Ep. 28 Behind the Front Desk w/ Jodie Mears

Ep. 28 Behind the Front Desk w/ Jodie Mears

Jodie Mears is a C-Suite Executive Assistant, speaker, and career coach with over 23 years of experience supporting senior global leadership across tech, infrastructure, and aviation. Currently based at Bentley Systems, she partners directly with executive leadership on governance, operations, and strategic alignment. Recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice and Digital Woman to Watch 2025, Jodie helps assistants turn quiet work into visible impact through her mentoring programme, Aspire & Achieve, bespoke training for corporate teams, keynotes and panel discussions at events, workshops, and roundtable facilitation on visibility, personal branding, and leadership for assistants. She’s a Fellow of the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM), a Mental Health First Aider, and Advisory Board Member for The PA Show UK. Her frameworks and strategies are used by assistants worldwide to transition from reactive support to recognised partnership.

Ep. 27 Behind the Front Desk w/ Lisa Huntley

Lisa J. Huntley is an accomplished Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator with more than 25 years of experience supporting C-suite leaders in the aerospace, defense, and cyber technology industries. Known for her precision, professionalism, and people-first approach, Lisa has built her career on creating order, connection, and impact behind the scenes of complex organizations. From coordinating global executive travel and board meetings to managing company-wide events and high-stakes projects, Lisa thrives where detail and diplomacy meet. Her experience spans industry leaders such as Raytheon Technologies, Camber Corporation, and Computer World Systems Corporation, where she has been the trusted right hand to senior executives and project teams

Ep. 26 Behind the Front Desk w/ Hannah Goddard

Hannah L. Goddard is an administrative professional who has spent her career supporting senior leaders across government, defense, and private industry. Her work has taken her from the Pentagon to Princeton University, from a helicopter manufacturing company in Michigan to the Veterans Benefits Administration in Washington, DC. Hannah's career includes supporting the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, where she coordinated with officials across the Department of Defense, Congress, and the White House. She has also served as Executive Assistant to CEOs in the maritime strategy and aerospace sectors, and provided critical support to the Director of Congressional Affairs at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Ep. 25 Behind the Front Desk w/ Scot Wisniewski

As a Senior Executive Assistant at Spotify with 26 years of experience supporting senior executives and navigating the dynamics of high-stakes environments, Scot brings a distinctive blend of professionalism, discretion, and approachability to every role. He is proud to be a career Executive Assistant and believes that true excellence in this profession extends far beyond strong calendar and complex logistics management. For him, the foundation of being an exceptional EA rests on three core pillars: emotional intelligence, compassion, and empathy.

Ep. 23 Behind the Front Desk w/ Tasha Robinson

With over 26 years at Ernst & Young, currently as a Senior Executive Assistant, Tasha brings extensive experience in client services. Her role involves partnering with teams to ensure seamless administrative coordination and effective communication across various functions. With a commitment to transformative leadership and collaboration, supported by EY's Teaming Bronze certification, she contributes to a culture of operational excellence and innovation. Driven by teamwork and organizational success, she aims to empower their colleagues and support the firm's mission of building a better working world.