Ep68: From EA to People Manager with Gisele Karame-Kemp

In The EA Campus Podcast Ep68, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Gisele Karame-Kemp for a candid and inspiring Day in the Life conversation that every Executive Assistant will relate to.

Gisele joins us from Sydney, Australia, where she leads a global team of Executive and Administrative Assistants at Atlassian. With a career that’s taken her from the University of Sydney, to supporting Lachlan Murdoch in private investment, to five and a half years as EA to Atlassian’s CEO, Gisele shares the real story behind her career evolution—and what it’s like to transition from EA to people manager in a high-growth, fast-paced tech environment.

In The EA Campus Podcast Ep68, we cover:

• What it takes to lead a team of Assistants while staying true to the EA mindset

• How to build confidence and shift away from perfectionism

• Managing burnout, creating sustainable routines, and prioritising self-care

• Why a growth mindset is more valuable than a polished CV

• Navigating impressive LinkedIn roles that don’t always align with real life

What makes The EA Campus Podcast Ep68 so impactful is Gisele’s refreshing honesty—she shares not only the highlights of her career, but also the struggles, lessons, and mindset shifts that helped her thrive. Whether you’re an EA considering your next career move or a leader managing others, you’ll walk away with practical advice and encouragement.

💡 EA Insight of the Week: Confidence grows when you stop chasing perfection and start focusing on progress.

Resources mentioned in The EA Campus Podcast Ep68:

• Feel Better, Live More podcast with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

So, don’t miss The EA Campus Podcast Ep68, a powerful reminder that your career doesn’t have to look perfect on paper to be deeply fulfilling in practice.