192: How a Technician Became a Top Executive Assistant at Tetra Pak! In this inspiring and honest conversation, we meet Niklas, a former technician who made an unconventional leap into the world of executive assistance. From managing machines to managing people, he shares how his technical background, team leadership, and passion for connection made him thrive in his new role at Tetra Pak.

We talk about:

- The evolving assistant profession
- Remote leadership and collaboration across countries
- Being a male EA in a female-dominated field
- The power of IMA (International Management Assistants) and its mentorship
- Balancing a career with gardening, parenting, and teaching kids about sustainability
- Thoughts on AI, unconscious bias, and what the future holds for the next generation of assistants

If you're looking for career inspiration, real talk on work-life balance, and insights into the changing face of admin roles — this episode is for you.

Niklas Cerovina is Vice President Assistant at Tetra Pak in Lund, Sweden. With a background in technical operations and process engineering, he brings hands-on experience to his current role. Niklas was recognized as Upcoming Executive Assistant of the Year 2024 for his thoughtful approach to the evolving assistant profession. He's particularly interested in how leadership and AI are shaping the future of the role.

LINKS

🔴 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KRqamtJhmPU

- IMA - International Management Assistants: https://ima-network.org/

- Diana Brandl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/
- Executive Office Insights Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter
- Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS
- Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661

Niklas's song: Abba and Dancing Queen
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