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EA to the President of ABC News - Elle Tyra (only audio)
Episode 198
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
198: What if you stopped thinking like an assistant and started thinking like a CEO? What does it really take to move from task manager to strategic partner? In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Jeremy Burrows speaks with Elle Tyra in a powerful conversation about executive operations, career growth, and redefining the modern executive assistant role. Elle shares her journey from the art world to serving as executive assistant to the president of ABC News, previously to the CEO of The New York Times, and the president of Hauser & Wirth. Along the way, she discovered that true impact begins when assistants stop thinking in tasks and start thinking in strategy. In this episode, you'll learn: - What executive operations actually means in practice - How to grow into high-level EA roles with confidence - The mindset shift from executor to strategic leader - How to support an executive through promotion and transformation - Why executive presence and stakeholder thinking change everything If you're ready to level up as an executive assistant, expand your leadership capacity, and become a true strategic partner, this episode delivers both inspiration and actionable insight. We're doing something special! I've partnered with my friend Jeremy Burrows, host of The Leader Assistant Podcast, to exchange some of your favorite episodes. Together, we're bringing you conversations with exceptional guests who share insights, stories, and strategies to empower assistants and leaders alike. Tune in, enjoy this collaboration, and don't forget to connect with Jeremy and our featured guests. You'll walk away with practical tools and renewed clarity for your leadership journey. About Today's Guest In this episode, Jeremy talks with Elle Tyra from New York City, an executive operations specialist and passionate advocate for the administrative profession. Elle has served as: - Executive Assistant to the President of ABC News - Executive Assistant to the CEO of The New York Times - Executive Assistant to the President of Hauser & Wirth Elle is at the forefront of shifting how administrative roles are perceived. She champions the idea that these positions are not static support roles, but dynamic leadership functions capable of driving organizational change and maximizing executive effectiveness. Through her work and advocacy, she is helping transform how administrative professionals see themselves and how the world values their contributions. LINKS: - Elle Tyra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elletyra/ - More about Jeremy's work: https://goburrows.com/ - Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/
