169: Jodie Mears is a strategic C-Suite Executive Assistant, a respected thought leader in the administrative profession, and LinkedIn Top Voice, recognised with the Blue Badge for her industry expertise. With over 20+ years of experience spanning aviation, energy, and digital sectors, she currently supports C-Suite executives at Bentley Systems, combining high-level executive support with operational excellence and strategic business partnerships.

As the co-host of “The Crodie Files” podcast and an Advisory Board Member for The PA Show-UK, Jodie is passionate about elevating the administrative profession. Her highly sought-after mentoring and coaching program, which maintains a waitlist into 2025, offers a unique bespoke six-session approach to helping administrative professionals transform their existing talents into career-advancing strengths.

A certified Mental Health First Aider and Regional Wellness Lead, Jodie regularly shares her insights through speaking engagements, her monthly newsletter “The Assist List,” and industry publications.

Connect with Jodie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiemears or visit http://craigandjodie.com/.

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🔴 Watch the Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eqyb9NIh3uQ

Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/

Executive Office Insights Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter

Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS

Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661

168: Anne Marie Otañez is an accomplished Chief of Staff and author of The Chief of Staff: An Insider's Guide to Becoming a Strategic Partner in the Executive Suite. With over 20 years of leadership experience, including a tenure at Microsoft, Anne Marie has navigated the complexities of executive roles with resilience and grace. As a Black woman and daughter of immigrants, she brings a unique and empathetic perspective to leadership, emphasizing the importance of organizational alignment, team trust, and personal well-being. She is the Founder of Own Your Power with Anne Marie, an organization focused on Executive Coaching with an eye to the Chief of Staff domain as well as the creator of The Chief of Staff Academy.

🔴 Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xfqaRusLauE

Find her at :

Website: http://www.annemarieotanez.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarieotanez/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ownyourpowerwithannemarie/

Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/thechiefofstaff.bsky.social

Buy her book at

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDJX2RBH?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

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Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/

Executive Office Insights Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter

Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS

Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661

167: In dieser Folge spreche ich mit den erfahrenen Expertinnen und Coaches Alexandra und Bea. Sie geben uns Einblicke in ihre Arbeit und insbesondere in ihr neues Seminar Format “Natural Leading”.

Die Welt dreht sich immer schneller, Anforderungen steigen, Erwartungen wachsen – von außen und von dir selbst. Als Führungskraft bist du ständig präsent, triffst Entscheidungen, motivierst, hältst zusammen und gehst voran. Doch reicht es wirklich aus, einfach nur durchzuhalten?

Im Seminar "Natural Leading" geht es um mehr als das. Es geht darum, aus der Endlosschleife auszubrechen, bewusst durchzuatmen und den Blick für das Wesentliche zu schärfen. Es geht um Resilienz statt Dauerstress, um Stabilität und Klarheit, um nachhaltige Führung, die nicht auf Hektik basiert, sondern auf Weitblick.

Ein wichtiges Format, das Alexandra und Bea hier geschaffen haben.

🔴 Folge auf YouTube anschauen: https://youtu.be/DkUYI8W28vc

Link zum Seminar: https://www.coachingraum-karlsbad.com/deutsch/seminaranmeldung-natural-leading-1/

Mehr zu Alexandra:
Website: https://www.coachingraum-karlsbad.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-gebhardt/

Mehr zu Bea:
Webseite: https://auszeitnatur.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beate-von-borcke-968079205/

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Diana auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/

Executive Office Insights Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter

Podcast auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS

Podcast auf Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661