Executive Office Insights

By Diana Brandl: International Trainer, Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach

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Executive Office Insights is the go-to podcast for professionals in executive support and leadership roles. Hosted by Diana Brandl, an accomplished trainer, consultant, coach, and former C-suite senior executive assistant with nearly two decades of experience at renowned international companies, this podcast dives deep into the evolving world of executive excellence. Diana explores the critical themes shaping the modern workplace, including leadership dynamics, digital transformation, AI, and the future of work. Featuring insightful conversations with a diverse range of German and English-speaking experts, each episode equips listeners with actionable insights and strategies to thrive in the ever-changing executive office landscape. Have questions or ideas for the show? Reach out at podcast@the-socialista-projects.com

Episode Date
Strategic Office Support
Apr 29, 2026
Executive Assistant Career Growth: From EA to Entrepreneur
Apr 15, 2026
Inside the CEO Office: How leadership systems scale
Apr 01, 2026
From the Obama White House to Clinton and Kamala Harris—An Executive Aide's Story
Mar 18, 2026
Modern Leadership & Assistenz: Zusammenarbeit auf Augenhöhe
Mar 04, 2026
EA to the President of ABC News - Elle Tyra (only audio)
Feb 18, 2026
Not "Just an Assistant": How Top EAs Become Executive Partners
Feb 04, 2026
How Sona Movsesian Became Conan O'Brien's Assistant (only audio)
Jan 21, 2026
6 years of Executive Office Insights podcast
Jan 07, 2026
Stop Being Underpaid: Introducing the ROI Calculator
Dec 31, 2025
Karriereweg: Executive Assistant, Teamleiterin, Unternehmerin
Dec 17, 2025
Inside the EA Role at Tetra Pak: Career Growth & Insights
Dec 02, 2025
How Working Out Loud Transforms Careers, Confidence & Connection - John Stepper
Nov 19, 2025
Formula One Lessons for Executive Support
Nov 05, 2025
Berufsbild Assistenz im Wandel: Netzwerken, Community Mindset und lebenslanges Lernen
Oct 22, 2025
AI, Tech & ADHD: How Executive Assistants Can Thrive
Oct 08, 2025
Chief of Staff, Leadership and Faith with Concetta Green
Sep 24, 2025
Executive Assistant Tipps: Kalender, Meetings & Kommunikation (nur Audio)
Sep 17, 2025
Microsoft Insights: Executive Support & Career Secrets
Sep 10, 2025
Karriere-Neustart mit 50+: Cornelias inspirierende Erfolgsgeschichte
Sep 03, 2025
Former EA to Sir Richard Branson and Hospitality Expert - Samantha Cox [Summer Edition]
Aug 27, 2025
New Work & Diversity: Inklusion und Karrierewege neu gedacht [Summer Edition]
Aug 20, 2025
Former Madonna Family Assistant, Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Specialist Donata Boston [Summer Edition]
Aug 13, 2025
Burnout vermeiden: Work-Life-Balance meistern - Swantje Allmers [Summer Edition]
Aug 05, 2025
A chat with Founder & CEO Douglas R. Conant plus team Conant Leadership [Summer Edition]
Jul 30, 2025
Linklaters LLP, COO Germany & EE Astrid Altmann Forbes [Summer Edition]
Jul 23, 2025
Working with Michelle Obama: A chat with Chynna Clayton [Summer Edition]
Jul 16, 2025
Selbstliebe, Karriere & Familie: Angelina Kirsch [Summer Edition]
Jul 09, 2025
Serena Williams Former Chief of Staff on Leadership, Aviation & Strategy
Jun 26, 2025
Unternehmertum, Familie und New York mit Gründerin Lili Radu | VEE COLLECTIVE
Jun 18, 2025
Chief of Staff Real Talk with Mackenzie Lee
Jun 11, 2025
Von der Assistenz zur Führungskraft zur CEO
Jun 04, 2025
The future of the profession with Melba J. Duncan
May 21, 2025
Assistenz, Moderation und Ausbildung zum Chief of Staff mit Jägermeister EA Chantal Thyes
May 07, 2025
ADHD and an assistant career by accident
Apr 23, 2025
Strategic Partner in the Executive Suite with Anne Marie Otanez
Apr 09, 2025
Natural Leading: Moderne Führung – Natur, Achtsamkeit & Resilienz
Mar 26, 2025
Executive Partnership & Career Growth: A Success Story
Mar 19, 2025
AI won't take your job, people using AI will - IT Professor Hoisington
Mar 12, 2025
Hinter den Kulissen des modernen Office
Mar 07, 2025
Das Leben ist ungerecht - mit Stuntfrau und Speakerin Miriam Höller
Mar 05, 2025
Former right hand to Simon Sinek - Speaker, Coach, Administrative Recruiter
Feb 26, 2025
Von Kinderpflegerin zu Microsoft: Karriereweg - Diversity & Inclusion Lead
Feb 19, 2025
Remote Work for Assistants: A stop at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
Feb 12, 2025
Female Leadership Academy, New Work, TEDx Auftritt, Buchprojekt - Vera Marie Strauch
Feb 05, 2025
Former Private Secretary / Chief of Staff to Princess Diana - My interview with Patrick Jephson
Jan 29, 2025
Founder of Connecting Humans - Getting to know Katharina Krentz
Jan 22, 2025
Former personal aide to Barack Obama: An interview with Reginald Love
Jan 15, 2025
HR Partnerin / Lead Office Excellence bei KPMG: Interview mit Katrin Schwartz
Jan 08, 2025
Year end message and announcement
Dec 31, 2024
Burnout vermeiden: Work-Life-Balance meistern - Swantje Allmers
Dec 18, 2024
Karrierewandel leicht gemacht - Erkenne deine Stärken
Dec 04, 2024
AI's Impact on Admin Roles and Career Growth
Nov 20, 2024
Frank Thelens rechte Hand: Erfolgreich als Executive Assistant
Nov 06, 2024
Remembering John F. Kennedy Jr. with RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil
Oct 23, 2024
New Work & Diversity: Inklusion und Karrierewege neu gedacht
Oct 09, 2024
Corporate Travel Made Easy: Executive Trip Planning Solutions with Savoya
Sep 25, 2024
Stärken und Potenziale entdecken: Dein Weg zum Erfolg
Sep 18, 2024
Lampenfieber überwinden - Moderatorin gibt Tipps
Sep 11, 2024
Corporate Health und Future Work: Energie und Produktivität im Alltag
Sep 04, 2024
Mastering the Chief of Staff role with Maggie Olson
Aug 28, 2024
Working with Michelle Obama: A chat with Chynna Clayton
Aug 21, 2024
Selbstliebe, Karriere & Familie: Angelina Kirsch
Aug 14, 2024
Chief of Staff REAL TALK - mit Christopher Sorg und Bernadette Christine Ritscherle
Aug 07, 2024
Hybrid Working Solutions & Better Collaboration | Seatti CEO Chris Bieri & CoS Saskia Neuner
Jul 31, 2024
Stimme, Auftritt und Wirkung: Schauspielerin und Voice Teacher Nicola Tiggeler
Jul 24, 2024
Karriere als Assistentin: Erfahrungen und Tipps
Jul 17, 2024
Building a Successful Career as a Senior EA to CEO of Salesforce AI
Jul 10, 2024
Linklaters LLP, COO Germany & EE Astrid Altmann Forbes
Jun 26, 2024
Former Madonna Family Assistant, Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Specialist Donata Boston
Jun 12, 2024
Erfolgreich als Assistenz in der Generation Z-Agentur - ZEAM EA Jael Olivia Sauter (nur Audio)
May 29, 2024
LIVE Podcast in Zürich mit Memox CEO Dirk Reiner
May 22, 2024
Unternehmerin, Aufsichtsrätin, Wirtschaftscoach und Buchautorin: PLU GF Christine Walker
May 15, 2024
Microsoft MVP&MCT Alexander Eggers über Digitalisierung, KI und den MS Co-Piloten
May 01, 2024
Einmal umgedreht: Florian Sandmann-Reetz interviewt Diana Brandl
Apr 17, 2024
Coach, Supervisiorin und Trainerin Christine Maurer über agiles Arbeiten
Apr 03, 2024
CEO KYOCERA Document Solutions Dietmar Nick und EA Carolina Arias González über Vertrauen, Zusammenarbeit und Humor
Mar 20, 2024
The Founder and the Force Multiplier: Strategic Partnerships - Adam Hergenrother & Hallie Warner
Mar 06, 2024
From Audio to Video: The Future Assistant Podcast goes YouTube
Feb 21, 2024
Convention Centre Trafo Baden – First-class hospitality for international customers
Feb 07, 2024
Former EA to Sir Richard Branson and Hospitality Expert - Samantha Cox
Jan 24, 2024
Speaker, Coach, Administrative Recruiter: A chat with Monique Helstrom, the former right hand to Simon Sinek
Jan 10, 2024
2023 Year end message and outlook
Dec 27, 2023
Tedx Talk, books and global speaking: A chat with multi-talent Bonnie Low-Kramen
Dec 13, 2023
Coach, Speaker, Netzwerker: Im Gespräch mit Uwe Steinweh
Nov 29, 2023
Selbstmanagement, Haltung, Mindset & Embodiment: Kirsten Hummerich im Interview
Nov 15, 2023
Dr. Eva Brandt, Entwicklerin von Mind Codex®, über Potentiale, Werte und Persönlichkeit
Nov 02, 2023
Founder & CEO ANWOW, a chat with Lizebeth Koloko-Green
Oct 18, 2023
Internal Network and Inclusion Specialist Simone White on DEI, Networking and more
Oct 04, 2023
CEO Assistentin Migros Fachmarkt AG: Ein Gespräch mit Italo-Schweizerin Carmela Schuler
Sep 20, 2023
News from the Global Skills Matrix: A chat with WA-Alliance Chair Helen Monument
Sep 13, 2023
A chat with Founder & CEO Douglas R. Conant plus team Conant Leadership
Sep 06, 2023
Founder of The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network: My talk with Brian Daniel
Aug 23, 2023
Head of the Director General's Office of the European Spallation Source (ESS): A chat with Karin Hélène from Sweden
Aug 09, 2023
Office 365 Experte Florian Sandmann-Reetz und Team ArtReich über Digitalisierung, Personal Branding und Social Media
Jul 26, 2023
Former Personal Assistant to Archbishop Tutu: Live from Cape Town with Atrayah Janhe
Jul 12, 2023
CEO and Australian industry advocate Michelle Bowditch
Jun 28, 2023
Chefredakteurin w@o und Podcast-Host dreikommadrei: Annette Rompel im Gespräch
Jun 14, 2023
Oprah's former Chief of Staff: My conversation with Certified Life Coach Libby Moore
May 31, 2023
Director Office Administration and Human Resources Support Staff bei Gleiss Lutz - ein Talk mit Claudia Marx
May 17, 2023
Ingka Group I IKEA CEO Coordinator Heleen Vink: An interview with Jesper Brodin's right hand
May 03, 2023
Certified Executive Assistant Brenda Rogers - A virtual stop in Texas
Apr 19, 2023
Intercultural Leadership Skills for Global Assistants with Trish Butera
Apr 05, 2023
Leiterin finanz-heldinnen & Herausgeberin "Der Finanzplaner für Frauen": Mein Talk mit Katharina Brunsendorf
Mar 22, 2023
Celebrations - we made it to 100 episodes!
Mar 08, 2023
Celebrant and Coach and so much more: Greetings from South-West Wales from Dinah Liversidge
Feb 22, 2023
Virtuelle Assistenz, Social Media und vieles mehr: Mein Interview mit Melanie Habel
Feb 08, 2023
Ned babbeln, mache: Glücksministerin Gina Schöler
Jan 25, 2023
Diversity & Inclusion Lead bei Microsoft und Autorin „MitGefühl": Ein Gespräch mit Magdalena Rogl
Jan 11, 2023
Year end message from Diana and Happy 2023
Dec 28, 2022
Management Assistent, Moderator und Podcast Host: Mein Talk mit Janik Meyer
Dec 21, 2022
A stop at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: A chat with President Matthew Chapman and his EA Agnes Spohn
Dec 14, 2022
AIOP's National President - Chair of the Board of Directors: A talk with Wayde Walker
Nov 30, 2022
Kommunikationsstrategin, Unternehmerin, Pressesprecherin und vieles mehr: Mein Talk mit Nina I. Mülhens
Nov 16, 2022
PA to CFO & Supervisory Board at Arcadis NV: A chat with Giovanna De Beij Mazariegos
Nov 02, 2022
Women in events D.A.CH. : Im Gespräch mit Gründerin Kerstin Hoffmann-Wagner und Co-Creatorin Sandra Helmstädter
Oct 19, 2022
Mrs. Paperless und Digital Change Agent Andrea Kaden im Interview
Oct 05, 2022
Co-Fonder and CEO of Office Otter: Introducing Shayanne Wright
Sep 21, 2022
Speaker, author and remote-working champion: Welcome Lisette Sutherland
Sep 07, 2022
Bundesverband Bürohund e.V. - Mein Gespräch mit Vorstand Markus Beyer und Hund Nando
Aug 24, 2022
Rock Your Profile Ambassador - A live chat in New York City with EA Lindsay Robinson from LinkedIn
Aug 10, 2022
From Management Assistant to Innovation Business Process Coordinator: A talk with Corina Wenzel from European Central Bank
Jul 27, 2022
Summer greetings and big news from Diana
Jul 12, 2022
Einblicke in die virtuelle Assistenz: Mein Talk mit Michaela Platte und Diana Haagen
Jun 29, 2022
Head Corporate Communications / Head CEO Office Office bei Ricola: Ein Gespräch mit Sandra Kunz
Jun 15, 2022
Die Co-Pilotin des CEO der Emmi: Im Gespräch mit Executive Assistant Sarah Salini
Jun 01, 2022
Von der Musical Darstellerin zur COO Assistenz bei der Hapag-Lloyd AG: Ein Gespräch mit Linda Düsedau
May 18, 2022
Female Leadership Academy Gründerin Vera Marie Strauch im Talk über New Work, ihren TEDx Auftritt und ein tolles neues Buchprojekt
May 04, 2022
A true partnership: A talk with CEO Lucy Brazier and EA Franziska Lielje
Apr 20, 2022
Von der Assistenz zum Unternehmer: Mein Gespräch mit Tiago Spagolla aus Liechtenstein
Apr 06, 2022
Houston calling: Getting to know Miho Higashide, Administrative Manager / Senior Executive Assistant at Osaka Gas USA
Mar 23, 2022
Kommunikationsprofi, Mindful Business Mentor und Fokus Coach - Im Gespräch mit Ute Korinth
Mar 09, 2022
Executive Assistant in der Zurich Gruppe Deutschland - Ein Gespräch mit Birgit Volkmer
Feb 23, 2022
A monumental career - A chat with Helen Monument
Feb 09, 2022
Chief of Staff bei APARAVI & ALLTERCO: Mein Talk mit Heidi Just
Jan 26, 2022
Happy 2022
Jan 12, 2022
Senior Executive Assistant to Co-CEO Konstantin SIXT: Ein Gespräch mit Marja-Liisa Obst
Dec 15, 2021
Book Author, Podcast Host, Speaker and EA: A chat with Jeremy Burrows
Dec 01, 2021
Ein Blick in die Welt von Microsoft: Mein Interview mit C-Level EA Andrea Bross
Nov 24, 2021
C-Suite Business Partner | Culture Champion | Fixer | Cheerleader - an interview with Liv Wilson
Nov 10, 2021
Karlsbad, Kenya und Kinder: Ein Interview mit Business Coach und Trainerin Alexandra Gebhardt über die 3 Ks in ihrem Leben
Nov 03, 2021
Former Private Secretary / Chief of Staff to Princess Diana - My interview with Patrick Jephson
Oct 20, 2021
Mental Health - let us talk about it!
Oct 13, 2021
Former Personal Assistant and Culture Manager to Chef Jamie Oliver - An interview with Danny McCubbin
Oct 06, 2021
Kollaboration auf Augenhöhe - ein Gespräch mit Bianca Huber und Grzegorz Ombach von DRÄXLMAIER
Sep 29, 2021
Keynote Speakerin, Trainerin und Coach: Ein Gespräch mit Sabine Asgodom
Sep 20, 2021
Ask me anything - Here comes part 2
Sep 08, 2021
Ashley Ferguson about life at Spotify
Sep 01, 2021
Former personal aide to Barack Obama: An interview with Reginald Love
Aug 18, 2021
Founder and President of Pepitas Secretaries Club Brazil: A chat with Pepita Soler
Aug 11, 2021
Ask me anything - Diana replies to your most burning questions
Aug 04, 2021
Geschäftsführerin Kathrin Wood über die Zukunft der Assistenz, ihren eigenen Karriereweg und die Liebe zu New York
Jul 21, 2021
Summer greetings from Diana
Jul 14, 2021
Diversity & Inclusion and so much more: A talk with John Shaw and Anthony Carthew
Jun 30, 2021
Vielbegabung, Hochsensitivität und vieles mehr: Ein Gespräch mit Business Mentorin Katrin Stigge
Jun 16, 2021
Greetings from Bahrain: An interview with EA and Programme Administrator Aalaa Adnan Aljar
Jun 02, 2021
Founder & Partner bei mbexplus: Ein Gespräch mit Martina Brand
May 19, 2021
House of Commons: A chat with Personal Assistant Winnie King
May 05, 2021
Production Coordinator & EA at WarnerMedia: A chat with Layfayette Wilder
Apr 21, 2021
1. Quartal - wo bist Du nur hin?
Apr 07, 2021
Head of Change Management & Transformation bei CNX Consulting Partners: Ein Gespräch mit Nicole Zieger
Mar 24, 2021
A conversation at eye level: My interview with Alexander Osterwalder und Daniela Leutwyler from Strategyzer
Mar 17, 2021
Digitale Fitness mit Christian Bredlow, Geschäftsführer von Digital Mindset GmbH
Mar 10, 2021
A talk with international Coach, Trainer and Consultant Karen Nanninga
Feb 24, 2021
Eventmanager und Podcast Host Bano Diop im Gespräch
Feb 10, 2021
Head of Human Resources Smart Infrastructure - Ein Interview mit Alexander Senn von Siemens Schweiz
Jan 27, 2021
Kick Off 2021
Jan 13, 2021
Outtakes 2020 and Merry Christmas
Dec 23, 2020
Business Health Coach Yvonne Weller im Interview
Dec 16, 2020
Assistentin der Stadtpräsidentin Zürich - ein Gespräch mit Manuela Leonhard
Dec 09, 2020
Diversität und Inklusion - Ein Gespräch mit Franziska Paschke und Robert Auer von Roche
Dec 02, 2020
Global Executive Assistant & Admin Coordinator: Meet Marco Macente from Italy
Nov 25, 2020
Axel Springer Ideas Engineering GmbH - Ein Gespräch mit Feelgood Managerin Anja Mangler-Kadoke und COO Michael C. Alber
Nov 18, 2020
Teamlead Meeting & Events und Travel Centralized Service bei EY: Ein Interview mit Diana Wittig
Nov 11, 2020
Founder of Connecting Humans - Getting to know Katharina Krentz
Nov 04, 2020
CEO/CMO Assistenz der Binelli Group Schweiz: Ein Interview mit Rahel Wipfli
Oct 28, 2020
A chat with Innovation Catalyst Bente Zerrahn, Axel Springer SE
Oct 21, 2020
Workation - Die Auszeit war wichtig
Oct 14, 2020
Office 4.0 Trainerin Enisa Romanic im Interview
Sep 23, 2020
Deutsche Bahn, Büro Vorständin Digitalisierung und Technik: Ein Interview mit Katja Halbmeier
Aug 26, 2020
Head of Management Services bei Brand Trust GmbH: Philipp Spittel-Nielszarski im Interview
Aug 12, 2020
Focus - delete - leave: How to control your inbox
Jul 29, 2020
Interview with Chief Operating Officer Chris Menzel
Jul 15, 2020
Farb- und Stilberaterin Christine Güdden im Interview
Jul 01, 2020
Reflections from my thinking retreat
Jun 17, 2020
HR Partnerin / Lead Office Excellence bei KPMG: Interview mit Katrin Schwartz
Jun 10, 2020
Assistenz bei Telefónica Global Services - Daniela Ullmann im Interview
Jun 03, 2020
Me Too - Das Tabu Thema
May 20, 2020
Interview mit Claudia Thomas, Microsoft Deutschland
May 13, 2020
Interview mit Trainer, Coach und Focus-Scout Daniel Hermes
Apr 29, 2020
Happy Administrative Professionals Week
Apr 24, 2020
Meine Gedanken über Bestandsaufnahmen und Produktivität
Apr 22, 2020
Persönliche Assistenz von Jochen Schweizer im Interview: Sandra Drayer-Varga
Apr 15, 2020
The WeAreInThisTogether movement
Apr 01, 2020
Warum Du gerade in der Krise auf Dich achten musst
Mar 25, 2020
Interview with Ann Hiatt, former Executive Business Partner and Chief of Staff at Amazon and Google
Mar 18, 2020
Interview with Jannie Oosterhoff, Freelance Executive Assistant currently working for VodafoneZiggo, Netherlands
Mar 11, 2020
Interview mit Jana Franke - Vorstandsassistentin bei Axel Springer SE in Berlin
Feb 26, 2020
Warum Auszeiten so wichtig sind
Feb 19, 2020
Warum Du ins Netzwerken investieren solltest
Jan 29, 2020
Interview with bilingual Executive Assistant Paula Moio and her Executive Louis from Time Family Office, UK
Jan 23, 2020
Interview with John Shaw, Senior Executive Assistant at WarnerMedia, USA
Jan 21, 2020
Wie Du Deine 2020 Ziele richtig angehst
Jan 14, 2020