#38- Executive Edge: Redefining Leadership Support

I sit down with Mackenzie Doheny, Founder and CEO of Antares, to explore her remarkable 24-year journey supporting C-suite executives at the highest level. Mackenzie’s career spans the nonprofit, private, and public sectors, where she has partnered with top executives, presidents, and founders. Her work has redefined the role of executive assistants, transforming them into integral strategic partners. Through Antares, Mackenzie brings mentorship, training, and innovation to the forefront of executive support.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Redefining the Executive Assistant Role: Discover how Mackenzie is shifting the perception of executive assistants from task-doers to strategic partners, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and chemistry in these roles.

The Gaps in Executive Assistance Training: Mackenzie explains the lack of formal education for executive assistants and how Antares fills this gap with innovative mentorship and structured training programs.

Coaching for Success: Learn how Antares’ coaching programs equip executive assistants and their CEOs with the tools and skills needed for seamless collaboration, including emotional intelligence, executive presence, and AI integration.

Building a Community of Executive Assistants: Mackenzie highlights the importance of fostering community among EAs and how Antares connects like-minded professionals to share insights, support, and growth opportunities.

Lessons from Starting Antares: Mackenzie opens up about the challenges she faced in launching her company, from hiring missteps to navigating early failures, and how those experiences shaped her leadership approach.

Mackenzie’s Top 3 Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs:

1. Leverage Your Network: Build strong connections with mentors and peers.
2. Stay Agile: Keep an eye on market trends to remain relevant.
3. Embrace Failure: View failures as opportunities to grow and improve.

Connect with Mackenzie and Learn More:

• Website: antaresinsights.com
• LinkedIn: Mackenzie Doheny | LinkedIn

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