Hustle + Heart
Hustle + Heart podcast gets down to business for entrepreneurs who are looking for sound direction and inspiration for change but are also willing to take action to make it happen. Understanding that it takes more than just will power, Beth Donaldson dives into the good, the bad and the ugly of struggles and triumphs in both life and business as an entrepreneur. You have to put all your heart into it, ditch the excuses, and start leveraging your story to execute your vision and achieve your wildest dreams.
Hustle + Heart
More Than an Executive Assistant: Becoming a CEO’s Strategic Weapon
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Let’s be clear—the right Executive Assistant isn’t just support... they’re leverage.
In this episode, Beth sits down with her Executive Assistant, Nat, to unpack what it
really takes to evolve from task-based support into a true strategic partner.
Together, they explore the standards, trust, discipline, and ownership required to operate in close proximity to leadership—and how that kind of partnership becomes a force multiplier for scale.
Beth shares how she has intentionally challenged Nat to rise into a higher standard, while Nat opens up about the mindset shifts, pressure, and growth that transformed the way she leads from where she sits.
This conversation is about clarity, accountability, strategic thinking, and the kind of
behind-the-scenes partnership that protects momentum as a company grows. This episode is for leaders, operators, and high-capacity support professionals ready to expand beyond execution and become indispensable.