Ep7: There Are Many Different Ways to Grow in The EA Role

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast Ep7: There Are Many Different Ways to Grow in The EA Role, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Rosy, who at the time of recording was an Executive Assistant at Etsy. Just a few months after our conversation, Rosy made the exciting decision to step away from her role to travel and spend more time with her family—making this discussion an even more special snapshot of her EA journey.

Throughout The EA Campus Podcast Ep7: There Are Many Different Ways to Grow in The EA Role, Rosy shares how she first entered the assistant profession after working in the theatre, and how those creative beginnings shaped her approach to organisation, communication, and problem-solving. She reflects on building a strong partnership with her Executive and the strategies she used to manage their time effectively, ensuring priorities always aligned with wider business goals.

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Listeners of The EA Campus Podcast Ep7: There Are Many Different Ways to Grow in The EA Role will also hear about Rosy’s belief in the power of assistant networks. She explains why building relationships with other EAs inside the organisation is essential for creating influence, increasing efficiency, and supporting one another’s success.

We also discuss Rosy’s love of technology, especially her passion for Google Calendar, and how she uses tools to streamline workflows and stay ahead in a fast-paced environment. Finally, Rosy shares how much joy she finds in mentoring and managing new Assistants, guiding them as they grow in confidence and skill.

By the end of The EA Campus Podcast Ep7: There Are Many Different Ways to Grow in The EA Role, you’ll feel inspired by Rosy’s career story, reminded of the power of teamwork, and motivated to embrace the many different ways you can grow within the EA profession.