco Mac Restaurants and Romano’s Macaroni Grill, and supported executives at Brinker International, Pizza Hut, and Blockbuster. Brenda is an administrative professional who is passionate about the administrative profession. She continually seeks to develop her skills and mentor assistants. Brenda held the designation of Certified Administrative Professional® from 2005 until 2022 and she earned the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant (ACEA) in November 2017. Brenda is a native Texan who lives in Irving. She loves cooking, traveling, hanging out with her family, friends, and her boyfriend, Avery, and their pup, Bailey. She also enjoys watching classic movies (she introduced “Wuthering Heights” with Ben Mankiewicz on Turner Classic Movies in April 2019). Links: LinkedIn: ACEA: More news soon on ACEA on my newsletter:
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Intercultural Leadership Skills for Global Assistants with Trish Butera
04/05/2023
Intercultural Leadership Skills for Global Assistants with Trish Butera
102: Trish Butera is an Australian-based intercultural business specialist. She helps global organizations set their senior executives up for success when on international assignments, equipping them with vital intercultural leadership skills to succeed in diverse cultural settings. Trish has worked with leaders from some of the world's largest companies, including PepsiCo, HSBC Global and Rio Tinto, providing invaluable intercultural training and coaching. With her intercultural expertise and experience as a former international executive assistant, Trish developed and launched the Global Assistant Online. This unique online learning platform provides executive support professionals with the global skills and in-demand competencies necessary for exceptional executive support in today’s diverse and international business environments. Launched in 2020, this innovative platform empowers assistants of all levels and experience to revolutionize their impact and evolve their careers in step with the changing workplace. Links: Website: Connect with Trish on and Follow The Global Assistant Online on and Join the FB Group Conversation -
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