Ask An Assistant

By Jess Lindgren

Jess Lindgren shares lessons learned, best practices, and actionable advice from her 20+ years as an administrative professional. Submit your questions at askanassistant.com for consideration!... more

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How many episodes does Ask An Assistant have?

The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.

Ask An Assistant episodes:

July 09, 2025 AAA76 | Card Party East 2025 | Event Debrief
Esteemed Nephew Everett has a question about my line of work!

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
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12min
July 04, 2025 Intermission (See You Next Week)
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I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
5min
June 25, 2025 AAA75 | Top 5 Travel Tips for Executive Assistants on the Go
Esteemed Colleague Charlotte needs travel tips! Today's episode is a high-level overview of travel tips. Let's dig deeper into the nitty gritty of travel this fall at my rescheduled #AdminProDay events. :)

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
32min
June 17, 2025 AAA74 | Taking Time Off as an Executive Assistant
Esteemed Colleague Ava needs a vacation! Today's episode is a step-by-step breakdown of what it takes to get out of the office as an EA.

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
21min
June 10, 2025 AAA73 | Working from Home with Pets
Esteemed Colleague Kathy asked for some tips when it comes to working from home with pets. My thoughts may (or may not) surprise you. :)

Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
12min
June 03, 2025 AAA72 | Celebrating Milestones at Work
Esteemed Colleague Meredith wrote in with a question about celebrating milestones at work. Let's discuss!

I'm celebrating a milestone at work today with my exec - his new book pubilshes today! You can find out more at leanlearningbook.com while we kick back and enjoy the day.

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
13min
May 26, 2025 AAA71 | Should | Importance of Language Series
Let's talk about the importance of language when it comes to the word SHOULD.

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
8min
May 20, 2025 AAA70 | Clean Your (Virtual) Desktop | Roughly Quarterly
I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week! xo Jess

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
14min
May 13, 2025 AAA69 | Scheduling with Third Parties
I'm baaaaack! Today, we're talking about scheduling with third parties. A bit of a rant, hope you can relate...or implement change in your organization. xo Jess

I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com

Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me. Have an awesome week!

Want a note from me and my IBM Selectric II typewriter? Write to me here and I'll type back soon:

Jess Lindgren

4465 E Genesee Street STE 114

Syracuse, NY 13214
...more
14min
May 06, 2025 AAA68 | Speak Soon!
Esteemed Colleagues, hello! It's been too long...and it will be juuuuust a bit longer. I'm feeling much improved on the pneumonia and bronchitis front, but now I've lost my voice! Two of my favorite housemates step in to record in my stead. I hope to drop an episode or two later this week - I miss you! xo Jess
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2min

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How many episodes does Ask An Assistant have?

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