{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Microsoft Insights: Executive Support &amp; Career Secrets","description":"185: Go behind the scenes of Microsoft Germany\u2019s CEO Office with two inspiring women: Andrea (Executive Assistant) and Svetlana (Chief of Staff). In this candid conversation, they share what it really takes to support a top executive, manage complex schedules, and keep leadership moving at full speed. Discover: \u2705 The difference between an Executive Assistant and a Chief of Staff \u2705 How to manage the CEO Office of Microsoft Germany \u2705 Career insights and skills for assistants and chiefs of staff \u2705 Tools and strategies that keep leadership effective \u2705 Why collaboration and trust are the key to success This episode is packed with career tips, leadership insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the fast-paced world of Microsoft. Perfect for aspiring Executive Assistants, future Chiefs of Staff, or anyone curious about leadership support at the highest level. Svetlana Barsova has been with Microsoft for over 14 years, spending most of that time working at Microsoft in Russia. Since 2023, she has served as Chief of Staff to Agnes Heftberger, CVP &amp;amp; CEO of Microsoft Germany &amp;amp; Austria. Svetlana enjoys engaging with other CEO Offices from our customers and is passionate about sharing how we shape our own CEO Office, foster open and transparent communication, and integrate Copilot into our daily work. Andrea Bross has been with Microsoft Germany for over 6 years and, since July 2024, has been the Executive Assistant to Agnes Heftberger, CVP &amp;amp; CEO of Microsoft Germany &amp;amp; Austria. She supports executive assistants in customer and partner organizations on their journey toward a modern and digital workplace. For the past year and a half, Copilot has become an indispensable part of Andrea\u2019s daily work\u2014she\u2019s happy to demonstrate in customer workshops when and where it can be used in the assistant role. Beyond that, she\u2019s deeply passionate about Diversity &amp;amp; Inclusion topics; she led the Families at Microsoft group for over 3 years and remains an active board member of the group. LINKS:  \ud83d\udd34 Watch the Episode on YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/nTPbeu2IM78 Diana on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/diana-brandl\/  Executive Office Insights Newsletter: https:\/\/the-socialista-projects.com\/#newsletter  Podcast on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@the-socialista-projects  Podcast auf Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS  Podcast on Apple Podcast:  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/de\/podcast\/the-future-assistant\/id1493106661 Playlist songs: Andrea: Sugar by Robin Schulz Svetlana: - \ud83c\udfb5 Listen to the Executive Office Insights Spotify-Playlist: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/3QH8HL8oWIC0HzHWvb5KLd ","author_name":"Executive Office Insights","author_url":"https:\/\/www.the-socialista-projects.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38140270\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/192811210"}