The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows

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.
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The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy 
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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.
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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

Fiona Kelly is the founder of Executive PA Forum, Ireland’s only L&D platform for EAs, PAs and business support professionals.
In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Fiona talks about the changes she has seen in the executive support industry since launching her first summit in 2010, her process for hiring trainers, and more.
Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/383
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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 exclusive episode, Al-Husein Madhany and I talk about how to confidently craft a resume – specifically for executive support roles – that stands out from the crowd.
This is not a generic conversation about resumes. This is a brutally honest session to help you with your resume so you can gain an edge in your current (or future) job search.
To further dive into this topic and get access to the resume template and line by line videos, enroll in The Assistant's Guide to Crafting the Perfect Resume online course. (NOTE: Be sure to listen to the podcast for the course coupon code so you can enroll for 50% OFF!)
Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/382 
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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