#374: A Powerful Partnership - Diana Brandl Chats with President Matthew Chapman and his EBP Agnes Spohn

In this spotlight episode of the Executive Office Insights podcast, join Diana Brandl for an inspiring conversation with Matthew Chapman (President of Sales and Marketing) and his Executive Business Partner, Agnes Spohn, from Freudenberg Group. Despite being based in the US and Germany, this power duo reveals the dynamics of their thriving, trust-based, remote partnership, including how they leverage time zones for efficiency and rely on open communication.Learn about the evolving role of the assistant into a strategic business partner. Agnes, who Matthew calls a "networking superhero," shares her passion project: founding and expanding Freudenberg's internal assistant community to increase visibility and professional development. Discover the essential tools - from Microsoft Teams and Microsoft To Do to Year Compass - that keep this cross-continental collaboration running smoothly.Show notes -> leaderassistant.com/374 --It’s the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.Sound too good to be true? It’s actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite. --The Assistant Habits Weekly Planner is designed to help you lead well through consistent action. It bridges the gap between daily calendar chaos and strategic executive partnership. Learn more -> assistanthabits.com --Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants.More from The Leader Assistant...Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/communityBook, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.comAssistant Habits App and Weekly Planner -> assistanthabits.comEvents -> leaderassistantlive.comThe Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership