REACH - A Podcast for Executive Assistants

By Maven Recruiting Group

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REACH is for the Executive Assistant who hustles hard, strives for excellence and is committed to seeking out life’s “aha moments” to help you reach the next stage in your development and career. In each episode, expect to gain invaluable insight from our personal network of Executive Assistants whose careers span the Fortune 500, Silicon Valley Venture Capital firms and your favorite tech companies and start-ups. Hosted by Maven Recruiting Group’s Founder and CEO, Jessica Vann, this is your opportunity to participate in the solidarity of listening to people who “get it.” REACH is designed to inspire your workday, guide you through pivotal moments in your career and transform you into the Executive Assistant you’ve always wanted to be. REACH is brought to you by Maven Recruiting Group who specializes in placing Executive Assistants and support staff to the Bay Area’s most prominent Executives and companies. You can learn more about Maven at www.mavenrec.com or by reaching out to us at reach@mavenrec.com.

Episode Date
Listeners Call In: Your Questions Answered in Honor of Administrative Professionals Day
Apr 24, 2024
Learning from Legends: What Jeff Bezos’ Former Executive Assistant Gleaned & Translated into Her New Career as a Leadership Strategist
Apr 08, 2024
What One Executive Assistant Learned from Being in the Room with Renowned Tech Leaders
Jan 29, 2024
Understanding Your Rights as an Employee + Tips for Executive Assistants Creating Workplace Policies
Dec 18, 2023
Defining & Owning Your Support Style: Advice for Executive Assistants Working in Creative Entrepreneurship
Dec 04, 2023
Perspectives on the Loneliness Epidemic in the Workplace and How to Conduct a Successful Negotiation
Nov 06, 2023
The Story of a C-Level Executive Assistant Becoming a Business Owner, Life Coach & Motherhood Mentor
Oct 16, 2023
Viewpoints on DEI in the Workplace
Sep 11, 2023
Do I Need a Temp? How to Evaluate the Need for Temporary Coverage, Plus How to Hire, Train & Set Up a Contract Worker for Success
Aug 28, 2023
The Executive Assistant Role from Venture Capital and Start-Up Vantage Points
Jul 19, 2023
Leveraging AI to 10x Your Work as an Executive Assistant
Jul 05, 2023
Understanding the Legal and Security Landscape of AI in your Executive Assistant Role
Jun 19, 2023
Leveraging AI as a Strategic Advantage in your Executive Assistant Role
May 22, 2023
Former EA to CEO of Twitter on How to Accelerate Your Career
May 08, 2023
Life as an Executive Assistant in a Publicly Traded vs Privately Held Company
Apr 10, 2023
What Does it Mean to be an Executive Assistant in a “War Room?”
Mar 27, 2023
Career & Life Lessons from Michelle Obama’s Former Assistant & Right Hand: Part Two
Mar 13, 2023
Career & Life Lessons from Michelle Obama’s Former Assistant & Right Hand: Part One
Feb 27, 2023
Applying the SMART Goals Framework to Your Work as an Executive Assistant
Feb 13, 2023
Behind the Scenes: What It’s Like to Support Husband & Wife Lifestyle Influencer Duo
Dec 19, 2022
Serena Williams’ Former Assistant is the Definition of a “Swiss Army Knife” Professional: Learn About His Experiences & How He’s Incorporated All Aspects in the Executive Assistant Role
Dec 05, 2022
Executive Assistant by Day and Soul Food Chef by Night
Nov 21, 2022
The Gaming Effect: Just What is Going on With These Lengthy Interview Processes?!
Nov 07, 2022
Debunking Stereotypes: How & Why Creative Minds Actually Thrive in the Executive Assistant Role
Oct 17, 2022
How to Telescope Your Value and Build Good PR Across the Organization as an Executive Assistant
Aug 29, 2022
How to Elevate Your Role as an Executive Assistant Within Venture Capital
Aug 01, 2022
Tips and Tricks for Executive Assistants Planning Travel in a ”Post-COVID” Environment
Jul 18, 2022
The Dynamic Duo Behind Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx: How an Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant Partner Together
Jun 27, 2022
Everything Executive Assistants Need to Know About Equity in an Offer
Jun 15, 2022
How Your Executive May Be Affected by The Great Resignation
May 09, 2022
Getting What You Deserve: How to Negotiate like a Boss
Apr 25, 2022
REACH Roundtable: The Great Resignation
Apr 11, 2022
Tackling the Title Debate: Is Job Title a Deal Breaker for Your Career and Identity as a Support Professional?
Mar 21, 2022
Behind the Scenes: What It’s Like to Be an Executive Assistant in the Entertainment Industry
Feb 07, 2022
Expectations vs Reality of Supporting a Founder: Food for Thought from Former Executive Assistant to the Founder of Glossier
Jan 24, 2022
REACH Roundtable Playback: Finding Opportunities for Growth and Renewal within the Executive Assistant Role
Jan 10, 2022
How the Executive Assistant Role Serves as a Great Training Ground for Roles Outside of Executive Support
Dec 06, 2021
How to Make Decisions on Behalf of Your Executive in the Absence of Information & Communication
Nov 22, 2021
From Filing an S-1 to Ringing the Bell: The Role an Executive Assistant Plays in Taking a Company Public
Nov 08, 2021
The High Stakes and Highly Personal World of Estate Management: Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Setup a Household
Oct 25, 2021
Supporting a First-Time Founder: An Opportunity to Leave a Legacy as an Executive Assistant
Oct 12, 2021
How to Effectively Support a “Difficult” Executive
Sep 28, 2021
Advice on Salary Negotiation, Performance Reviews & Mentorship from a Beloved EA Mentor
Aug 30, 2021
REACH Roundtable Playback: Are Executive Assistants Returning to the Office?
Aug 11, 2021
Perspective on the Chief of Staff Role: Attempting to Define an Ambiguous Position
Jul 26, 2021
Part Two: Event Planning Advice from an Event Planning Expert
Jul 12, 2021
Everyone Around Me is in their 20s (Including My Boss): How Not to “Age Out” of Your EA Career
Jun 28, 2021
Life at a Crossroads: Reflecting on the Executive Assistant Career
Jun 14, 2021
From Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff: What It Really Means to be a Chief of Staff
Jun 02, 2021
If There’s Anyone Who Knows How to Break a Glass Ceiling it’s Bumble’s Executive Assistant
May 18, 2021
From Red Carpet to Tech Startup: How Mandy King went from Journalist to Executive Assistant to the CEO of Box
May 03, 2021
Happy Admin Day! Bonus Episode to Celebrate Our Administrative Superheroes
Apr 21, 2021
How to Standout in the Interview Process + How to Assess Fit with a Company and Executive
Apr 12, 2021
Bored in Your Role? How to Ask to Take on Special Projects and Expand Your Role Outside of Your Job Description
Mar 29, 2021
Reimagining Your Remote Workspace: Advice from a Designer on How to Create a Productive and Beautiful Home Office
Mar 15, 2021
From Working at the Bio-Pharma Behemoth Genentech to Scrappy Startup Grail: Everything You Need to Know About Being an Executive Assistant in Biotech
Mar 01, 2021
From Facebook to Roblox: When to Take the Leap to a New Role
Feb 16, 2021
How to Pivot from Personal Support to the Corporate World: Advice from PA Turned Airbnb EA
Feb 01, 2021
Part Two: How to Navigate Stress in the Workplace: Advice from Miraval Resort’s Wellness Counselor
Jan 18, 2021
Part One: How to Navigate Stress in the Workplace: Advice from Miraval Resort’s Wellness Counselor
Jan 04, 2021
Advice from a Fellow Executive Assistant on Job Searching during a Global Pandemic
Dec 21, 2020
A Fresh Perspective on the Inherent Challenges of Being a Sole Executive Assistant
Dec 07, 2020
Part Two: Learning Executive Coaching Techniques to Become More Effective as an Executive Assistant
Nov 23, 2020
Part One: Learning Executive Coaching Techniques to Become More Effective as an Executive Assistant
Nov 09, 2020
How to Break Down Barriers and Find the Common Ground Between You and Your Colleagues
Oct 05, 2020
How to Take Care of Yourself When Working in a Stressful Environment
Sep 29, 2020
Chief of Staff Turned Marketing Manager
Sep 15, 2020
How to Set-up and Run an Office of the CEO
Aug 14, 2020
Temp Glory Story: How One EA Turned a Contract Role into a Career Opportunity
Aug 04, 2020
From Ticketfly to Eventbrite: What It’s Like to Go Through an Acquisition (Or Two!)
Jul 20, 2020
The Role an Executive Assistant Plays in a Crisis
Jul 06, 2020
Board Relations: The Invaluable Skill Every EA Needs in Their Toolkit
Jun 23, 2020
Making It: How Jordan Sugar-Carlsgaard Became the EA to the CEO of Airbnb
Jun 09, 2020
How to Best Leverage an Executive Assistant: An Episode You’ll Want to Share with Your Executive
May 20, 2020
Pulling off a Virtual Event: Advice from an Event Planning Expert
May 05, 2020
What It Means to be a Tenacious EA and How to Combat Workplace Challenges
Apr 21, 2020
How to Stay Relevant as an EA during COVID-19 (Plus Tips on Job Searching)
Apr 06, 2020
Part Two: The Ins and Outs of Remote Support and How to Get it Right
Mar 10, 2020
Part One: The Ins and Outs of Remote Support and How to Get it Right
Mar 02, 2020
Growth Through Adversity
Feb 14, 2020
From the Streets of Los Angeles to Capitol Hill: Hear One EA’s Personal Story of Making It
Feb 03, 2020
Best Practices for Getting Off on the Right Foot with Your Executive
Jan 20, 2020
The Art of Finding Your Voice and Pushing Back (with Finesse)
Jan 06, 2020
The Change-Maker: How One Admin Manager Evolved the EA Role within Okta
Dec 19, 2019
Executive Assistants vs Robots: How Technology is Changing the Landscape of Support
Dec 02, 2019
Setting Your Executive up for Success When You’re on Maternity Leave
Oct 28, 2019
From Tactical Assistant to Strategic Partner: How to Provide Transformative Support to Your Executive
Oct 14, 2019
Diversity and Inclusion within the Executive Assistant Role
Oct 08, 2019
So You Work for a Pre-IPO Startup: How to Budget for the Marathon, Not the Sprint
Oct 08, 2019
Journeys from the Executive Assistant Role and Beyond
Oct 08, 2019