In Ep2: Learning as you go with Suzie Ellams, Nicky sits down with Suzie Ellams, EA to the Co-CEO & CTO of OSTTRA. With over 20 years of experience across fashion, publishing, and FinTech, Suzie has worked at Elle Magazine, Burberry, and now OSTTRA, a start-up fintech company.
Suzie shares her journey from the fast-paced world of fashion and publishing to finance, offering insights into career progression, transferable skills, and adaptability. She also opens up about taking a career break to start her family, setting boundaries, and prioritising what matters most.
In Ep2: Learning as you go with Suzie Ellams, we talk about:
How Suzie broke into competitive industries like fashion and publishing (and whether working at a fashion magazine was anything like The Devil Wears Prada).
The impact of taking a career break and returning to a demanding role.
Managing multiple executives, prioritising tasks, and balancing urgency vs. importance.
Starting a new role during the pandemic and navigating hybrid work.
Why transferable skills are essential for Assistants moving between industries.
Building confidence to manage executive relationships and maintain boundaries.
The evolution of the Assistant role in an era of flexibility and remote work.
Suzie’s experience balancing her full-time EA role with family life and a side hustle.
Whether you’re looking to break into a competitive industry, explore how to adapt your skills across sectors, or simply want practical tips on managing boundaries and hybrid work, Suzie’s story in The EA Campus Ep2 is packed with lessons and inspiration.
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